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Joey Contreras is a musical theatre and pop songwriter originally from California. He is internationally known for his first album Love Me, Love Me Not, which featured an all-star lineup of Broadway talent and spawned performances of his music around the world, including the US, Australia, London, South Korea, Germany and Japan. In 2014, his second and more pop-focused album, Young Kind of Love, immediately debuted in the iTunes Pop Charts. Out Magazine labeled the sophom*ore effort “sexy and catchy,” and branded Joey a “Broadway-pop crossover extraordinaire.” In 2016, Joey wrote the music and lyrics for the Disney Junior animated short, “Kiwi’s First Flight,” featured in the series, “Lights, Camera, Lexi!”
Hailed as one of Playbill’s “Contemporary Musical Theatre Songwriters You Should Know,” Joey is a 2018 Jonathan Larson Grant Finalist, and his musicals with bookwriter/lyricist, Kate Thomas, include All The Kids Are Doing It (Provincetown Playhouse, Tisch, IWU, O’Neill NMTC Finalist), Forget Me Not (The Dare Tactic, dir. Catie Davis) and Elements. Additionally he is working on Heartbreakers in Hell with bookwriter/lyricist Benjamin Halstead. He also has written the music and lyrics for the song-cycle, In Pieces (originally presented at Lincoln Center).
As a strong supporter of arts education, Joey has served as Artist-in-Residence with Broadway Dreams Foundation and has contributed original music and arrangements to Broadway in South Africa. He also regularly teaches masterclasses with The Growing Studio in New York. Joey is an alumnus from the NYU Graduate Musical Theatre Writing Program (2010 ASCAP Max Dreyfus Scholarship Recipient) and the 2017 Johnny Mercer Songwriters Project. His music is regularly heard in popular New York concert venues such as 54 Below, Rockwood Music Hall, and Joe’s Pub at the Public Theatre.
Joey Contreras Photos
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Brian Russell Carey and Joey ContrerasDate:11/24/2021
From: Photos: Lauren Marcus and More Star In New SONGS FROM YOUR FAVORITE MOVIES At Feinstein's/54 Below
Joey Contreras and Anna RoismanDate:11/24/2021
From: Photos: Lauren Marcus and More Star In New SONGS FROM YOUR FAVORITE MOVIES At Feinstein's/54 Below
Diana Huey and Joey ContrerasDate:04/12/2019
From: Photo Flash: Broadway Unlocked Hosts Successful GIVEBACK CONCERT
Joey Contreras, Brian Russell CareyDate:10/30/2017
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Robert Hager sings Britney Spears'' ''Sometimes,'' as arranged by Joey Contreras.Date:11/19/2014
From: Photo Flash: POP NATION Sings 'Boy Bands and Pop Princesses' at 54 Below
Robert Hager sings Britney Spears'' ''Sometimes,'' as arranged by Joey Contreras.Date:11/19/2014
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Joey Contreras, Bobby CroninDate:01/27/2014
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Joey Contreras, Ginna Le Vine and Greg KampDate:11/26/2013
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Joey ContrerasDate:07/24/2012
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Joey ContrerasDate:01/04/2011
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Joey Contreras Videos
Meet BroadwayWorld Next On Stage's Season 4 College And High School Top 15
by Team BWW - Dec 1, 2023
VIDEO: Deon'te Goodman and Katherine Thomas Star in 'A Shadow of the Real Thing' From New Musical HEARTBREAKERS IN HELL
by Stephi Wild - Jan 31, 2022
VIDEO: Andrew Barth Feldman Joins Joey Contreras on New Single 'Me and Mr. Popularity'
by Stephi Wild - Feb 3, 2021
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 28, 2019
STAGE TUBE: Joey Contreras Releases New Music Video for "Ohio"
by Stage Tube - Mar 26, 2015
STAGE TUBE: In Rehearsal for 'Broadway Celebrates Pride Week' at 54 Below
by Louisa Brady - Jun 17, 2014
MEGA STAGE TUBE: Highlights from PUTTING THE PIECES TOGETHER: VOLUME 2 at 54 Below
by Stage Tube - May 5, 2014
by Stage Tube - Jan 17, 2014
MEGA STAGE TUBE: Jeremy Jordan, Natalie Weiss and More Give Advice for SO YOU WANNA BE A SUPERSTAR
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 18, 2013
BWW TV Exclusive: CUTTING-EDGE COMPOSERS CORNER- Joey Contreras' 'Ready'
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 26, 2013
STAGE TUBE: Corey Cott, Taylor Louderman and More in BROADWAY LOVES BRITNEY - Highlights!
by Stage Tube - Mar 8, 2013
STAGE TUBE: Jason Gotay, Ben Fankhauser and Christina Sajous Perform at St. Jude Benefit Concert
by Stage Tube - Aug 27, 2012
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Joey Contreras News
GRAND HOTEL 35TH ANNIVERSARY REUNION, Alysha Umphress, and More to Play 54 Below Next Week
Next week, 54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club and 2022 Tony Awards Honoree for Excellence in the Theatre, will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond. 54 Below celebrates Broadway musicals and writers of the past and present, promoting an ongoing engagement with their work.Learn more about the performances here!
