Elyssa Samsel
Latest News on Elyssa Samsel:
Indiana High School Cancels BETWEEN THE LINES Due to 'Sexual Innuendos and Alcohol References' (Oct 20, 2025)
Video: THE BOOK THIEF Cast Performs 'Music Nonetheless' (Oct 14, 2025)
Photos: Melanie La Barrie, Isaac Gryn and More in Rehearsals for THE BOOK THIEF in Concert (Oct 9, 2025)
Indiana High School Cancels BETWEEN THE LINES Due to 'Sexual Innuendos and Alcohol References' (Oct 20, 2025)
Video: THE BOOK THIEF Cast Performs 'Music Nonetheless' (Oct 14, 2025)
Photos: Melanie La Barrie, Isaac Gryn and More in Rehearsals for THE BOOK THIEF in Concert (Oct 9, 2025)
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Awards and Nominations
Drama Desk Awards - 2023 - Outstanding Music
Elyssa Samsel, Between the Lines
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2023 - Outstanding New Score
Elyssa SamselBetween The Lines
Videos
Video: Lucie Jones Sings 'Mr. Darcy' From New Musical AUSTENLAND
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 2025-03-17 11:49:06
Video: Check Out All New Production Footage From THE BOOK THIEF
by Stephi Wild - 2023-10-13 05:26:53
Photos/Video: First Look at Photos and a New Music Video From THE BOOK THIEF
by Stephi Wild - 2023-09-20 07:11:54
Interview: Emmy Raver-Lampman & Josh Gad Tease Musical Moments in CENTRAL PARK Season Three
by Michael Major - 2022-09-09 14:57:04
VIDEO: Get a First Look at BETWEEN THE LINES, Now Playing Off-Broadway
by Stephi Wild - 2022-08-09 13:02:02
Photos & Video: First Look at Arielle Jacobs, Julia Murney & More in BETWEEN THE LINES Opening Off-Broadway Tonight
by Show Highlights - 2022-07-11 15:35:44
BETWEEN THE LINES Announces Jodi Picoult Meet the Author Nights
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 2022-03-21 10:00:20
VIDEO: Watch Morgan Siobhan Green Sing from New Musical, BETWEEN THE LINES!
by Nicole Rosky - 2020-03-23 13:41:10
VIDEO: BETWEEN THE LINES Has Released its First Music Video for 'Something to Hold Onto' Featuring Jason Gotay
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 2020-01-17 15:19:16
BWW Exclusive: Get A Behind The Scenes Look At BETWEEN THE LINES At Second Stage
by Linnae Medeiros - 2019-11-26 17:26:31
FIRST LISTEN: Four Original Songs Featured on OLAF'S FROZEN ADVENTURE Soundtrack, Out 11/3; Pre-Order Now
by Caryn Robbins - 2017-10-10 13:21:27
VIDEO: Idina Menzel, Kristen Bell & Josh Gad Share New Songs from OLAF'S FROZEN ADVENTURE
by Caryn Robbins - 2017-09-08 13:13:11
VIDEO: Josh Gad Performs New Song from OLAF'S FROZEN ADVENTURE at D23
by Caryn Robbins - 2017-07-15 07:02:07
VIDEO: First Look - Idina Menzel, Josh Gad & More Return for Disney's OLAF'S FROZEN ADVENTURE
by Caryn Robbins - 2017-06-13 09:17:43
News
Indiana High School Cancels BETWEEN THE LINES Due to 'Sexual Innuendos and Alcohol References'
by Stephi Wild - Oct 20, 2025
Mississinewa High School’s fall musical was scheduled to be performed this month at the Gas City Performing Arts Center, and the cast had been in rehearsal for months already, when they found out it would be cancelled.
by Stephi Wild - Oct 20, 2025
Mississinewa High School’s fall musical was scheduled to be performed this month at the Gas City Performing Arts Center, and the cast had been in rehearsal for months already, when they found out it would be cancelled.
