Musical Theater songs come in all shapes and sizes.  Here are a few moments from composers well known and on the rise to help inspire the creation of new work in you!


Ben Platt Performs Pasek and Paul's Waving Through a Window at the 2016 Obie Awards:

2017 Jonathan Larson Grant Recipient Michael R. Jackson speaks about composing and shares a performance of "Memory Song":

Ty Defoe & Tidtaya Sinutoke Present their Song, "One Day":

Erato A. Kremmyda & Maggie-Kate Coleman present their performance of "Marie in Tomorrowland":

Genesis of a Song: Dave Malloy:

Aladdin: Proud of Your Boy by Alan Menken, Howard Ashman and Tim Rice

Kamala Sankaram Performs "Coffee Shop" from Her Musical Miranda
 at the 2013 Jonathan Larson Grant Reception:

Mel Brooks Discusses Composing for The Producers:

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