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).
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
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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. |
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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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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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