Program alum works selected for the National Alliance for Musical Theatre's Festival of New Musicals

Monday, Aug 10, 2026

Graduate Musical Theatre Writing Program alum new works were selected for the 38th annual Festival of New Musicals presented by the National Alliance for Musical Theatre.

BLACK GIRL IN PARIS, with book and lyrics by AriDy Nox and music by Jacinth Greywoode (both Cycle 27), tells the story of Sally Hemmings, following her during her time in Paris and the start of her relationship with Thomas Jefferson.

SUNWATCHER, with music by Tidtaya Sinutoke (Cycle 22), follows brilliant Japanese scientist Hisako Koyama and tells the story of her drive to advance science despite the obstacles in her way.

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