Joriah Kwamé
Latest News on Joriah Kwamé:
Video: Watch the Trailer for LITTLE MISS PERFECT at Olney Theatre Center (Feb 19, 2026)
Lauren Gunderson Responds to Appearance in the Epstein Files- 'I'm Appalled' (Feb 4, 2026)
ON BECKETT & More Lead Washington, DC's February 2026 Top Theatre Shows (Jan 30, 2026)
Video: Watch the Trailer for LITTLE MISS PERFECT at Olney Theatre Center (Feb 19, 2026)
Lauren Gunderson Responds to Appearance in the Epstein Files- 'I'm Appalled' (Feb 4, 2026)
ON BECKETT & More Lead Washington, DC's February 2026 Top Theatre Shows (Jan 30, 2026)
BIO
Joriah Kwamé is a playwright/composer/lyricist based in NYC. In 2019, his career was launched when he won Tony Nominee Taylor Louderman's WRITE OUT LOUD competition, for, "Little Miss Perfect”, which since has grossed over 15 million views online. He is a recipient of the 2020 ASCAP Foundation Cole Porter Award and was one of six ASCAP writers featured in the ASCAP Songwriters: Next Generation showcase. He participated in the 2020 Johnny Mercer Songwriting Project. He has written pieces for The New York Film Academy, Prospect Theater Company, San Fransico Gay Men's Chorus, Chicago Shakespeare Theater, and 54 Below. Alongside Pasek and Paul, he wrote a song for Shawn Mendes in the upcoming Sony Picture Film, LYLE LYLE CROCODILE. He is a 2021 Jonathan Larson finalist.
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Video: Watch the Trailer for LITTLE MISS PERFECT at Olney Theatre Center
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 19, 2026
Olney Theatre Center is presenting the world premiere of Little Miss Perfect, a new musical, on the Roberts Mainstage, in association with Straighten Your Crown Productions. Watch the trailer for the production!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 19, 2026
Olney Theatre Center is presenting the world premiere of Little Miss Perfect, a new musical, on the Roberts Mainstage, in association with Straighten Your Crown Productions. Watch the trailer for the production!
Lauren Gunderson Responds to Appearance in the Epstein Files- 'I'm Appalled'
by Sidney Paterra - Feb 4, 2026
With the Justice Department's recent release of the Epstein Files, certain individuals have been implicated in the 3.5 million emails that were made public on Janury 30. One of them in the theatre community was playwright Lauren Gunderson, who is named 9 times in the files.
by Sidney Paterra - Feb 4, 2026
With the Justice Department's recent release of the Epstein Files, certain individuals have been implicated in the 3.5 million emails that were made public on Janury 30. One of them in the theatre community was playwright Lauren Gunderson, who is named 9 times in the files.
ON BECKETT & More Lead Washington, DC's February 2026 Top Theatre Shows
by Team BWW - Jan 30, 2026
Washington, DC is never lacking outstanding theatre, whether epic Broadway shows, engrossing dramas or bold fringe offerings. BroadwayWorld is rounding up our top recommended theatre every month. Selections for February 2026 include On Beckett and more.
by Team BWW - Jan 30, 2026
Washington, DC is never lacking outstanding theatre, whether epic Broadway shows, engrossing dramas or bold fringe offerings. BroadwayWorld is rounding up our top recommended theatre every month. Selections for February 2026 include On Beckett and more.
Winners Announced For The 2025 BroadwayWorld Off-Broadway Awards
by BWW Awards - Jan 20, 2026
Winners have been announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Off-Broadway Awards! The 2025 Awards honor regional productions, touring shows, and more which had their first performance between October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025.
by BWW Awards - Jan 20, 2026
Winners have been announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Off-Broadway Awards! The 2025 Awards honor regional productions, touring shows, and more which had their first performance between October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025.
Straighten Your Crown Launches Producing Change Initiative
by Stephi Wild - Jan 12, 2026
Straighten Your Crown Productions introduces the Producing Change Initiative alongside the premiere of LITTLE MISS PERFECT at Olney Theatre Center. Learn more here!
by Stephi Wild - Jan 12, 2026
Straighten Your Crown Productions introduces the Producing Change Initiative alongside the premiere of LITTLE MISS PERFECT at Olney Theatre Center. Learn more here!
