Welcome to Linster Entertainment, where we believe that the magic of theatre lies in the moments that transport you, the melodies that linger, and the stories that resonate long after the final curtain falls. Our mission is to create unforgettable theatrical experiences that offer an escape from reality, captivating audiences with compelling narratives and enchanting music.

At Linster Entertainment, we see our audience as intelligent and discerning, capable of drawing their own conclusions from the stories we tell. We strive to convey meaningful messages subtly, allowing the power of the performance to speak for itself without ever preaching to our viewers. Our productions are crafted with the utmost care and creativity, designed to leave you thrilled and glad you came.

-  William Linster

    Composer & Producer

William Linster is a Connecticut native and New York-based pianist, composer, music director, and arranger. A graduate of the world-renowned New School For Jazz And Contemporary Music, William has studied and worked with some of the greatest musicians in the world, including Grammy® nominees Bobby Sanabria, Dave Douglas, Charles Tolliver, Cecil Bridgewater, and Andy Mckee, as well as Grammy® winners Bill Kirchner, Robert Sadin, and Hank Schocklee (Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame Inductee, Public Enemy). As an accompanist and session musician, he has worked with artists such as Katie Stevens (American Idol, The Bold Type), Coyle Girelli (Your Vegas, The Chevin), Ron McClure (Blood, Sweat & Tears), R&B hitmaker James "D-Train" Williams, and numerous other Broadway stars and opera singers. Upon first working with William, the late acclaimed librettist Roger O. Hirson (Tony Award®-nominee, Pippin) simply said, "He's a genius." He made his Carnegie Hall debut at age 16, and was featured on NBC Nightly News at 17 while at the Havana International Jazz Festival in Cuba. William is also a trained vocalist, in addition to having received training on violin, trumpet, clarinet, mallet percussion, concert percussion, drums and handbells. He recently served as the Music Director for the Off-Broadway production of Fringe Deaths (2019). William is currently in the process of developing four full-length musicals he wrote with late Hollywood screenwriter, Lawrence Alexander (Charlie’s Angels, CHiPs, Barnaby Jones). He was recently named a 2022 Jonathan Larson Grant Finalist by American Theatre Wing.