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RYAN SCOTT OLIVER is currently writing the score for Disney Theatrical’s stage musical Freaky Friday, directed by Memphis’s Christopher Ashley. 2011 Lortel Award Nominee, 2009 Jonathan Larson Grant Recipient, 2008 Rodgers Award Winner. Music and lyrics for 35mm (directed by Daisy Prince), Darling (featured on NBC’s The Apprentice), Mrs. Sharp (Playwrights Horizons July 2009 starring Jane Krakowski, dir. by Michael Greif), Out of My Head, and the 2010 Writer’s Guild East Awards; a collection of his work, Rated RSO, played the Kennedy Center, Joe's Pub, New York Musical Theatre Festival; Off-Broadway and elsewhere: TheatreWorksUSA's We the People, Rosie O’Donnell’s Theater Kids, and cabarets worldwide. Upcoming commissions include Jasper in Deadland (for Pasadena Musical Theatre Program) and The Frog Prince, Cont. (with Chicago’s Emerald City Youth Theatre). Songbook now available: Music+Lyrics by Ryan Scott Oliver: Volume 1. More at www.ryanscottoliver.com.

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[Off-Broadway, 2014]
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Ellis Gage Will Lead The World Premiere Reading of GOLIATH: A NEW MUSICAL

On December 1st, 2023, Actor Therapy New Works and Very Intense Productions will present an AEA 29-hour reading of Goliath, a new musical with book by Cassidy Layton (Severance) and music and lyrics by Ethan Carlson (Waitress), culminating in a small presentation for an invited audience at Open Jar Studios.

Little Triangle's 35MM: A MUSICAL EXHIBITION Starts This Week at Flight Path Theatre

Experience the captivating world of 35mm: A Musical Exhibition, where photography and music intertwine to tell unique stories. Little Triangle presents this thrilling song cycle, featuring a range of musical styles and exploring themes of love, loss, and the human experience. Don't miss this underperformed musical at Flight Path Theatre from November 30 to December 9, 2023.

Seth Sikes, Lillias White, and More to Play 54 Below Next Week

Next week, 54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club and 2022 Tony Awards Honoree for Excellence in the Theatre, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond. 54 Below celebrates Broadway musicals and writers of the past and present, promoting an ongoing engagement with their work. 

Full Cast and Creative Team Set for POTLUCK: A MUSICAL FEAST at Symphony Space

PROSPECT THEATER COMPANY has revealed the full cast & creative team for its annual Musical Theater Lab POTLUCK: A MUSICAL FEAST at Peter Norton Symphony Space.

Photos: On the Red Carpet at Opening Night of MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG

Merrily We Roll Along officially opens tonight, Tuesday, October 10, but the show held its red-carpet Opening Night celebration on Sunday, October 8. BroadwayWorld was on hand for the big night and and you can check out photos of the VIP guests arriving on the red carpet here!

Listen: Ryan Scott Oliver's New Musical Folk Horror TOMORROW, THE ISLAND DIES Out Now

Check out the new concept album 'Tomorrow, the Island Dies' by Ryan Scott Oliver, featuring the talented artists GOTAY & AYON. Experience the musical folk horror story through this streaming album now available on all platforms.

Christopher Sieber, Santino Fontana, and More to Play 54 Below Next Week

Next week, 54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club and 2022 Tony Awards Honoree for Excellence in the Theatre, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond. 54 Below celebrates Broadway musicals and writers of the past and present, promoting an ongoing engagement with their work. Check out the full lineup here!

35MM: A MUSICAL EXHIBITION Comes to Rochester in September

Sunday Stages Theatre Company, an up-and-coming theatre company based in Rochester, NY, has announced 35mm: A Musical Exhibition as their debut production.

TOMORROW, THE ISLAND DIES Comes to Open Jar Studios

On August 24, Ryan Scott Oliver's new musical folk horror, Tomorrow, the Island Dies will be presented for the first time in an intimate presentation at Open Jar Studios to an invited audience.

