Musical Theatre Writer Guy is a YouTube channel and podcast in which Michael discusses everything Musical Theatre from a Writing Perspective! Whether you’re a writer, performer, director, designer, producer, stagehand, audience member - a professional artist, aspiring, or simply love the theatre - Michael’s goal is to present you with information that will enhance your theatrical experiences and help to bolster your enjoyment of the theatre. New episodes are released every other Friday!
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Do you want to learn *how to write* Musical Theatre? Are you looking for a *warm and welcoming community* of writers? Then check out the collective at the link above!
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Michael Radi (He/Him/His) is a Composer-Lyricist, Librettist, Performer, Vocal Coach, and Musical Director currently residing in New York City. He is an alumnus of the esteemed Lehman Engel BMI Musical Theatre Writing Workshop as a lyricist, and has written four full-length musical theatre pieces in addition to ongoing projects. His original musical The King’s Legacy, which received its world premiere production in August 2019 at the Bristol Valley Theater in Naples, NY, and has also been presented in Industry Reading format both in fall of 2019 as part of the Dramatists Guild Friday Night Footlights and in November 2016. More recently, his original one-man show ’S Wonderful: An Evening with George Gershwin just played its premiere production, also at BVT. Other current projects include a musical adaptation of The Legend Of Sleepy Hollow, a one-man show soon to be announced, and a family-oriented musical comedy set in the world of competitive baton twirling, based off his family's history with the sport.
Do you want to learn *how to write* Musical Theatre? Are you looking for a *warm and welcoming community* of writers? Then check out the collective at the link above!
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One of My Favorite Writing Books:
(Disclosure: I get commissions for purchases made through this post. I am an affiliate of bookshop.org and I will earn a commission if you click through the title links below and make a purchase. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases, and will do so from the Amazon link below.)
“The Writer’s Journey” by Christopher Vogler:
The Most Challenging Song Structure That Makes Broadway Hits!
Do you want to learn *how to write* Musical Theatre? Are you looking for a *warm and welcoming community* of writers? Then check out the collective at the link above!
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One of My Favorite Writing Books:
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How to Format Your Musical Libretto Like a Professional
Season 1 · Episode 33
Friday, April 22, 2022 • Duration 08:50
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Do you want to learn *how to write* Musical Theatre? Are you looking for a *warm and welcoming community* of writers?
Then check out the MUSICAL THEATRE WRITING COLLECTIVE: https://www.michaelradi.com/musical-theatre-writing-collective
One of My Favorite Writing Books:
(Disclosure: I get commissions for purchases made through this post. I am an affiliate of bookshop.org and I will earn a commission if you click through the title links below and make a purchase. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases, and will do so from the Amazon link below.)
—————————————————————————————If you would like to join the Cast and become part of the Musical Theatre Writer Guy community, subscribe to never miss an episode, follow the links below to learn more, and consider becoming a Patreon supporter to help Michael create more content! Cheers!
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Michael Radi (He/Him/His) is a Composer-Lyricist, Librettist, Performer, Vocal Coach, and Musical Director currently residing in New York City. He is an alumnus of the esteemed Lehman Engel BMI Musical Theatre Writing Workshop as a lyricist, and has written four full-length musical theatre pieces in addition to ongoing projects. His original musical , which received its world premiere production in August 2019 at the Bristol Valley Theater in Naples, NY, and has also been presented in Industry Reading format both in fall of 2019 as part of the Dramatists Guild Friday Night Footlights and in November 2016. More recently, his original one-man show just played its premiere production, also at BVT. Other current projects include a musical adaptation of , a one-man show soon to be announced, and a family-oriented musical comedy set in the world of competitive baton twirling, based off his family's history with the sport.
Why Good Act 1 Finales Are So Powerful & Iconic
Season 1 · Episode 32
Friday, April 8, 2022 • Duration 07:02
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Michael's TOP 10 AUDITION TIPS - https://michael-radi.mykajabi.com/audition-tips-email
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Michael's TOP 10 STRUCTURE TIPS - https://michael-radi.mykajabi.com/structure-tips-email
Do you want to learn *how to write* Musical Theatre? Are you looking for a *warm and welcoming community* of writers?
