Jacob Yandura
Latest News on Jacob Yandura:
HOW TO DANCE IN OHIO Cast Members and Writers to Join Annual ARTS FOR AUTISM Concert (Jun 3, 2024)
Video: Inside the 2024 Nevada High School Musical Theater Awards at The Smith Center (May 31, 2024)
Photos: Inside HOW TO DANCE IN OHIO's Reunion Concert (May 22, 2024)
HOW TO DANCE IN OHIO Cast Members and Writers to Join Annual ARTS FOR AUTISM Concert (Jun 3, 2024)
Video: Inside the 2024 Nevada High School Musical Theater Awards at The Smith Center (May 31, 2024)
Photos: Inside HOW TO DANCE IN OHIO's Reunion Concert (May 22, 2024)
BIO
JACOB YANDURA is a New York City based composer.
Most recently, Jacob and his lyricist-collaborator Rebekah Greer Melocik are at work on a musical adaptation of the 2015 Peabody Award-winning documentary How to Dance in Ohio (directed by Sammi Cannold; supported by the Prince Fellowship and the Shubert Organization’s Artistic Circle; world premiere at Syracuse Stage, Fall 2022). His other projects include The Last Queen of Canaan (book by Harrison David Rivers), The Coup, and Wringer, a commission by New York City Children's Theater based on the novel by Jerry Spinelli (Off-Broadway; New York City Center Stage II; directed by Stephen Brackett).
Recognitions include: SPACE on Ryder Farm residency, Jonathan Larson Grant finalists, NAMT Festival of New Musicals (The Last Queen of Canaan), Ars Nova’s UNCHARTED residency (The Coup), the Johnny Mercer Writers Grove at Goodspeed Musicals, the York Theatre's NEO residency, the Yale Institute for Music Theatre (The Last Queen of Canaan), the Dramatists Guild fellowship, the Johnny Mercer Songwriters Project, Rhinebeck Writers Retreat, Cap21’s Writers Residency, and Ars Nova’s ANT Fest.
Jacob holds a B.A. in Music Composition from Kenyon College and an M.F.A from New York University’s Graduate Musical Theatre Writing Program.
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Video: HOW TO DANCE IN OHIO Cast and Creatives Talk Autism Representation and More on PBS NewsHour
by Stephi Wild - Jan 8, 2024
Video: Get a Taste of HOW TO DANCE IN OHIO at the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
by Nicole Rosky - Nov 23, 2023
Video: HOW TO DANCE IN OHIO Gears Up For Its NYC Run At Broadway In Bryant Park
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 22, 2023
News
HOW TO DANCE IN OHIO Cast Members and Writers to Join Annual ARTS FOR AUTISM Concert
Join cast members and writers from HOW TO DANCE IN OHIO at the annual Arts for Autism concert on June 17, 2024, at New Amsterdam Theatre, supporting autistic individuals and their families.
Join cast members and writers from HOW TO DANCE IN OHIO at the annual Arts for Autism concert on June 17, 2024, at New Amsterdam Theatre, supporting autistic individuals and their families.
Video: Inside the 2024 Nevada High School Musical Theater Awards at The Smith Center
The Smith Center for the Performing Arts announced winners in 22 award categories at its 2024 Nevada High School Musical Theater Awards on May 12, 2024, held inside majestic Reynolds Hall. See video from the evening.
The Smith Center for the Performing Arts announced winners in 22 award categories at its 2024 Nevada High School Musical Theater Awards on May 12, 2024, held inside majestic Reynolds Hall. See video from the evening.
Photos: Inside HOW TO DANCE IN OHIO's Reunion Concert
See photos from How to Dance in Ohio's reunion concert!
See photos from How to Dance in Ohio's reunion concert!
The Smith Center Announces The Winners Of Its 2024 NEVADA HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL THEATER AWARDS
Discover highlights from the 2024 Nevada High School Musical Theater Awards held at The Smith Center, celebrating outstanding student performances and achievements in musical theater.
Discover highlights from the 2024 Nevada High School Musical Theater Awards held at The Smith Center, celebrating outstanding student performances and achievements in musical theater.
HOW TO DANCE IN OHIO Now Available to View at The Theatre On Film and Tape Archive
The Broadway musical How to Dance in Ohio is now available and free to view by anyone with a library card at the Library for the Performing Arts. Learn more!
The Broadway musical How to Dance in Ohio is now available and free to view by anyone with a library card at the Library for the Performing Arts. Learn more!
Reneé Rapp, FELLOW TRAVELERS & More Win GLAAD Media Awards
Reneé Rapp, Fellow Travelers, and more received GLAAD Media Awards at last night's Los Angeles ceremony. Nominees included The Color Purple, Rustin, Billy Porter, Grease: Rise of the Pink Ladies, High School Musical: The Musical: The Series, and more. Check out the winners from the Los Angeles ceremony now!
Reneé Rapp, Fellow Travelers, and more received GLAAD Media Awards at last night's Los Angeles ceremony. Nominees included The Color Purple, Rustin, Billy Porter, Grease: Rise of the Pink Ladies, High School Musical: The Musical: The Series, and more. Check out the winners from the Los Angeles ceremony now!
Video: HOW TO DANCE IN OHIO Takes Final Bows; Producers and Cast Members Give Speeches
How to Dance in Ohio played its final Broadway performance on February 11, 2024. Following the final curtain call, several speeches were given by members of the show's team. Check out the video here!
