Draft:Ian Eisendrath


Ian Eisendrath is an Olivier Award-winning and Grammy-nominated American music supervisor, arranger, music director, and music producer, known for his work in theatre, film, and television.

Early Life and Education

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Eisendrath graduated from the University of Michigan School of Music. From 2003 to 2016, he served as Director of New Work Development and Music Supervisor at the 5th Avenue Theatre in Seattle.

Career

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Theatre

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Eisendrath was the music supervisor, arranger, and conductor for the international productions of Come From Away; including Broadway, London, Toronto, Australia, and the North American tour. The production's London company won the Laurence Olivier Award for Best New Musical in 2019, and Eisendrath shared in the award for Outstanding Achievement in Music.

He also served in similar roles for the Broadway productions of Diana and A Christmas Story, as well as theatre projects at La Jolla Playhouse, Seattle Repertory Theatre, Pacific Northwest Ballet, Seattle Symphony, ACT, TUTS, Ordway, Casa Mañana, and the Banff Centre for the Arts.

Film and television

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Eisendrath has held roles as executive music producer, vocal producer, conductor, and arranger for major film and television projects, including:

Upcoming projects include Florence Welch’s Gatsby and The Heart (La Jolla Playhouse). He also served as music and lyric co-writer for The Heart with Anne Eisendrath.

Awards and Nominations

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  • Best New Musical and Outstanding Achievement in Music (2018 Olivier Award, Come From Away)
  • Best Musical Theater Album (2017 Grammy Nomination, Come From Away - Original Broadway Cast Recording)

References

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Ashley, D. (2017, August 7). How come from away’s Ian Eisendrath brought the music of Newfoundland to Broadway. BroadwayWorld.com. https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/How-COME-FROM-AWAYs-Ian-Eisendrath-Brought-the-Music-of-Newfoundland-to-Broadway-20170807

Carey, S. (2025, July 7). Behind the music of kpop demon hunters: Ian Eisendrath breaks it down [interview]. That Hashtag Show. https://www.thathashtagshow.com/latest-news/behind-the-music-of-kpop-demon-hunters-ian-eisendrath-breaks-it-down-interview/

Cordero, R. (2022, November 14). “spirited” exec music producer Ian Eisendrath on getting will ferrell & Ryan Reynolds in holiday spirit for Apple Musical – Sound & Screen. Deadline. https://deadline.com/2022/11/spirited-executive-music-producer-ian-eisendrath-interview-sound-and-screen-1235170296/

Fell, N. (2025, July 3). “Golden” moment: How ‘kpop demon hunters’ created the Year’s catchiest soundtrack. The Hollywood Reporter. https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-features/kpop-demon-hunters-soundtrack-huntrix-saja-boys-1236306207/

Fierberg, R. (2022, December 24). “come from away” music supervisor Ian Eisendrath is the man behind the music - now he brings his skills to movie musicals like “spirited.” Broadway News. https://www.broadwaynews.com/come-from-away-music-supervisor-ian-eisendrath-is-the-man-behind-the-music-now-he-brings-his-skills-to-movie-musicals-like-spirited/

Hatchett, K. (2025a, June 24). Kpop demon hunters: Inside the animated film’s electrifying original songs. Netflix Tudum. https://www.netflix.com/tudum/articles/kpop-demon-hunters-soundtrack

Hatchett, K. (2025b, June 24). Kpop demon hunters: Inside the animated film’s electrifying original songs. Netflix Tudum. https://www.netflix.com/tudum/articles/kpop-demon-hunters-soundtrack

IMDb, Imd. (n.d.). Ian Eisendrath | Music Department, soundtrack. https://www.imdb.com/name/nm9496344/

Lehe, P. (2022a, November 5). Music producer Ian Eisendrath interview: Lyle, Lyle Crocodile & Spirited. ScreenRant. https://screenrant.com/lyle-lyle-crocodile-spirited-ian-eisendrath-interview/

Lehe, P. (2022b, November 5). Music producer Ian Eisendrath interview: Lyle, Lyle Crocodile & Spirited. ScreenRant. https://screenrant.com/lyle-lyle-crocodile-spirited-ian-eisendrath-interview/

Stephan, K. (2025, July 1). Inside the viral success of “kpop demon hunters”: “fashion, weird girls and great pop music.” Variety. https://variety.com/2025/film/news/kpop-demon-hunters-soundtrack-success-1236444840/

Zachary, B. (2025, July 3). How kpop demon hunters became global hit explained by executive producer: “it could have gone terribly awry.” ScreenRant. https://screenrant.com/kpop-demon-hunters-music-explained-sequel-tease-ian-eisendrath-interview/