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!
The #1 Musical Theatre Writing Mistake Everyone Makes
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Let’s talk about the #1 biggest musical theatre writing mistake that every single writer makes, over and over again. This isn’t a “newbie” mistake, and I can guarantee you that you are not immune. This mistake shows up everywhere through a lot of varied symptoms that may all look like different issues, but they’re really just the same thing in different flavors. So the question becomes: What versions of this mistake are you making?
25 Sept 2026
Sondheim Knew This and So Should You
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People don’t talk about this musical concept enough in musical theatre writing spaces, but it’s one of the best storytelling tools we have when we want to create tension or discomfort for our audience. Stephen Sondheim knew this and used it in various ways, which I show through examples from Sweeney Todd. Join me and explore for yourself!
4 Sept 2026
Every Musical Theatre Song Structure You NEED
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There are 5 major standard song structures in musical theatre that every writer needs to know about. These structures are the foundation of both classic and contemporary musical theatre writing, which makes them critical tools to have in your toolkit. And although you can absolutely use non-standard song forms in your shows, knowing these 5 foundational structures will help you write any song structure you choose!
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