A Wonderful World
Maggie McNeil
A Wonderful World Musical

Debuting in 2020, A Wonderful World, a new musical about Louis Armstrong, tells the story of his life, music and singular legacy through the voices of his four wives. Teaming up with my husband, Michael O. Mitchell (Apollo Theater; Broadway: Motown), we are commissioned by Miami New Drama to write, arrange and orchestrate the score for this important new piece.

Alongside scriptwriter Aurin Squire (This Is Us, The Good Fight), choreographer Rickey Tripp (The Choir Boy, Jesus Christ Superstar Live), and director Christopher Renshaw (Drama Desk winner and Tony nominee). The brand new musical is scheduled to world premiere at the Colony Theater in Miami in 2021.

A Wonderful World Musical

Chasing Magic with Ayodele Casel at Joyce

Chasing Magic with Ayodele Casel at Joyce

Trailblazer Ayodele Casel captures the spark of connection and creation in her latest work, Chasing Magic, directed by Torya Beard and Ronald K. Brown. Filmed on The Joyce stage by tap dancer and filmmaker Kurt Csolak
Featuring: Anthony Morigerato, Naomi Funaki, Amanda Castro, and John Manzari; Acclaimed musician Arturo O’Farrill; Singer/songwriter Crystal Monee Hall; Percussionist Senfu Stoney; And your’s truly - Annastasia Victory

Don’t miss your chance of Chasing Magic, Streaming On-Demand Thursday, April 8 through Wednesday, April 21 here

Performing my arrangements with Leslie Odom Jr. at "LL Bean Christmas Concert"

Performing my arrangements with Leslie Odom Jr. at "LL Bean Christmas Concert"

Tony and Grammy award winning artist, and original cast member of the Broadway production of Hamilton, Leslie Odom Jr. help celebrate the holiday season with this exclusive performance featuring songs from his new album “The Christmas Album” including both of my arrangements and piano playing of “Ave Maria” and “Maoz Tzur” with Nicolette Robinson Odom.

Check out the concert here

!WIN OF THE DECADE FROM BROADWAY WORLD!

!WIN OF THE DECADE FROM BROADWAY WORLD!


I am overjoyed to finally take a minute and enjoy the recognition we received when our show A Wonderful World the Musical won 8 awards from BroadwayWorld!!!

I am humbled and honored to be recognized as the “Music Director of the Decade” considering all the hard work, long nights, sweat and tears that went into creating this important piece!

Big shout out to my awesome hubby Michael O. Mitchell and huge Congrats to all the winners!!! Aurin Squire for Original Script of the Decade, Ari Fulton for “Costume Design of the Decade, as well as our incredible Cast and Company for “Production of the Musical of the DECADE” AND “Best Ensemble”!

Look for us at The Colony Theater in Miami in 2021!

CD RELEASE of MY ORIGINAL COMPOSITION “FLOWER GRENADE”

CD RELEASE of MY ORIGINAL COMPOSITION “FLOWER GRENADE”

My new music release highlights the resilience of individualism that refuses to conform to that of a mechanical artist. The track includes an internationally accomplished powerhouse band featuring Andre Cleghorn on bass, Daiquan Davis on drums, Senfaub Stone on percussion, and myself on piano.

Check it out here

A Wonderful World Musical

A Wonderful World Musical

Debuting in 2020, A Wonderful World, a new musical about Louis Armstrong, tells the story of his life, music and singular legacy through the voices of his four wives. Teaming up with my husband, Michael O. Mitchell (Apollo Theater; Broadway: Motown), we are commissioned by Miami New Drama to write, arrange and orchestrate the score for this important new piece.

Alongside scriptwriter Aurin Squire (This Is Us, The Good Fight), choreographer Rickey Tripp (The Choir Boy, Jesus Christ Superstar Live), and director Christopher Renshaw (Drama Desk winner and Tony nominee). The brand new musical is scheduled to world premiere at the Colony Theater in Miami in 2021.

"THE CHRISTMAS ALBUM" COLLAB WITH LESLIE ODOM JR. AND NICOLETTE ROBINSON ODOM

"THE CHRISTMAS ALBUM" COLLAB WITH LESLIE ODOM JR. AND NICOLETTE ROBINSON ODOM

Excited to share my arrangement of “Ma’oz Tzur” ~ a musical collaboration with Leslie Odom Jr and his beautiful wife Nicolette Robinson Odom

This track is really special to my heart as it’s an homage to my Jewish roots. “Stunning jazz piano break that creates a hopeful and optimistic glow” (BroadwayWorld)

Check it out here

Santino Fontana at the Gala for Global Lyme Alliance

Santino Fontana at the Gala for Global Lyme Alliance

I had the honor to music direct, orchestrate and conduct for Santino Fontana (Broadway: Tony-winning star of Tootsie, Television: star of Crazy Ex-Girlfriend) in his headlining performance for the Fifth Annual Gala for Global Lyme Alliance (GLA), the organization’s signature event.