Then check out the MUSICAL THEATRE WRITING COLLECTIVE: https://www.michaelradi.com/musical-theatre-writing-collective
One of My Favorite Writing Books:
(Disclosure: I get commissions for purchases made through this post. I am an affiliate of bookshop.org and I will earn a commission if you click through the title links below and make a purchase. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases, and will do so from the Amazon link below.)
—————————————————————————————If you would like to join the Cast and become part of the Musical Theatre Writer Guy community, subscribe to never miss an episode, follow the links below to learn more, and consider becoming a Patreon supporter to help Michael create more content! Cheers!
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Michael Radi (He/Him/His) is a Composer-Lyricist, Librettist, Performer, Vocal Coach, and Musical Director currently residing in New York City. He is an alumnus of the esteemed Lehman Engel BMI Musical Theatre Writing Workshop as a lyricist, and has written four full-length musical theatre pieces in addition to ongoing projects. His original musical , which received its world premiere production in August 2019 at the Bristol Valley Theater in Naples, NY, and has also been presented in Industry Reading format both in fall of 2019 as part of the Dramatists Guild Friday Night Footlights and in November 2016. More recently, his original one-man show just played its premiere production, also at BVT. Other current projects include a musical adaptation of , a one-man show soon to be announced, and a family-oriented musical comedy set in the world of competitive baton twirling, based off his family's history with the sport.
The Top 5 Best Crafted Musicals of All Time?
Season 1 · Episode 31
Friday, March 25, 2022 • Duration 11:18
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For Performers:
Michael's TOP 10 AUDITION TIPS - https://michael-radi.mykajabi.com/audition-tips-email
For Writers:
Michael's TOP 10 STRUCTURE TIPS - https://michael-radi.mykajabi.com/structure-tips-email
Do you want to learn *how to write* Musical Theatre? Are you looking for a *warm and welcoming community* of writers?
Then check out the MUSICAL THEATRE WRITING COLLECTIVE: https://www.michaelradi.com/musical-theatre-writing-collective
One of My Favorite Writing Books:
(Disclosure: I get commissions for purchases made through this post. I am an affiliate of bookshop.org and I will earn a commission if you click through the title links below and make a purchase. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases, and will do so from the Amazon link below.)
—————————————————————————————If you would like to join the Cast and become part of the Musical Theatre Writer Guy community, subscribe to never miss an episode, follow the links below to learn more, and consider becoming a Patreon supporter to help Michael create more content! Cheers!
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Michael Radi (He/Him/His) is a Composer-Lyricist, Librettist, Performer, Vocal Coach, and Musical Director currently residing in New York City. He is an alumnus of the esteemed Lehman Engel BMI Musical Theatre Writing Workshop as a lyricist, and has written four full-length musical theatre pieces in addition to ongoing projects. His original musical , which received its world premiere production in August 2019 at the Bristol Valley Theater in Naples, NY, and has also been presented in Industry Reading format both in fall of 2019 as part of the Dramatists Guild Friday Night Footlights and in November 2016. More recently, his original one-man show just played its premiere production, also at BVT. Other current projects include a musical adaptation of , a one-man show soon to be announced, and a family-oriented musical comedy set in the world of competitive baton twirling, based off his family's history with the sport.
"Singability" - What Makes One Song More Singable Than Another?
Season 1 · Episode 30
Friday, March 11, 2022 • Duration 06:57
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For Performers:
Michael's TOP 10 AUDITION TIPS - https://michael-radi.mykajabi.com/audition-tips-email
For Writers:
Michael's TOP 10 STRUCTURE TIPS - https://michael-radi.mykajabi.com/structure-tips-email
Do you want to learn *how to write* Musical Theatre? Are you looking for a *warm and welcoming community* of writers?
Then check out the MUSICAL THEATRE WRITING COLLECTIVE: https://www.michaelradi.com/musical-theatre-writing-collective
One of My Favorite Writing Books:
(Disclosure: I get commissions for purchases made through this post. I am an affiliate of bookshop.org and I will earn a commission if you click through the title links below and make a purchase. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases, and will do so from the Amazon link below.)
