Sara Wordsworth Explained

Sara Wordsworth is a Broadway lyricist-librettist.[1] She is a co-writer on Broadway's first a capella musical, In Transit,[2] and a co-producer of the Broadway cast recording.[3] Additionally, she has worked for many years as a show creator with Disney.

Career

In Transit was partially inspired by Wordsworth's involvement in a semi-professional a capella group.[4] In connection with her collaboration with Kristen Anderson-Lopez on In Transit, Wordsworth commented, "I think that our collaboration on this project is a really unique one, but it’s a very natural one. We try not to dictate the borders of our collaboration, and in a lot of ways, we function a little bit like the model of a Hollywood writer’s room and it’s like the best joke wins. I think that we have a really seamless collaboration because we respect each other’s work so much. There are no egos."[5]

Wordsworth has worked extensively with Disney. She adapted Beauty and the Beast into a cruise show[6] for Disney Dream.[7] and adapted The Little Mermaid for the Disney Wish.[8] She wrote "Frozen, A Musical Spectacular" for Walt Disney Theatre on the Disney Wonder.[9] She has co-written two musicals for the New York City Children's Theater: Dory Fantasmagory, in 2021, and Dear Albert Einstein, in 2014.[10]

She worked with the Alliances of Resident Theatres/New York who co-wrote mini musicals to honor the nominees at the Spring Gala in 2016.[11]

Wordsworth was the show writer for Phish at The Garden in 2022.[12] [13] Of her involvement, Trey Anastasio said, "Everyday, we would think up something else we needed to include. We were blessed to be able to quickly assemble the most astounding team of NYC theater talent to bring all these wacky ideas to life."[14] She co-wrote the "Elf on the Shelf Christmas Musical" which went on tour in 2021,[15] after initially opening in 2019[16] (but stopping due to the pandemic).[17] The show was inspired by her daughter. Wordsworth "wanted to write about a family that experienced love and loss and felt the magic of Christmas."[18]

She has also adapted shoes for children for Disney Theatrical, including Frozen Jr.[19] She joked her then six-year-old daughter was her assistant writer.

Wordsworth has been a member of the BMI Workshop since 2008[20] and now sits on their Steering Committee.[21]

Awards

YearAwardCategoryNominated workResult
2011Outer Critics Circle AwardOutstanding New Off-Broadway Musical[22] In Transit
Lucille Lortel AwardOutstanding Musical for In Transit
Drama Desk AwardDrama Desk Award for Outstanding Musical for In Transit[23]
Drama League AwardDistinguished Production of a Musical Award for In Transit[24]
2014BMI'sJerry Harrington Musical Theatre Award[25] --
Off-Broadway AllianceBest Family MusicalDear Albert Einstein
2024New York City Children's Theater Family of Artists Award [26] [27] --

Personal life

She's a "Jersey girl",[28] born in Atlantic City.[29] She's also an avid runner. She has a daughter who was born in 2013.[17] She has a degree in theatre from Fordham University. She is half-Jewish (on her fathers side).

