Josh Gonzalez (Ceballos) is a NYC-based music director, pianist, keyboardist, Arranger, and accordionist.
He is passionate about developing new works that center diversity, equity, and Latine stories.
Josh is widely recognized not only for his musical expertise, but also for his ability to cultivate a collaborative and uplifting creative environment. He leads with empathy and attentiveness, consistently drawing out the strengths of those around him while maintaining a strong focus on detail and artistic integrity.
He has been deeply involved in the musical evolution of Buena Vista Social Club—from workshops to Off-Broadway and now Broadway—serving as a Music Associate, Sub Conductor, and the Principal Standby for the role of Young Rubén.
He frequently appears onstage at Hadestown as a sub conductor and recently performed in Suffs as a keyboardist and accordionist. From 2022 to 2023, he served as the Music Director for the National Tour of Tootsie.
Josh is honored to have contributed to New York City’s iconic Shakespeare in the Park tradition as the Associate Music Director for Public Works’ acclaimed productions of The Tempest and As You Like It, bringing music to life in one of the city's most celebrated cultural experiences.
Raised in Miami, Josh is influenced by the sounds of his Cuban-Dominican heritage. Josh grew up in the church as a latin percussionist and pianist, eventually finding joy in serving as a Music Director and Pianist for Northland Church in Orlando. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Music and a Master’s in Management from the University of Florida.
Current and recent Projects
BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB
Buena Vista Social Club is unlike anything else on Broadway, and Josh has been involved throughout the course of the show’s development, as the Associate Music Director, Music Assistant, Rehearsal Pianist, and now as the vacation cover for the role of Young Rubén.
HADESTOWN
Over the years Josh has been very active in the Walter Kerr Theatre, as a Sub Conductor, interim Associate Music Director, and Rehearsal Pianist.
SUFFS
Sub Keys 1 / Accordion for this delightful score by Shaina Taub under the musical direction of Andrea Grody.
TOOTSIE, National Tour
Josh was the Music Director of the TOOTSIE national tour.
THE TEMPEST
Josh was the Associate Music Director on THE TEMPEST in the summer of 2023. This magical show was produced by the Public Theater as part of their Public Works program and performed at The Delacorte in Central Park
AS YOU LIKE IT
Josh is excited to work alongside Andrea Grody as the Associate Music Director for AS YOU LIKE IT with the Public Theater as a part of their Shakespeare in the Park series.
THE COLOR PURPLE,
National Tour
In 2019-2020, Josh traveled as the Keyboard/Organ Sub on the National Tour of The Color Purple!
IN THE HEIGHTS
Josh served as Music Director, Conductor, and Pianist for the Orlando Shakes production of IN THE HEIGHTS, the Tony Award winning musical by Lin Manuel Miranda, creator of HAMILTON; AN AMERICAN MUSICAL.
Click here to read the Orlando Sentinel review!