Cast & creatives
People behind the production
Richard Carsey is a distinguished conductor and performer whose work spans Broadway, classical concert seasons, and high-profile Disney on Classic tours. Currently leading Disney on Classic with The Orchestra Japan, he directs a multi-city Japanese tour featuring vocalists from New York, bringing a refined blend of musical theatre and orchestral performance to audiences across Japan. His leadership has shaped notable productions on Broadway, including his long-running role as conductor for The Phantom of the Opera at the Majestic Theatre since 2015 and the 2018 revival of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Carousel. He has also served as Music Director for The House of Blue Leaves at Lincoln Center Theater and as Artistic Director/Principal Conductor of Skylight Opera Theatre in Milwaukee, guiding world premieres and PBS broadcasts under his tenure.