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RYAN KORELL is a musical theatre writer and composer based in both Chicago and New York. His work has been featured around the country, including Feinstein's/54 Below, the Spoleto Festival, and on adult contemporary radio. An alumnus of the Johnny Mercer Writers Colony, he has also been recognized as a Finalist for the MAC Wallowitch Awards and the Jonathan Larson Grants. Notable projects include GAY CARD and WORLDS APART (book and lyrics by Jonathan Keebler), GROUNDED (with Teresa Lotz), and LOVE IN NY (a web series by Matthew Russell and Sven J hnert). He has also worked as a copyist and music assistant on Broadway shows and cast recordings (THE BRIDGES OF MADISON COUNTY, HONEYMOON IN VEGAS, THE LAST FIVE YEARS) as well as producer and music director on the GAY CARD Studio Cast Recording, available on iTunes and all major platforms. Ryan holds an MFA in musical theatre writing from NYU Tisch and a Bachelor?s in music composition from Vanderbilt University. He is a proud member of ASCAP and the Dramatists Guild.

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Cast and Production Team Revealed For PrideArts' Chicago Premiere of GAY CARD


 PrideArts has announced its full cast for its Chicago premiere of the musical GAY CARD. PrideArts’ artistic director Jay Españo will direct the musical, with Robert Ollis providing musical direction and conducting a five-piece band.

PrideArts Announces Three-Show 2023-24 Season


The season will open with the Chicago premiere of the hilarious romantic musical GAY CARD, return to the British tradition of holiday pantomimes with Tom Whalley's very adult SLEEPING WITH BEAUTY, and close with Joe Calarco's all-male present-day re-imagining of ROMEO AND JULIET, SHAKESPEARE'S R & J.

Tin Pan Alley 2 Concert Series to Celebrate Pride


Tin Pan Alley 2 will feature a panel of emerging writers on Friday, June 25th, 2021 at 7:30pm ET. The June 2021 edition will be celebrating PRIDE with new musical theatre works by Gianni Vincenzo Onori & Keurim Hur, Aaron Michael Fink, and Jonathan Keebler & Ryan Korell, and hosted by Durra Leung and Sam Rosenblatt.

THE LATEST DRAFT Podcast Second Season Premieres Feb. 12


Season Two of The Latest Draft Podcast premieres this Friday, February 12. After receiving dozens of submissions, the producers narrowed down the season to eight podcast musicals and 20 cabaret songs.

Tin Pan Alley 2 Concert Series Announces 2021 Season


Tin Pan Alley 2, a bimonthly free concert series featuring new musical theatre works, continues to foster a community of emerging musical theatre writers. In 2021, there will be six virtual concerts with 22 songwriters. Each 45-minute concert will have one specific theme: 'Love' in February; 'International Artists' in April; 'Pride' in June; 'Women+ Artists' in August; 'Halloween' in October; and 'Holidays' in December.

Photo Flash: ContemporaryMusicalTheatre.com Presents its Fifth Anniversary Concert at The Green Room 42


On Monday, March 5, ContemporaryMusicalTheatre.com celebrated their Fifth Anniversary with a star-studded concert, featuring songs by some of today's most celebrated, award-winning, and emerging writers, presented by a host of fantastic Broadway performers.

Chris Dwan, Caitlin Houlahan, and More Headline CMT's Anniversary Concert


ContemporaryMusicalTheatre.com is proud to announce an amazing line-up of performers for their Fifth Anniversary Celebration Concert at The Green Room 42 on Monday, March 5 at 9:30 PM. Packed with great contemporary musical theatre songs and curated by Laura Josepher & David Sisco, Contemporary Writers' Circle: Fifth Anniversary Concert represents the best of today's wide range of contemporary musical theatre styles featuring songs by celebrated, award-winning, and emerging writers.

ContemporaryMusicalTheatre.com Celebrates Fifth Anniversary with a Concert at the Green Room 42


ContemporaryMusicalTheatre.com is proud to celebrate their Fifth Anniversary at The Green Room 42 with a star-studded concert packed with great contemporary musical theatre songs on Monday, March 5 at 9:30 PM. Curated by Laura Josepher & David Sisco, Contemporary Writers' Circle: Fifth Anniversary Concert represents the best of today's wide range of contemporary musical theatre styles.

Michael Dansicker and Joel B. New Win MAC's 2017 Dottie Burman & John Wallowitch Songwriting Awards


The Manhattan Association of Cabarets (MAC) has announced the 2017 winners of the Dottie Burman and John Wallowitch songwriting awards.

