American Bass

Called a "class act" by the Los Angeles Times, American bass DeAndre Simmons is consistently recognized for his velvety voice, incisive musicianship, and captivating stage presence. He has appeared on musical theater, operatic, symphonic, and recital stages in all 50 states and across four continents.

Equally at home on operatic and orchestral stages, Simmons has performed with Opera Philadelphia, San Diego Opera, and Opera Panama, as well as the Philadelphia Orchestra, LA Phil, Kansas City Symphony, and the London Philharmonic Orchestra. He is also a musical theater veteran who has performed as Caiaphas in Jesus Christ Superstar, Boatman in Sunday in the Park with George, Ken in Ain't Misbehavin', the Wolf in Into the Woods, and Don Quixote in Man of La Mancha. 

An alumnus of the University of the Arts, Manhattan School of Music, and Curtis Institute of Music, Simmons studied voice with Fred Carama, Barbara Cook, and James Morris.