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Sophie Boyce and Veronica Mansour to Receive the 21st Annual Fred Ebb Award
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 3, 2025

The Fred Ebb Foundation will present the 21st annual Fred Ebb Award for aspiring musical theatre songwriters to the team of Sophie Boyce & Veronica Mansour.

The Manhattan Association of Cabarets Songwriting Awards Now Open for Submissions
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 20, 2025

The Manhattan Association of Cabarets (MAC) is now accepting submissions for its annual songwriting honors: the Dottie Burman Award and the John Wallowitch Award.

Submissions Open For Burman And Wallowitch Songwriting Awards
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 20, 2025

The Dottie Burman and John Wallowitch Songwriting Awards MAC is inviting all songwriters to submit their original songs for consideration for one of MAC's two songwriting awards. Learn how to apply.

MAC Now Accepting Submissions For Its Dottie Burman And John Wallowitch Songwriting Awards
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 3, 2025

The Manhattan Association of Cabarets (MAC) has officially opened submissions for its annual Dottie Burman and John Wallowitch songwriting awards, celebrating original musical works by emerging and under-recognized songwriters.

Kate Baldwin, Mia Pak, DeMarius Copes, and More Join Rhinebeck Writers Retreat's Reading of THE REAL KYLE MCCARREN
by Stephi Wild - Apr 22, 2025

Rhinebeck Writers Retreat announced the cast for their reading of THE REAL KYLE MCCARREN taking place this week. Learn more about the upcoming event here!

Kate Baldwin to Star in THE REAL KYLE MCCARREN at Rhinebeck Writers Retreat
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 14, 2025

THE REAL KYLE MCCARREN, a musical by Andy Roninson and Sean McVerry, was selected for this year’s Triple R program at Rhinebeck Writers Retreat. Learn more and see how to attend.

Photos: Cheeyang Ng & Eric Sorrels Receive the 2024 Fred Ebb Award
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 7, 2024

The Fred Ebb Foundation has presented the twentieth annual Fred Ebb Award for aspiring musical theatre songwriters to the team of Cheeyang Ng & Eric Sorrels. See photos from inside the ceremony!

20th Annual Fred Ebb Award To Be Presented Tonight at The Todd Haimes Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 2, 2024

The Fred Ebb Foundation in association with the Roundabout Theatre Company will present the twentieth annual Fred Ebb Award for aspiring musical theatre songwriters to the team of Cheeyang Ng & Eric Sorrels. Learn more!

Gabrielle Stravelli, Klea Blackhurst, and Graham Rowat Join SING HAPPY: THE LYRICS OF FRED EBB
by Stephi Wild - Nov 19, 2024

The Fred Ebb Foundation and Birdland Jazz Club announced additional performers for Sing Happy: The Lyrics of Fred Ebb, which will take place next week at Birdland Jazz Club.

Cheeyang Ng and Eric Sorrels Will Receive 20th Annual Fred Ebb Award
by Stephi Wild - Nov 4, 2024

The Fred Ebb Foundation will present the twentieth annual Fred Ebb Award for aspiring musical theatre songwriters to the team of Cheeyang Ng & Eric Sorrels. Learn more about the award and the ceremony here!

Kate Baldwin, Heidi Blickenstaff & More to Join SING HAPPY: THE LYRICS OF FRED EBB at Birdland
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 9, 2024

The Fred Ebb Foundation will present SING HAPPY: THE LYRICS OF FRED EBB, a special event celebrating the work of the renowned lyricist. Performers include Kate Baldwin, Heidi Blickenstaff, Telly Leung and more.

Peter Friedman, Mary Beth Peil & More to Star in ASSISTED Reading
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 16, 2024

Peter Friedman, Mary Beth Peil, Barbara Walsh, and Tina Fabrique join the cast of ASSISTED, a new production exploring themes of aging and care. Learn where and when you can see the production and learn how to purchase tickets.

Rhinebeck Writers Retreat Reveals Residencies For 24 Writers Of Nine New Musicals
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 25, 2024

Rhinebeck Writers Retreat has revealed the residencies for 24 writers to develop nine new musicals. Learn more about the artists!

Rhinebeck Writers Retreat Reveals Residencies For 24 Writers Of Nine New Musicals
by Stephi Wild - Apr 25, 2024

For its 14th summer, Rhinebeck Writers Retreat is hosting 24 award-winning musical theatre writers of nine new musicals for nine consecutive weeklong residencies between June 23 and August 25. Each writing team will live in a private home in the Hudson Valley for one week to focus solely on writing their musical.

Adam Chanler-Berat And Julian Hornik Selected For Rhinebeck Writers Retreat's Triple R Program
by Stephi Wild - Apr 9, 2024

Rhinebeck Writers Retreat announced that ASSISTED, by Adam Chanler-Berat and Julian Hornik, was selected for this year’s Triple R program.

Sohm Kapila Joins the UK Cast of BHANGRA NATION
by Stephi Wild - Jan 16, 2024

Rehearsals for the UK Premiere of Bhangra Nation – A New Musical, presented by Birmingham Rep in association with Mara Isaacs, Tom Kirdahy and Peggy Koenig began this week.  Sohm Kapila has joined the cast.

Applications Open for Rhinebeck Writers Retreat's Weeklong Summer Residencies for Musical Theatre Writers
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 10, 2024

Applications are now open for Rhinebeck Writers Retreat's weeklong summer residencies for musical theatre writers. Nine teams will be selected for a private retreat in the Hudson Valley to focus solely on writing their musical.

Photos/Video: First Look at the UK Premiere of BHANGRA NATION at Birmingham Rep; Cast Revealed!
by Stephi Wild - Dec 12, 2023

Casting has been announced for the UK Premiere of Bhangra Nation – A New Musical, presented by Birmingham Rep in association with Mara Isaacs, Tom Kirdahy and Peggy Koenig. Plus, check out all new photos and video here!

Ben Fankhauser, Talia Suskauer And More Will Celebrate Hanukkah At 54 Below
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 29, 2023

Join Ben Fankhauser, Talia Suskauer, and more at 54 Below as they celebrate Hanukkah with a festival of writers.

19th Annual Fred Ebb Award To Be Presented To Freya Catrin Smith & Jack Williams
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 8, 2023

The 19th Annual Fred Ebb Award will be presented to Freya Catrin Smith & Jack Williams.