Recent News
Tis the Season...
December 25th, 2016
Click this link to hear a special holiday arrangement of two classic John Williams Christmas songs arranged by Tim. Both songs were featured in the film "Home Alone".
Tim Scores Futuristic Short Film, MA.NIP.U.LATE
December 23rd, 2016
Tim provided a futuristic and emotional score for filmmaker Nathan J. Harris.
Undateable Closes After Sold Out Performance
December 16th, 2016
After an incredible 3 1/2 year run Undateable closes at the Second City Theater in Hollywood. Tim provided Musical Direction for the last run of the show. #DateMe will continue to run at the Second City Theater in Chicago.
Film Got Batteries? premieres at Funny Women Fest
December 3rd, 2016
Tim and his wife joined Huntington Daly (Co-Director), Brooke Trantor (Director), and Marissa Joy Kaplan (Director of Photography) for the premiere of GOT BATTERIES? at the Funny Women Fest. Tim and co-writer Ben Bromfield provided the score for the film.
On Set with Comedian Todd Glass
November 21st, 2016
Tim spent the morning on set with comedians Todd Glass and Jeff Garlin (Curb Your Enthusiasm), as well as writer Lauren Reeves (Late Night with Jimmy Fallon). Tim provided musical cues and live performance.
In Trump We Trust Closes with Sold Out Performance
November 5th, 2016
The musical satire played throughout Trump's campaign in Los Angeles and New York City. Tim was musical director for the Hollywood production.
Debut performance at The Other Door with songwriter Mandy Dickson
September 21st, 2016
Tim joins songwriter Mandy Dickson for an evening of original music. Dickson has performed internationally as a featured soloist with the Tokyo Philharmonic.
Tim provides original music for romantic comedy short film "Got Batteries?"
August 10th, 2016
From writer/producer/director Brooke Trantor. Trantor's short films have been selected for Outfest in Los Angeles and are currently playing in Rochester, New York at the Image Out Film Festival.
Tim Lillis, Musical Director of the extended run of In Trump We Trust
August 20th, 2016
In Trump We Trust has been extended for a second run through November 5th with Tim as musical director. A little bit about the show: A musical about the greatest, classiest, Trump-iest candidate of all times. Let's make America great again, by watching this original musical comedy every Sat at 8pm & 9:30pm. Cast: Jose Acain, Allison Bills, Dave Colan, Brendan McCay, Christa Nannos, Mirage Thrams and Cat Ventura.
Debut performance at the Grafton Hotel with songwriter Cassie Brandi
July 7, 2016
Tim joins fellow Berklee alumni Cassie Brandi and Eric Kalver in celebration of Cassie's most recent release "Beautiful Surrender", now available on iTunes.
In the studio with composer Nicholas Jacobson-Larson (Rwanda & Juliet)
June 28, 2016
Nicholas is currently producing a new piece for orchestra and voice. Tim spent the afternoon assisting in the studio for the vocal recording session which features Mandy Dickson Lillis.
"In Trump We Trust" proclaimed "irresistible" by the LA Times
June 16, 2016
Tim spent the evening performing and music directing Second City Hollywood's new musical "In Trump We Trust". The show runs through August 13th.
In the studio with composer Randy Miller (The Marvel Experience, Without Limits)
June 02, 2016
Noted composer Randy Miller recorded music for an upcoming documentary film in the Jungle Room Recording Studio & Stage which features piano work by Tim.
"Emphasis on heart sets Second City apart" - LA Weekly
May 27, 2016
One of the premiere shows at the storied comedy club, "Undateable" celebrates its three year anniversary. Tim is currently musical director.
Performance artist opens new show
Eduardo Barbosa Cardoso is a multi-talented performance artist who has performed internationally. Eduardo recently created and manages a circus performance arts school in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Tim arranged and orchestrated the music for Eduardo's one-man-show.