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Rizzo . Frank . 2016-12-12 . Broadway Review: A Cappella Musical ‘In Transit’ . 2024-06-10 . Variety . en-US.
  2. Web site: First Look at In Transit Broadway’s New A Cappella Musical . Playbill.
  3. Web site: In Transit Broadway's First A Cappella Musical : Original Broadway Cast Recording Cappella Musical . Discogs.
  4. Web site: 2019-11-20 . The Jewish Connections to "The Elf on the Shelf" Musical – Southern Jewish Life Magazine . 2024-06-10 . en-US.
  5. Web site: Myers . Victoria . 2016-12-12 . An Interview with Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Sara Wordsworth . 2024-06-09 . The Interval . en-US.
  6. Web site: Darling . Rebecca . 2017-07-25 . A Sneak Peek of Disney Cruise Line’s Beauty & the Beast Coming to Disney Dream . 2024-06-09 . R We There Yet Mom? . en-US.
  7. Web site: jmcmullen . 2017-11-14 . All-New Beauty and the Beast Show Enchants Aboard the Disney Dream . 2024-06-09 . D23 . en-US.
  8. Web site: Jelski . Christina . Showstoppers abound on the Disney Wish . Travel Weekly.
  9. Web site: On with the Show: Disney Fantasy Offers World-Class Entertainment . 2024-06-09 . Disney Cruise Line News . en-US.
  10. Web site: Theater . New York City Children's . Light The Lights: Broadway Celebrates New York City Children's Theater Honoring Drama Desk Nominees Musical Theater Writers Russ Kaplan and Sara Wordsworth with Performances from Arielle Jacobs and Shelley Thomas . 2024-06-09 . www.prnewswire.com . en.
  11. Web site: ART/New York 2016 Gala program . ART/New York 2016 Gala program.
  12. Phish - 12/31/2022 - New Year's Eve 2022: 40 Years of Phish (4K HDR) . 2023-01-05 . Phish . 2024-06-10 . YouTube.
  13. Web site: PHISH NEW YEARS EVE GAG (MSG) . 2024-06-10 . JASON ARDIZZONE-WEST SET DESIGNER . en-US.
  14. Web site: Krinsky . Alex . 2023-01-03 . Trey Anastasio Shares Sincere Reflection and Thanks Over New Year's Eve Show . 2024-06-10 . Relix Media . en-US.
  15. Web site: 2021-12-10 . 'Elf on the Shelf' musical hits the stage . 2024-06-10 . 2 News Oklahoma KJRH Tulsa . en.
  16. Web site: Alleman . Annie . 2019-12-11 . ‘Elf on the Shelf’ comes to life at the Genesee in new play . 2024-06-10 . Chicago Tribune . en-US.
  17. Web site: VanAsdalan . Lindsay . 2021-11-11 . 'The Elf on the Shelf: A Christmas Musical' Tour Stops in Baltimore . 2024-06-10 . Baltimore's Child . en-US.
  18. News: Mathew . Shrishti . Elf on a Shelf from store shelf to theater stage . 2024-06-10 . Times Union . en.
  19. Web site: FROZEN JR . 2024-06-10 . Desert Stages Theatre . en-US.
  20. Web site: 2011-11-16 . There’s Music Everywhere, and Sara Wordsworth Wants You to Hear It . 2024-06-10 . BMI.com . en.
  21. Web site: Cristi . A. A. . BMI Announces Musical Theatre Workshop Showcase . 2024-06-09 . BroadwayWorld.com . en.
  22. Web site: Looking Back at In Transit’s First Stop . Playbill.
  23. Web site: 2011-05-24 . Drama Desk Award Winners Announced - TheaterMania.com . 2024-06-09 . en-US.
  24. Web site: 2017-10-19 . Drama League 2011 nominations . 2024-06-09 . New York Theatre Guide . en.
  25. Web site: BMI Foundation Names Harrington and Jean Banks Award Winners . 2024-06-09 . BMI Foundation . en-US.
  26. Web site: Roshkovsky . Joe . 2024-04-29 . New York City Children's Theater Presents the "Light the Lights" Gala . 2024-06-09 . Bit Perfect Solutions . en-US.
  27. Web site: 2024-04-29 . Light The Lights: Broadway Celebrates New York City Children's Theater Honoring Drama Desk Nominees Musical Theater Writers Russ Kaplan and Sara Wordsworth with Performances from Arielle Jacobs and Shelley Thomas . 2024-06-09 . Morningstar, Inc. . en.
  28. Web site: Sanders . Scott . 2022-07-09 . Entertainment on the Disney Wish Panel Discussion • The Disney Cruise Line Blog . 2024-06-09 . The Disney Cruise Line Blog . en-US.
  29. Sara Wordsworth, Performer, Dramatist and co-creator of 'In Transit' . 2012-05-06 . Will . Gotta Run with . 2024-06-09 . Vimeo.

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