Lyn Greene and Richard Levine (of "Nip/Tuck") are writing the character-driven drama based on the Meg Wolitzer novel that chronicles the changing relationships of a group friends who first meet at a teen arts camp in 1974.
Ebert has also appeared in 4000 Miles, Casa Valentina and, most recently, as co-star to Keira Knightley in Therese Raquin.
The contest supports up-and-coming musical theatre writers looking to break into the commercial industry.
The non-profit will present James Graham's Punch on Broadway and Ngozi Anyanwu's The Monsters Off-Broadway.
Subtitled "A New Orleans gumbo," the wok features songs made famous by Bessie Smith, Harry Connick Jr., and more.
Cole Escola's wacky comedy continues at the Lyceum Theatre.
The cult favorite musical is headed to London's Southwark Playhouse Elephant later this fall.
Georgie Rankcom directs the Aristophanes-inspired musical at Southwark Playhouse.
Press notes describe the work as a "hilarious, evil feminist play."
Steve Antin's new musical, based on the 2010 film of the same name, features songs by Christina Aguilera and Sia.
From Angels in America to A Strange Loop, here's 25 seminal plays and musicals about the gay experience.
