Musical Director • Conductor Composer • Arranger • Vocal Coach |
An experienced musical director, conductor and pianist, Laura has helmed productions on Broadway, National and International Tours, and Regional Theaters all across the USA. Laura's original musical, WRECK THE HALLS, has been performed in NYC and regionally, and is now available for licensing. As a vocal coach, Laura brings a wealth of practical knowledge, expertise and insight to New York performers. Her clients work on Broadway and around the globe. |
RECENT PROJECTS:
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The Bridges of Madison County
at the Signature Theatre Laura returned to DC to musically direct this critically acclaimed production of the Jason Robert Brown musical in 2023. Peter Marks of The Washington Post praised the music direction by noting: "Brown’s music, orchestrated here for 10 string instruments, a keyboard and percussion... revels in mid-century sound... It’s exquisitely arranged, a world inside a score. Under Laura Bergquist’s musical direction, many of the songs illuminate secret thoughts — reflections of isolated lives." |
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Some Enchanted Evening in London Laura recently returned from London, England where she served as Music Director and arranger for the Some Enchanted Evening concert event with Telly Leung, Zachary James, and Kelly Glyptis. Laura enjoyed visiting friends in the West End production of Allegiance during her time in London. 
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Ballad of Dreams Laura music directed the workshop and industry reading of Allyson Hernandez's new musical, Ballad of Dreams, in the autumn of 2023. Visit the Ballad of Dreams Website for more information and updates on the show's development. |
OPERA SARATOGA
A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder
Laura returned to Opera Saratoga to conduct and musically direct the summer 2023 production of A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder. The production featured Opera Saratoga Young Artist, Eric McConnell as the D'Ysquith Family. Find out more about past and upcoming productions via Opera Saratoga's website. |
Sweeney Todd In 2022, Carolee Carmello took the stage as Mrs. Lovett in her Opera Saratoga debut, alongside internationally acclaimed bass baritone Craig Colclough as Sweeney Todd. Laura Bergquist, who made her debut on the SPAC stage last summer leading Opera Saratoga’s critically acclaimed production of Man of La Mancha conducted the staged concert performances, directed and choreographed by Kyle Lang. |
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Man of La Mancha In partnership with SPAC, Opera Saratoga presented MAN OF LA MANCHA in 2021, featuring Broadway and Opera star Zachary James in the role of Cervantes / Don Quixote; and Opera Saratoga favorite, Kelly Glyptis as Aldonza. The production, directed and choreographed by Opera Saratoga’s Artistic and General Director Lawrence Edelson was conducted by Laura Bergquist. |
Sondheim on Sondheim
Laura spent January 2023 at the Moores School of Music at the University of Houston music directing their production of Sondheim on Sondheim. Read more about the production here.
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Perfect World The new musical PERFECT WORLD received an invite-only, industry presentation in October 2022. PERFECT WORLD features book and lyrics by Alan Edmunds, music & lyrics by Richard Winzeler, and was directed by Karen Carpenter with music director & vocal arrangements by Laura Bergquist and choreography by Alexandra Beller. Find out more about PERFECT WORLD by visiting their website here. |
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ARENA STAGE
Laura returned to ARENA STAGE to musically direct
and conduct their 2022 production of CATCH ME IF YOU CAN. |
Laura spent the autumn of 2019 in Washington DC, serving as the Music Director and Conductor for Disney's NEWSIES at ARENA STAGE.
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In 2020, Laura participated in Arena Stage's GIFTS OF ART - a program set up for artists to share their gifts during the COVID-19 Pandemic. VIEW THE SINGING LESSON WITH LAURA HERE.
Broadway in the Berkshires
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Laura served as the Music Director for Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center's recent star-studded concert, BROADWAY IN THE BERKSHIRES. Read more about the August 2021 Concert via BroadwayWorld.Com: 
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Laura began 2021 as the Music Director and Arranger for Fellowship of Performing Art's EASTER PASSION. Her composition, THE PASSOVER HYMN, was also performed in the program. She also served as Music Director for the 2022 Theatrical Christmas Celebration.
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Laura was part of the team for the New York Times' Critic's Pick, and Outer Critic's Circle Award Winning - FIDDLER ON THE ROOF.
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Laura has frequented The Green Room 42 as the Musical Director for multiple events. She collaborated with Tony Award Winner Milly Shapiro on her wildly successful cabaret, IT'S ME, MILLY; as well as serving as the Music Director for SEKHMET SISTERHOOD'S NIGHT OF BROADWAY. |
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Laura's new musical, Wreck the Halls! had its World Premiere in 2016 and is now available for licensing. Click HERE to listen to demo tracks and find out how to add this charming and hilarious show to your upcoming season. More information is available via Laura's composer page. |
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Laura is a proud member of Local 802, ASCAP, and MAESTRA.
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