Let's Write a Musical at Hudson Theatre
Dates: 9/5/2025 - 9/14/2025
Theatre:Hudson Theatre |
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6539 Santa Monica Blvd
Los Angeles,CA 90038
Phone: 206-930-9984
Tickets: $35 - $45 - $100 (VIP)
New Musical
Let’s Write a Musical Premiere September 5, 2025 Hudson Theatre, Los Angeles It's a Musical About Love, Loss, and the Power of Storytelling A joyous celebration of the power of love and an ode to classic musicals. A heartfelt and inspiring journey that follows David Hamilton and his wife, Lucy, as they write a romantic comedy in the wake of David’s cancer diagnosis. As their real-life challenges unfold, so does the story of Olive and Blake, a young couple in the 1950s navigating love, laughter, and misadventures. Life's Final Act Deserves a Showstopper Let’s Write a Musical—a funny, heartfelt, and delightfully meta new production about love, loss, legacy, and the healing power of creativity. With original music and lyrics by Lawrie Chiaro and a book by Elizabeth Coplan and Lawrie Chiaro, this moving new work invites audiences to laugh, cry, and sing along as two people confront their mortality by turning it into art. Directed by John Coppola and featuring a stellar cast, Let’s Write a Musical blurs the line between life and theatre, asking: If you had one last chance to tell your story, how would you do it? Tickets on sale now. Visit: https://www.griefdialogues.com/lets-write-a-musical/ Hudson Theatre, Los Angeles Opening Night: September 5, 2025
Based on a true story
Let's Write a Musical at Hudson Theatre Schedule
Saturday, September 6, 8 p.m.
Sunday, September 7, 7 p.m. Lisa Pahl, Death Deck, leads a talkback on grief, creativity, and connection.
Friday, September 12, 8 p.m. Ken Ross (Elisabeth Kübler-Ross Foundation) discusses legacy and art. Fundraiser: $100 VIP tickets benefit both the EKR Foundation and Grief Dialogues.
Saturday, September 13, 8 p.m.
Sunday, September 14, 7 p.m.
Cast and Creative team for Let's Write a Musical at Hudson Theatre
Cast
Elise Dewsberry
Lucy
Elise Dewsberry is an actor, director, and dramaturge who has performed across Canada and the U.S. She toured with Nine Months and now serves as Artistic Director of New Musicals Inc., where she’s developed new work for over 20 years and creates educational content on musical theatre at nmi.org.
David Pevsner
David
David Pevsner is an actor, writer, and provocateur known for Fiddler on the Roof, When Pigs Fly, Naked Boys Singing, and his one-man shows. Screen credits include Modern Family, Spa Night, and NCIS. His book Damn Shame: A Memoir of Desire, Defiance, and Show Tunes, is a funny, daring and incredibly honest memoir.
Luke Wall
Blake
Luke Wall is thrilled to be reviving his role as Blake in Let’s Write A Musical after debuting it at the Hollywood Fringe Festival in 2019. Some of his other credits include The Last Five Years (Jamie), Starlight Express
(Electra), and Grease (ensemble).
Brooke Moltrum
Olive
Brooke Moltrum is an accomplished film and theatre actress based in Los Angeles. She was a finalist for the Jimmy Nederlander Awards on Broadway in 2016 . Since then, she has built a career across theatre, musical theatre, TV and film. In 2023, she received “Best Actress” at the Hollywood Fringe Festival and is passionate about developing new works.
Spencer Frankeberger
Gus
Spencer Frankeberger is an award-winning actor, director, and improviser. Recent credits include Impro Theatre, Blow the Man Down (Fringe 2025), and The Infinite Husk (SXSW). He’s a board-certified music therapist, Universal Studios tour guide, and co-host of Theoretical Thrills. Off-Broadway debut coming May 2026.
Aryiel Hartman
Shirley
Aryiel Hartman is an actor, singer, and host whose global career spans circus tours, the Sydney Opera House, and Hollywood burlesque. A musical comedy veteran of iO West and Second City, she recently starred as Killer Queen in We Will Rock You.
Robert Towers
Archie
Robert Towers* began in radio at six. His career spans stage, screen, and voiceover. He originated Snoopy in You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown (LA), voiced in Doctor Dolittle and Real Ghostbusters, and was Captain Crook for McDonald’s. Film credits include Benjamin Button and Don’t Look Up. For TV, Frasier, Grey’s Anatomy, Perry Mason, Hunters, and more.
Michael Lamb
Understudy
Michael Lamb is a veteran of over 50 theatrical productions in Los Angeles, New York and abroad. In his last project, he starred in the drama "Four" which appeared at the Hollywood Fringe Festival in 2023 and then subsequently was staged at Edinburgh Fringe Festival. Michael's love of theatre has propelled him into many of the artistic departments including lights, stage managing, props and house manager.He is proud to be working now on "Let's Write a Musical"
Creative Team
Lawrie Chiaro
Book, Lyrics & Music
Lawrie Chiaro has been a vocal music teacher at a Los Angeles elementary school for 20 years. A talented pianist and guitarist, she has been writing songs since childhood. She co-wrote a 15-minute musical with collaborators at New Musicals, Inc., which was produced at the Colony Theatre in Burbank and Studio C in Hollywood. Her latest musical, Let’s Write a Musical, is based on her true story. It earned top honors at the 2019 Hollywood Fringe Festival.
