BEN DISKANT is a composer/lyricist working in New York City. As a composer, Ben has written the music for "Judy Moody & Stink," currently on tour as part of ArtsPower's season (lyrics by Sami Horneff). Additionally with Sami Horneff, he has written "Elinda," premiering in May 2020 at Friends Seminary in New York City, developing the musical “The Pirate Princess” and the new ArtsPower show "Cowboy Camp" touring Fall 2021. Other works include “Jade Alaska” (commissioned by Theatreworks/USA) with Neena Beber (lyrics/book); “One Swipe Away” with Lindsay Anderson (Winner of the BMI Jean Banks Award); “Down Unda Rescue Sanctuary” and "The Game Room" with Lindsay Anderson and Cassidy Dermott (book/lyrics) both commissioned by the Brooklyn Children's Theatre.
As a Composer/Lyricist, he is developing the musicals “Ask, I Will Tell,” and “20/35” (Equity Workshop produced at The Gallery Players in 2015). Ben has performed his songs at 54 Below and with NY Theatre Barn. He is currently in the BMI-Lehman Engel Musical Theatre Workshop (Composer).
As a Composer/Lyricist, he is developing the musicals “Ask, I Will Tell,” and “20/35” (Equity Workshop produced at The Gallery Players in 2015). Ben has performed his songs at 54 Below and with NY Theatre Barn. He is currently in the BMI-Lehman Engel Musical Theatre Workshop (Composer).
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The Pirate Princess
Music by Ben Diskant
Lyrics by Sami Horneff |
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Judy Moody & Stink
Music by Ben Diskant
Lyrics by Sami Horneff Judy Moody & Stink is currently on Tour with Arts Power. For more information click here. |
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Elinda
Music by Ben Diskant
Lyrics by Sami Horneff Elinda will have its world premiere at Friends Seminary in New York City in May 2020. |
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20/35
Music and Lyrics by Ben Diskant
The Gallery Players in New York City produced a 2 week, Equity Workshop and Reading of 20/35 in September 2015 featuring Christopher Johnstone and Ben Garrett. Jesse Marchese was the director. 20/35 had it's first reading at the Asolo Theater in Sarasota, FL in 2015. |
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SAM the musical
Music and Lyrics by Ben Diskant
Book by Jane Pfitsch |
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Solo Songs
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VIDEO RECORDINGS:
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Part of It
Music and Lyrics by Ben Diskant
Performed by Nathan Lee Graham Recorded and Edited by Clint Ashley Spires |
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Tragic from the musical Sam
Music and Lyrics by Ben Diskant
Performed by Jane Pfitsch June 22, 2015 NY Theatre Barn |
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Jenny from The Details of My Life
Music and Lyrics by Ben Diskant
Performed by Deb Radloff November 3, 2014 |
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When The Wind Comes
Music and Lyrics by Ben Diskant
Recorded by Anna Eilinsfeld |
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Straight Ahead
Music and Lyrics by Ben Diskant
Recorded by Lee Harrington |
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Identity
Music and Lyrics by Ben Diskant
Recorded by Briana Gantswag |
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