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Sami Horneff

Sami Horneff is an award-winning lyricist and bookwriter based in NYC. Credits include: THE RADIUM GIRLS (Lyrics & Book, dir.

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Sami Horneff is an award-winning lyricist and bookwriter based in NYC. Credits include: THE RADIUM GIRLS (Lyrics & Book, dir. Marissa Jaret Winokur); SINGLE RIDER (Lyrics & Book, Off-Broadway); JUDY MOODY & STINK (Lyrics, ArtsPower National Touring Theatre); A NEVER-ENDING LINE (Lyrics, Off-Broadway); BANDIT QUEEN (Lyrics & Book); COMING ATTRACTION (Lyrics); THE UNDER 5ERS web series (Writer/Producer, 2016 Indie Series Award Nominee for Best Original Song); and two original songs for the feature film A RING FOR CHRISTMAS (UPtv). Her work has been performed at venues and educational institutions from Nebraska to Paris. With Amanda D’Archangelis, she was a 2019 York Theatre Company New/Emerging/Outstanding (NEO) writer; an Artist in Residence at The Legacy Theatre in Branford, CT and Drama Club Camp in Mount Vernon, ME; a 2024 Playbill Songwriter Series Featured Writer; and a 2025 Grand Prize Winner of the Write Out Loud Songwriting Contest. She is proud to be a graduate of Brown University and an Advanced Bookwriter and Lyricist in the BMI Workshop. @sami.horneff | www.samihorneff.com

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[West End, 2027]
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[Off-Broadway, 2017]
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[New York, 2017]
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Bookwriter & Lyricist

News

Christopher Sieber, Jordan Tyson and More to Join NAMT's 38th Festival of New Musicals
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 14, 2026

The National Alliance for Musical Theatre has revealed additional cast and more details about the lineup for the 38th Annual FESTIVAL OF NEW MUSICALS, featuring Christopher Sieber, Jordan Tyson and more.
George Abud and Lilli Cooper Join SPRING AWAKENING Off-Broadway Cast
by Stephi Wild - Oct 8, 2026

Emmy Award winner George Abud and Tony Award nominee Lilli Cooper join the cast of the Tony Award-winning musical SPRING AWAKENING. Cooper returns to the production nearly two decades after originating a role in the original Broadway production.
SPRING AWAKENING Off-Broadway Revival Extends Through April
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 2, 2026

Spring Awakening has extended its Off-Broadway run through April 4, 2027, with tickets for the additional performances going on sale October 8.
Marissa Jaret Winokur Will Direct THE RADIUM GIRLS in London in 2027
by Stephi Wild - Sep 29, 2026

Marissa Jaret Winokur will direct The Radium Girls in London next year! Written by Amanda D'Archangelis, Sami Horneff, and Lisa Mongillo, performances will run at Southwark Playhouse Borough.
IRA GERSHWIN CONCEPT GRANTS to Support Early Musical Development
by Rachel Stone - Sep 24, 2026

The National Alliance for Musical Theatre and The Ira & Leonore Gershwin Philanthropic Fund launched a new granting program providing $2,000 to $5,000 to member organizations developing musicals from existing songs, stories and cultural touchstones.
Tyler Jordan Wesley, Ashlyn Maddox and More to Lead SPRING AWAKENING Off-Broadway Revival; Full Principal Casting Announced
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 16, 2026

Complete principal casting has been announced for the Off-Broadway revival of Spring Awakening at Studio Seaview, directed by Danya Taymor and beginning performances November 27, 2026.
WRITE OUT LOUD, Michael Cerveris and More Set for Upcoming 54 Below Shows
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 11, 2026

Next week, 54 Below will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Write Out Loud, Michael Cerveris and more. 
Claybourne Elder, Britani Bateman, Charles Busch and More to Perform at 54 Below in September
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 28, 2026

