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Justin Huertas

Justin Huertas is a book, music, & lyrics with credits tracked on BroadwayWorld.

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Drama Desk Awards - 2024 - Outstanding Book of a Musical

Justin Huertas, Lizard Boy

Drama Desk Awards - 2024 - Outstanding Music

Justin Huertas, Lizard Boy

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ALL IS CALM: THE CHRISTMAS TRUCE OF 1914 Now On Sale For Engagement At Theater Latté Da
by Marissa Faith Curley - Oct 8, 2026

Theater Latté Da (Justin Lucero, Artistic Director; Elisa Spencer-Kaplan, Managing Director) has announced the single ticket on-sale for the return production of All Is Calm: The Christmas Truce of 1914.
INDECENT Extends at Theater Latté Da Due to Demand
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 2, 2026

Theater Latté Da extended its production of INDECENT, Paula Vogel's Tony-nominated play with music, at the Ritz Theater in Minneapolis following strong audience response.
San Francisco Playhouse Reveals Six New Commissions
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 21, 2026

San Francisco Playhouse has commissioned six new works from theatre artists, including its first commissioned musical DEAD BEST FRIEND by Justin Huertas, as part of its expanded New Works Program.
INDECENT to Open Theater Latté Da's 2026/27 Season in Minneapolis
by Stephi Wild - Aug 5, 2026

Theater Latté Da will begin its new season with Paula Vogel's INDECENT, staged at the Ritz Theater and featuring a score by Lisa Gutkin and Aaron Halva.
RENT, PETER PAN GOES WRONG and More Set for San Francisco Playhouse 2026/2027 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 9, 2026

San Francisco Playhouse announced tickets are on sale for all seven productions in its upcoming season, including RENT, PETER PAN GOES WRONG, and the world premiere of R.O.I. by resident playwright Aaron Loeb.
SPRING AWAKENING and More Set For Theater Latté Da 2026-27 Season
by Stephi Wild - May 13, 2026

Theater Latté Da announced its 2026-27 season, featuring INDECENT, ALL IS CALM, the Midwest premiere of LIZARD BOY, the world premiere of SHE'S COME UNDONE, and SPRING AWAKENING in collaboration with the University of Minnesota.
R.O.I. Rolling World Premiere and More Set for San Francisco Playhouse 26-27 season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 13, 2026

San Francisco Playhouse has revealed its 24th season, which will be presented August 2026 to September 2027. The season will feature three musicals and four plays.
Review: LIZARD BOY at Portland Center Stage
by Krista Garver - Mar 9, 2026

If you had told me I would cry my eyes out at a musical about a young man with green, scaly skin who only leaves his apartment once a year to go on a Grindr date, I would have given you the side eye. But there I was on opening night of LIZARD BOY at Portland Center Stage, completely undone by this incredibly weird, incredibly wonderful indie rock musical.
Spotlight: LIZARD BOY at Portland Center Stage
by BWW Special Offer - Mar 6, 2026

Don't miss Portland Center Stage's reimagined production of Justin Huertas' cult favorite indie rock musical Lizard Boy. Directed by Chip Miller with Music Direction by DeReau K. Farrar, Lizard Boy is a graphic novel-inspired adventure that seamlessly intertwines grungy rock club aesthetic, epic dragon battles, hilariously awkward first dates...and, obviously, a singing lizard boy.
Alexandra Silber’s AFTER ANATEVKA, PROUD MARYS Included in Prospect Musicals’ IGNITE Concert Festival
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 6, 2026

Prospect Musicals announced the return of the IGNITE Concert Festival of work-in-process musicals and related events, launching with musicalized book reading of Alexandra Silber’s After Anatevka, and concluding with a concert of the genre-bending new pop musical Proud Marys, presented in partnership with National Asian Artists Project.
Goodspeed to Host 41 Writers for Annual Writers Grove
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 22, 2026

Goodspeed Musicals has revealed the participants for the 14th annual Johnny Mercer Foundation Writers Grove at Goodspeed Musicals, which will be held on the Goodspeed campus in East Haddam, Connecticut.
Review: Little to Marvel at in SpeakEasy Stage's LIZARD BOY
by R. Scott Reedy - Nov 6, 2025

Comic strips and cartoons have long been the basis for stage plays and musicals – from “It’s a Bird, It’s a Plane, It’s Superman,” “Annie,” “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown,” and “Doonesbury” to “Spiderman: Turn Off the Dark” and “The SpongeBob Musical” – and, of course, have also spawned the hugely profitable Marvel Universe and DC Comics film franchises.
Oregon Shakespeare Announces Cast for COME FROM AWAY, A RAISIN IN THE SUN, and More
by Gillian Blum - Oct 18, 2025

The Oregon Shakespeare Festival announced select casing and creative teams for its 2026 season's productions, including A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM, COME FROM AWAY, and more.
SWEPT AWAY, PRIMARY TRUST, and More Set For SpeakEasy Stage Company's 25/26 Season
by Stephi Wild - May 16, 2025

Dawn M. Simmons’ first season as SpeakEasy’s new Artistic Director will include the touching Pulitzer Prize-winning play PRIMARY TRUST; the big-hearted adventure of identity and courage LIZARD BOY: A NEW MUSICAL; and more.
On The Quays To Present THE BATTLE OF BLYTHE ROAD - IN CONCERT As Part Of Prospect Musicals Ignite Festival
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 1, 2025

This April, On The Quays will present The Battle of Blythe Road - In Concert, the debut musical from Hannah Fairchild, the acclaimed singer/songwriter behind the art punk band Hannah vs The Many as part of Prospect Musicals IGNITE Festival at the Baruch Performing Arts Center on Thursday, April 10th at 7:30pm.
THE BATTLE OF BLYTHE ROAD - IN CONCERT To Be Presented As Part Of Prospect Musicals Ignite Festival
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 1, 2025

This April, On The Quays will present The Battle of Blythe Road - In Concert, the debut musical from Hannah Fairchild, the acclaimed singer/songwriter behind the art punk band Hannah vs The Many as part of Prospect Musicals IGNITE Festival at the Baruch Performing Arts Center on Thursday, April 10th at 7:30pm.
PRIMARY TRUST and More Set for Portland Center Stage 2025-26 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 26, 2025

Portland Center Stage’s 2025-2026 season will celebrate The Stories That Bind Us — a range of plays that connect us to ourselves and each other. See the seven show lineup and learn more!
Goodspeed Musicals Hosts 36 Writers for the 13th Annual Johnny Mercer Foundation Writers Grove
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 24, 2025

Goodspeed Musicals has announced the participants for the 13th annual Johnny Mercer Foundation Writers Grove at Goodspeed Musicals, which will be held January 27 - February 23 on the Goodspeed campus in East Haddam, Conn.
Review: PRIMARY TRUST at The Seattle Rep
by Jay Irwin - Nov 7, 2024

Dear Readers, really good storytelling doesn’t need flash and glitz. Sometimes, it just needs a touching story with solid performances. Such is Eboni Booth’s Pulitzer Prize winning play “Primary Trust” currently playing at the Seattle Rep. A sweet little unassuming story with a lovely arc.
Intiman Launches New Intiman Cabaret This Fall
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 13, 2024

This fall, Intiman Theatre will launch an exciting program as part of its 51st season: the Intiman Cabaret.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many shows has Justin Huertas written?

Justin Huertas has written 1 shows including Lizard Boy (Book, Music, & Lyrics).

What awards has Justin Huertas been nominated for?

Outstanding Book of a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Lizard Boy and Outstanding Music (Drama Desk Awards) for Lizard Boy.

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