Composer

BEN DISKANT is a composer/lyricist working in New York City. As a Composer, Ben has written the music for "Judy Moody & Stink," which toured as part of ArtsPower's 2019 - 2020 season (lyrics by Sami Horneff). Additionally with Sami Horneff, he has written "Elinda," and is developing the musical “The Pirate Princess." 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 has written 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).

The Pirate Princess

Music by Ben Diskant
Lyrics by Sami Horneff

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.

Anderson/Diskant Songs

Music by Ben Diskant
Lyrics by Lindsay Anderson
Orchestrations by Seth Paris

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.

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.