The NYC chapter of the Hearing Loss Association of America is very excited to be presenting Alex Lacamoire at our meeting on December 19 from 6:00-7:30. Mr. Lacamoire, who has a hearing loss and wears hearing aids, will talk about the challenges he has faced in his successful career working in musical theater and films.
Alex Lacamoire is a Tony, Grammy, Emmy and Olivier Award-winning orchestrator, music director, arranger, and composer. He is best known for his work on Broadway’s critically-acclaimed shows Hamilton, Dear Evan Hansen and In The Heights, and FX’s mini-series “Fosse/Verdon.” Mr. Lacamoire currently serves as the Music Supervisor and Conductor for the Broadway revival of Stephen Sondheim’s Sweeney Todd (starring Josh Groban and Annaleigh Ashford), which features Jonathan Tunick’s original orchestrations played by a 26-piece orchestra. His other credits as music director, arranger, and/or orchestrator include: The Wrong Man (Off-Broadway), Bring It On, 9 to 5 (Drama Desk and Grammy noms), Wicked, Bat Boy and Godspell (2001 National Tour). He also served as the Executive Music Producer for many films including The Greatest Showman, In The Heights, VIVO, Dear Evan Hansen, and Tick, Tick…Boom! Lacamoire is the winner of three Tony Awards for Best Orchestrations, four Grammy Awards (three for Best Musical Theater Album and one for Best Compilation Soundtrack For Visual Media), three Oliver Awards for Outstanding Achievement in Music, and an Emmy Award for Outstanding Music Direction on “Fosse/Verdon.” In 2019, he received an Honorary Doctorate of Music from his alma mater, Berklee College Of Music. He was also the recipient of a first-of-its-kind Kennedy Center Honors for his contribution to Hamilton. Lacamoire and the Hamilton creative team were honored as the “trailblazing creators of a transformative work that defies category” — a distinction never before awarded by the arts institution. In 2023, he was named an Official Yamaha Artist. Lacamoire currently resides in New York.
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The New York City Chapter of the Hearing Loss Association of America is a vibrant, diverse community dedicated to helping people with hearing loss lead more satisfying and productive lives. At the chapter’s monthly meetings, speakers address topics such as hearing aids and hearing-aid alternatives, assistive technology, interpersonal strategies, and advocacy initiatives. Those of you who are interested can find information about our organization on our chapter website by clicking here.
