Andy Grobengieser

I couldn't have asked for a more perfect entry point into Austin-area theater than Jesus Christ Superstar, which opened on May 29 at the Georgetown Palace Theater! Not only do I love playing and conducting this score, but the cast, crew, and staff at the Palace have been a delight from day one. The Palace is a historic venue in Georgetown that suffered some catastrophic flooding a few months ago. Thanks to generous community support, donors, and volunteers, they were able to repair,...

It's been a month since the Beetlejuice adventure ended. A whirlwind 3 years on tour plus the incredible 3-month Broadway run. Trying to allow myself to relax and not stress about "the next thing" for a bit. Doing my best to focus on health improvements, better sleep habits, working on the house, working in my home studio, keeping my piano chops up, and developing deeper local friendships and community. People keep asking me "So you moved from NYC to Austin?", and the answer is... sort of....

Our Beetlejuice tour recently completed its spring leg, and we’re now fortunate enough to be enjoying a four-week layoff before heading to Mexico City for a multiple-week run in August. So what to do for the month of July? Come to New York, of course, and fill in two weeks at Aladdin! It’s as if I rubbed the magic lamp and the Genie granted me the perfect opportunity to do so, filling in a for a couple keyboard regulars who are both on vacation simultaneously. Not only has it been immense...