Evan Roider

Evan Roider is a sought-after pops conductor, celebrated for his versatility and dynamic presence. Equally at home on the symphonic stage and in the orchestra pit, he maintains an active guest conducting schedule, captivating audiences across the country.

The 2025-2026 season brings debuts with the National Symphony, Houston Symphony and Rochester Philharmonic, among others. In recent years, he has appeared with the Detroit Symphony, Utah Symphony, San Diego Symphony, Fort Worth Symphony, Pacific Symphony, Charlotte Symphony, Louisiana Philharmonic, Sarasota Orchestra, Tucson Symphony, Toledo Symphony, Long Beach Symphony, and the Philly Pops. Driven by a passion for genre-spanning performances, Roider has led concerts featuring film and television music, Broadway favorites, classical masterworks, and iconic hits spanning the decades.

His Broadway credits include The Great Gatsby, Old Friends, and Wicked, a show for which he recently completed a four-year tenure as Music Director/Conductor of the North American tour. Previously, he toured with Les Misérables and Cats, performing in venues such as the Kennedy Center, National Arts Centre, and Hollywood Pantages Theatre. In New York, he was Assistant Conductor for Candide at Carnegie Hall with the Orchestra of St. Luke’s, starring John Lithgow. Currently, he serves as an Associate Music Supervisor for the MUNY in St. Louis, having previously worked at Barrington Stage, the Eugene O’Neill Theater Center, and other theatres across the country.

Evan is a graduate of the College-Conservatory of Music at the University of Cincinnati and The Hartt School in Connecticut.