VIRTUAL PROGRAM

HARK! THE HERALD ANGELS SING

Traditional

Arrangement/Add’l Lyrics by Michael McElroy & Joseph Joubert

LIFT THE SAVIOR UP

Music/Lyrics by O’Landa Draper

I’VE SEEN HIM WORK

Music/Lyrics by Anita Wilson, Nat Adderley, Luther Vandross, Rick Robinson 

Soloist: Kyle Ramar Freeman

MY SONG

Music/Lyrics by Allen René Louis

STORM MEDLEY

THE STORM IS PASSING OVER

Music/Lyrics by Michael McElroy & Joseph Joubert

Soloist: Zalah Vallien

PRECIOUS LORD, TAKE MY HAND

Music/Lyrics by Thomas A. Dorsey

Arrangement by Allen René Louis

Soloist: Gayle Turner

MORNING’S BREAKING

Music/Lyrics by Richard Smallwood

Soloist: Nio Norwood

BE GRATEFUL

Music/Lyrics by Walter Hawkins 

Arrangement by Kurt Carr

Soloists: Isabella Giannetta & Jay Copeland

JESUS IS MY HELP

Music/Lyrics by Melvin Crispell

YOU WILL BE FOUND

Music/Lyrics by Justin Paul & Benj Pasek

Arrangement by Michael McElroy

I FEEL YOUR SPIRIT 

Music/Lyrics by Sheri Jones-Moffet & Daniel Moore

Arrangement by Donald Lawrence

Soloists: Romelda Teron Benjamin, Helen White, Ta’Rea Campbell, Montria Walker

SEASONS

Music/Lyrics by Donald Lawrence

Soloists: Benjamin Moore & Jeremy Kelsey

FOR EVERY MOUNTAIN

Music/Lyrics by Kurt Carr

Solost: Jade Milan

THE PRAYER

Music/Lyrics by David Foster, Carole Bayer Sager, 

Tony Renis, & Alberto Testa

Arrangement by Allen René Louis

Soloist: Casey Erin Clark

GO TELL IT ON THE MOUNTAIN

Traditional

Arrangement by Michael McElroy & Joseph Joubert

Soloist: Dr. Patrice E. Turner

Broadway Inspirational Voices (BIV) is a diverse community of Broadway artists united to change lives through the power of music and service.

In 1994 more than 32,000 people died from AIDS or AIDS-related complications in the U.S. Many of those deaths came from within the Broadway community. As Broadway grappled with the loss of an entire generation of artists, TONY® and GRAMMY®-nominated Michael McElroy (founder of the Broadway Inspirational Voices) saw in the community a profound need for hope, unity, and inspiration. He envisioned an organization where professional artists would come together and volunteer their gift to provide comfort, joy, and the promise of a better day–and as a result, The Broadway Gospel Choir was born. This magical synergy of authentic Gospel soul and Broadway bravura was re-imagined as the Broadway Inspirational Voices (BIV) in 1999 and they have been the theatre community’s center of support and celebration ever since.  In 2019, The TONY® AWARD Administration Committee presented the TONY® HONORS for Excellence in the Theatre to four outstanding contributors to the Broadway industry, and Broadway Inspirational Voices was a recipient. The TONY® HONOR was a resounding endorsement of BIV’s enduring work and impact and in celebration of 25 years of service. In 2020, McElroy hand picked composer/singer Allen René Louis to become the new Artistic Director for BIV. BIV’s diverse membership has represented over 140 Broadway shows since its inception. For more information – and for ways to DONATE – go to www.BIVoices.org​. You can also find them on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok at handle @BIVoices.

OUR MISSION

BIV is committed to supporting and strengthening communities in need. We accomplish our mission through uplifting choir performances and our signature arts, education, and outreach programs.

Through creative engagement we build a sense of community in safe and empowering spaces for individuals to be vulnerable, to heal, and rebuild. Our nationwide innovative and collaborative music and performing arts programs serve marginalized and overlooked communities in need. TONY® honored Broadway Inspirational Voices is uniquely positioned to access a diverse pool of creative professionals from Broadway and beyond who seek meaningful outlets to use their hearts and talents to provide mentorship and inspiration.

ARTISTIC DIRECTOR

Allen René Louis is a Grammy-nominated Haitian-American producer, composer, arranger, and creative director whose work is deeply rooted in his cultural heritage and church upbringing. A graduate of Manhattanville College in Purchase, NY, Louis studied vocal performance while directing the college’s male a cappella group and leading its Gospel Choir. 

He was the vocal arranger and a vocalist in Ben Platt Live at the Palace, the limited Broadway run, as well as Platt’s Honeymind Tour. He also appeared in Platt’s Netflix special Sing to Me Instead at Radio City Music Hall and throughout the international tour of the same name.

As a solo artist, Louis has headlined a sold-out concert at the historic Palace Theatre in Stamford, CT (2018), debuted original work at The Green Room 42 (2019), and aired a global virtual concert The Music of Allen René Louis (2020). His unique musical voice has captivated audiences around the world.

