"Brandon is a consummate musical coach and conductor— capable of molding both individual solo-singer repertoire as well as leading ensembles. He also lovingly conducts orchestrally, and I always feel comfortable and collaborative with him at the baton. "
- Alexandra Silber, Actor (Broadway: Fiddler on the Roof, Master Class)
“Brandon Adams is a treasure. He was our musical director when I played Caroline, in Caroline, or Change—a musical whose music echoes the depth and complexity of the relationships on stage. He never felt the need to flex his wealth of knowledge or breadth of skill, but instead, filtered it through kindness, and constructive support. I hope to work with Brandon again soon!”
-Christina Acosta Robinson, Actor (Broadway: Summer: The Donna Summer Musical)
“A collaborator, Brandon finds his way inside a project and then tirelessly works to help it reach new heights. I've seen his adjustments large and small for both experienced and inexperienced singers give them the confidence to find and maintain new life in the music.”
- Jane Shaw, Sound Designer / Composer
"Brandon Adams is the best musical director I've ever worked with. His artistry and attention to detail are truly extraordinary. He is the perfect blend of supportive and demanding. He consistently gets the best possible work from his singers."
- Karl M. Kippola, Ph.D., M.F.A., Director of Theatre/Music Theatre, American University
"Brandon Adams' work is as astonishing in its breadth as it is impeccable in its detail. He is an extraordinarily accomplished music director - whether as a player, vocal director, conductor or band leader - he excels at it all. Equally adept at Cole Porter or a Blues musical. Creative and inventive when that is called for. And he is both a joy to work with and committed to making a show the best it can be. Every show he works on is meaningfully better for him being part of it."
- Michael Butler, Artistic Director, Center Repertory Theatre
"Brandon is a 'SINGER'S director and musician.' He truly knows how to get the most out of your vocal performance in a natural and organic way...Working with Brandon was seamless and fun. He is at once easy going as well as exacting in his direction. You find yourself wanting to work with him again and again."
- Alison Ewing, Actor (Broadway: Cabaret, Mamma Mia)
"To work with Brandon is to be led, to be taught, to be nurtured, and to be enlightened. Yes, he is a brilliant music man, but so much more-he's an historian, a fan! He is invaluable for the singing actor, understanding and facilitating vocal technique, but never neglecting the importance of interpretation. Brandon is a creative communicator, but his ideas are always accessible. Perhaps best of all are his gifts for cheerleading and inspiration. I have been lucky enough to do three productions with Brandon and the thought of working with him again makes me positively giddy."
- Dani Marcus, Actress (Touring: "A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder")
"Brandon was extremely helpful with implementing and tracking changes for my new show. He’s a music whiz - quick, bright, helpful, and truly a great musician. Brandon’s also an all-around nice guy too — an always welcome presence on any project."
- Roger Bean, Creator and Director, "The Marvelous Wonderettes"
"Brandon Adams makes magic happen on the stage and in the pit. How? Because Brandon is always the best musician in the house, any house, with a knack for communicating what he wants in a way that inspires everybody to do work they never thought possible. Always gentle, always kind, and most importantly, always clear, he is the consummate Musical Director."
- Dana Bauer, Reeds, SHN Broadway in San Francisco
"I've worked as an actor when Brandon Adams was the musical director and Brandon has musical directed shows that I've written and arranged. He plays piano like a dream, sings beautifully and understands how to communicate with all levels of vocal skill. Brandon's musicianship is unparalleled and I trust his taste completely. On top of everything, he is kind and a pleasure to work with."
- Carl Danielson, Actor, Singer, Pianist
"Brandon Adams is my go to guy when I need to understand something musically complex or I want to riff with someone about an obscure and/or beautiful piece of theatre. If you have a show that demands a high level of vocal excellence, has choral chaos that must be managed or throws you multiple time signatures within six measures, call Mr. Adams. He's sophisticated, smart and sublime."
- Dyan McBride, Director (42nd Steet Moon, SF)
"Brandon is a joy to work with. His passion, knowledge, and multi-tiered musical skills combined with his wit, patience,
and can-do attitude can coax and charm the best from all."
- Wendy Parkman, Director (Pickle Family Circus, Urban School of SF)
"Brandon Adams has brought out some of my best work within musical theatre and cabaret. He artistically pushes my boundaries as a vocalist and with precision and direct musical focus has brought my work to the next level professionally. We have worked together from San Francisco to New York and I value his high intellect and knowledge of his material, if I could I would keep him on my right side for every project. I value Brandon Adams and his
commitment to the level of excellence in his work and the product of those he directs."
- Leanne Borghesi, Cabaret Singer, Actress (Cabaret Convention, Lincoln Center)
"Brandon is a consummate professional. He has the ability to know exactly what is needed from each individual performer and provide an environment and the support to to get it. He has very high musical standards and balances those with an interpersonal approach that allows artists to feel comfortable and proud of their work. Brandon has a resume that reflects his many accomplishments but may not highlight the relationships he has built in accumulating those accolades."
- Scott Foster, Performing Arts Chair, Urban School of SF