Meet BroadwayWorld Next On Stage's Season 4 College And High School Top 15
On December 1st, host Ben Cameron and the esteemed panel of judgeson BroadwayWorld's Next On Stage revealed theHigh School and College Top 15.Next on Stage is Broadway's biggest national competition for high school and college students.Meet the top 15 contestants!
Review: VINCENT RODRIGUEZ III AND FRIENDS Sing For Maui at The Green Room 42
Last Tuesday night at the Green Room 42, LA TI DO Productions put on an enormous show of talent to benefit victims of the fires in Maui.
Liisi LaFontaine, Stephanie Torns, and Antonio Cipriano Will Lead Industry Reading of New Musical IN PIECES
The new musicalIn Pieceswith book, music, and lyrics by Joey Contreras will receive a private, invite-only, industry reading on Oct. 6 at the Baryshnikov Arts Center. Learn more about the reading here!
New Musical HEARTBREAKERS IN HELL Receives Workshop Production at NYU
A workshop production of the new musical Heartbreakers in Hell will be presented by NYU Steinhardt's Program in Vocal Performance. Learn more about the workshop and how to purchase tickets here!
Danny Burstein, Martyna Majok, Helen Park and More Join Dramatists Guild BroadwayCon Panels - Full Programming Set
Get exclusive access to Broadway legends Danny Burstein, Martyna Majok, Helen Park, and more as they share their insights and experiences in panels at BroadwayCon. Join in for an inside look at the world of theater and learn from the best in the industry.
IN PIECES by Joey Contreras to be Presented by Bridgetown Conservatory in July
Bridgetown Conservatory of Musical Theatre has revealed the cast of its July 2023 production of In Pieces by Joey Contreras.
Interview: Natalie Weiss visits Minneapolis!
Natalie Weiss gained an international following from her performance videos and popular YouTube web series, 'Breaking Down The Riffs,' which have collectively reached over 4 million views.
David Yazbek, ANOTHER OPENING, ANOTHER DEBUT!, and More to Play 54 Below Next Week
Next week, 54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club and 2022 Tony Awards Honoree for Excellence in the Theatre, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond. 54 Below celebrates Broadway musicals and writers of the past and present, promoting an ongoing engagement with their work.
2023 Musical Writers Festival Announces Keynote Speaker Joey Contreras and Additional Events
The 2023 Musical Writers Festival, sponsored by MusicalWriters.com, has announced its upcoming event on Friday, July 14, through Saturday, July 15, at the Embassy Suites by Hilton Fort Worth Downtown.
Next month, 54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club & Private Event Destination, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond. A recipient of the 2022 Tony Awards Honor for Excellence in the Theatre, 54 Below is a non-profit organization with a mission to preserve and expand the art of the cabaret, honor the music of Broadway, and provide an unparalleled experience to diverse communities.
Andy Mientus, Jay Armstrong Johnson, Will Roland, Jelani Remy, and More Will Perform in RAISE YOUR VOICE Benefit
Raise Your Voice: A Cabaret for a Cure, benefiting the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, will take place at 7:00 pm Sunday, May 7, 2023 at the Peter Norton Symphony Space (2537 Broadway at 95th St).
Review: TCU SENIOR AND ALUMNI SHOWCASE Fills Me With Hometown Pride at 54Below
Last week, it was with great joy that I went to 54 Below to see the TCU Department of Theatre Senior and Alumni Showcase. As about half of the performers were graduating seniors, it isn't really fair to review the evening, but there was so much talent on the stage it is an event that should be noted. These are performers we will definitely be seeing in New York again, and soon.
Stars of stage and screen will join host and survivor,RobMorean on stage for his debut New York City Visionaries of the Year performance,All in Good Company– a night of music, drag, laughs, and philanthropy.
Live with Rye & Friends on Broadway will continue its one-year celebration on Sunday, December 11, 2022, at the Triad Theatre at 8:00 pm. Joining the continuing anniversary show as special guests are musical theater singing sensation Robert Bannon and American Idol Season 19 Top 10 finalist Alyssa Wray.
Musical Based on LES MIZ's Gavroche Will Get Industry Reading
Producer and Disney music vet Mitchell Leib will present an invite-only Equity presentation of Bonnie Gleicher's (book, music, and lyrics) new musical Gavroche, directed by Catie Davis and music direction by Adam Laird on Thursday, October 20.
National Alliance for Musical Theatre has announced additional casting for their34th Annual FESTIVAL OF NEW MUSICALS, which returns in person and takes place onThursday, October 20 and Friday, October 21, 2022 atNew World Stages.
National Alliance For Musical Theatre Announces Initial Casting and Additional Programming For FESTIVAL OF NEW MUSICALS
National Alliance for Musical Theatre has announced preliminary casting and additional programming for their 34th Annual FESTIVAL OF NEW MUSICALS, which returns in person and takes place on Thursday, October 20 and Friday, October 21, 2022, at New World Stages (340 West 50th Street, between 8th and 9th Avenues).
Robin De Jesús Will Host Latiné Musical Theatre Lab's First Annual Benefit Concert
The Latiné Musical Theatre Lab, a new organization that develops and advocates for new Latiné-written works of musical theatre in order to radically change who gets to tell musical stories on stages across the country, is presenting its first ever Benefit Concert.
The popular Broadway talk showLive with Rye & Friends on Broadwaywill celebrate its one-year anniversary with two celebratory shows on Monday, September 26 and October 17 at 9:30 pm at the Triad Theater.
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