Skip to main content Skip to footer site map

Exclusive: See A Preview of the 2023 Kleban Prize Ceremony, Streaming On Broadway On Demand

The ceremony features musical performances from Brian Stokes Mitchell, Alex Brightman, Lindsay Mendez, Maury Yeston, Richard Maltby, Jr. and more!

Starting Friday, February 10 at 8PM, the 2023 Kleban Prize for Musical Theatre ceremony will stream, for free, on the Broadway On Demand SmartTV channel. The event is viewable on the free ad supported tv channel through February 16.

BroadwayWorld has an exclusive trailer for the ceremony stream featuring Brian Stokes Mitchell, Richard Maltby, Jr. and more below!

The Kleban Foundation presented the 33rd annual Kleban Prize for Musical Theatre were presented Monday, February 6 in a private ceremony hosted by ASCAP and BMI at BMI's New York City headquarters. The 2023 Kleban Prize for the most promising musical theatre lyricist was awarded to Ryan Scott Oliver.

The 2023 Kleban Prize for the most promising musical theatre librettist was awarded to Ethan Lipton. Hosted by Tony Award winners and Kleban board members Richard Maltby, Jr. (Ain't Misbehavin', Baby, Miss Saigon) and Maury Yeston (Titanic, Nine, Grand Hotel), with a special appearance by Tony Award winner Brian Stokes Mitchell (Kiss Me Kate, Ragtime), the event will feature musical performances and special appearances by Tony Award nominee Alex Brightman (Beetlejuice, School Of Rock) and Tony Award winner Lindsay Mendez (Merrily We Roll Along, Carousel).

Since its inception, Kleban Prize winners have been selected by judging panels comprised of the theatre's most respected artists and administrators. The trio of celebrated judges making the final determination this year were Obie Award-winning director Leah C. Gardiner (Bulrusher, Blue Door), playwright Julia Jordan (Murder Ballad, Walk Two Moons), and award-winning actor Orville Mendoza (Pacific Overtures on Broadway, Road Show at The Public).





Related Stories
VIDEO: See the First Trailer for TREVOR: THE MUSICAL On Disney+ Photo
In celebration of Pride Month, Disney+ has revealed first-look photos for the upcoming film 'Trevor: The Musical.'

VIDEO: See the First Trailer for TREVOR: THE MUSICAL On Disney+ Photo
In celebration of Pride Month, Disney+ has revealed the trailer for the upcoming film “Trevor: The Musical.” Produced by RadicalMedia, “Trevor: The Musical” is a filmed version of the Off-Broadway stage production, which follows a charming 13-year-old force of nature with a vivid imagination.

GLEE To Return to Streaming on Disney+ and Hulu This June! Photo
The musical comedy teen drama Glee will make its return to streaming on Disney+ and Hulu.

WATCH: Deaf West Featured in CODA Music Video Photo
Republic Records and Apple Original Films have teamed up with Deaf West Theatre (David Kurs, Artistic Director) to release the official music video for the single “You’re All I Need To Get By (Duet Version)” from the CODA “Soundtrack from the Apple Original Film” today.


From This Author - BroadwayWorld TV


Character Breakdown: FAT HAM Cast Unpacks Their RolesCharacter Breakdown: FAT HAM Cast Unpacks Their Roles
March 21, 2023

Previews being tonight for Fat Ham- the deliciously funny, Pulitzer Prize-winning play. Fat Ham is running on Broadway at the American Airlines Theatre. Watch as the cast unpacks their role in this video!

Exclusive: Samantha Pauly Channels Her Inner Ariana to Sing 'God Is a Woman'Exclusive: Samantha Pauly Channels Her Inner Ariana to Sing 'God Is a Woman'
March 20, 2023

Samantha Pauly, from the original cast of SIX The Musical on Broadway, continues her monthly residency at Chelsea Table + Stage on March 27 and she is previewing her show for BroadwayWorld. Get a sneak peek with this video!

Video: Watch Jinkx Monsoon and Kristin Chenoweth Chat Queen to Queen at CHICAGOVideo: Watch Jinkx Monsoon and Kristin Chenoweth Chat Queen to Queen at CHICAGO
March 20, 2023

On Friday, March 17th, Chicago presented QUEEN TO QUEEN with Jinkx Monsoon & Kristin Chenoweth, a 'jazzy' post-show event at the Ambassador Theatre following the evening performance of Chicago, and BroadwayWorld was there to capture the event! Watch in this video!

Video: Watch HADESTOWN Celebrate 1000th Performance with Curtain Call SongVideo: Watch HADESTOWN Celebrate 1000th Performance with Curtain Call Song
March 20, 2023

Hadestown, the Tony® and Grammy Award®-winning Best Musical, celebrated both tomorrow’s first day of Spring and the beloved show recently achieving a milestone 1,000 performances at Broadway’s Walter Kerr Theatre (219 West 48th Street) with a surprise appearance by songwriter Anaïs Mitchell and director Rachel Chavkin. Watch the full video!

Video: Company of NEW YORK, NEW YORK Serenades John Kander for His 96th Birthday!Video: Company of NEW YORK, NEW YORK Serenades John Kander for His 96th Birthday!
March 17, 2023

Watch Susan Stroman, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Colton Ryan, Anna Uzele and the cast and creative team of NEW YORK, NEW YORK surprise John Kander with a Big-Apple-sized rendition of “Happy Birthday'!