THE NEW PEGGY to Headline 8th Season of Theatre Barn's New Works Series


Requiem has music and lyrics by Robbie Torres and a book by Alex Rubin. The new musical follows Michael who returns home for the first time in years to face the ghosts of his past, uncovering family secrets and unfinished business.  The presentation features Seth Rettberg (Avenue Q), Sean Doherty (The Lightning Thief), Sam Heldt, Jessica Hendy, and Ariella Serur

'4@15' Runs This Weekend at The Playroom Theater


4@15: Four New Fifteen-Minute Musicals, performed in conjunction with University of California, Irvine, will commence performances today, April 17 and Saturday, April 18, for three performances only at the Playroom Theater featuring new works by By Sujin Kim and Daphny Maman, David Christensen and Michael Shapiro, Ryan Korell and Jonathan Keebler, and Minjoung Hwang and Brandon Michael Lowden. Tammy Holder serves as Music Director; Brian Blythe directs.

'4@15' Runs This Weekend at The Playroom Theater


4@15: Four New Fifteen-Minute Musicals, performed in conjunction with University of California, Irvine, will commence performances Friday, April 17 and Saturday, April 18, for three performances only at the Playroom Theater featuring new works by By Sujin Kim and Daphny Maman, David Christensen and Michael Shapiro, Ryan Korell and Jonathan Keebler, and Minjoung Hwang and Brandon Michael Lowden. Tammy Holder serves as Music Director; Brian Blythe directs.

THE LAST SHIP Company, 54 SINGS MACK & MABEL & More Set for 54 Below This Week


Coming up this week, 54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz and beyond. To purchase tickets or for more information, visit www.54Below.com or call (646) 476-3551.

Cast of IF/THEN, RSO & Lindsay Mendez's ACTOR THERAPY & More Set for Late Night at 54 Below Next Week


Craving a show after the show? 54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club, is expanding its popular late-night series with fresh faces and hot new performances to keep the party buzzing into the wee hours. To purchase tickets or for more information, visit www.54Below.com or call (646) 476-3551. 54 BELOW welcomes you to loosen your tie and embrace the night at its upcoming events:

Casts of THE LAST SHIP and SIDE SHOW, Ben Vereen, Melissa Manchester & More Set for 54 Below Next Month


This March, 54 BELOW presents an exciting lineup of the brightest talent from Broadway and beyond. Located just below the legendary Studio 54 at 254 West 54th Street. Below, find the schedule for upcoming events over the next month.

Tony & Grammy Winners Among Participants for Goodspeed's Johnny Mercer Writers Colony


In what has become an annual ritual, a total of 46 established and emerging writers, composers and lyricists will converge on the Goodspeed campus later this month to participate in the Johnny Mercer Foundation Writers Colony at Goodspeed Musicals. The writing teams, representing 25 new musicals, will populate the campus, creating a truly exciting environment for discovery and inspiration.

STAGE TUBE: Behind the Bites: GILGAMESH & THE MOSQUITO Part of SOUND BITES 2014


Over 80 writers, directors, actors and musicians will present 10 unique musical shorts at SOUND BITES: a one-night-only off-Broadway event. Behind the Bites introduces the creators of the musicals featured at SOUND BITES with sneak peeks from the rehearsal process. Below, check out a preview of one of the featured musicals, GILGAMESH & THE MOSQUITO.

New Perspectives Theatre to Host 7th Annual WOMEN'S WORK SHORT PLAY FESTIVAL, 8/4-9


New Perspectives Theatre Company (NPTC) has announced on the margin, the 7th Annual Women's Work Short Play Festival with six original scripts developed to that theme. The festival runs from Monday, August 4th to Saturday, August 9th with performances of two Programs alternating 4:00pm and 8:00pm curtain times.. on the margin performs at NPTC Studio, 458 West 37th Street (at 10th Avenue.)

NYU Graduate Musical Theatre Writing Showcase Set for Tonight; Michael John LaChiusa to Host


Join NYU's Graduate Musical Theatre Writing Program tonight, May 29th for a late-night showcase featuring original songs from new musicals written by students this year. In the second annual showcase of its kind, GMTWP's Cycle 23 will entertain you with everything from R&B to New Orleans jazz, British humor to social issues, singing axe murderers to singing animals and office equipment. There is truly something for everyone in this show. It's musical theatre at its best.

Alice Ripley, Katie Finneran & More Set for 54 Below Next Week


Coming up next week at, 54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz and beyond. To purchase tickets or for more information, visit www.54Below.com or call (646) 476-3551.

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