Let's Write a Musical
at Hudson Theatre Backstage
Directed & Choreographed by John Coppola
Spencer Frankeburger
Aryiel Hartman
Luke Wall
Michelle Vasquez
Robert Towers
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Let’s Write a Musical
Life's Final Act Deserves a Showstopper
Workshop Production — Hudson Theatre Backstage
September 5–14, 2025
Based on a true story, Let's Write a Musical is a heartfelt and inspiring journey that follows David Hamilton and his wife Lucy as they write a romantic comedy in the wake of David’s cancer diagnosis. As their real-life challenges unfold, so does the story of Olive and Blake, a young couple in the 1950s navigating love, laughter, and misadventures.
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About Grief Dialogues
Grief Dialogues is a national arts-and-health initiative founded by Elizabeth Coplan that uses theater, film, and storytelling to transform how we talk about dying, death, and grief. Through performances, workshops, and community partnerships, Grief Dialogues fosters honest conversations and practical connections to resources. Programming includes ’Til Death (Off-Broadway, Pulitzer Prize nominee), Hospice: A Love Story, and Grief Dialogues: The Experience(headed to Edinburgh Fringe 2026).
About the Creators
Elizabeth Coplan is a playwright, author, and producer, and the founder of Grief Dialogues. Her work includes ’Til Death (Off-Broadway, Pulitzer Prize nominee), Hospice: A Love Story, and Grief Dialogues: The Experience.
Lawrie Chiaro is a Los Angeles music teacher, pianist, and songwriter. Her first full-length musical, Let’s Write a Musical, earned top honors at the 2019 Hollywood Fringe Festival and is based on her own experience facing cancer with creativity and humor.
John Coppola is an award-winning director and acting coach whose work spans stage and screen. Known for his actor-first philosophy and emotional clarity, he brings Let’s Write a Musical to life with energy, style, and soul.
About Our Partners
- Elisabeth Kübler-Ross Foundation — advancing global conversations on dying, death, and grief through education, advocacy, and community.
- The Death Deck — a card game that sparks lively, meaningful conversations about mortality, life, and living fully.
Media Inquiries & Interview Requests
Elizabeth Coplan — Grief Dialogues
elizabethcoplan@gmail.com | 206-930-9984
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