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A composer takes new musicals from Minneapolis to New York

Justin Cook (MFA ’22, Graduate Musical Theatre Writing) began his programme in lockdown, then moved home to Minneapolis, where he writes for and directs younger audiences. He has workshopped “The Postman’s Daughter” with fellow alum Danielle Koenig in both cities.

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  1. Washington Square News: Beyond NYU: Composing musical theater from NYC to the Midwest (Sep 24, 2026)
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