Joseph bwarie biography

He is an Ovation-nominated stage director with credits including: "Little Drummer Bowie" (Troubadour Theater Company), "A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To.
Joseph Leo Bwarie (actor/writer/director/producer/recording artist) is a founding artistic director and producer of the nonprofit Garry Marshall Theatre in.
Joseph Leo Bwarie played Frankie Valli for four years in 45 cities throughout the United States.

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Joseph Leo Bwarie is known globally for his redefinition of the American songbook and has been heralded by critics for his soaring vocals. A studio session singer since age eight, JLB was a vocal staple for film scores, TV, and record albums including The Manhattan Transfer, Michael Feinstein and legendary music producer David Foster, as well as Paul Williams, Bucky Pizzarelli, and Tito Puente, Jr.

His debut studio album, Nothin’ But Love, was followed by The Good Stuff and A Little Christmas.

His 2024 album release, Lucky13, is Bwarie’s captivating interpretation of 100 years of exceptional songwriting in 13 songs and a special bonus track written by Bwarie and Rachael Lawrence. Bwarie and Calello offer modern expressions of songs from Rodgers & Hart to Diane Warren, and from Hoagie Carmichael to Meghan Trainor.

Since 2010, he has collaborated with arranger/producer Charles Calello, known for his epic works with Barbra Streisand, Laura Nyro, The Four Seasons, and for arranging iconic songs such as “Sweet Caroline” and “All By Myself.”

Bwarie and Calello’

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Joseph Leo Bwarie

JOSEPH LEO BWARIE (Associate Director) has collaborated with Garry Marshall on Billy & Ray since its world premiere in California. Bwarie continues with the play’s New York premiere as associate director. He has a long-time association with Marshall’s Falcon Theatre as a director, playwright and member of the critically acclaimed Troubadour Theater Company. Bwarie is […]

JOSEPH LEO BWARIE (Associate Director) has collaborated with Garry Marshall on Billy & Ray since its world premiere in California. Bwarie continues with the play’s New York premiere as associate director. He has a long-time association with Marshall’s Falcon Theatre as a director, playwright and member of the critically acclaimed Troubadour Theater Company. Bwarie is best known nationally for his record-breaking number of performances as Frankie Valli in Jersey Boys. He continues to portray the pop icon on Broadway. A California native, Bwarie began his professional singing career at the age of 8 and as a solo recording artist, his records are heard alongside Dean Martin and

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Joseph Leo Bwarie (actor/writer/director/producer/recording artist) is a founding artistic director and producer of the nonprofit Garry Marshall Theatre in Burbank, CA. Also a recording artist popular on Siriusly Sinatra on SiriusXM Radio, he is widely known for his record-breaking turn as Frankie Valli in the Tony Award-winning musical "Jersey Boys" (Broadway, Las Vegas, 1st National Tour). Bwarie's professional career began at age nine, first appearing on the television series: "Highway to Heaven," "Mama's Family," and "The Young And The Restless." He is an Ovation-nominated stage director with credits including: "Little Drummer Bowie" (Troubadour Theater Company), "A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To The Forum" (starring Joey McIntyre), "The Root Beer Bandits," "Miracle On 34th Street," "Billy & Ray" (Vincent Kartheiser, Sophie von Haselberg, Drew Gehling & Larry Pine) and "Holidaze Harmony" (Terron Brooks & Kamliah Marshall - streaming). He has released th