—————————————————————————————If you would like to join the Cast and become part of the Musical Theatre Writer Guy community, subscribe to never miss an episode, follow the links below to learn more, and consider becoming a Patreon supporter to help Michael create more content! Cheers!
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Michael Radi (He/Him/His) is a Composer-Lyricist, Librettist, Performer, Vocal Coach, and Musical Director currently residing in New York City. He is an alumnus of the esteemed Lehman Engel BMI Musical Theatre Writing Workshop as a lyricist, and has written four full-length musical theatre pieces in addition to ongoing projects. His original musical , which received its world premiere production in August 2019 at the Bristol Valley Theater in Naples, NY, and has also been presented in Industry Reading format both in fall of 2019 as part of the Dramatists Guild Friday Night Footlights and in November 2016. More recently, his original one-man show just played its premiere production, also at BVT. Other current projects include a musical adaptation of , a one-man show soon to be announced, and a family-oriented musical comedy set in the world of competitive baton twirling, based off his family's history with the sport.
Fantastic Morning Routine for a Creative Artist
Season 1 · Episode 29
Friday, February 25, 2022 • Duration 04:36
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For Performers:
Michael's TOP 10 AUDITION TIPS - https://michael-radi.mykajabi.com/audition-tips-email
For Writers:
Michael's TOP 10 STRUCTURE TIPS - https://michael-radi.mykajabi.com/structure-tips-email
One of My Favorite Writing Books:
(Disclosure: I get commissions for purchases made through this post. I am an affiliate of bookshop.org and I will earn a commission if you click through the title links below and make a purchase. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases, and will do so from the Amazon link below.)
—————————————————————————————If you would like to join the Cast and become part of the Musical Theatre Writer Guy community, subscribe to never miss an episode, follow the links below to learn more, and consider becoming a Patreon supporter to help Michael create more content! Cheers!
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Michael Radi (He/Him/His) is a Composer-Lyricist, Librettist, Performer, Vocal Coach, and Musical Director currently residing in New York City. He is an alumnus of the esteemed Lehman Engel BMI Musical Theatre Writing Workshop as a lyricist, and has written four full-length musical theatre pieces in addition to ongoing projects. His original musical The King’s Legacy, which received its world premiere production in August 2019 at the Bristol Valley Theater in Naples, NY, and has also been presented in Industry Reading format both in fall of 2019 as part of the Dramatists Guild Friday Night Footlights and in November 2016. More recently, his original one-man show just played its premiere production, also at BVT. Other current projects include a musical adaptation of , a one-man show soon to be announced, and a family-oriented musical comedy set in the world of competitive baton twirling, based off his family's history with the sport.
Why "Surface Pressure" Hits So Hard - Luisa's "Encanto" Song Works Brilliantly
Season 1 · Episode 28
Friday, February 11, 2022 • Duration 04:27
Want some FREE TIPS???
For Performers:
Michael's TOP 10 AUDITION TIPS - https://michael-radi.mykajabi.com/audition-tips-email
For Writers:
Michael's TOP 10 STRUCTURE TIPS - https://michael-radi.mykajabi.com/structure-tips-email
One of My Favorite Writing Books:
(Disclosure: I get commissions for purchases made through this post. I am an affiliate of bookshop.org and I will earn a commission if you click through the title links below and make a purchase. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases, and will do so from the Amazon link below.)
—————————————————————————————If you would like to join the Cast and become part of the Musical Theatre Writer Guy community, subscribe to never miss an episode, follow the links below to learn more, and consider becoming a Patreon supporter to help Michael create more content! Cheers!
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Michael Radi (He/Him/His) is a Composer-Lyricist, Librettist, Performer, Vocal Coach, and Musical Director currently residing in New York City. He is an alumnus of the esteemed Lehman Engel BMI Musical Theatre Writing Workshop as a lyricist, and has written four full-length musical theatre pieces in addition to ongoing projects. His original musical The King’s Legacy, which received its world premiere production in August 2019 at the Bristol Valley Theater in Naples, NY, and has also been presented in Industry Reading format both in fall of 2019 as part of the Dramatists Guild Friday Night Footlights and in November 2016. More recently, his original one-man show just played its premiere production, also at BVT. Other current projects include a musical adaptation of , a one-man show soon to be announced, and a family-oriented musical comedy set in the world of competitive baton twirling, based off his family's history with the sport.
