Scott Frankel News

The Dramatists Guild Foundation hosted its annual Gala  at Ziegfeld Ballroom. This year’s Gala celebrated 25 years of the DGF Fellows program, fostering emerging dramatists through mentorship and collaboration to prepare their next great story for the stage. Check out photos here!

Dramatists Guild Foundation has revealed Playwright and Educator Chisa Hutchinson and more will be honored at the organization’s annual Gala on October 20, 2025, at Ziegfeld Ballroom. Learn more!

Interview with Robert L. Freedman & Jean Kauffman about their respective roles in the show, how the musical came to life, and what it means to navigate love, art, and occasional murder together.  ”A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder” is playing through August 17th at North Coast Repertory Theatre.

Following his successful solo concerts at the Chichester Festival Theatre and Cadogan Hall, star of stage and screen, Julian Ovenden, will perform for one night only at His Majesty's Theatre.

Previews are now underway for The Jonathan Larson Project and fans who have checked out the new musical already have intel on the more than 20 undiscovered songs, as audiences are treated to a brief breakdown as they leave the Orpheum Theatre. BroadwayWorld is excited to share an exclusive, in-depth version of the story behind each song, courtesy of the show's conceiver, Jennifer Ashley Tepper.

In cabaret master Melissa Errico's hands, familiar songs are recast as 'intimate conversations and private reflections,' perfect for a Valentine's Day weekend with your family, partner or friends. Read a conversation about the show, love, and more.

 New Works Provincetown and Shared Experience will present a workshop in London of the new musical Maiden Voyage with book and lyrics by Mindi Dickstein and Carmel Dean.

This time, the reader question was: I know sometimes writers perform in their own shows… but how often do writers play in the orchestra for their own musicals on Broadway?

The cast for the upcoming production of THE LION KING at the Orpheum Theatre in San Francisco has been announced, featuring a mix of new and returning performers.

UTA has named Patrick Herold and Rachel Viola co-heads of the agency’s theatre practice. Read more.

Patrick Herold and Rachel Viola have been promoted as co-heads of UTA's theater division. The duo will reportedly report to Jay Gassner and Allan Haldeman (partners and co-heads of talent and TV lit, respectively) and will oversee the day-to-day workings of the department.

The Grow a Show Musical Theatre Workshop returns to the Lied Center, offering emerging artists a platform to develop and showcase new works.

Star of stage and screen, Julian Ovenden, will play one night only at Cadogan Hall on Monday 14 October.

Theatre Communications Group has revealed the performers for the 2024 TCG Gala: Our Stories, which will be held on Monday, March 11, 2024, at The Edison Ballroom. See who is taking part and learn how to purchase tickets.

Mayo Performing Arts Center has unveiled its March lineup featuring Patti LuPone and more. See who is performing and learn how to purchase tickets!

East West Players has unveiled its the 2024 Season. See full programming and lear how to purchase tickets!

This time, the reader question was: Is How To Dance in Ohio the only musical based on a documentary?

Check out photos of Big Noise Theatre's Grey Gardens! Learn how to purchase tickets!

Big Noise Theatre is opening their 2024 season with GREY GARDENS: THE MUSICAL (book by Doug Wright, music by Scott Frankel, and lyrics by Michael Korie) next week in Des Plaines, IL., right outside of Chicago. Get all the production information here!

I'm joined by the incredible Bway composer and conductor, Scott Frankel, to chat about his incredible works. Scott shares about his process as a composer, as well as his collaborations with other artists like Michael Korie. From being nominated for a Tony Award for his incredible score of Grey Gardens, to writing War Paint for such heavy-hitters as Patti LuPone and Christine Ebersole, Scott has truly put his stamp on the world of Musical Theater writing.