The weather outside is frightful… but the gift giving season has come early to Make Musicals as we roll out The New Musicals Awards and Festivals List! Subscribers to Make Musicals will have free access to our comprehensive, frequently updated, running list of awards, festivals and development opportunities for new musicals. We hope this list [...]

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I’m a HUGE fan of new musical festivals.  What could be better than spending days or even weeks immersing yourself in brand spankin’ new musical theater?! One of the biggest festivals in the country, the New York Musical Theatre Festival, is kicking off this week. I’ve been checking out the roster and not only does [...]

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I am very proud to be a member the producing team for The Gershwin’s Porgy & Bess and it was thrilling to take home a Tony Award last week. But this is not a blog about the Tonys. Today’s post is a cautionary tale… One of my friends and Porgy & Bess co-producers called me [...]

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Everybody wants something. This is true in life and it’s especially true in the ultra collaborative and community driven world of musical theater. Whenever, whatever and whoever you’re pitching, you’d be smart to tailor your proposal as a two way street. If you do, you may find yourself moving into the musical theater fast lane. [...]

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