Mark G. Meadows is an award-winning pianist, music director, vocalist and composer/arranger. With jazz as his foundation, Meadows seamlessly blends R&B, Pop, Soul, and Folk to create a distinctly unique and uplifting sound and a sense of freedom among his collaborators. Mark currently serves as Associate Music Director/Conductor, and pianist for “The Outsiders'', nominated for 12 Tony Awards this season, and winner of 4 Tony Awards including “Best Musical”. Mark is credited with additional arrangements for the show. You can hear Mark’s genius in his 5 self-produced albums, Be the Change (2019), To the People (2016), Somethin’ Good (2014), and A Child is Born (2008). His latest album (September 2023), Only Time, is his most personal work to date. Drawing heavily on his jazz roots, Meadows seamlessly blends R&B, Pop, Soul, and Folk to reveal the raw human terrain of navigating the pandemic lockdown - and life itself. He has performed alongside world-renowned artists such as Cynthia Erivo, Renee Fleming, Dee Dee Bridgewater, Bobby McFerrin, Kurt Elling, and Warren Wolf. He has headlined at premier venues including Jazz at Lincoln Center, Blues Alley, and The Kennedy Center. Meadows is the 2023 recipient of the Helen Hayes Award for Best Musical Direction (The Color Purple, Signature Theater); the 2016 Washington City Paper “Best Composer” and “Recording of the Year; ” 2016 “2nd Best DC Jazz Album” from CapitalBop; 2016.