Video: THE BOOK THIEF Cast Performs 'Music Nonetheless'
by Stephi Wild - Oct 14, 2025
An all new video has been released of the previous cast of THE BOOK THIEF performing the song ‘Music Nonetheless.' The video was released ahead of the musical’s upcoming concerts at the Prince of Wales Theatre on Sunday 19 and Sunday 26 October 2025.
by Stephi Wild - Oct 14, 2025
An all new video has been released of the previous cast of THE BOOK THIEF performing the song ‘Music Nonetheless.' The video was released ahead of the musical’s upcoming concerts at the Prince of Wales Theatre on Sunday 19 and Sunday 26 October 2025.
Photos: Melanie La Barrie, Isaac Gryn and More in Rehearsals for THE BOOK THIEF in Concert
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 9, 2025
You can now get a first look inside rehearsals for THE BOOK THIEF in concert, which will run at the Prince of Wales Theatre. See photos here and learn how to purchase tickets!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 9, 2025
You can now get a first look inside rehearsals for THE BOOK THIEF in concert, which will run at the Prince of Wales Theatre. See photos here and learn how to purchase tickets!
Full Cast Set and Date Extensions For THE BOOK THIEF in Concert
by Stephi Wild - Sep 16, 2025
The full cast has been announced for the musical stage adaptation and concert performances of THE BOOK THIEF, based on the best-selling novel by Markus Zusak, which also adds two extra performances due to popular demand.
by Stephi Wild - Sep 16, 2025
The full cast has been announced for the musical stage adaptation and concert performances of THE BOOK THIEF, based on the best-selling novel by Markus Zusak, which also adds two extra performances due to popular demand.
Melanie La Barrie Will Star in THE BOOK THIEF in Concert
by Stephi Wild - Sep 4, 2025
The musical stage adaptation of THE BOOK THIEF, based on best-selling novel by Markus Zusak, will have a special concert performance at the Prince of Wales Theatre.
by Stephi Wild - Sep 4, 2025
The musical stage adaptation of THE BOOK THIEF, based on best-selling novel by Markus Zusak, will have a special concert performance at the Prince of Wales Theatre.
San Jose's Playful People Productions Reveals 2025-26 Season
by Stephi Wild - Jun 24, 2025
San Jose's Playful People Productions has announced its 15th Anniversary, 2025—26 season: live stage productions of musicals old and new, and more. Learn more here!
by Stephi Wild - Jun 24, 2025
San Jose's Playful People Productions has announced its 15th Anniversary, 2025—26 season: live stage productions of musicals old and new, and more. Learn more here!
Applications Open For the BMI Lehman Engel Musical Theatre Bookwriting Workshop
by Stephi Wild - May 1, 2025
BMI is currently accepting applications to the BMI Lehman Engel Musical Theatre Workshop for its Musical Theatre Bookwriting Workshop (formerly known as the Librettists Workshop).
by Stephi Wild - May 1, 2025
BMI is currently accepting applications to the BMI Lehman Engel Musical Theatre Workshop for its Musical Theatre Bookwriting Workshop (formerly known as the Librettists Workshop).
BETWEEN THE LINES to be Presented at Beck Center For The Arts Youth Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 28, 2025
Beck Center for the Arts will present musical based on a young adult novel with the same name, Between the Lines. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 28, 2025
Beck Center for the Arts will present musical based on a young adult novel with the same name, Between the Lines. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.
Video: Lucie Jones Sings 'Mr. Darcy' From New Musical AUSTENLAND
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 17, 2025
You can now get a first look at 'Mr Darcy', performed by Lucie Jones, from the brand new musical AUSTENLAND. Learn more about the upcoming production here!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 17, 2025
You can now get a first look at 'Mr Darcy', performed by Lucie Jones, from the brand new musical AUSTENLAND. Learn more about the upcoming production here!
Photos: Lucie Jones and More in Rehearsal For AUSTENLAND
by Stephi Wild - Mar 14, 2025
All new photos have been released from the rehearsals of AUSTENLAND, which will have its world premiere with two concert performances at the Savoy Theatre this month. Check out the photos here!
by Stephi Wild - Mar 14, 2025
All new photos have been released from the rehearsals of AUSTENLAND, which will have its world premiere with two concert performances at the Savoy Theatre this month. Check out the photos here!
