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Janine McGuire is one half of McGuire & Simon, a NYC-based musical theatre writing team. Along with her collaborator Arri Lawton Simon, she is currently adapting the 2006 Eytan Fox film The Bubble for the stage as BORDERS, the story of two men, one Israeli and one Palestinian, who fall in love.



McGuire & Simon's immersive musical EXPRESS premiered at the New York Transit Museum in Fall 2015, was re-mounted in Spring 2017, and was recently expanded through a workshop production at New York Film Academy. They wrote the songs for the new children’s musical KIBBY THE SPACE DOG, commissioned by the Wichita Children’s Theatre and Dance Center, which will premiere in April 2018. Collectively they have written and produced concerts, stage musicals, plays, film scores, orchestral pieces, choral works, and custom songs in addition to teaching musical theatre and performing arts outreach in the community.

Janine received a B.A. in Music from Barnard College, Columbia University. She is member of the BMI Advanced Workshop and a recipient of the 2017-18 Dramatists Guild Fellowship for musical theatre.

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Theatre Now Hosts Master Class With Janine McGuire And Arri Lawton Simon This Month
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 9, 2025

Theatre Now's next Industry Night will be held on Monday, January 27th at 6:30pm, featuring a Master Class with award-winning writing team Janine McGuire and Arri Lawton Simon (The Bubble).
TNNY Hosts Master Class With Anna K. Jacobs
by Stephi Wild - Dec 4, 2024

​​​​​​​Theatre Now's next Industry Night will be held later this month, featuring a Master Class with Jonathon Larson Award winner Anna K. Jacobs. Learn more about the event here!
Theatre Now Hosts Master Class With Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty
by Stephi Wild - Nov 4, 2024

Theatre Now's next Industry Night will be held on Monday, November 25th at 6:30pm, featuring a Master Class with Tony-winning writing team Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty.
Photos: BMI Lehman Engel Musical Theatre Workshop Premieres New Works In NYC
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 30, 2024

The BMI Lehman Engel Musical Theatre Workshop presented top works during two seatings at this year’s fall showcase on Thursday, October 24 at The Marjorie S. Deane Little Theater in New York City. See photos from the event.
Applications Now Open for BMI Lehman Engel Musical Theatre Workshop
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 16, 2024

 BMI is currently accepting applications to the BMI Lehman Engel Musical Theatre Workshop for librettists and first-year composers and lyricists. Learn how to apply.
Jerry Mitchell, Jennifer Apple, Lenny Wolpe and More Lead Barn on Fire Residency's 2nd Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 8, 2023

This summer, New York Theatre Barn and Fire Island Pines Arts Project, in association with Dalip Girdhar + Paul Austin, will again join forces for the 2nd annual season of Barn on Fire.
Applications For The Award-Winning BMI Lehman Engel Musical Theatre Workshop Are Now Open
by A.A. Cristi - May 19, 2023

BMI (Broadcast Music, Inc.) is currently accepting applications to the BMI Lehman Engel Musical Theatre Workshop for librettists and first-year composers and lyricists. The Tony and Drama Desk Award-winning workshop is a free weekly program where lyricists and composers collaborate with peers to develop and cultivate their skills under the guidance of experienced instructors and veteran guest lecturers. 
Fire Island Residency BARN ON FIRE to Launch 2nd Season With Three New Musicals
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 9, 2023

This summer, New York Theatre Barn and the Fire Island Pines Arts Project, in association with the P. Austin Foundation, will again join forces for the 2nd annual season of Barn on Fire. See details about the summer season!
Jennifer Apple, Drew Elhamalawy & More to Lead THE BUBBLE Industry Reading
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 24, 2023

On Tuesday, March 28th, two private industry presentations will be held in New York City for The Bubble, a new musical based on the acclaimed Israeli film of the same name.
The World's First LGBTQ+ Lullaby Album to Hold Pride Rally Fundraiser With Sutton Lee Seymour, Brita Filter & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 9, 2022

HUSH HK, The Ali Forney Center and BROADWAY RECORDS will host The Rainbow Lullaby’s album launch with a red carpet benefit for the Ali Forney Center on Monday, June 13th from 6-9pm.
LGBTQ+ Lullaby Album to Present Pride Rally Fundraiser With Sutton Lee Seymour, Brita Filter, Jamie Cepero & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 24, 2022

