Commendation:

“Through the musicals written and performed by the Sanborns, many run into the arms of Jesus for the first time and others engage with him in a fresh way. The multi-talented Sanborns are as good as it gets in Broadway entertainment. And even more, they are profoundly anointed by the Holy Spirit. Their hearts, words, and songs overflow with breathtaking, contagious passion for their Savior.”

-Dr. Wess Stafford, President Emeritus, Compassion International

Theatre Critic reviews of Sanborn Musical Productions:

“Perfect! The songs are so catchy and memorable that you’ll be humming them on your way out of the auditorium!”

-MTV Asia

“Production values are all first-rate. The show also overflows with seductively lilting praise music in a pop evangelical style, and Sanborn sings it quite beautifully.”

-Ron Cohen, Backstage

“Overflowing with lush arrangements, to say nothing of Sanborn’s impassioned vocals. The good-looking actor draws from a seemingly limitless well of feeling.”

-Andy Webster, The New York Times

“A first-rate production!”

–Reflections in the Light Reviews

“A razzle-dazzler like Miss Saigon and Phantom of the Opera!”

-The New Paper

” Nothing short of amazing! Beautiful and ingenious… A memorable soundtrack full of catchy tunes… Perfect for the whole family!”

-Get Asia Reviews

“Every element is scrupulously conceived and put together. The musical left a warm impression and seems ready for Broadway.”

-Flying Inkpot Theatre Reviews

“A Disney flavour through majestic sets, athletic dancing and memorable songs, before culminating in a gripping chariot race.”

-Elle Magazine (Singapore)

David Sanborn, Executive Producer/Writer/Composer

David M. Sanborn has performed regionally and internationally—including Off-Broadway and Broadway touring musicals—in such roles as Captain Billingsley in Amazing Grace, Tony in West Side Story, Tevye in Fiddler on the Roof and Jesus in The Miracle. Currently, he can be seen as Fr. Eli in the Pureflix TV series, The Advocate.  Through Sanborn Musical Productions, he has also co-written and co-produced faith-based musicals—off-Broadway and on five continents—including King David, Judah Ben-Hur, Little Lord Fauntleroy, Anne of Green Gables and Yeshua. As a voice actor. he has portrayed well over a hundred different characters and regularly lends his voice to Lamplighter Radio, the Amen App, Ignatius Press, Wise King Media, and many others.

John Fornof, Audio Drama Director/Writer/Co-producer

Audio drama production will be directed by multi-Emmy and Addie Award winner John Fornof, often called “the Steven Spielberg of audio drama.” John and his company Circle Creative Media have written, directed and produced over 130 audio drama programs, including Adventures in Odyssey for Focus on the Family and Jonathan Park for Wise King Media, which have each sold millions of albums. He is also the co-founder of several other, highly successful audio drama series, including Lamplighter Radio and Adventum.

Ellen Sanborn, Producer/Writer/Composer

From London’s West End to sharing the marquee with legends like Ella Fitzgerald, Gene Krupa and Sarah Vaughan to serving as vocal coach for Hillsong and Hosanna Integrity recording artists, Ellen Sanborn has passionately served Jesus in ministry for more than 40 years, devoting much of her time to discipling thousands of the next generation of Christian performing artists. She also co-founded the Live Oak Theatre and Conservatory in Brooksville, FL. In addition to producing and directing revivals of classics like Sound of Music and My Fair Lady, she has co-written, composed and produced half a dozen different musicals with David Sanborn—off-Broadway, regionally, and on five continents.

Art Sanborn, Treasurer

After a successful financial administration career, Art left behind his job as administrator at George Washington University Hospital to serve on the mission field with his wife, Ellen, and three children. In addition to pastoral and evangelistic service, he has since administered several non-profit ministries, including Youth With a Mission Thailand, Youth With a Mission Malaysia, and School of Music Ministries, International. After administering millions of dollars for the Singapore production of Judah Ben-Hur, the Musical, he and his wife founded Youth With A Mission Tampa, Inc. As its Director, he has served as chief financial officer for all of its DBA’s. His autobiography, A Walking Miracle, has sold over 20,000 copies.