The Musical Theater Music of Taras Nahirniak

Better Late Than Never
Wisconsin's esteemed composer, Taras Nahirniak (known for the musicals Everyman, Tia Miseria, and Dream Machine), is bringing selections from his original musicals to New York. Discover why critics describe his music as "smart and wickedly funny" (Eric Rasmussen, The Capital Times). With sold-out performances and audience reactions suggesting that "Nahirniak and company have the makings of a hit" (Cheryl Bowles, Tribune), you can look forward to an array of showstopping ensemble numbers and beautiful melodic ballads that will have you leaving with melodies stuck in your head.

Taras's compositions are deeply influenced by his rich heritage—his mother sang Puccini, while his father sang Ukrainian folk songs. A true child prodigy on the piano since the age of six and a virtuoso percussionist in the Wisconsin Chamber Orchestra, Taras's musical journey is fascinating. So, why has this exceptionally talented professional musician from Wisconsin, with a mortgage, married to a school teacher and raising three children, waited so long to share his music in New York? Well, this “Everyman” says, it’s “better late than never.”