This fundraiser brought in $2.5 million for Lyme disease research.

Love in Hate Nation with Joe Iconis at the Two River Theater

Love in Hate Nation with Joe Iconis at the Two River Theater

Love in Hate Nation, a new rock musical by Joe Iconis (Be More Chill, Broadway Bounty Hunter), tells the story of two rebellious girls in the 1960’s who fall in love at juvenile hall. I’m excited to be the music director, conductor and vocal arranger for this bold new show.

Love in Hate Nation made it world premiere at the Two River Theater in Red Bank, New Jersey.

Live from Lincoln Center "Stars in Concert"

Live from Lincoln Center "Stars in Concert"

Thrilled to be the music director, arranger and orchestrator for Cynthia Erivo’s performance in the 17-time Emmy Award-winning series Live from Lincoln Center Presents Stars in Concert. Cynthia’s relatively short career has already been heavily decorated: after winning Tony, Emmy and Grammy awards and an Oscar nomination, she is now just one award away from the coveted EGOT status.

This performance is airing on PBS and is available to stream here.


"Global Citizen Festival" in Central Park

"Global Citizen Festival" in Central Park

NYC’s annual Global Citizens Festival, an event which calls on world leaders to achieve the United Nations Global Goals for Sustainable Development. This year, the festival also commemorated the 100th anniversary of Nelson Mandela’s birth. It featured performances from Cardi B, Janelle Monae and John Legend—just to name a few. I accompanied Tony Award-winner Cynthia Erivo in opening for Janet Jackson. In the months leading up to the festival, Global Citizens performed over 2.1 million actions urging leaders to end extreme poverty. It was both humbling and empowering to play a part in this world-building event.

"Don't Bother Me I Can't Cope" at City Center

"Don't Bother Me I Can't Cope" at City Center

Honored to serve as the Music Director / Arranger for this production, choreographed and directed by the legendary Savion Glover.  With music and lyrics by Micki Grant, this story is a celebration of African-American culture and community. Originally conceived and directed by the first African-American woman to direct on Broadway,  Vinnette Carroll, the show brings issues of race politics to the American stage, using a blend of gospel, jazz, soul, calypso, and rock to create voices for change - incredibly poignant for a time when we greatly need to hear these voices. 

Read more here.

My original composition "Ain't Nobody" released across all platforms

My original composition "Ain't Nobody" released across all platforms

One of my greatest joys as a musician is to take a familiar melody and reimagine it through the lens of my classical training. I am thrilled to announce my latest single, “Ain’t Nobody,” a dynamic, tribal piano-driven interpretation of Chaka Khan’s instantly recognizable hit. This energetic cover, with an accompanying video filmed and directed by cinematographer Jordan Battiste, brings a new sense of urgency and passion to a soulful classic.

Watch the solo piano music video here, or listen to the whole orchestration on iTunes here.

Conducting Broadway Tony Winning Best Musical Revival

Conducting Broadway Tony Winning Best Musical Revival

I served as one of the conductors for the 2018 Tony Winner for Best Revival of a Musical “Once On This Island”. This incredible production written by Stephen Flaherty and Lynn Ahrens has featured some of the most legendary names in theater - Lea Salonga and Norm Lewis, Alex Newell just to name a few - as well as the bright, young Tony-nominated star, Hailey Kilgore. Hailed as “ravishing” by The New York Times, it is an honor to also play lead keys, melodica, and hand percussion when conducting, and be part of the “human heart” of this stunning musical.

Little Dancer heads to The Fifth Avenue Theater in Seattle

Little Dancer heads to The Fifth Avenue Theater in Seattle

Little Dancer, directed by Susan Stroman and written by Stephen Flaherty and Lynn Ahrens, is headed to Seattle’s 5th Avenue Theater! I was honored to be a part of this production, playing four instruments and serving as the Associate Music Director. Little Dancer, set in the backstage world of the Paris Opera Ballet, stars New York City Ballet principal dancer, Tiler Peck, and four-time Tony winner, Boyd Gaines.

Read more here.