VIOLINIST. VIOLIST. ARRANGER. COMPOSER. PRODUCER.
Jonathan Dinklage is a multifaceted musician whose career spans three decades and includes contributions to over 100 records with notable artists such as Rush, Sting, David Bowie, Barbra Streisand, David Byrne, James Taylor, Lady Gaga, Barry Manilow, Lizzo, Lou Reed, A Great Big World, Christina Aguilera, George Michael, Evanescence, Daniel Caesar, Ingrid Michaelson, and many more. He has performed live with artists including Rush, Sting, Dream Theater, Lady Gaga, Stevie Wonder, Michael Jackson, The Eagles, Tony Bennett, Sturgill Simpson, Harry Connick Jr., A Great Big World, and The Who.
Jonathan toured with Barbra Streisand, Mary J. Blige, and Jay-Z, and was one of only three artists to perform solo with Rush. Most recently, Jonathan performed the iconic violin solo for the live debut of "The Best of Times" with Dream Theater at Radio City Music Hall. Jonathan's playing has been featured prominently in film and television, with credits including Lil0 & Stitch (2025), The Good Doctor, Station Eleven, Luca, Genie, Hunters, Superman & Lois, and Saturday Night Live. Jonathan has made notable television appearances on Good Morning America, The Grammys, Boardwalk Empire, The Tonight Show, Ellen, The Late Show, and more. His string arrangement for Whitney Woerz’s "Love Me Not" has garnered over 45 million views. Jonathan's orchestrations can be heard on the feature film Better Man, directed by Michael Gracey.
Jonathan and his wife, Kailee recently made their producing debut with Uptown Mamas: A Benefit for Moms in Need, a sold-out Mother’s Day cabaret at The Green Room 42 featuring performing artist mothers from Broadway and beyond—including Sara Jean Ford, Jennafer Newberry, Sara Wordsworth—and special guest, Grammy Award winner Ian Axel of A Great Big World. Jonathan is the concertmaster of Hamilton on Broadway. He resides in Harlem, NY with his wife, Kailee Graham, and their two incredible daughters.
Jonathan toured with Barbra Streisand, Mary J. Blige, and Jay-Z, and was one of only three artists to perform solo with Rush. Most recently, Jonathan performed the iconic violin solo for the live debut of "The Best of Times" with Dream Theater at Radio City Music Hall. Jonathan's playing has been featured prominently in film and television, with credits including Lil0 & Stitch (2025), The Good Doctor, Station Eleven, Luca, Genie, Hunters, Superman & Lois, and Saturday Night Live. Jonathan has made notable television appearances on Good Morning America, The Grammys, Boardwalk Empire, The Tonight Show, Ellen, The Late Show, and more. His string arrangement for Whitney Woerz’s "Love Me Not" has garnered over 45 million views. Jonathan's orchestrations can be heard on the feature film Better Man, directed by Michael Gracey.
Jonathan and his wife, Kailee recently made their producing debut with Uptown Mamas: A Benefit for Moms in Need, a sold-out Mother’s Day cabaret at The Green Room 42 featuring performing artist mothers from Broadway and beyond—including Sara Jean Ford, Jennafer Newberry, Sara Wordsworth—and special guest, Grammy Award winner Ian Axel of A Great Big World. Jonathan is the concertmaster of Hamilton on Broadway. He resides in Harlem, NY with his wife, Kailee Graham, and their two incredible daughters.
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Jonathan is the concertmaster of HAMILTON on Broadway. He has been a part of the show since the very beginning.
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UP NEXT:
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Jonathan Dinklage will perform with Rob Stephens and The New Renaissance Ensemble on November 22, 2025, at ShapeShifter Lab in Brooklyn, featuring special guest The Bad Kidz.
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Jonathan Dinklage will perform at this year’s Bubba Bash, the fourth annual benefit concert honoring the life and legacy of legendary drummer Neil Peart.
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THE LATEST:
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Jonathan Dinklage is featured as part of the string section on Daniel Caesar’s latest album, Son of Spergy.
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"The Constant" performed by Josh Groban featuring Jonathan Dinklage on violin/viola. Written by Pasek and Paul. Produced by Dan Romer
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"The Ballet of the Storm" features Jonathan Dinklage. Jonathan wrote and performed all of the string arrangements on the album. Produced by Bob Madsen.
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"Haunted and Hunted" features Michael Sadler of Saga and Jonathan Dinklage. Jonathan wrote and performed all of the string arrangements on the album. Produced by Bob Madsen.
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Jonathan Dinklage joined Shredd and Ragan—Buffalo’s longtime rock morning show—to share stories from his time performing with Rush and spotlight his upcoming appearance at Rushfest, happening August 1st at Massey Hall in Toronto.
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"If The Rain Doesn't Stop We Can Stay Forever" by Whitney Whitney. String arrangement by Jonathan Dinklage. Violin/Viola Jonathan Dinklage. Song Credits: Justin Lucas Scott, Ricky Manning, Whitney Woerz
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