Name: An Evening with Andrew Keenan-Bolger
Start: 2025-11-13T19:30:00-05:00
Location: Gray Box Theater

🎟️ Tickets on sale Friday, September 12 @ 10AM
Step into an unforgettable night of music, stories, and Broadway magic as Gray Box Theater proudly presents An Evening with Andrew Keenan-Bolger.
🎶 Andrew Keenan-Bolger — Broadway star known for originating “Crutchie” in Disney’s Newsies and starring as “Jesse Tuck” in Tuck Everlasting. His Broadway credits also include Mary Poppins, Seussical, Beauty and the Beast, and more. With stage, film, television, and literary achievements, Andrew brings artistry, authenticity, and heart to every performance.
🎹 John McDaniel — Emmy & Grammy Award–winning music director, conductor, and composer. Beloved for The Rosie O’Donnell Show and numerous Broadway & symphony productions worldwide, John’s masterful musicianship will make this evening truly extraordinary.
💫 Together, Andrew and John will take audiences on a journey through Broadway favorites, hidden gems, and personal stories from behind the curtain. Expect powerful songs, heartfelt moments, and plenty of humor — all in the intimate setting of Wilton Manors’ newest cultural destination, Gray Box Theater.
🌈 This is more than a concert — it’s a celebration of creativity, connection, and the joy of live performance. An evening that will leave you inspired long after the final note!
🙏 Special thanks to The Our Fund Foundation, South Florida’s LGBTQ community foundation, whose generous support helped make this evening possible. Learn more @ 👉 our-fund.org.
Andrew's Bio:
Andrew Keenan-Bolger is an acclaimed actor, director, author, and filmmaker whose work spans Broadway, film, television, and literature. On Broadway, he originated the role of “Crutchie” in Disney’s Newsies (Outer Critics Circle nomination) and starred as “Jesse Tuck” in Tuck Everlasting (Drama League Award nomination). His additional Broadway credits include Mary Poppins, Seussical, Beauty and the Beast, and A Christmas Carol. He has also toured nationally with The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, How the Grinch Stole Christmas, Mary Poppins, and Ragtime.
Off-Broadway, Andrew has been seen in Titanique, Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors, Scarlett Dreams, Seven Deadly Sins, and Family Furniture. His screen work includes roles in the films On Swift Horses (opposite Jacob Elordi and Daisy Edgar-Jones), V13 (with Alan Cumming), The Rewrite (with Hugh Grant), To Dust, Marci X, and Are You Joking?. Television audiences know him from The Undoing (HBO), The Blacklist (NBC), The Other Two (HBO), The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel (Amazon), Nurse Jackie (Showtime), Looking (HBO), The Naked Brothers Band (Nickelodeon), and One Life to Live. He also starred as Bobby in Marvel’s acclaimed podcast Wolverine: The Long Night.
As a filmmaker, Andrew’s work has been featured in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Entertainment Weekly, Rolling Stone, The Associated Press, and New York Magazine. He has directed award-winning short films including Mikey’s Army, Sign, and The Ceiling Fan. With longtime collaborator Kate Wetherhead, he co-created the critically acclaimed web series Submissions Only and co-authored the children’s book series Jack & Louisa (Penguin Random House). His debut novel, Limelight, will be released by Penguin Random House.
A graduate of the University of Michigan (B.F.A.), Andrew continues to expand his creative reach as a multi-hyphenate artist, celebrated for his ability to bring heart, humor, and humanity to every project.
John McDaniel's Bio:
John McDaniel is a Grammy and Emmy Award–winning music director, composer, and arranger whose career spans Broadway, television, concert halls, and international stages. Best known as the bandleader for The Rosie O’Donnell Show (which earned him multiple Emmy Awards), John has conducted and arranged for some of the world’s most celebrated performers. On Broadway, he has served as music director and arranger for productions including Annie Get Your Gun (starring Bernadette Peters), Grease, Patti LuPone on Broadway, and Brooklyn. Beyond the theater, he is a sought-after symphony conductor, having led concerts with major orchestras across the country.
This engagement will mark John’s fourth collaboration with HarmonyWaves, having previously served as music director for Tony Award winner Alice Ripley at the Holiday Spectacular in 2024, most recently, OPA! this past May with Broadway star Nick Adams and he will music direct Tituss Burgess in the grand opening of the Gray Box Theater. Renowned for his artistry, warmth, and unparalleled musicality, John has become a cherished member of the HarmonyWaves family. His return to Wilton Manors promises yet another unforgettable evening of music, storytelling, and connection.