Nehemiah

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About
Nehemiah Luckett

Composer, performer, writer, educator and consultant Nehemiah Luckett welcomes you to this sacred portal. A sought-after music supervisor, music dramaturg and music director experienced in genres from theatrical music to new symphonic and chamber music; from neo-romanticism to neo-soul; from pop to sacred music, Nehemiah is ready to create, collaborate and conjure the sounds of the moment in film, theater and ritual. 

Join Nehemiah on a journey infused with passion, innovation and endless possibilities.

Endorsements

  • Nehemiah is one of the most inspiring artists I’ve ever worked with. His generosity of spirit, combined with his deep and expansive musical and stylistic knowledge, lifts every space he’s in. And he has the grace to manage and guide a space, while simultaneously ensuring everyone feels a sincere sense of ownership over their work and voice. I love his interest in individual idiosyncrasies, and his commitment to how a bunch of unique individual humans share space TOGETHER.

    Rachel Chavkin, Director/Artistic Director - the TEAM

  • "Let me start by just saying that any space Nehemiah enters inherently becomes magical. His gentle curiosity grants everyone in the room the space to feel comfortable sharing their gifts which lends itself to creating honest work. We have worked together in a lot of rooms for readings/new works of musicals and I ALWAYS want to have more time working with him. You will too."

    Jordan Tyson, Actor

  • "Collaboration with Nehemiah Luckett is a glorious, rigorous, thoughtful, joyous thing. His presence in any room makes it a more focused and inventive space, and one filled with light and wonder. I worked with Nehemiah on a project that played outside of the rules in every way possible, and found him not only game for every challenge that the project posed, but also a partner who elevated each part of the project he touched. I truly cannot wait until I have the privilege of working with him again."

    Lisa McNulty
    WP Theater - Producing Artistic Director

UPCOMING EVENTS

UPCOMING EVENTS

Jan 23, 2025

Available on Bandcamp
Coming Soon to all Streaming Platforms

Risk Hallelujah: First Drafts EP

An unapologetically Queer musical about Jesus
A ritual of healing-in-action through the stories of this radical anti-empire ancestor
A love song to Trans and Queer wholeness in brazen defiance of Christian Supremacy

This First Drafts EP is the very first step in the process of writing and sharing this musical!

Concept, Words, and Music by Orion Johnstone
Directed By & Developed with Nehemiah Luckett
Recorded & Mixed by Joshua Dumas
Produced By/Label: Dreaming the Future Together
Featuring Wes Olivier, Heather Christian, Drew Bastian, and Zhailon Levingston

Feb 7-9, 2025

Detroit Music Hall
350 Madison Avenue
Detroit, MI 48226

RUBY - the Musical

After an exciting run at Westcoast Black Theater Troupe, RUBY is preparing for a new production in Detroit.

Book and Lyrics by Michael Jacobs & Nate Jacobs
Music by Nate Jacobs, Brennan Stylez, and Antonio Wimberly
with additional music by Nehemiah Luckett
Arrangements and Orchestrations by Nehemiah Luckett & Dan Sander-Wells

“Nehemiah is one of those rare artists where exceptional talent and authentic kindness converge. His visions and expertise as a composer, as well as his generosity and care as a collaborator, make him a gift to any project and team.”

— Nana Dakin, Theatre Director

Select Works

Words of Bayard Rustin

BY NEHEMIAH LUCKETT

“Now What” from Triple Threats

MUSIC & LYRICS BY TRACEY CONYER LEE AND NEHEMIAH LUCKETT

A Burning Church MTF Makers’ Profile

BOOK BY ALEX HARE AND ZHAILON LEVINGSTON
LYRICS BY ZHAILON LEVINGSTONMUSIC BY NEHEMIAH LUCKETT

AUTUMN - “Deserving” Music Video

MUSIC & LYRICS BY AUTUMN BROWN AND NEHEMIAH LUCKETT