MusiCoLab

04/21/2026

🎭 Join us for the MusiCoLaboratory 🎭

The MusiCoLaboratory is a monthly gathering where members of our community share works-in-progress and offer one another thoughtful, generous feedback. It’s a developmental space — not a showcase — built around the idea that great musicals are made through conversation, curiosity, and community.

If you’re a musical theater creator - a composer, lyricist, bookwriter or director - in the Philadelphia area, we’d love to have you join us. Whether you’re deep into a full-length musical or just starting to explore the form, you’re welcome here.

For more information or to let us know you’re coming, notify musicolab.charlie [at] gmail.com

04/06/2026

MusiCoLab is hiring a part-time Managing Director to guide our organization through its next stage of development, overseeing daily operations, fundraising, and partnerships, while supporting the board and creative team in advancing the organization's mission. Check out this posting on the GPCA Job Bank - if this describes you, or someone you know, we'd love to hear from you!

MusiCoLab seeks a part-time Managing Director (MD) to guide the organization through its next stage of development, overseeing daily operations, fundraising, and partnerships, while supporting the board and creative team in advancing the organization's mission. MusiCoLab nurtures new musicals and th...

03/22/2026

We're hitting pause on our April Spotlight Series as we work through some organizational changes behind the scenes. Three incredible new musicals are still coming your way — we'll have new dates to share soon.

03/10/2026

🌟MusiCoLab’s Spotlight Series is back!🌟

This April, join us for NEW WORKS IN FOCUS, where we will zoom in on 30-minute presentations of three different new musicals by Philadelphia creators.
Be among some of the first audiences to hear this new material!

Presented as part of Philly Theatre Week, performances will be at the Horan Studio Theatre at the Arden on Sunday 4/26 at 2pm & 7pm and on Monday 4/27 at 7pm.

Tickets on sale now! https://events.ticketleap.com/tickets/musicolab/spotlight-series-new-works-in-focus

02/25/2026

🎶Meet the Songwriters🎶

Songwriter Jaime Jarrett participated in a Q&A ahead of MusiCoLab’s New Songs for a New Year Cabaret, and he shared some great insights into the world of musical theatre writing. Don’t miss the chance to hear some of their latest work this Sunday, March 1!

Get your tickets now: https://events.ticketleap.com/tickets/musicolab/new-songs-cabaret

02/24/2026

🎶Meet the Songwriters🎶

Composer Dan Martin and lyricist Michael Biello sat down for a Q&A ahead of MusiCoLab’s New Songs for a New Year Cabaret. Don’t miss the chance to hear some of their latest work this Sunday, March 1!

Get your tickets today: https://events.ticketleap.com/tickets/musicolab/new-songs-cabaret

02/19/2026

🌟Casting Announcement!🌟

We are excited to share the talented performers who will be lending their voices to 17 new musical theatre songs in our upcoming New Songs for a New Year Cabaret!

Lauren Krigel, Will Stephan Connell, and Nancie Sanderson will croon their way through various genres, bringing to life the work of over 20 Philadelphia writers. Don't miss this electric evening of community and celebration featuring the best of Philly's talent.

Join us Sunday, March 1 at the High Note Caffe. Get your tickets today!

https://events.ticketleap.com/tickets/musicolab/new-songs-cabaret

02/13/2026

🎭 MusiCoLaboratory | Sunday, February 15 | 7:00 pm | Horan Studio Theater @ the Arden

If you're a musical theater creator - a composer, lyricist, bookwriter or director - in the Philadelphia area, we'd love to have you join us.

The MusiCoLaboratory is a monthly gathering where members of our community share works-in-progress and offer one another thoughtful, generous feedback. It's a developmental space — not a showcase — built around the idea that great musicals are made through conversation, curiosity, and community.

Whether you're deep into a full-length musical or just starting to explore the form, you're welcome here.

For more information or to let us know you're coming, notify [email protected].

02/06/2026

Join us for a night of celebration and community! New Songs for a New Year Cabaret will feature 18 brand new musical theatre songs from Philadelphia creatives. The genres may vary, but the atmosphere will be thoroughly electric. Grab a drink, share a bite, and enjoy the best new musical theatre talent Philly has to offer.

Performances at 2pm and 7pm at the High Note Caffe in South Philly.

Tickets on sale now: https://events.ticketleap.com/tickets/musicolab/new-songs-cabaret

01/15/2026

MusiCoLab is proud to announce Marley Shropshire as our new Executive Director!

See the full announcement here: https://www.broadwayworld.com/philadelphia/article/MusiCoLab-Appoints-Marley-Shropshire-as-Executive-Director-20251201

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Marley Shropshire is an award-winning director, producer, and writer with a career rooted in the development of new theatrical work, particularly new musicals. She holds an MA in Theatre Studies from the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama, University of London, and a BFA in Performance from Baylor University.

Marley began her professional directing career in London before relocating to Houston, where she spent several years in senior leadership roles at Theatre Under the Stars, including Associate Artistic Director. During her tenure, she co-created TUTS Underground, a new-works series dedicated to developing original musicals and innovative theatrical projects. She later served as Director of Artistic Production at HITS Theatre and as Producing Executive Director of Queensbury Theatre, where she curated professional seasons that included multiple world and regional premieres.

As an artist, Marley has directed and produced numerous new works, including several world premieres. She produced and directed the world premiere of her play The Woman in the Mirror and wrote the book for the new musical Lady of Agreda, which premiered in Houston in 2020. Her work consistently centers emerging voices, collaborative process, and the intersection of artistic rigor and audience engagement.

Marley is a member of the Stage Directors and Choreographers Society (SDC) and is passionate about fostering sustainable, community-driven ecosystems for new musical theatre. She is honored to serve as Executive Director of MusiCoLab and currently resides in Philadelphia with her family.

12/31/2025

As 2025 comes to a close, MusiCoLab is both proud of and thankful for this year of new musical development.

We are thankful for YOU!

From launching the MusiCoLaboratory—a monthly work-in-progress writers meet-up—to producing our third full developmental workshop RED & BLACK, we have had a full year of new work.

And it was thanks to the many audience members, Philly writers, local performers, and gracious donors that we had such a strong 2025.

If MusiCoLab made a positive impact in your 2025, we ask that you consider making a tax-deductible donation in the final hours of the year. We thank you, and we look forward to what 2026 will bring!

https://musicolab.org/donate