Friday, July 24 • 7:30pm
Hyatt Regency Frisco – Dallas
Photography by Hannah Midkiff
Hear new songs. Meet new talent. Find your next show.
The Musical Writers Festival New Works Cabaret is an evening of standout songs from over 30 new musicals, all written by our conference attendees (yes, they will all be in the room)!
The cabaret features performances by our 2026 Artist-in-Residence (Alyssa Payne) and a massive ensemble of your favorite local Dallas voices.
Want to sing new works with us? Click here!
6:30pm
Bar Opens
Time to grab a glass at our cash bar so you can enjoy the evening to its fullest. Cheers to that!
7:00pm
House Opens
The show is about to begin! Find your seat (and chat!) before the curtain rises.
7:30pm
Show Starts
Get ready- you’re among the first to hear songs from over 30 brand new musicals!
9:30pm
“Oops… We Cut That!”
Stick around after the show for an improv show featuring attendees’ cut songs & made-up scenes!
Want tickets?
We’ve got GREAT news for you.
All Performance Passes include admission to ALL evening performances: Friday’s New Works Cabaret & “Oops… We Cut That!” Improv Show AND Saturday’s New Musicals Spotlight & Open Mic Night!
Performance Pass
$25
- Admission to the New Works Cabaret & “Oops… We Cut That!” Improv Show on Friday, July 24
- Admission to the New Musicals Spotlight & Open Mic Night on Saturday, July 25
VIP All-Access Pass
$50
- Admission to ALL evening performances on both Friday, July 24 & Saturday, July 25
- Admission to VIP Reception on Friday, July 24 at 6PM
- 1 Drink Ticket + Grazing Table
Here’s what previous attendees had to say…
“Too many excellent performances to choose a favorite. I’m in awe at your ability to fill a room with performers who can showcase the best of the creative works of your members!”
– Cathy Starnes, Ph.D.
“We were able to applaud the achievements of our colleagues and to hear the music that filled their hearts and minds become manifest under the brilliant staging and musical direction of Rebecca and the outstanding actors and singers she assembled.”
– Ruth Broyde Sharone
“It was a room filled with high levels of creativity and experience. I enjoyed the opportunity to get feedback on my work and to hear other’s work presented so professionally.”
– Katie Brady
