Tonight's Musicalis...
A new long-form improvised musical troupe. One audience suggestion becomes a full-length original musical, with songs, characters, and a story that has never existed before and will never happen again.
Request Audition InfoA brand-new musical, written in real time.
Every performance starts with a title from the audience. From there, the cast builds an entire musical on the spot: an opening number, a hero with something to want, a villain, a love song, a showstopper, and a finale that ties it all together.
It's in the tradition of long-form musical troupes like Baby Wants Candy, built on strong scene work, real stakes, and songs that actually move the story forward. Backed by live music, performed by an ensemble that trusts each other completely.
"Ladies and gentlemen... Tonight's Musical is..."Every show. A different answer.
Performers who can sing, play, and listen.
We're building a founding ensemble. You don't need to be an expert at everything, but you need to be excited to live in the space where improv and musical theatre meet.
Singers who aren't afraid to fail
A confident voice and the willingness to make up a melody and commit to it in front of an audience. Musical theatre background is a big plus.
Improvisers with real scene skills
You build characters, make strong choices, and support your scene partners. Long-form experience is valued; so is a strong instinct for story.
Generous ensemble players
The best musical improv looks effortless because the cast is listening to each other. We want people who make everyone around them look good.
People ready to commit
This is a troupe, not a one-off gig. We're looking for performers who want to rehearse, grow together, and help build something from the ground up.
Three steps to the stage.
Fill out the form
Tell us about yourself and your experience below. It takes about two minutes.
Get your audition time
Auditions are being scheduled next week at AMDA in Midtown Manhattan. You'll receive a message with more information.
Come play
Plan on 5 to 10 minutes of improvised songs and scenes. No headshot, no resume, nothing to prepare. Just come ready to have fun.
Paul Green
Paul is a comedian, actor, and musical improviser whose signature act is improvising original songs about audience members, live at the piano. He's performed close to 5,000 shows across stand-up, musical improv, and variety, at venues including The Comedy Store, Hollywood Improv, and the Laugh Factory.
Tonight's Musical is the show he's always wanted to be in: a full ensemble, a full story, and no script.
Good questions.
Do I need a headshot and resume?
No. Just bring yourself.
What should I prepare?
Nothing. This is an improv audition.
What will happen at the audition?
Be prepared to improvise songs and scenes, and to have fun!
Will there be other people?
Depending on everyone's availability, you may be paired up with other candidates.
When are auditions?
Tuesday, September 29, 4:00–8:00 PM. Fill out the form below and you'll receive a specific time slot within that window.
Can't make it? Submit anyway. Additional auditions will be scheduled, and you'll hear about the next date.
Where is the audition?
244–250 West 54th Street, 13th Floor, Studio #1304
Between Broadway & 8th Avenue
New York, NY 10019
How long will the audition be?
Plan on 5 to 10 minutes.
Interested? Let's hear from you.
Fill out the form below to request a slot for Tuesday, September 29 (4–8 PM). You'll receive a message with your audition time and details.
Can't make September 29? Submit anyway. Additional auditions will be scheduled.
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