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

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.

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

This reviewer was overwhelmed by the acclaimed musical Tour de Force that is Michael Feinstein and the marvelous Carnegie Hall Big Band at the March 27th edition of Standard Time with Michael Feinstein.

Copland House has announced the six Fellows invited to participate in its acclaimed CULTIVATE 2024 emerging composers institute.

The art of classic cabaret – personalized, intimate singing that brings out the lyric was epitomized by this influential, elegant performer. Although this year marks 40 years since her passing, she is still spoken of in reverential tones. She's the choice as honoree for someone born in February...Mabel Mercer.

New York composer Peri Mauer's flute, viola, cello trio 'Thought's Torsion' will be performed Saturday, January 13, 2024, 7pm, Gallery MC 549 West 52nd St., NYC in a concert presented by Composers Concordance. 'Thought's Torsion' was composed in 2014 and revised 2023.

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.

Tony Award-nominee Beth Malone (FUN HOME, ANGELS IN AMERICA) and Adam Chanler-Berat (PETER AND THE STARCATCHER, AMELIE) will host the annual fundraising gala “Songs of our Summer from Rhinebeck to Chelsea” at Chelsea Table & Stage on November 27 at 6:30pm.

Get the latest news on the casting for the invited presentations of the new musical 'Long Way Down,' based on the acclaimed novel by Jason Reynolds. Find out who will be bringing this powerful story to life on stage at The Apollo on October 27 and 28.

For its 13th summer, Rhinebeck Writers Retreat is hosting 21 award-winning musical theatre writers of nine new musicals for nine consecutive weeklong residencies between June 25 and August 27.

Writer and composer Khiyon Hursey will make his London debut this summer on Thursday 20 July at The Other Palace Studio, showcasing his work from stage musicals, films, upcoming productions and shows in development. 

Rhinebeck Writers Retreat is presenting a reading of the new musical STARSTRUCK, written by Tony-nominee Beth Malone (FUN HOME), Emily Saliers of the Indigo Girls, and Mary Ann Stratton.

The ASCAP Foundation has announced the recipients of the 2023 Herb Alpert Young Jazz Composer Awards.

Applications are open to all musical theatre writers for Rhinebeck Writers Retreat's summer residencies. Nine teams will be hosted for nine consecutive weeks in the Hudson Valley between June 25 and August 27. Each writing team will have a private retreat to focus solely on writing their musical for one week.

Applications are open to all musical theatre writers for Rhinebeck Writers Retreat's summer residencies. Nine teams will be hosted for nine consecutive weeks in the Hudson Valley between June 25 and August 27.

Tony nominee Beth Malone and Joél Perez, from the original cast of FUN HOME, are hosting Rhinebeck Writers Retreat’s annual fundraiser “Summer Songs at Sardi’s” on December 1 at 6:30pm.  Guests will be treated to cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, silent auction, and a concert in Times Square’s iconic Sardi’s restaurant. 

Billy Stritch returns to Crazy Coqs with a band new show spotlighting the music of legendary tunesmith, Cy Coleman. He'll be joined this time by a swinging jazz trio – all the better to perfectly celebrate one of Broadway and pop music's jazziest composers.

Rhinebeck Writers Retreat will host 16 award-winning musical theatre writers of eight new musicals for eight consecutive weeklong residencies between July 3 and August 28.

Rhinebeck Writers Retreat is presenting a reading of MISSING PEACE, a contemporary Native musical by Kalani Queypo and Kyle Puccia. The reading is directed by Devanand Janki (Little Girl Blue-The Nina Simone Musical) and music-directed by Yan Li.