BY RYAN M. LUÉVANO The ASCAP Foundation Musical Theatre Workshop, in partnership with Universal Theatrical Group and The Wallis, has returned to The Wallis in Beverly Hills this May with three new musicals. This workshop, led by Stephen Schwartz (Wicked, Godspell, Pippin, The Prince of Egypt, Pocahontas, The Hunchback of Notre Dame) and organized by ASCAP’s Michael Kerker, provides an […]

2018 ASCAP FOUNDATION MUSICAL THEATRE WORKSHOP BY RYAN M. LUÉVANO The ASCAP Foundation Musical Theatre Workshop, now presented in a new partnership with Universal Theatrical Group, has returned to The Wallis in Beverly Hills this February. This workshop pioneered by Stephen Schwartz (Wicked, Godspell, Pippin, The Prince of Egypt, Pocahontas, The Hunchback of Notre Dame) provides […]

2017 ASCAP FOUNDATION MUSICAL THEATRE WORKSHOP (DAY 2) By RYAN LUÉVANO While the first evening of the workshop only offered a sampling of the musicals presented, the second evening featured a 45-minute presentation of the musical The Ballad of Brightwater (Book, Music and Lyrics by Matthew McCollum). This musical was given a full reading, complete with […]

2017 ASCAP FOUNDATION MUSICAL THEATRE WORKSHOP (DAY 1) By RYAN LUÉVANO Whether you’re writing, planning, or just contemplating writing a musical, every February, alongside Valentine’s Day, the ASCAP Musical Theatre Workshop is here for you. Composer/ lyricist Stephen Schwartz continues to lead the workshop hosted at the exquisite Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts—and […]