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"My True Love: A Perfect Musical Fairytale
Book Music and Lyrics by Ben Boecker
Premiered Off-Broadway at the Players' Theater in Greenwich Village, NYC
"My True Love!" tells the story of a Witch who dreams of falling in love with a Perfect Prince, so she runs away from home to seek her One True Love in a Magic Land called... Magic Land. On a deeper level, it's all about the power of consent as a window to love. My True Love opened off-Broadway on May 3, 2024, and ran for 5 weeks, playing 21 performances at the Players' Theater. www.mytruelovemusical.com
COMMISSIONS FOR USDAN SUMMER CAMP FOR THE ARTS
"Camp U! The Musical"
Book Music and Lyrics by Ben Boecker
Originally Commissioned and Produced by Usdan Summer Camp for the Arts
Fawn, a senior camper at Camp U, does not want to come to terms with the fact her summer is nearly over, and so she tries her hardest to hold onto it by filling up a scrap book with pictures, until she accidentally raises a ghost from the grave, and has to launch an full-scale rescue mission in order to save Camp U from total destruction! "Camp U" is the perfect show for any camp to perform, with an ensemble cast, lots of featured moments, and a very adorable love story too. For licensing inquiries, please email bboecker@usdan.org
"better than a bully!
Book Music and Lyrics by Ben Boecker
Based on the Award-Winning Books "Better Than A Bully: Carrot Top's Surprise," and "Better Than A Bully: JJ's Friendships and Secrets" by Tina Levine
Originally Commissioned and Produced by Usdan Summer Camp for the Arts
What happens when Annie, a girl who is bullied by her classmates, sets out on a mission to sing for her whole school? How does she summon the bravery to sing in front of her peers? And how does she handle the bullies she encounters along the way?
Annie’s journey comes to life in Better Than A Bully: The Musical, a heartfelt and uplifting new musical adapted from Tina Levine’s books “Better Than a Bully: Carrot Top’s Surprise “and “Better Than a Bully: JJ’s Friendships & Secrets”. With earnest dialogue, witty lyrics, and a bright poppy score, Better Than a Bully: The Musical invites young performers and audiences alike into a story they’ll never forget.
IN DEVELOPMENT
"Marisol: THE MAIL-ORDER Country MUSIC Star!"
Book and Lyrics by Laurel Haines
Music and Lyrics by Ben Boecker
Presented as Part of the
"Marisol: The Mail-Order Country Music Star!!" is an original musical telling the story of a young woman from the Phillipines named Marisol who comes to America as a mail-order bride in order to pursue her dream of becoming a country music star. (IN DEVELOPMENT)
"STARR SIMON'S: MYSTERY SURPRISE MUSICAL (THAT'S TOTALLY INAPPROPRIATE FOR CHILDREN!)
Book Music and Lyrics by Starr Simon
Unfortunately, we cannot reveal any details on the show here, as the author has requested that the story remain a mystery surprise musical for all audiences to come, but we can say one thing: "Hey did you hear about that amazing new musical called Starr Simon's Mystery Surprise Musical That's Totally Inappropriate for Children? It's so good!"
"God of Love"
Music by Ben Boecker
Book and Lyrics by Jessica Fleitman
Ten-Minute Musical based on Oscar-Winning short, "God of Love" by Luke Matheny.
Raymond Goodfellow, a very talented dart-thrower and nightclub singer, is in love with his drummer: Kelli Kapour, but she won't return his affection. When his prayers for divine assistance are answered in the form of a box of love-darts, a warm-hearted and witty adventure ensues. Featuring the Boecker/Fleitman hits, "I Have Never Been so Happy," and "Hey God, You Missed," "God of Love," is sure to entertain children and adults alike. You gotta love it.
"eternal sunshine: the musical"
A Four-Song Cycle with Music and Lyrics by Ben Boecker
Inspired by the film, "Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind,"
Presented at the BMI Workshop in May of 2014.
NOTE: This is not for commercial use, as the underlying rights are not secure. The songs may be performed commercially, but the story may not.
Joel Barrish decides to erase his ex-girlfriend from his memory, but at the very last minute, he changes his mind.