Offscript: Michael R. Jackson & Anna K. Jacobs Write With Bite
On this episode, Rob talks to the writer-composer team about their new horror-comedy musical ‘Teeth’ and checks in with Bay Area critic David John Chávez.
On this episode, Rob talks to the writer-composer team about their new horror-comedy musical ‘Teeth’ and checks in with Bay Area critic David John Chávez.
For all its faults, the form (and its fans) can’t help but stand up and sing for the underdog, for the awakened conscience, for moments of joyful liberation.
When he put ‘Broadway’ in a song lyric, Michael R. Jackson was unwittingly naming the destination, and the destiny, for his unapologetically Black and queer musical, which won the Best Musical Tony last night.
My time at this storied Florida retreat was both relaxing and productive—and I was ready for the bugs this time.
The annual award honors English-language writers from all over the world who are at any stage of their careers.
The songwriting team Ben Bonnema & Christopher Staskel and Michael R. Jackson are this year’s recipients.
The artists-in-residence will make their way to Massachusetts, while the fellows will work from New York City.
The Dramatists Guild of America recognizes the composer for his score of ‘A Strange Loop.’
Finalists for the LGBTQ drama award include ‘The Amateurs’ by Jordan Harrison and ‘Dr. Ride’s American Beach House’ by Liza Birkenmeier.
Aaron Posner’s ‘Life Sucks’ wins for best new play, and Mark Blum, Wynn Handman, and Julia Miles join the Hall of Fame.