54 Below will host a lineup of performers including Britani Bateman with Lagoona Bloo, Claybourne Elder, Charles Busch, Ute Lemper, Linda Eder, Orfeh, and Jeanna de Waal, alongside a Frank Sinatra tribute concert and other cabaret acts.
Marissa Jaret Winokur to Direct THE RADIUM GIRLS 29-Hour Reading With Dee Roscioli and More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 25, 2026

Marissa Jaret Winokur will direct a reading of The Radium Girls: A New Musical in New York City, featuring Broadway performers including Dee Roscioli and more, ahead of a planned world premiere.
Nora Schell, Jaime Lozano, Adesola Osakalumi will be part of Rhinebeck Writers Retreat's 2026 Residency Cohort
by Stephi Wild - Apr 29, 2026

Rhinebeck Writers Retreat (RWR) announced the twenty-six musical theatre writers selected for 2026 Summer Residencies. Learn more about the writers here!
Lucille Lortel Theatre Reveals 2026 Recipients of The 121 Project
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 10, 2026

The Lucille Lortel Theatre has revealed that five new musicals will receive support through the 121 Project, the Lortel’s tailored development program for new musical works.
Taylor Louderman's Write Out Loud Contest Open for 2026 Submissions
by Stephi Wild - Feb 24, 2026

Taylor Louderman's annual Write Out Loud Contest is now accepting song submissions until February 28, 2026. The contest aims to showcase new songwriting talent in the musical theater community.
RENT Reunion Panel and More Set For BroadwayCon 2026
by Stephi Wild - Jan 21, 2026

BroadwayCon has announced additional programming for the 2026 Convention, taking place this week. Learn more about the full upcoming lineup for the event here!
The Phoenix Theatre Company to Present 2026 Richard P. Stahl Festival Of New American Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 6, 2026

The Phoenix Theatre Company will present the 28th Annual Richard P. Stahl Festival of New American Theatre at the Judith Hardes Theatre. This year's festival will amplify new voices and expand the canon of American theatre.
Jenn Colella, Elizabeth Teeter, Salome Smith, And Ashley De La Rosa Join WRITE OUT LOUD 2025
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 27, 2025

Write Out Loud, the nonprofit championing emerging musical-theatre writers, will release its seventh EP on November 14, 2025. The lineup includes Jenn Colella, Elizabeth Teeter, Salome Smith, and Ashley De La Rosa.
Julia Knitel, Taylor Iman Jones & More Join Taylor Louderman's 'Write Out Loud' Concert
by Michael Major - Aug 25, 2025

Write Out Loud presents Write Out Loud: From Contest to Concert Volume 7 on September 15th at 7PM at 54 BELOW, Broadway’s Supper Club. Hosted by Taylor Louderman  (Tony® Nominee, Mean Girls) with musical direction by Adam Brenner Laird.
Marissa Jaret Winokur Will Direct 5-Star Theatricals' HAIRSPRAY in Los Angeles
by Joshua Wright - Jul 9, 2025

Broadway’s original “Tracy Turnblad,” Marissa Jaret Winokur will direct 5-Star Theatricals' upcoming production of the Tony Award winning musical, HAIRSPRAY, music by Marc Shaiman, lyrics by Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman, book by Mark O'Donnell and Thomas Meehan and based on the John Waters film.  
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.
Drama Club Camp Reveals Lineup of Writer Residencies
by Stephi Wild - Mar 13, 2025

The 2025 Drama Club Camp Writer Residencies will take place this summer in Mount Vernon, Maine. The 31 new musicals that will be developed and their 60 writers have been revealed.
Latiné Musical Theatre Lab Hosts 4xLatiné Next Week
by Stephi Wild - Nov 10, 2023

Join the Latiné Musical Theatre Lab (LMTL) for their upcoming 4xLatiné event on Monday, November 13th at Pearl Studios NYC.

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How many shows has Sami Horneff written?

Sami Horneff has written 1 shows including Single Rider (Bookwriter & Lyricist).

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