Jeff Bowen
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Jeff Bowen is an American composer, lyricist and actor. He is best known as one of the authors and stars of the Broadway musical [title of show
]. He is currently developing a new musical work titled Now. Here. This. with his [title of show] collaborators Hunter Bell
, Susan Blackwell
, Michael Berresse
, Heidi Blickenstaff
and Larry Pressgrove. The show was presented in a two week lab performance in June 2011 at The Vineyard Theatre
.
Bowen attended college at Stetson University
in Deland, Florida
. He currently resides in Brooklyn, New York with his life partner Michael Berresse.
Title of show
[title of show] is a one-act musical, with music and lyrics by Jeff Bowen and a book by Hunter Bell. The show chronicles its own creation as an entry in the New York Musical Theatre Festival, and follows the struggles of the author and composer/lyricist and their two actress friends during the...
]. He is currently developing a new musical work titled Now. Here. This. with his [title of show] collaborators Hunter Bell
Hunter Bell
Hunter Houston Bell is an American book author and one of the stars of the musical [title of show].-Early life:Bell was born in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, and was raised in Wilson, North Carolina until the seventh grade, when he moved to Atlanta, Georgia. He moved to New York City in 1993, and currently...
, Susan Blackwell
Susan Blackwell
Susan Blackwell is an American actress, writer and singer, best known for playing herself in the musical title of show. She has appeared in other plays, musicals, and television shows including Law & Order, P.S. I Love You, and Speech and Debate ...
, Michael Berresse
Michael Berresse
Michael Berresse is an American actor, dancer, choreographer, and director. The son of artist and author Cynthia Berresse Ploski, he has appeared on Broadway in many shows including: Kiss Me, Kate, Chicago, Fiddler on the Roof, Carousel and Damn Yankees, and The Light in the Piazza as Giuseppe...
, Heidi Blickenstaff
Heidi Blickenstaff
Heidi Blickenstaff is an actress based in New York City best known for playing a version of herself in the musical [title of show] during its Off-Broadway and Broadway runs.-[title of show]:...
and Larry Pressgrove. The show was presented in a two week lab performance in June 2011 at The Vineyard Theatre
Vineyard Theatre
The Vineyard Theatre is an Off-Broadway non-profit theatre company, located at 108 East 15th Street in Manhattan, New York City, near Union Square. Its first production was in 1981...
.
Bowen attended college at Stetson University
Stetson University
Stetson University is a private university with four colleges and schools located across the I-4 corridor in Central Florida. The primary undergraduate campus is located in DeLand, Florida, USA. In the 2012 U.S...
in Deland, Florida
DeLand, Florida
DeLand is the county seat of Volusia County, Florida. In 2006, the U.S. Census Bureau estimated the city's population to be 24,375. It is part of the Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach, Florida Metropolitan Statistical Area, which had an estimated population of 436,575 in 2006...
. He currently resides in Brooklyn, New York with his life partner Michael Berresse.
Writing Credits
- Music for Sparklefest 2000 at Dixon Place
- Music for Avant-Garde-a-Rama in Sparklevision
- Music for the short film Boat Mime
- Music and additional lyrics for RG: The Musical
- Music and lyrics for the musical [title of showTitle of show[title of show] is a one-act musical, with music and lyrics by Jeff Bowen and a book by Hunter Bell. The show chronicles its own creation as an entry in the New York Musical Theatre Festival, and follows the struggles of the author and composer/lyricist and their two actress friends during the...
] - Music and lyrics for BC/EFABroadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDSBroadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS is the theatre community’s response to the AIDS crisis. By drawing upon the talents, resources and generosity of the theatre community, on Broadway, Off-Broadway and across the country, BC/EFA raises funds for AIDS-related causes across the United States...
's 2007 Easter Bonnet Competition opening number - Music and lyrics for The Actors' FundActors' FundThe Actors Fund of America is a nonprofit umbrella charitable organization that assists American entertainment and performing arts professionals through a broad spectrum of programs, including comprehensive social services, health services, supportive and affordable housing, employment and training...
125th Gala opening number - Music and lyrics for The Vineyard Theatre's 25th Anniversary Gala ("Twenty-five Years Ago" and "Drive!")
- Music and lyrics for the Broadway Bares 18: Wonderland opening number ("Come Inside My Hole")
- Music and lyrics for the opening number of The 53rd Annual Drama Desk Awards ("We Are Here").
- Music and lyrics for "Villains Tonight!" for the Disney Cruise Line.
Awards and nominations
- 2006 Obie AwardObie AwardThe Obie Awards or Off-Broadway Theater Awards are annual awards given by The Village Voice newspaper to theatre artists and groups in New York City...
for [title of show] - GLAAD Media AwardGLAAD Media AwardsThe GLAAD Media Award is an accolade bestowed by the Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation to recognize and honor various branches of the media for their outstanding representations of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community and the issues that affect their lives...
Nomination for Outstanding New York Theatre: Broadway and Off-Broadway for [title of show] - Drama League AwardDrama League AwardThe Drama League Awards, created in 1935, honor distinguished productions and performances both on Broadway and Off-Broadway, in addition to recognizing exemplary career achievements in theatre, musical theatre, and directing...
Nomination for Distinguished Performance by an Ensemble Cast for [title of show] - 2008 Jim Owles Liberal Democratic Club Human Rights Award
- Named as one of the top 100 most interesting, influential and newsworthy people in OUT Magazine's 2008 OUT 100 issue