To support new musical works, the MusicalWriters Academy Reading Series provides cost-free semi-staged readings for our Academy membership community.
Moving Forward:
Submissions & Getting Produced
Here are some articles on how to get your musical in front of the right people. Learn about self-producing as well as how to build your audience, practice your pitch, and start submitting!
Christopher Newport University’s Ferguson Center for the Arts Launches Inaugural New Musicals Lab for Emerging Musical Theatre Artists
The New Musicals Lab at the Ferguson Center for the Performing Arts is making space for new musical works by providing Artist Residencies with access to world-class facilities, funding, and student and Broadway talent.
Breaking Down Broadway Key Art: Fonts
Think of any Broadway musical you’ve seen, and most likely the key art (the show’s brand image) is one of the first things that comes to mind. Designers are very intentional when choosing fonts for a Broadway show’s title treatment. Each has a unique function and exudes a specific style and mood. Here’s a comparison of fonts used in popular Broadway shows.
7 Steps to Get Feedback So Your Show is Ready to Submit
Getting feedback is essential to move your show forward. Here are a 7 practical and achievable steps to evaluate each progressive draft of your musical.
The Big Picture for Off Broadway Shows: Strategies for Success
Many aspiring theatre creators jump headfirst into producing the next Off Broadway hit. However, smart strategizing is often the key to success. Producer Victoria Lang of Broadway & Beyond Theatricals shares wise words on planning ahead.
The Business of Broadway: Roles & Responsibilities
Even if you’re not quite ready for production, it’s helpful to have a working knowledge of all the roles involved in creating and producing a show. Here’s a breakdown of many of the personnel utilized when taking a show from page to stage.
Developing Your Musical During the Shutdown
Continuing to develop your musical during the Broadway shutdown depends on diligence, discipline, and dedication to your craft. Here are 7 tasks that can keep you moving forward!
5 Tips for Releasing a Single from Your Show
With theaters shut down, how do we keep moving forward? We decided that releasing a single could help build brand awareness and maintain momentum.
Virtual Readings: Where to Start?
Virtual readings have become the norm and are now a cost-effective way to develop your musical while Broadway and other stages are dark. Here are a few tips on how to host your own Virtual Reading.
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Worksheets, Tools & Templates to Get You Going
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Monthly Coaching Sessions
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Staged Reading at a Partner Theatre
The 12-month program will conclude with your musical on a stage of its own at one of our exclusive Partner Theatres