6 Simple Tips to Create More Every Day
Season 1 · Episode 27
Friday, January 28, 2022 • Duration 04:40
Want some FREE TIPS???
For Performers:
Michael's TOP 10 AUDITION TIPS - https://michael-radi.mykajabi.com/audition-tips-email
For Writers:
Michael's TOP 10 STRUCTURE TIPS - https://michael-radi.mykajabi.com/structure-tips-email
One of My Favorite Writing Books:
(Disclosure: I get commissions for purchases made through this post. I am an affiliate of bookshop.org and I will earn a commission if you click through the title links below and make a purchase. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases, and will do so from the Amazon link below.)
—————————————————————————————If you would like to join the Cast and become part of the Musical Theatre Writer Guy community, subscribe to never miss an episode, follow the links below to learn more, and consider becoming a Patreon supporter to help Michael create more content! Cheers!
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Michael Radi (He/Him/His) is a Composer-Lyricist, Librettist, Performer, Vocal Coach, and Musical Director currently residing in New York City. He is an alumnus of the esteemed Lehman Engel BMI Musical Theatre Writing Workshop as a lyricist, and has written four full-length musical theatre pieces in addition to ongoing projects. His original musical The King’s Legacy, which received its world premiere production in August 2019 at the Bristol Valley Theater in Naples, NY, and has also been presented in Industry Reading format both in fall of 2019 as part of the Dramatists Guild Friday Night Footlights and in November 2016. More recently, his original one-man show just played its premiere production, also at BVT. Other current projects include a musical adaptation of , a one-man show soon to be announced, and a family-oriented musical comedy set in the world of competitive baton twirling, based off his family's history with the sport.
—————————————————————————————If you would like to join the Cast and become part of the Musical Theatre Writer Guy community, subscribe to never miss an episode, follow the links below to learn more, and consider becoming a Patreon supporter to help Michael create more content! Cheers!
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Michael Radi (He/Him/His) is a Composer-Lyricist, Librettist, Performer, Vocal Coach, and Musical Director currently residing in New York City. He is an alumnus of the esteemed Lehman Engel BMI Musical Theatre Writing Workshop as a lyricist, and has written four full-length musical theatre pieces in addition to ongoing projects. His original musical The King’s Legacy, which received its world premiere production in August 2019 at the Bristol Valley Theater in Naples, NY, and has also been presented in Industry Reading format both in fall of 2019 as part of the Dramatists Guild Friday Night Footlights and in November 2016. More recently, his original one-man show ’S Wonderful: An Evening with George Gershwin just played its premiere production, also at BVT. Other current projects include a musical adaptation of The Legend Of Sleepy Hollow, a one-man show soon to be announced, and a family-oriented musical comedy set in the world of competitive baton twirling, based off his family's history with the sport.
—————————————————————————————If you would like to join the Cast and become part of the Musical Theatre Writer Guy community, subscribe to never miss an episode, follow the links below to learn more, and consider becoming a Patreon supporter to help Michael create more content! Cheers!
—————————————————————————————
Michael Radi (He/Him/His) is a Composer-Lyricist, Librettist, Performer, Vocal Coach, and Musical Director currently residing in New York City. He is an alumnus of the esteemed Lehman Engel BMI Musical Theatre Writing Workshop as a lyricist, and has written four full-length musical theatre pieces in addition to ongoing projects. His original musical The King’s Legacy, which received its world premiere production in August 2019 at the Bristol Valley Theater in Naples, NY, and has also been presented in Industry Reading format both in fall of 2019 as part of the Dramatists Guild Friday Night Footlights and in November 2016. More recently, his original one-man show ’S Wonderful: An Evening with George Gershwin just played its premiere production, also at BVT. Other current projects include a musical adaptation of The Legend Of Sleepy Hollow, a one-man show soon to be announced, and a family-oriented musical comedy set in the world of competitive baton twirling, based off his family's history with the sport.
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