JAMES DOUGHTY
MUSICAL DIRECTOR | ARRANGER | PERFORMER
ABOUT ME
In his eight years as Music Supervisor for Sisco Entertainment, James’ vocal arrangements and orchestrations have been heard around the world. Most recently, he music directed and supervised Sisco’s flagship show, The Barricade Boys, from the West End’s Adelphi Theatre to Broadway’s iconic 54 Below.
He has created new arrangements for The Showmen, Gravity, Come What May and The Knights, all of whom can be heard on tour worldwide, onboard luxury cruise lines and in exclusive resorts. When not working as a music director for Sisco Entertainment, he can be seen touring his own piano show, in which he pays tribute to legends like Billy Joel, Elton John, Stevie Wonder and even ABBA!
As an accomplished pianist and musical director, James is a successful and sought after musician for shows, sessions, concerts and cabarets. He has musically directed and played for a wide range of theatre shows including Saturday Night Fever, Seussical The Musical, if/Then, Made In Dagenham and Rent. He has played for musical theatre superstars Laura Michelle Kelly, Kerry Ellis and Rachel Tucker, and is a composer and writer.
His voice and fingers are regularly heard and seen in many venues across the UK, and on luxury cruise ships worldwide, where he continues to delight audiences with performances filled with his unique blend of soul and power.
WHAT PEOPLE SAY
The Barricade Boys
Adelphi Theatre, 2023
Speaking of musical ingenuity, we must applaud the Musical Supervisor James Doughty whose talent seemingly knows no bounds. From conducting the fantastic band, to orchestrating the innovative musical arrangements, and even throwing in a few dance moves of his own, James really is the fifth Barricade Boy.
westendbestfriend.co.uk
The Barricade Boys
Adelphi Theatre, 2023
... under the very passionate, excitable and expert musical supervision of James Doughty, it would be hard for the format not to succeed. Watching him on stage was almost sufficient entertainment in itself.
musicaltheatrereview.com
Mr & Mrs Love
Edinburgh Fringe, 2023
... wonderful singing voices, multi-talented music instrumental abilities with a very amusing story line.
There are moments of utter hilarity with well-timed and executed comedic skill.
scottishfield.co.uk
RECENT
The Barricade Boys West End Party!
2023
Adelphi Theatre, London
USA: IN, TX, LA, OH, AK
2024
54 Below, New York
USA: AZ, MI, OH, IL, MN, WI
Made In Dagenham 10th Anniversary Concert
London Palladium 2024
Come What May
UK Tour 2023
Mr & Mrs Love
Green Room 42, NYC 2023
Edinburgh Festival Fringe, 2023
at sea...
Seabourn Encore
Oceania Marina
Oceania Nautica
COMING UP
MUSICAL DIRECTOR
The Barricade Boys West End Party!
April
25 Franklin, NC
26 Florence, SC
27 Greeneville, TN
29 Hamlet, NC
June
6/7 Houston, TX
October
18/19 TX
Bradley Jaden Live In Concert
May
18 Politeama Rossetti, Trieste
June
4 Sony Hall, NYC
14/15 Cadogan Hall, London
18 Margaret Island Open Air Theatre, Budapest
Come What May
UK Tour Sept-Oct 2024
Musicals: The Ultimate Live Band Singalong!
UK Tour Sept-Nov 2024
PERFORMER
at sea...
Celebrity Equinox
21st-29th May 2024
Oceania Insignia
29th June - 6th July 2024
Oceania Regatta
17th-24th April 2025
Oceania Sirena
26th June - 3rd July 2025
at home...
The Piano Works
Regular dates throughout 2024
The Phoenix Arts Club
11 May | Eurovision Song Contest Grand Final
The Devonshire
Selected dates in 2024
IN ACTION
WATCH
REPRESENTATION
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Phone
Website
Address
0207 437 0290
The Soundcheck Group
29 Wardour Street
London
W1D 6PS