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Broadway Birthday: Tom Jones

Posted on February 17, 2021 by boz

Happy Birthday to Tony-nominated writer Tom Jones, born Feb. 17, 1928, in Littlefield, Texas. Jones attended UT Austin, where he met collaborator Harvey Schmidt in the Curtain Club revue Hipsy-Boo, directed by Word Baker. The club produced the first Jones and … Continue reading →

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History of Musicals

Posted on June 8, 2020 by boz

Music and dance have been central features of theater for millennia. Ancient Greek and Roman plays included songs and choreography, and the Middle Ages saw traveling minstrels perform musical morality plays, but neither of these eras had much direct influence … Continue reading →

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Making Musicals: Finding Your Next Idea

Posted on May 2, 2020 by boz

As soon as you’ve completed one musical, start the next. Don’t wait for a reading or a production — or anything. Of course, continue to pursue those avenues, but particularly if you’re a new writer, you need to keep your … Continue reading →

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Making Musicals

Posted on April 6, 2020 by boz

Usually in April, I’m gearing up for summer workshops and shows. I’ve taught musical theater writing for the past decade at regional theaters and national festivals, so I thought I’d do it virtually this year, during our collective self-isolation. I’ll offer … Continue reading →

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