How to Dance in Ohio played its final Broadway performance on February 11, 2024. Following the final curtain call, several speeches were given by members of the show's team. Check out the video here!
HOW TO DANCE IN OHIO Recorded for Lincoln Center Archives
How to Dance in Ohio, which concludes its Broadway run this Sunday, February 11, 2024, was recorded for the Lincoln Center Theatre on Film and Tape Archives, preserving it to be viewed in the future by theatre professionals.
How to Dance in Ohio, which concludes its Broadway run this Sunday, February 11, 2024, was recorded for the Lincoln Center Theatre on Film and Tape Archives, preserving it to be viewed in the future by theatre professionals.
Album Review: Broadway's HOW TO DANCE IN OHIO Is Closing But Finds More Life With Its Cast Recording
Center Stage’s production of this album gives the listener a real sense of the show without the help of the musical’s book and this always gets high marks from this rainbow writer,
Center Stage’s production of this album gives the listener a real sense of the show without the help of the musical’s book and this always gets high marks from this rainbow writer,
HOW TO DANCE IN OHIO Plays Final Broadway Performance
How to Dance in Ohio will conclude its Broadway run on February 11, 2024, following 27 previews and 72 regular performances at the Belasco Theater.
How to Dance in Ohio will conclude its Broadway run on February 11, 2024, following 27 previews and 72 regular performances at the Belasco Theater.
HOW TO DANCE IN OHIO & Mentra to Host Resume Writing Workshop
Broadway's How to Dance in Ohio, inspired by Alexandra Shiva’s Peabody Award-winning documentary of the same name, and Mentra, a neurodiversity employment network, are partnering to host a Resume Writing Workshop in New York City this month.
Broadway's How to Dance in Ohio, inspired by Alexandra Shiva’s Peabody Award-winning documentary of the same name, and Mentra, a neurodiversity employment network, are partnering to host a Resume Writing Workshop in New York City this month.
How Often Are Musicals Based on Documentaries?
This time, the reader question was: Is How To Dance in Ohio the only musical based on a documentary?
This time, the reader question was: Is How To Dance in Ohio the only musical based on a documentary?
HOW TO DANCE IN OHIO Announces Broadway Closing Date
How to Dance in Ohio will conclude its Broadway run on Sunday, February 11, 2024, following 99 performances (27 previews and 72 regular performances) at the Belasco Theater.
How to Dance in Ohio will conclude its Broadway run on Sunday, February 11, 2024, following 99 performances (27 previews and 72 regular performances) at the Belasco Theater.
Listen: HOW TO DANCE IN OHIO Cast Recording is Available Digitally Today
The original Broadway cast recording of the new musical How to Dance in Ohio, is available digitally on all platforms. Listen to the full album here!
The original Broadway cast recording of the new musical How to Dance in Ohio, is available digitally on all platforms. Listen to the full album here!
FAT HAM, Billy Porter & More Receive GLAAD Award Nominations
GLAAD, the world's largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) media advocacy organization, has announced the nominees for the 35th Annual GLAAD Media Awards, including five Broadway shows, Billy Porter, Reneé Rapp, The Color Purple, High School Musical the Musical the Series, Grease: Rise of the Pink Ladies, and more.
GLAAD, the world's largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) media advocacy organization, has announced the nominees for the 35th Annual GLAAD Media Awards, including five Broadway shows, Billy Porter, Reneé Rapp, The Color Purple, High School Musical the Musical the Series, Grease: Rise of the Pink Ladies, and more.
Video: Watch Madison Kopec Sing 'Drift' from HOW TO DANCE IN OHIO
How to Dance in Ohio is now running on Broadway at the Belasco Theatre and you can catch a first look at 'Drift' performed by Madison Kopec and the rest of the company below!
How to Dance in Ohio is now running on Broadway at the Belasco Theatre and you can catch a first look at 'Drift' performed by Madison Kopec and the rest of the company below!
Video: Watch 'Waves and Wires' from HOW TO DANCE IN OHIO
In this video, watch as Liam Pearce and the cast of How to Dance in Ohio perform 'Waves and Wires'.
In this video, watch as Liam Pearce and the cast of How to Dance in Ohio perform 'Waves and Wires'.
Video: HOW TO DANCE IN OHIO Cast and Creatives Talk Autism Representation and More on PBS NewsHour
Members of the cast and creative team of How to Dance in Ohio recently chatted with PBS NewsHour about the importance of Austism representation on Broadway, and more! Check out the video here!
Members of the cast and creative team of How to Dance in Ohio recently chatted with PBS NewsHour about the importance of Austism representation on Broadway, and more! Check out the video here!
HOW TO DANCE IN OHIO Cancels Today's Matinee Due to Illness in the Company
How to Dance in Ohio on Broadway has cancelled today's January 3rd matinee due to illness in the company.
How to Dance in Ohio on Broadway has cancelled today's January 3rd matinee due to illness in the company.
Video: ABC News Goes Behind the Scenes of HOW TO DANCE IN OHIO
Watch as ABC News goes behind the scenes of the new Broadway musical How to Dance in Ohio!
Watch as ABC News goes behind the scenes of the new Broadway musical How to Dance in Ohio!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many shows has Jacob Yandura written?
Jacob Yandura has written 1 shows including How to Dance in Ohio (Music).
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