Josh Ceballos is an 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 can be found onstage at HADESTOWN as a sub conductor and in the pit of SUFFS as a sub keyboard/accordion player. He’s been deeply involved with the musical development of BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB (Atlantic Theater, 2023) as a Music Associate and sub Conductor. 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
HADESTOWN
Sub Conductor and interim Associate Music Director on Broadway.
SUFFS
Sub Keys 1 / Accordion for this delightful score by Shaina Taub under the musical direction of Andrea Grody.
BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB
Throughout the course of the show’s development, Josh has been the Associate Music Director, Music Assistant, and Rehearsal Pianist. Produced by the Atlantic Theatre, this show features music from the legendary Cuban band.
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!