Listen: THE BOOK THIEF Original 2023 UK Cast Recording Available Now
by Stephi Wild - Mar 14, 2025
The Original 2023 UK Cast Recording is available now for the musical stage adaptation of THE BOOK THIEF, based on of best-selling novel by Markus Zusak. Listen to the album here!
by Stephi Wild - Mar 14, 2025
The Original 2023 UK Cast Recording is available now for the musical stage adaptation of THE BOOK THIEF, based on of best-selling novel by Markus Zusak. Listen to the album here!
Full Cast Set For World Premiere Concert Performances of AUSTENLAND
by Stephi Wild - Mar 4, 2025
The full cast has been announced for AUSTENLAND, a new musical based on the novel by Shannon Hale, which will have its world premiere with two concert performances at the Savoy Theatre.
by Stephi Wild - Mar 4, 2025
The full cast has been announced for AUSTENLAND, a new musical based on the novel by Shannon Hale, which will have its world premiere with two concert performances at the Savoy Theatre.
Taylor Louderman's Write Out Loud Contest Accepting Song Entries Through Next Week
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 21, 2025
One week remains for writers to enter songs in the annual Write Out Loud Contest, led by the Write Out Loud team – Taylor Louderman, Benjamin Rauhala, Hannah Kloepfer, Josh Collopy, Sarah Glugatch, and Macy Schmidt. Learn how to enter!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 21, 2025
One week remains for writers to enter songs in the annual Write Out Loud Contest, led by the Write Out Loud team – Taylor Louderman, Benjamin Rauhala, Hannah Kloepfer, Josh Collopy, Sarah Glugatch, and Macy Schmidt. Learn how to enter!
Lucie Jones Will Lead World Premiere Concert Performance of AUSTENLAND
by Stephi Wild - Feb 6, 2025
AUSTENLAND, a new musical based on the novel by Shannon Hale, will have its world premiere with two concert workshop performances at the Savoy Theatre.
by Stephi Wild - Feb 6, 2025
AUSTENLAND, a new musical based on the novel by Shannon Hale, will have its world premiere with two concert workshop performances at the Savoy Theatre.
Review: BETWEEN THE LINES at Horace High School Theatre
by Brian Michaels - Jan 21, 2025
What did our critic think of BETWEEN THE LINES at Horace High School Theatre?
by Brian Michaels - Jan 21, 2025
What did our critic think of BETWEEN THE LINES at Horace High School Theatre?
20 Great Audition Songs for Mezzos
by Sarah Lasko - Dec 3, 2024
If you’re a mezzo, it can feel overwhelming to find material you love that hasn’t already been sung to death. There’s so much great audition material for mezzos, and much of it is already in everyone’s audition book. Find great audition songs for mezzo-sopranos here!
by Sarah Lasko - Dec 3, 2024
If you’re a mezzo, it can feel overwhelming to find material you love that hasn’t already been sung to death. There’s so much great audition material for mezzos, and much of it is already in everyone’s audition book. Find great audition songs for mezzo-sopranos here!
Review: BETWEEN THE LINES at Newman University
by John Dalton-White - Nov 11, 2024
What did our critic think of BETWEEN THE LINES at Newman University?
by John Dalton-White - Nov 11, 2024
What did our critic think of BETWEEN THE LINES at Newman University?
Beck Center For The Arts Announces 2024-2025 Youth Theater Season
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 13, 2024
Beck Center for the Arts, one of the oldest continuously running Youth Theater programs in the nation has announced a creative and inspiring new season lineup.
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 13, 2024
Beck Center for the Arts, one of the oldest continuously running Youth Theater programs in the nation has announced a creative and inspiring new season lineup.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What awards has Elyssa Samsel been nominated for?
Outstanding Music (Drama Desk Awards) for Between the Lines and Outstanding New Score (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Between The Lines.
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