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Karlan's music and lyrics have been performed across the United States and in Canada. His most recent musical is CHEER WARS, inspired by Shakespeare's Henry IV part one and the Wanda Holloway store (The Texas Cheerleader-Murdering Mom). Music from CHEER WARS was recently featured at the National Alliance for Music Theater's Emerging Writers Showcase. His one act musical, MRS. SMITH GOES TO WASHINGTON played at the Laurie Beechman Theatre in Manhattan and the Edgemar Center for the Arts in Santa Monica. Other musicals include LEMONADE, HUNGER, STILL LIFES FROM THE DONNER PARTY EXPEDITION (finalist 2007 Stages and Playfest), THE CASE OF THE B-TEAM CHEERLEADER, I'M HERE, THE RAT KING and others. He has worked as a composer, conductor, orchestrator, music copyist and vocalist with artists like Annie Golden, Jake Heggie, Kent Nagano, Susan Egan, Rosemary Clooney, and Sara Brightman. He was conductor of West Coast Singers from 2003 - 2006, receiving several artistic grants and performing in venues throughout Southern California and Montreal, Quebec. His choral music is published by Yelton-Rhodes Music (www.yrmusic.com). Awards include the Roothbert Scholars Award, The Elaine Krowne Klein Fine Arts Award, and the Moremen Conducting Award. Karlan has a Master of Fine Arts degree from the prestigious Tisch School of the Arts Musical Theater Writing Program and a Master of Music degree in Conducting from UCLA.

Karlan Judd Awards and Nominations


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Richard Rodgers Award - 2009 - Richard Rodgers Award for Musical Theater

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THE BIG BANG THEORY: A POP-ROCK MUSICAL PARODY Announces Closing


THE BIG BANG THEORY: A POP-ROCK MUSICAL PARODY has announced its closing at The Anne L. Bernstein Theater, Sunday April 28th, 2019!

THE BIG BANG THEORY: A POP-ROCK MUSICAL PARODY Comes Out Of The Closet With Hard For Howard Nights


THE BIG BANG THEORY: A POP-ROCK MUSICAL PARODY - the new Off-Broadway musical spoofing the beloved CBS series and its eccentric and funny group of scientists is coming out of the closet - with spicy late night performances on Saturdays, 4/20 and 4/27 at 10:30pm in the Anne Bernstein Theater at The Theater Center (1627 Broadway). These special late-night shows add an extra bit of weekend spice to the already plenty spicy show. Come watch the Big Bang Theory nerds as you've never seen them before - especially when one of them has a same-sex crush and he's ready to confess it to the entire world!

THE BIG BANG THEORY: A Pop-Rock Musical Parody Opens Tonight Off-Broadway


THE BIG BANG THEORY: A POP-ROCK MUSICAL PARODY - the new Off-Broadway musical spoofing the beloved CBS series and its eccentric and funny group of scientists will have its official opening tonight - on Wednesday, March 13 at 8:00PM in the Anne Bernstein Theater at The Theater Center (1627 Broadway). Book, music and lyrics are by Karlan Judd. Tristan J. Shuler directs and choreographs the production which has an open-ended run. THE BIG BANG THEORY: A POP-ROCK MUSICAL PARODY is produced by CNK Theatrical and Associate Producers Nicholas Barnes and Colleen Taylor. www.bigbangparody.com

Casting Announced For THE BIG BANG MUSICAL PARODY


Casting has been announced for the upcoming THE BIG BANG THEORY: A POP-ROCK MUSICAL PARODY - the new Off-Broadway musical spoofing the beloved CBS series and its eccentric and funny group of scientists. John McGowan will be featured as Sheldon Cooper, Teresa Hui as Amy Farrah-Fowler, Kevin Stevens as Leonard Hofstadter, Bailey McCall Thomas as Penny, Brandon Delsid as Rajesh Koothrappali, Isaac Calvin as Howard Wolowitz, Hannah Bonnett as Bernadette, and Meagan Michaelson as Star Trek's 'Q'. Performances begin on Wednesday, March 6 at the Anne Bernstein Theater (1627 Broadway).

York Theatre Company Announces October Developmental Readings


The York Theatre Company (James Morgan, Producing Artistic Director; Evans Haile, Executive Director), dedicated to the development of new musicals and the rediscovery of musical gems from the past, as part of its acclaimed Developmental Reading Series, will present staged readings of two new musicals: Michael Strogoff, Courier of the Tsar, based on the novel by Jules Verne, with book and lyrics by James Harris and music by Brad Ross; and Oh My God…Broadway!! with book, music, and lyrics by Karlan Judd. All readings will take place at The York Theatre Company at Saint Peter's (619 Lexington Avenue, entrance on East 54th Street, just east of Lexington Avenue).

Sally Struthers And Bonnie Milligan Star In Staged Readings Of New Musical OH MY GOD...BROADWAY


As part of its Developmental Reading Series, The York Theatre Company presents two-time Emmy Award Winner Sally Struthers and Head Over Heels Star Bonnie Milligan in Staged Readings of New Musical Oh My God...Broadway!!

Page 73 Productions Names C.A. Johnson The 2018 P73 Playwriting Fellow


PAGE 73 PRODUCTIONS (Page 73) (Michael Walkup, Producing Artistic Director; Jenny Lagundino, Managing Director; Liz Jones and Asher Richelli, Founding Directors) has named C.A. Johnson the 2018 P73 Playwriting Fellow. Selected from over 400 applicants, Johnson will receive a $10,000 award and additional $10,000 budgeted for developing several new plays over the course of the year.

