Co-Music Director, Once on This Island

Acclaimed jazz pianist, music director, singer-songwriter, and actor Mark G. Meadows is a man on a mission: to create a unifying sound that breaks through social barriers. There’s something for everyone in his music, which harmonizes jazz, gospel, R&B, hip hop, and funk. In August 2016, Meadows made his acting debut as the titular role in the Washington, D.C., premiere of the hit Broadway musical Jelly’s Last Jam at the Signature Theatre. Since then he’s been immersed in the theatre scene, successfully combining the raw, spontaneous nature of jazz with the story-telling, heavily produced nature of theatre. Increasingly in demand around the globe, Meadows has performed alongside world-renowned artists, including Usher, Cynthia Erivo, Renee Fleming, Kendrick Lamar, Angelique Kidjo, Bobby McFerrin, The NSO, Ledisi, and more. Mark continues to use his artistry to bring forth a positive message of love, joy, and hope to his audiences.