BEN DISKANT
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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).

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

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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.

Solo Songs

                                           
                                               VIDEO RECORDINGS:


Part of It
Music and Lyrics by Ben Diskant
Performed by Nathan Lee Graham
Recorded and Edited by Clint Ashley Spires

Tragic from the musical Sam
Music and Lyrics by Ben Diskant
Performed by Jane Pfitsch
June 22, 2015
NY Theatre Barn

When The Wind Comes
Music and Lyrics by Ben Diskant
Recorded by Anna Eilinsfeld

Straight Ahead
Music and Lyrics by Ben Diskant
Recorded by Lee Harrington

Identity
Music and Lyrics by Ben Diskant
Recorded by Briana Gantswag
  • Home
  • ABOUT
  • Shows
    • Across The Sky
    • Ask, I Will Tell
    • Jade Alaska
    • Judy Moody and Stink
    • The Pirate Princess
    • Read This Tomorrow
  • ILLUSTRATIONS
  • Contact