HUSH HK, The Ali Forney Center and BROADWAY RECORDS will host The Rainbow Lullaby’s album launch with a benefit for the Ali Forney Center on Monday, June 13th from 6-9pm.
See Taylor Louderman's WRITE OUT LOUD, Countess Luann de Lesseps, Tom Kitt & More at Feinstein's/54 Below This Week
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 25, 2022

This week, FEINSTEIN’S/54 BELOW, Broadway’s Supper Club & Private Event Destination, will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond.
Janine McGuire and Arri Lawton Simon's THE BUBBLE is Coming to Feinstein's/54 Below
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 6, 2022

FEINSTEIN’S/54 BELOW, Broadway’s Supper Club, will present Janine McGuire & Arri Lawton Simon’s The Bubble in concert on April 28, 2022, at 9:30pm.
FEINSTEIN'S/54 BELOW Announces Performances Through the End of April
by Marissa Tomeo - Apr 2, 2022

This month, FEINSTEIN’S/54 BELOW, Broadway’s Supper Club & Private Event Destination, presents  some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond. To purchase tickets or for more  information, visit www.54Below.com or call (646) 476-3551. 
BWW Interview: Jen Sandler, The Producing Power Behind Some of 54 Below's Biggest Shows
by Stephen Mosher - Mar 17, 2022

Ever wonder what a cabaret producer does? Learn all about the life from one of the industry's busiest creatives, Jen Sandler.
LISTEN: Susie Mosher Sings 'Own Sweet Family' from THE RAINBOW LULLABY Album
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 27, 2021

Tomorrow, October 28, Broadway Records will release THE RAINBOW LULLABY, the world’s first LGBTQ lullaby album. Conceived by Ryan Bauer-Walsh, the recording includes songs by fifteen LGBTQIA+ writers including Bauer-Walsh, Marc Shaiman (Hairspray) and Debra Barsha (Radiant Baby), with performances by over thirty LGBTQIA+ artists including Broadway stars Matt Doyle, Jenn Collela, Jay Armstrong Johnson, Chilina Kennedy, Caitlin Kinnunen, Michael Longoria, Kyle Dean Massey, Lauren Patten, Jelani Remy, Chris & Clay Rice-Thomson, Marissa Rosen and Marty Thomas.
Prospect Theater Company Announces Fall Concert Events at Symphony Space
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 14, 2021

Prospect Theater Company has announced two special one-night-only concert performances of new musical theater work at NYC’s Symphony Space (2537 Broadway at 95th Street). On Tuesday, October 26 at 7:30pm the company presents REIGNITE, an evening of new songs from works-in-process by an exciting lineup of emerging and established writers.
Jenn Colella, Chilina Kennedy, Jay Armstrong Johnson, Jelani Remy & More to be Featured in THE RAINBOW LULLABY Album
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 21, 2021

Broadway Records announced today the release of THE RAINBOW LULLABY, the world’s first LGBTQ lullaby album. Conceived by Ryan Bauer-Walsh, the recording includes songs by fifteen LGBTQIA+ writers including Bauer-Walsh, Marc Shaiman (Hairspray) and Debra Barsha (Radiant Baby), with performances by over thirty LGBTQIA+ artists.
Applications Now Being Accepted for BMI-Lehman Engel Musical Theatre Workshop
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 20, 2021

The Tony and Drama Desk Award-winning workshop is a free weekly program where lyricists and composers collaborate with peers to develop and cultivate their skills under the guidance of experienced instructors and veteran guest lecturers.
THE SPOTLIGHT SERIES to Spotlight McGuire & Simon, March 2
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 27, 2021

THE SPOTLIGHT SERIES, a bi-monthly live streamed concert series created by A LITTLE NEW MUSIC will “spotlight” musical theatre team Janine McGuire and Arri Lawton Simon on Tuesday, March 2nd. The event will be co-hosted by co-producers Luke H. Klipp and Kila Packett. The executive producer for the ALNM Spotlight Series is amy francis schott.

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