A host of musical theatre writer luminaries have signed on to guest judge the 7th annual Write Out Loud contest, which shines a spotlight on emerging musical theatre songwriters by giving them the opportunity to have a song performed by Broadway professionals and recorded in a NYC recording studio.

This year's adjudication team will include Alvin Hough Jr. (The Lion King), Joriah Kwamé (Little Miss Perfect), Melissa Li (MISS STEP), Veronica Mansour (Lighthouse), Ryan Scott Oliver (35MM), Jennifer Ashley Tepper (Be More Chill), and Zack Zadek (The Crazy Ones).

Submissions for the 2025 concert closed in February, and songs are now being reviewed. Following a comprehensive review period this spring, winning songs will be announced and professionally recorded by Broadway alum. The resulting EP will be released on all major music platforms later this year. 

Additionally, 10 finalists will be selected to have their work showcased alongside the 2025 winners in a live concert at 54 Below September 15. The evening will be produced by Taylor Louderman (Mean Girls), Ben Rauhala (Disney Princess – The Concert), Hannah Kloepfer, Sarah Glugatch, and Josh Collopy.

Past winners include India Angel, Ethan Carlson, Matt Copley, Ally Cribb, Taylor Fagins, Chloe Geller, Delaney Guyer, Anna M Johnson, Joriah Kwamé, Yejune Kim, Brandon Michael Lowden, Wren Mied, Kailey Marshall, Natalie Myrick, Veronica Mansour, Callum Shannon, Kat Siciliano, Emmet Smith, Mackenzie Szabo, Elyza Tuan, Alexander Sage Oyen, Kathleen O’Sullivan, Matt Pena, Will Shishmanian, Brooke Trumm, Jose Alba Rodriguez, abs wilson, Kenny Youch.

For more information, visit WriteOutLoudContest.com.