Manhattan Theater Club Commission: IT’S ALL RELATIVE
Benjamin Velez and Sofya Levitsky-Weitz commissioned to write new musical by Manhattan Theater Club
I’m thrilled to be developing this piece at Manhattan Theater Club along with Book Writer Sofya Levitsky-Weitz. Many years ago I started writing a show about Albert Einstein and his first wife Mileva, an exploration of marriage across time and space, but I didn’t quite know what shape it was meant to take. Now with the support of MTC and the incredibly Sofya, we’ve found our way in to creating something truly spectacular that explores the complexities and thrills of marriage and relationships, and the relativity of it all. Check out more about the commission at Broadway World!
Jonathan Larson Grants Recipient Concert!
I was lucky enough to receive a Jonathan Larson Grant in the spring of 2020, just as everything shut down. On Monday, the American Theater Wing hosted a concert celebrating the last four years of winners who never got to have an awards concert. I was honored to have the talented Sarah Lynn Marion sing the title song from my musical BORDERLINE. Check out a few photos below from the event, courtesy of Broadway World!
Benjamin Velez and Sarah Lynn Marion
Benjamin Velez and Rona Siddiqui
"The Tempest" @ Shakespeare in the Park this Summer!
I am so damn excited to be opening my adaptation of Shakespeare’s “THE TEMPEST” this summer at the Delacorte in Central Park (August 27 - September 3rd)! My first New York City production! This Public Works production is directed by Laurie Woolery, music directed by Andrea Grody, and will feature an ensemble of 80 non-professional community performers in addition to a handful of Broadway performers. Come join us this summer for magic, music, and mayhem!! Visit the Public’s website for more info!