In 2020, Louis served as Music Director for the Musical Theatre Songwriting Challenge presented by The American Theatre Wing and the National Endowment for the Arts. His celebrated vocal arrangements were showcased on CBS during The Tony Awards Present: Broadway’s Back! and later featured in the Yale Repertory Theatre's 2022 production of Tarell Alvin McCraney’s Choir Boy, as well as its 2023 Australian premiere at Riverside’s National Theatre of Parramatta. Louis is the Vocal Arranger and co-Music Arranger of the Broadway revival of The Wiz, a production that earned him a Grammy nomination for his work as producer and arranger on the cast album.

In 2025, Louis was tapped as the Creative Director for the opening number of the Met Gala, themed “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style”. Tasked with bringing the evening’s bold celebration of fine art, fashion, and futurism to life, he crafted a visually arresting and sonically rich performance that set the tone for one of the most talked about Galas in recent history. 

Louis’s journey with the Broadway Inspirational Voices began in 2018, when he was invited to join the ensemble. In 2019, he began serving on the music team alongside founder Michael McElroy. In 2020, McElroy appointed him Associate Artistic Director, and the following year, Louis officially stepped into the role of Artistic Director.

With numerous projects in development, Allen René Louis remains committed to creating art that uplifts, empowers, and sparks meaningful change.

THE BIV CHOIR 

BIV CONCERT STAFF 

Concert Directors/Writers: Allen René Louis, Angela Grovey, Tasha Michelle Smith, Tracey Conyer Lee

Movement Director: Dennis Stowe

Choir Directors: Allen René Louis, Nikisha Williams

Stage Managers: Brandon Allmon-Jackson, Gianna Durante

Front of House Management: Michelle Liu Coughlin

Lighting Designer: Joe Doran

Video & Projection Designer: Daniel Brodie

Sound Designer: Stephen Morris

Sound Associate: Kumar Rege-colt

Sound Support: Gibson Entertainment Services 

Volunteer Coordinator: Mae Schuberth

Graphic Designer: Nick Bringhurst

Concert Videographer: Matthew Echelman, Andrea Gutierrez

Photographer: Jake Nathanson, Amanda Pinto - Sub/Urban Photography

BIV PERSONNEL 

BIV Executive Staff

Artistic Director: Allen René Louis

Executive Director: Angela Grovey

Director of Operations: Anna R. Kaltenbach

Arts and Education Programs Director: Tasha Michelle Smith 

Director of Development: Danielle Wolfrum

Director of External Communications: Marcus Paul James

BIV Staff

Associate Choir Director: Nikisha Williams

Music Team:

Transcriber/Alto Vocal Captain: Adee David 

Soprano Vocal Captain: Casey Erin Clark 

Tenor/Baritone/Bass Vocal Captain: Paul Trenier

Accountant: My Fiscal Office

Media Director: Robert H. Fowler

Social Media & Branding: Shaunice Maudlyn Alexander

Arts and Education Team:

Operations: Tiffany Cole

Lead Coordinator: LaDonna Burns

Coordinator: Judith Franklin

Coordinator: Matthew Sims Jr.

Stylist: Ta’Rea Campbell

Membership Director: Robin S. Walker

Section Leaders: Laura Dean, Danielle Chambers, Dev

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Chair: Robert B. Acton

Vice Chair: Leslie Barrett 

Second Vice Chair: John Eric Parker

Secretary: Dina Slawson

Treasurer: Dan’l Mackey Almy 

Director: Sylvie Armand

Director: Diane Scott Carter

Director: Bruce Cohen

Director: Tom Durein

Director: Michael Goddard

Director: Angelique Harris

Director: Kevin Ryan

Director: Michael Strassheim

Director: Dr. Danielle Taylor, M.D.

Director: Allyson Tucker

Founder & Founding Artistic Director: Michael McElroy

Chair Emeritus: Phylicia Rashad

Director Emeritus: Di Ana Pisarri (in memoriam)

HOLIDAY CONCERT SPONSORS

31ST YEAR SEASON  SPONSOR

We invite you to join us as a season sponsor and help us nourish our roots and continue to grow. Sponsorship directly supports our Arts and Education programs, creating opportunities for students of all ages and backgrounds, including those from underserved communities, to engage in music education programming that they might not otherwise have access to. Sponsorship will also grant BIV the ability to offer community partners accessible tickets to our concerts. Become a sponsor today by contacting Danielle Wolfrum, Development Director, at daniellewolfrum@bivoices.org.

SPECIAL THANKs

Leanne Long-Hulin

Wayne Trevisiani 

Steve French

Christopher McCrewell

VOLUNTEERS

Gabriella Andolina, Melody Betts, E. Clay, Betsy Cruz, Sherry Dean Curreri, Dev, Juliet S. Gray, Zach Haskell, Mara Jill Herman, Yolande Leger, Zonya Love, ConRAD Neblett, Karina Martinez, Gloria McCray, Peter Mcintosh, Debbie McIntyre, Matthew Rodriguez, Julia Schemmer, Vivienne Thomas, Jeremy Trotman

LAND ACKNOWLEDGMENT

The land on which this performance takes place is part of the ancient homeland and traditional territory of the Lenape people. The Lenape (also referred to as the Delaware) were among the first Native Americans to come in contact with Europeans. Forced off their ancestral land, they now have communities in Kansas and Oklahoma. We remember and reflect on the losses suffered by Indigenous people at the hands of European colonizers and we acknowledge the enslaved peoples and many others whose names we do not know who helped to build this city.