Paul Bogaev is a multi-award-winning music director, arranger, and composer. He won a Grammy Award for his work on Elton John and Tim Rice’s Aida, producing, orchestrating, and conducting its Tony Award-winning score. Bogaev’s Broadway credits include Tarzan, Bombay Dreams, Sunset Boulevard, Les Misérables, and Cats, and he was brought in to refine the music for Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark. Bogaev also won a Grammy as executive producer of the Oscar-winning film Chicago's soundtrack and earned an Emmy Award for his work on ABC-TV’s musical film Annie. His film credits include Nine, Across the Universe, Dreamgirls, The Lion King, Tarzan, Mulan, and The Emperor’s New Groove. Throughout his career, he has collaborated with legendary artists such as Barbra Streisand, Whitney Houston, and Beyoncé, and was recently a guest on The Jennifer Hudson Show.

FTC’s An Evening With masterclasses, moderated by FTC's Artistic Director Maureen Hamill, bring industry leaders to the stage for an engaging, behind-the-scenes look at their craft. Each session combines live demonstration, discussion, and audience Q&A, offering an intimate experience with top professionals in Broadway, film, and television.