York Theatre Company Presents Developmental Reading Of OMG...BROADWAY!


The York Theatre Company (James Morgan, Producing Artistic Director; Evans Haile, Interim Executive Director; David McCoy, Chairman of the Board), dedicated to the development of new musicals and the preservation of musical gems from the past, as part of its acclaimed Developmental Reading Series, will present the staged reading of OMG...BROADWAY!

THE REAL ACTORS OF NYC to Throw Shade Through October Off-Broadway


THE REAL ACTORS OF NYC, an original musical about an infuriated trio of musical theatre actors determined make it on Broadway by any means, with book, lyrics and music by Karlan Judd, has announced its final four performances and closing date in the Anne L. Bernstein Theater at The Theater Center (50th and Broadway).

Klea Blackhurst Leads New Musical REAL ACTORS OF NYC, Opening Tonight Off-Broadway


THE REAL ACTORS OF NYC, an original musical with book, lyrics and music by Karlan Judd about an infuriated trio of musical theatre actors determined make it on Broadway by any means, is set for an open-ended run in the Anne L. Bernstein Theater at The Theater Center (50th and Broadway). The production, directed by Max Friedman began previews on Saturday, September 24th and will have its official opening tonight, October 13, 2016.

Klea Blackhurst Leads New Musical REAL ACTORS OF NYC, Beginning Tonight Off-Broadway


THE REAL ACTORS OF NYC, an original musical with book, lyrics and music by Karlan Judd about an infuriated trio of musical theatre actors determined make it on Broadway by any means, is set for an open-ended run in the Anne L. Bernstein Theater at The Theater Center (50th and Broadway).

Klea Blackhurst to Lead New Musical REAL ACTORS OF NYC Off-Broadway


THE REAL ACTORS OF NYC, an original musical with book, lyrics and music by Karlan Judd about an infuriated trio of musical theatre actors determined make it on Broadway by any means, is set for an open-ended run in the Anne L. Bernstein Theater at The Theater Center (50th and Broadway).

Susan Mosher, Robb Sapp and Catherine Russell Set for THE REAL ACTORS OF NYC Reading Today


Susan Mosher (Hairspray), Robb Sapp (Wicked) and Catherine Russell (Perfect Crime) join the cast for a staged reading of THE REAL ACTORS OF NYC. THE REAL ACTORS OF NYC is a dark, satirical look at the underbelly of Broadway Theatre and the politics that come with it.

Staged Reading of THE REAL ACTORS OF NYC Set for Tada Theatre


?Producers beware of meat cleavers and frying pans! Kara-Lynne Vaeni will direct a staged reading of THE REAL ACTORS OF NYC.

Susan Mosher, Robb Sapp and Catherine Russell Join THE REAL ACTORS OF NYC Reading


Susan Mosher (Hairspray), Robb Sapp (Wicked) and Catherine Russell (Perfect Crime) join the cast for a staged reading of THE REAL ACTORS OF NYC. THE REAL ACTORS OF NYC is a dark, satirical look at the underbelly of Broadway Theatre and the politics that come with it.

Sally Struthers, Annie Golden & Mary Testa Set for York's CHEER WARS Readings; Hunter Foster Will Direct


The York Theatre Company and its acclaimed Developmental Reading Series, will present the new musical Cheer Wars with book & lyrics by Gordon Leary and music by Karlan Judd. TWO PERFORMANCES ONLY: Thursday, February 19 at 3:00 p.m. and Friday, February 20 at 12:00 p.m.at The York Theatre Company at Saint Peter's (619 Lexington Avenue, entrance on East 54th Street, just east of Lexington Avenue). The readings are open to the public with a suggested donation of $5.00.

York's Developmental Reading Series to Feature THE SLEEPING BEAUTY, COMMANDERS IN CHIEF & More This Month


The York Theatre Company, and its acclaimed Developmental Reading Series, will present three new works: The Sleeping Beauty that has book, music & lyrics by Benjamin P. Wenzelberg, Commanders-In-Chief written by P.J. Barry, and Cheer Wars with book & lyrics by Gordon Leary and music by Karlan Judd at The York Theatre Company at Saint Peter's (619 Lexington Avenue, entrance on East 54th Street, just east of Lexington Avenue). The readings are open to the public with a suggested donation of $5.00.

Annie Golden Guest Stars in Reading of New Musical FRIENEMIES at Underground Lounge, 10/27


JD Productions presents a reading of new musical FRIENEMIES, guest staring Broadway veteran Annie Golden, tonight, October 27th at the Underground Lounge. Doors open at 8pm, show at 8:30pm.

Annie Golden to Guest Star in Reading of New Musical FRIENEMIES at Underground Lounge, 10/27


JD Productions presents a reading of new musical FRIENEMIES, guest staring Broadway veteran Annie Golden, on Saturday, October 27th at the Underground Lounge. Doors open at 8pm, show at 8:30pm.

Karlan Judd FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What awards has Karlan Judd been nominated for?

Karlan Judd has been nominated for the Richard Rodgers Award for Musical Theater (Richard Rodgers Award) for "Cheer Wars."

What awards has Karlan Judd won?

Karlan Judd has won the Richard Rodgers Award for Musical Theater for "Cheer Wars."

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