(September 28, 1997 to January 18, 1998) He was music director for the musical, "Rent," in the Center Theatre Group production at the Ahmanson Theatre in Los Angeles, California with Neil Patrick Harris, Mark Leroy Jackson and Wilson Cruz in the cast. Jonathan Larson wrote the book, music and lyrics. Michael Greif was director. Marlies Yearby was choreographer. Paul Clay was scenic designer. Blake Burba was lighting designer. Angela Wendy was costume designer.
He was awarded the 1997 Drama Logue Award for Music Direction for "Rent" in the Center Theatre Group production at the Ahmanson Theatre in Los Angeles, California.
