New@NAMT: The Next Wave of Musical Theatre is a bite-sized series dedicated to spotlighting the emerging voices in musical theatre. Hosted by Jean-Paul Yovanoff in partnership with Musical Theatre Radio and a rotating cast of NAMT alumni writers, each episode features quick interviews providing a unique glimpse into the creative minds behind the next big musicals. Whether you’re a producer, theatre lover or even simply curious about the future of musical theatre, NEW@NAMT offers a front-row seat to a new generation of writers. namt.org & musicaltheatreradio.com
NEW@NAMT: The Next Wave of Musical Theatre Writers
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New@NAMT: The Next Wave of Musical Theatre is a bite-sized series dedicated to spotlighting the emerging voices in musical theatre. Hosted by Jean-Paul Yovanoff in partnership with Musical Theatre Radio and a rotating cast of NAMT alumni writers, each episode features quick interviews providing a unique glimpse into the creative minds behind the next big musicals. Whether you’re a producer, theatre lover or even simply curious about the future of musical theatre, NEW@NAMT offers a front-row seat to a new generation of writers. namt.org & musicaltheatreradio.com
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April 7, 2026
S5E8 Challenge Winners: SYDNEY GRAY with Guest Host JAIME LOZANO
<p>🎭 <strong>Welcome to NEW@NAMT: The Next Wave of Musical Theatre Writers!</strong><br></p><p>This season, we’re thrilled to bring you NEW@NAMT Season 5, featuring the talented winners of the <strong>Musical Theater Songwriting Challenge for High School Students</strong> presented by the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA), in partnership with the <strong>National Alliance for Musical Theatre (NAMT)</strong>, <strong>Concord Theatricals</strong>, <strong>Disney Theatrical Productions</strong>, the <strong>NMPA S.O.N.G.S. Foundation</strong> and the <strong>Biller Family Foundation. </strong><br></p><p>Each episode takes you inside the creative process with these inspiring young songwriters as they share their original songs, stories, and experiences from <strong>Winners Weekend in New York City</strong>, where their work was fully orchestrated and performed live by Broadway professionals.</p><p><br></p><p>Join host <strong>Jean-Paul Yovanoff</strong> from Musical Theatre Radio, alongside a rotating cast of <strong>Songwriting Challenge Program Mentors</strong>, <strong>Orchestrators </strong>and <strong>Artists</strong> as guest co-hosts. Together, they guide conversations with these emerging voices, providing insight into the future of musical theatre.</p><p><br></p><p>🎶 In the final episode of this season, we talk to <strong>Sydney Gray </strong>a two-time winner of the Songwriting Challenge, about her song “Fall” from her musical Anavaly. Alongside co-host <strong>Jaime Lozano</strong>, Sydney shares how she approached Winners Weekend a second time around, how she interprets feedback, and offers advice for current participants of the Musical Theatre Songwriting Challenge for High School Students. </p><p><br></p><p><strong>Whether you're a producer, a theatre lover, or simply curious about the next generation of musical theatre creators, NEW@NAMT gives you a front-row seat to the future of musical theatre.</strong></p><p><br></p><p>It’s time to lower the lights, raise the curtain, and LX1 Go! 🎭</p><p><br></p><p>Follow NAMT: <a href="https://linktr.ee/namtpics">https://linktr.ee/namtpics</a></p><p>Follow Musical Theatre Radio: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/musicaltheatreradio/">https://www.instagram.com/musicaltheatreradio/</a></p><p>More about NAMT: <a href="https://namt.org/">https://namt.org/</a></p><p>More about Musical Theatre Radio: <a href="https://www.musicaltheatreradio.com/">https://www.musicaltheatreradio.com/</a></p><p><br></p><p>For more information on the Musical Theater Songwriting Challenge, visit <a href="https://namt.org/challenge/">https://namt.org/challenge/</a></p><p>Watch Challenge Accepted! Featuring the Winning Songs: <a href="https://youtu.be/7ia5ebFAdrU?"></a><a href="https://youtu.be/sgVucNmcEnQ?si=XYWEpexOwqhHwjjZ">https://youtu.be/sgVucNmcEnQ?si=XYWEpexOwqhHwjjZ</a><a href="https://youtu.be/7ia5ebFAdrU?"> </a></p><p>Watch “Fall” from the Winning Concert: <a href="https://youtu.be/Fm7KWdrliug?si=WZ81Sx1v2gUyAQ4d">https://youtu.be/Fm7KWdrliug?si=WZ81Sx1v2gUyAQ4d</a> </p>
April 7, 2026
S5E7 Challenge Winners: ELAINA STUPPLER with Guest Host AMANDA FREEDMAN
<p>🎭 <strong>Welcome to NEW@NAMT: The Next Wave of Musical Theatre Writers!</strong></p><p>This season, we’re thrilled to bring you NEW@NAMT Season 5, featuring the talented winners of the <strong>Musical Theater Songwriting Challenge for High School Students</strong> presented by the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA), in partnership with the <strong>National Alliance for Musical Theatre (NAMT)</strong>, <strong>Concord Theatricals</strong>, <strong>Disney Theatrical Productions</strong>, the <strong>NMPA S.O.N.G.S. Foundation</strong> and the <strong>Biller Family Foundation. </strong></p><p>Each episode takes you inside the creative process with these inspiring young songwriters as they share their original songs, stories, and experiences from <strong>Winners Weekend in New York City</strong>, where their work was fully orchestrated and performed live by Broadway professionals.</p><p><br /></p><p>Join host <strong>Jean-Paul Yovanoff</strong> from Musical Theatre Radio, alongside a rotating cast of <strong>Songwriting Challenge Program Mentors</strong>, <strong>Orchestrators </strong>and <strong>Artists</strong> as guest co-hosts. Together, they guide conversations with these emerging voices, providing insight into the future of musical theatre.