The BMI
Lehman Engel Musical Theatre Workshop is now accepting applications for its first year composer/lyricist class. The August 1, 2012 deadline is quickly approaching and applicants are asked to send in the requested materials as soon as possible. The Workshop begins September 17, 2012, and runs through June 2013. A recipient of the Tony Honors for Excellence in Theatre Award, the
Lehman Engel Musical Workshop consists of approximately 250 composers, lyricists and book writers who are actively writing new works for the musical theatre.
The first year class is moderated by BMI’s Director of Musical Theatre
Patrick Cook and Workshop Administrator
Frederick Freyer. Alumni include Tony Award winners
Robert Lopez(
The Book of Mormon, Avenue Q), Edward Kleban (
A Chorus Line),
Maury Yeston (
Titanic, Grand Hotel, Nine),
Alan Menken (
Newsies, Beauty and the Beast, Little Shop of Horrors),
Jeff Marx (
Avenue Q),
Michael John LaChiusa (
Queen of the Mist, Marie Christine, The Wild Party) and
Tom Kitt and
Brian Yorkey (
Next to Normal).
Workshop participants will pay $27 for an identification badge, but all other sponsorship costs are fully covered by BMI. The purpose of the Workshop is to bring writers together to work under the guidance and supervision of experienced professionals in order to develop new creative talent in American musical theatre. A springboard for new works, the Workshop creates a learning environment for members to experiment, take risks and learn from moderators and other participants.
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