Last Chance to Vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Off-Broadway Awards; Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 29, 2025
This is the last chance to vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Off-Broadway Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
by BWW Awards - Dec 29, 2025
This is the last chance to vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Off-Broadway Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Final Weeks to Vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Off-Broadway Awards
by BWW Awards - Dec 22, 2025
We're in the final weeks to vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Off-Broadway Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
by BWW Awards - Dec 22, 2025
We're in the final weeks to vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Off-Broadway Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Latest Standings Announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Off-Broadway Awards; BEAU Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 15, 2025
The latest standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Off-Broadway Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
by BWW Awards - Dec 15, 2025
The latest standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Off-Broadway Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Latest Standings Announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Off-Broadway Awards
by BWW Awards - Dec 8, 2025
The latest standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Off-Broadway Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
by BWW Awards - Dec 8, 2025
The latest standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Off-Broadway Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld December 4, 2025- THE GREAT GATSBY Welcomes New Stars and More
by - Dec 4, 2025
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is December 4, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
by - Dec 4, 2025
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is December 4, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Full Cast Set for Joriah Kwamé's LITTLE MISS PERFECT World Premiere
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 3, 2025
Olney Theatre Center will present the world premiere of Little Miss Perfect, a new musical, on the Roberts Mainstage. Leanne Antonio stars as Noelle Sanders.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 3, 2025
Olney Theatre Center will present the world premiere of Little Miss Perfect, a new musical, on the Roberts Mainstage. Leanne Antonio stars as Noelle Sanders.
Video: Leanne Antonio Sings 'Middle of the Map' From LITTLE MISS PERFECT
by Michael Major - Nov 6, 2025
A new look at the upcoming musical Little Miss Perfect has been revealed with a new video of 'Middle of the Map' from the upcoming musical. The performance features Leanne Antonio, who will be playing the lead character Noelle in the production.
by Michael Major - Nov 6, 2025
A new look at the upcoming musical Little Miss Perfect has been revealed with a new video of 'Middle of the Map' from the upcoming musical. The performance features Leanne Antonio, who will be playing the lead character Noelle in the production.
WRITE OUT LOUD and More Set for 54 Below Lineup Next Week
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 12, 2025
Next week, 54 BELOW will presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including WRITE OUT LOUD, FEAT. TAYLOR IMAN JONES, JULIA KNITEL, plus more. See the full lineup here!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 12, 2025
Next week, 54 BELOW will presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including WRITE OUT LOUD, FEAT. TAYLOR IMAN JONES, JULIA KNITEL, plus more. See the full lineup here!
TikTok's Paloma Diamond and More Set for 54 Below September Lineup
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 29, 2025
Next month, 54 BELOW, Broadway’s Supper Club & Private Event Destination, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Paloma Diamond, Chester Gregory, and many more! See the full lineup here.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 29, 2025
Next month, 54 BELOW, Broadway’s Supper Club & Private Event Destination, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Paloma Diamond, Chester Gregory, and many more! See the full lineup here.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld August 28, 2025
by - Aug 28, 2025
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is August 28, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
by - Aug 28, 2025
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is August 28, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON and TROLLS Are Being Developed Into Broadway Junior Musicals
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 27, 2025
DreamWorks Theatricals announced the Broadway Junior® musicals being developed by the participants in the Emerging Writers Program. Two teams have developed Trolls JR. and How to Train Your Dragon JR., respectively: Krista Knight and Joriah Kwamé, Veronica Mansour and Kate Thomas.
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 27, 2025
DreamWorks Theatricals announced the Broadway Junior® musicals being developed by the participants in the Emerging Writers Program. Two teams have developed Trolls JR. and How to Train Your Dragon JR., respectively: Krista Knight and Joriah Kwamé, Veronica Mansour and Kate Thomas.
Write Out Loud 2025 Winners Revealed
by Stephi Wild - Jun 24, 2025
The Write Out Loud Team have announced the winners of the 2025 Write Out Loud Contest. These songs were selected from a pool of over 400 submissions after an extensive review process.
by Stephi Wild - Jun 24, 2025
The Write Out Loud Team have announced the winners of the 2025 Write Out Loud Contest. These songs were selected from a pool of over 400 submissions after an extensive review process.
Kirsten Childs, Grey Henson, Eric Ulloa and More Lead 4th Season of Barn on Fire Residency
by Stephi Wild - Jun 11, 2025
This summer, New York Theatre Barn and the Fire Island Pines Arts Project will join forces for the 4th annual season of Barn on Fire. Learn more about the lineup here!
by Stephi Wild - Jun 11, 2025
This summer, New York Theatre Barn and the Fire Island Pines Arts Project will join forces for the 4th annual season of Barn on Fire. Learn more about the lineup here!
POLLY: THE MUSICAL in Development With Debbie Allen, Lena Waithe and More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 4, 2025
Polly: The Musical, a new Broadway-bound production based on the Disney television movie, is currently in development, with teleplay by William Blinn and the novel by Eleanor H. Porter. Learn more!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 4, 2025
Polly: The Musical, a new Broadway-bound production based on the Disney television movie, is currently in development, with teleplay by William Blinn and the novel by Eleanor H. Porter. Learn more!
BALLS: The Monster-Catchin’ Musical Comédy Extends Through August at Caveat NYC
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 12, 2025
After a sold out initial run, “BALLS: The Monster-Catchin’ Musical Comédy” will return by popular demand, starting its summer residency at CAVEAT NYC. Learn more!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 12, 2025
After a sold out initial run, “BALLS: The Monster-Catchin’ Musical Comédy” will return by popular demand, starting its summer residency at CAVEAT NYC. Learn more!
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