'Imaginative and Original,' 35MM-A MUSICAL EXHIBITION Opens 2023-24 Season for Street Theatre Company

Street Theatre Company’s residency at The Barbershop Theatre continues in its expected fine form as the groundbreaking company heads into the 2023-24 season with a gloriously sung production of 35MM – A Musical Exhibition, a song cycle from one of musical theater’s contemporary power couples: composer/lyricist Ryan Scott Oliver (who’s been tapped for stardom by critics, grantors, showtune lovers and theater-goers alike) and his photographer husband Matthew Murphy (whose pictures provide the inspiration for this particular endeavor and who has become one of the most regularly sought-after production photographers in the business).

Actor Therapy New Works Brings OUT, A QUEER SONGBOOK to 54 Below

On September 13 at 9:30pm, Actor Therapy New Works (ATNW) will present a one-night only concert of OUT, A QUEER SONGBOOK at 54 Below. The event is part of ATNW’s inaugural season developing powerful, new theatrical works.

The Friday 5(+1): The Cast and Crew of Street Theatre Company's 2023-24 Season Opener 35MM

Street Theatre Company officially opens its 2023-24 season at The Barbershop Theatre with its production of 35MM, opening Friday night and continuing through August 26. Directed by Everett Tarlton, with music direction by Nick Benefield, 34MM features music and lyrics by Ryan Scott Oliver, based on and inspired by photographs by Matthew Murphy.

Gabby Rosenbloom Brings YOU CRAZY CHILD: A BIRTHDAY CABARET To The Green Room 42, October 10

THE GREEN ROOM 42 presents Gabby Rosenbloom and more in You Crazy Child: A Birthday Cabaret on October 10th at 9:30 pm. NYC native, Gabby Rosenbloom, makes her New York solo debut with You Crazy Child: A Birthday Cabaret. Join her as she celebrates her 25th birthday featuring Billy Joel songs to Broadway Hits and everything in between.

BACKSTAGE BABBLE, LANGDON ST. IVES: THE STEAMPUNK MUSICAL!, and More to Play 54 Below Next Week

Next week, 54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club and 2022 Tony Awards Honoree for Excellence in the Theatre, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond. 54 Below celebrates Broadway musicals and writers of the past and present, promoting an ongoing engagement with their work.

35MM: A MUSICAL EXHIBITION to Play Rochester Fringe Festival in September

Sunday Stages Theatre Company, an up-and-coming theatre company based in Rochester, NY, has announced 35mm: A Musical Exhibition as their debut production. Performances will be held at the School of the Arts Black Box Theatre on Thursday, Sept. 14 at 5:30 p.m. and Friday, Sept. 15 at 7:00 p.m.

Winners of Taylor Louderman's 2023 Write Out Loud Contest Revealed

The Write Out Loud Team - Taylor Louderman, Hannah Kloepfer, Sarah Glugatch, Josh Collopy - has revealed the WINNERS of the FIFTH ANNUAL Write Out Loud Contest!

LIZARD BOY To Offer Rush & Student Tickets; Previews Begin Tomorrow

Prospect Theater Company is launching rush tickets and student pricing for the New York premiere of the award-winning new indie-rock musical Lizard Boy, which begins performances tomorrow, Thursday, June 1st at Theatre Row, ahead of an opening night set for Wednesday, June 14.

LIZARD BOY to Host Pride Night, AANHPI Night & More

Prospect Theater Company has announced a calendar of special events for the New York premiere of the award-winning new indie-rock musical Lizard Boy.

Max Chernin, Ashley Pérez Flanagan & More Join OUT OF MYSELF �" SONGS OF PETER FOLEY

Prospect Theater Company and the newly launched Peter Foley Music Project have announced final additional performers for Out of Myself—Songs of Peter Foley. Learn how to purchase tickets!

Actor Therapy Launches Teacher Residency Program

Actor Therapy, NYC’s groundbreaking theatrical training program founded by Tony Award winner Lindsay Mendez and Kleban Prize-winning composer Ryan Scott Oliver, is launching a new program for educators, premiering this summer. 

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Ryan Scott Oliver has written 1 shows including We the People: America Rocks! (Composer).

Ryan Scott Oliver has been nominated for the Outstanding Musical award at The Lortels for his work on "We the People: America Rocks!"

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