Jeanine Tesori’s Broadway Journey, From "Thoroughly Modern Millie" to "Kimberly Akimbo"

[@ProuvaireJean]

Tesori is arguably the most versatile composer working in musical theatre today. Her body of work is astonishing in its variety and quality. Fun Home is a masterpiece and Kimberly Akimbo, possibly also a masterwork, is the best show currently playing on Broadway.

[@smurf902]

I don't think I've heard of anyone else who is this prolific in their abilities and actually was hired and been successful as all three: conductor, arranger, composer, maybe Marvin Hamlisch...also pianist. Just crazy crazy crazy imaginative, talented, learned.

[@mattyboimushroom]

Jeanine Tesori is Magical. having the privilege to have met her and speak to you briefly really showed me how much of a kind generous human she is. so much of her music is why i love musical theater so much.

[@josipmartincic2488]

Thank you so much for this video. Love this style of videos, please keep them coming!

[@scottdavis7730]

I didn't even know who this woman was and then I saw "Kimberly" and was immediately smitten. The variety of music in this one show is just incredible and so I started listening to her other works. What an astounding talent! A true musician can write in any genre, it's what makes a great musician great and Tesori has got my eye and my ears on high alert. I'm off to see if I can find any videos of her performing. Fingers crossed!

[@kathysherlock-green7098]

Love, love, love Jeanine Tesori. For me, she is right behind Stephen Sondheim in terms of how her music enters and occupies my soul. I love to watch interviews where she talks about her work and her process. I love her commitment to collaboration, her humor, her sense of self outside of all the success and accolades she's received. People are important to her, it's very clear. I want her for a friend.

[@ebwally]

SOFT POWER was so awesome. I wish it was included here even if it hasn't made it to Broadway YET.

[@tdfnyc]

What a hero! This is wonderful. Haha -- "tried so avoid to hide having a uterus before getting pregnant." Glad times are changing! Jeanine, you are a treasure and so is your body of work.

[@LivaEntertainment-nd1sg]

Really Amazing video

[@smurf902]

She reminds me of both Janet McTier and Karen Mason, very regal, formidable woman. What an intelligent woman. I cannot even fathom being able to envision and have the imagination to both write vocal arrangements, write score, conduct, everything.

[@kawser75]

Very nice video