The Nell Benjamin/Laurence O’Keefe Renaissance
‘Huzzah!’ at the Old Globe, the first major effort by the musical-writing couple since ‘Legally Blonde,’ is about a succession crisis at a family-run Renaissance Faire.
All Stories About Nell Benjamin
Token Theatre Friends: ‘Mean Girls,’ Puppets, and Lena Hall
This week, it’s ‘Mean Girls’ ($119+) vs. ‘Symphonie Fantastique’ ($35+). Plus, the Friends chat with Hall in her apartment.
People Who Teach People
The craft of musical theatre is passed between generations—from teacher to student and from student to teacher.
Where Do You Learn to Write Musicals?
Seven composers, lyricists, and book writers share where and how they trained to create work for the stage.
Delaware Theatre Company Announces 37th Season
Maurice Hines taps in tribute, Wyeth paints Nureyev, and Sheryl Crow’s ‘Diner’ musical takes another bow, among other offerings.
Nell Benjamin Plays Well With Others
The composer/lyricist discusses her new show with Duncan Sheik, ‘Because of Winn-Dixie,’ and why she loves collaboration.
