Josh Gonzalez (Ceballos) is a NYC-based music director, pianist, keyboardist, and accordionist.
He is interested in the development of new works, particularly in the areas of diversity, equality, and Latine stories.
Josh is frequently praised not just for his technical abilities, but also for his contributions to fostering a positive environment of collaboration. He is passionate about highlighting people’s strengths and leading with kindness while also paying attention to the details.
He’s been deeply involved with the musical development of BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB (Broadway, Off-Broadway, Workshops) as a Music Associate, Sub Conductor, and now as a cover for the role of Young Rubén.. He can also be found onstage at HADESTOWN as a sub conductor. Josh was recently subbing at Suffs as a keyboardist/accordionist. He was the Music Director on the National Tour of TOOTSIE (2022-2023). Josh is proud to be able to take part in one of New York City’s long tradition of Shakespeare in the Park, as the AMD of both THE TEMPEST and AS YOU LIKE IT (Public Works).
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!