</p><p><br /></p><p>🎶 In this episode, we chat with <strong>Elaina Stuppler</strong> about her song “Second Chances”. Alongside co-host and NAMT Program Assistant, <strong>Amanda Freedman</strong>, Elaina shares about the real-life person that inspired her song, working with professionals over Winners Weekend, and offers advice for current participants of the Musical Theatre Songwriting Challenge for High School Students. </p><p><br /></p><p><strong>Whether you're a producer, a theatre lover, or simply curious about the next generation of musical theatre creators, NEW@NAMT gives you a front-row seat to the future of musical theatre.</strong></p><p><br /></p><p>It’s time to lower the lights, raise the curtain, and LX1 Go! 🎭</p><p><br /></p><p>Follow NAMT: <a href="https://linktr.ee/namtpics" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://linktr.ee/namtpics</a></p><p>Follow Musical Theatre Radio: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/musicaltheatreradio/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/musicaltheatreradio/</a></p><p>More about NAMT: <a href="https://namt.org/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://namt.org/</a></p><p>More about Musical Theatre Radio: <a href="https://www.musicaltheatreradio.com/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.musicaltheatreradio.com/</a></p><p><br /></p><p>For more information on the Musical Theater Songwriting Challenge, visit <a href="https://namt.org/challenge/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://namt.org/challenge/</a></p><p>Watch Challenge Accepted! Featuring the Winning Songs: <a href="https://youtu.be/7ia5ebFAdrU?" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"></a><a href="https://youtu.be/sgVucNmcEnQ?si=XYWEpexOwqhHwjjZ" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/sgVucNmcEnQ?si=XYWEpexOwqhHwjjZ</a><a href="https://youtu.be/7ia5ebFAdrU?" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> </a></p><p>Watch “Fall” from the Winning Concert: <a href="https://youtu.be/Fm7KWdrliug?si=WZ81Sx1v2gUyAQ4d" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qeX-qsy_2lU&t=27s </a></p>
March 31, 2026
S5E5 Challenge Winners: ALI LEWIS with Guest Host FLORENCIA CUENCA
<p>🎭 <strong>Welcome to NEW@NAMT: The Next Wave of Musical Theatre Writers!</strong><br></p><p>This season, we’re thrilled to bring you NEW@NAMT Season 5, featuring the talented winners of the <strong>Musical Theater Songwriting Challenge for High School Students</strong> presented by the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA), in partnership with the <strong>National Alliance for Musical Theatre (NAMT)</strong>, <strong>Concord Theatricals</strong>, <strong>Disney Theatrical Productions</strong>, the <strong>NMPA S.O.N.G.S. Foundation</strong> and the <strong>Biller Family Foundation. </strong><br></p><p>Each episode takes you inside the creative process with these inspiring young songwriters as they share their original songs, stories, and experiences from <strong>Winners Weekend in New York City</strong>, where their work was fully orchestrated and performed live by Broadway professionals.</p><p><br></p><p>Join host <strong>Jean-Paul Yovanoff</strong> from Musical Theatre Radio, alongside a rotating cast of <strong>Songwriting Challenge Program Mentors</strong>, <strong>Orchestrators </strong>and <strong>Artists</strong> as guest co-hosts. Together, they guide conversations with these emerging voices, providing insight into the future of musical theatre.</p><p><br></p><p>🎶 In this episode, we talk to <strong>Ali Lewis </strong>about her song “Why Not?” from her musical The Lost and Found and collaborating with co-host <strong>Florencia Cuenca. </strong>Ali shares what it was like to visit New York City for the first time, working with Florencia as the performer for her winning song, and the importance of experimenting in her writing process. </p><p><br></p><p><strong>Whether you're a producer, a theatre lover, or simply curious about the next generation of musical theatre creators, NEW@NAMT gives you a front-row seat to the future of musical theatre.</strong></p><p><br></p><p>It’s time to lower the lights, raise the curtain, and LX1 Go! 🎭</p><p><br></p><p>Follow NAMT: <a href="https://linktr.ee/namtpics" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://linktr.ee/namtpics</a></p><p>Follow Musical Theatre Radio: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/musicaltheatreradio/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.instagram.com/musicaltheatreradio/</a></p><p>More about NAMT: <a href="https://namt.org/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://namt.org/</a></p><p>More about Musical Theatre Radio: <a href="https://www.musicaltheatreradio.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.musicaltheatreradio.com/</a></p><p><br></p><p>For more information on the Musical Theater Songwriting Challenge, visit <a href="https://namt.org/challenge/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://namt.org/challenge/</a></p><p>Watch Challenge Accepted! Featuring the Winning Songs: <a href="https://youtu.be/7ia5ebFAdrU?" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"></a><a href="https://youtu.be/sgVucNmcEnQ?si=XYWEpexOwqhHwjjZ" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://youtu.be/sgVucNmcEnQ?si=XYWEpexOwqhHwjjZ</a><a href="https://youtu.be/7ia5ebFAdrU?" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"> </a></p><p>Watch "Why Not?" from the Winning Concert: <a href="https://youtu.be/EOshZd7Sg8I?si=cIm-bNhZRH9I2ECd" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://youtu.be/EOshZd7Sg8I?si=cIm-bNhZRH9I2ECd</a> </p>
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