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Freya Catrin Smith, Jack Williams Win 2023 Fred Ebb Award

The songwriting duo’s musical ‘Ride’ will have its American premiere at the Old Globe next year.

The award, which comes with a $60,000 prize, recognizes excellence in musical theatre songwriting among emerging talents.

The songwriting team Ben Bonnema & Christopher Staskel and Michael R. Jackson are this year’s recipients.

The songwriters will be each presented with a $60,000 cash prize next month.

The award for aspiring musical theatre songwriters comes with $60,000.

Thomas Mizer and Curtis Moore will be presented with the Fred Ebb award in November.