Creative Team
Sheldon Epps
Director
E.R. Braithwaite
Autobiography
Joseph Joubert
Orchestrator
Kris Lythgoe
Lead Producer
Kieran Donovan
Choreographer
Shereen Jasmin Phillips
Dramaturg
Debbie O'Brien
Casting Director
Why These Visionaries
Sheldon Epps
Director
Sheldon Epps is one of the most acclaimed directors in American theatre. Epps is the visionary behind the Tony Award-nominated Blues in the Night and the Broadway musical Play On!, celebrated for blending powerful storytelling with unforgettable music. For over twenty years, he served as Artistic Director of the legendary Pasadena Playhouse, helping shape it into one of America's premier regional theatres. His directing credits also span television classics including Friends, Frasier, and Everybody Loves Raymond. Widely respected for bringing emotional depth, humanity, and commercial appeal to his productions, Epps brings exceptional Broadway pedigree and creative leadership to To Sir, With Love.
Joseph Joubert
Orchestrator
Orchestrations by Joseph Joubert, an acclaimed Broadway composer, arranger, conductor, and musical director whose work spans theatre, television, and symphonic music. Joubert served as musical director and conductor for the Tony Award-winning Broadway revival of Caroline, or Change and associate conductor for The Color Purple. His theatre credits also include Dreamgirls, Chicago, and Ain't Misbehavin'. He has collaborated with legendary artists including Nina Simone, Gladys Knight, and Patti LaBelle, and is renowned for creating rich, cinematic orchestrations that blend jazz, gospel, and contemporary musical theatre. Joseph Joubert brings exceptional Broadway pedigree, musical sophistication, and emotional power to To Sir, With Love.
Kris Lythgoe
Lead Producer
Kris Lythgoe comes from one of Britain’s best-known theatrical families and has spent more than two decades producing live entertainment across the United States and internationally. Born in London and now based in Los Angeles, Kris has produced more than 40 professional theatrical productions, presenting work in major regional theatres, touring markets and family entertainment venues throughout North America. Throughout his career he has worked with an extraordinary range of performers including Ariana Grande, Sabrina Carpenter, Neil Patrick Harris, Ben Vereen, David Hasselhoff, Raven-Symoné, Olivia Holt, Kristen Bell and Wayne Brady. His experience across producing, development, marketing and audience building provides a strong foundation for the long-term growth of To Sir, With Love beyond the UK tour, including future West End, Broadway and international opportunities.