From the Wings
Stories from the making of musical theatre.
Before the opening night applause, there is an idea. Then come the questions, collaborations, unexpected discoveries, and revisions that help a musical find its voice.
From the Wings takes you behind the scenes to explore how musicals come to life. Each month, we focus on one musical and the people, choices, and turning points that shaped it—from the first spark of inspiration to the work audiences eventually see onstage.
Published by the National Foundation for Musical Theatre, these stories celebrate the creative process and the time, resources, and opportunities artists need to bring new work into the world.
Our Latest Story
Wicked: The Musical That Almost Wasn’t
A chance conversation after a snorkeling trip. A novel already destined for the movies. An out-of-town tryout that revealed how much work remained. Discover the unexpected turns and months of rewriting that helped Wicked become the musical we know today.
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