Elizabeth Coplan
Producer & Book
Elizabeth Coplan is a playwright, author, producer, and founder of Grief Dialogues, a nonprofit using theater and film to spark conversations on death, grief, and hope. Her plays—including Hospice: A Love Story and ’Til Death (Abingdon Theatre, Pulitzer nominee)—have been staged in the U.S. and U.K. She produces award-winning films and theater (Honoring Choices, Overcoming) and has been involved in Broadway and Off-Broadway works including Parade, Queens, and Village of Vale.
John Coppola
Director, Choreographer, & Additional Scenes
John is a Brooklyn-born director and acting coach whose clients have starred across major networks and streaming platforms, including HBO, Showtime, Netflix, and FX. He has directed over 100 theatrical productions in New York, Los Angeles, and abroad, with acclaimed adaptations of Madame Butterfly and Cabaret. His film directing credits include Possibility (Best Director, NY International Film & Video Festival), Bourbon Street, and In the Basement.
Merrie L. Davis
Creative Producer
Merrie L. Davis is a Tony and Olivier Award - winning Creative Producer with credits on Parade (Best Revival 2023), Company (Broadway and West End), Eclipsed, and Gigi. She founded Next Act 2, merging producing with innovative marketing, bringing fresh strategies to shows like Allegiance, 39 Steps, and Wicked. She spent over 20 years in publishing and marketing, launching IN in New York, and WHERE. Her projects span Broadway, Off - Broadway, London, and touring productions.
Clayton Howe
Consulting Producer
Clayton Howe, Consulting Producer, is a Tony Award–winning producer and the founder of Roxedge Entertainment, a theater production and general management company. Under his leadership, Roxedge has brought numerous productions to both Broadway and Off-Broadway stages and launched the acclaimed podcast Entertainment x, which explores the journeys of creative professionals across the entertainment industry.
Lisa Pahl
Medical Consultant
Lisa Pahl is Co-creator of The Death Deck (thedeathdeck.com) and The E•O•L Deck; games that inspire meaningful conversations on what matters most in our lives and in our deaths. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over seventeen years of experience in hospice and seven years in emergency medicine, Lisa helps people cope with illness, dying, and grief. With a passionate belief that peace at the end begins with meaningful conversations over time, Lisa engages people in talking about and preparing for this important stage of life.
Ron Barnett
Music Director/Arranger
Ron Barnett is an LA based composer and Director of Music at Saint Mark’s Episcopal Church, Glendale. Full length musicals: The Fish Whisperer, Reality Trip, When Butter Churns to Gold, (Northern Sky Theatre, Fish Creek, WI), Manson's Girls (Hollywood Fringe), Around the World in 80 Days, A Christmas Carol, (Fulton Theatre, Lancaster, PA), and Last Lists of my Mad Mother (book by Julie Jensen, lyrics by Julianne Homokay). Choral music published by MorningStar and GIA.
Michelle Vasquez
Stage Manager
Michelle Elizabeth Vasquez* (Stage Manager) grew up in sunny Burbank and has wrangled everything from touring shows to concert galas to brand-new productions. Her favorite credits include Richard III, Titanic The Musical, and Is God Is. When she’s not in the booth calling cues, she’s mentoring middle and high school students in stagecraft and choreography. Michelle dedicates every show to her biggest fans—her parents. Endless thanks to them, and much love to the audience! @mich.eliz.vasquez
Matt Richter
Lighting Designer
Matt Richter is an award-winning designer based in Los Angeles. He serves as the full time technical director and designer in residence for the LA LGBT Center. Recent designs include Reefer Madness at The Whitley, Stoneface for the Big Bear There Project, and Ironbound for Nordhoff Theatre Arts in Ojai. Matt also writes and performs music as autodealer (autodealermusic.net), and with Jason Lamoreaux as Transverse. He lives in the Valley with his wife and two cats. More info at mattrichter.net.
Rob Sanduski
Costume Designer
Rob Sanduski began his career at Western Costume’s Hollywood location, learning Costume Design from legendary professionals in the field. He has worked in various performance media including live productions with artists such as Barbra Streisand, Paul McCartney, Madonna and David Bowie. He was Nominated for an Emmy Award for his work with Madonna.
Liz Doubrovsky
Sets/Props Coordinator
Liz Doubrovsky is excited to make her design debut at the Hudson Theatre in LA. Previous main stage design credits include A Chorus Line (CSUF), Lost Girl (CSUF), and The Comedy of Errors (Alchemy Theatre). While she’s not designing she spends her time as a company member with Reverb Tap Company.
Jeanne Tweten
Director of Development & Community Engagement
Jeanne is newly captivated by the world of theater! Professionally an attorney, judge, and private consultant, she developed a first-in-the-nation method of proof upheld by the US Supreme Court. A board member of arts, medical and educational institutions, she became a leader in funding capital campaigns.
Kristina Sullivan
Media Consultant
Kristina Sullivan is an award-winning filmmaker, actor, writer, and producer. She serves as Media Consultant for Let’s Write A Musical and works with Grief Dialogues, one of the show’s producing partners. Passionate about creating meaningful, uplifting stories, Kristina’s films have earned multiple awards and screened at festivals across the country.
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