“Having greatly enjoyed David Goldsmith’s work as a lyricist/librettist for years, it is a pleasure to now have these three previously unpublished plays available, courtesy of Dramatists Play Service. A great addition to your library, and to our American stage.”
Stephen Flaherty
"David Goldsmith understands the power of theater at its core – how narrative, character, and the dramatic form can tell stories that have deep impact on audiences. His writing is filled with intelligence, nuance, and humor, and he bravely tackles subjects that are pressing in our world."
Diane Paulus
“The talented David Goldsmith was part of the team that helped me bring my play, Motown the Musical, to Broadway where it earned four Tony nominations. I admired his talent, creativity and sensitivity to the Motown legacy and I’m proud to see him now contribute to the storied tradition of the Dramatists Play Service.”
Berry Gordy
“David Goldsmith has been, at various times in my life, an advisor, confidant, and a friend, all while honing his craft as one of America’s most exceptional living lyricists and librettists. If you haven’t heard of him until now there is no better place to start than these three astonishingly varied plays, graciously furnished by Dramatists Play Service. Let the feast begin.”
Kevin McCollum
“Throughout his body of work, David Goldsmith is a writer of remarkable range and power, with a simple throughline that connects it all: intelligence and excellence.”
Bill Rauch
David wrote book & original lyrics for the Broadway/West End hit musical at the right hand of Motown founder Berry Gordy and with Broadway legend Dick Scanlan. Motown The Musical was nominated for four Tony Awards and spawned two National and UK tours.
David wrote the lyrics for the climactic number of the smash hit Disney’s Descendants trilogy, “My Once Upon A Time.” With music by David’s collaborator on Five Women At An Airport, Emmy Award-winning composer John Kavanaugh and sung by Dove Cameron, the song was nominated with the album for a Billboard Music Award for Top Soundtrack.
David wrote the lyrics for the song “Up Against The Wind” that plays under Queen Latifah’s death scene in the classic film. With music by Christopher Young and originally recorded by Lori Perry, the lyrics have been heavily sampled in over 20 rap songs, including those by Drake, Li’l Baby and Busta Rhymes.
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Five Women at an Airport
Five women, strangers, become marooned during a blackout at JFK International Airport.
By John Kavanaugh, David Goldsmith and Wendy Perelman.
Presented by Virtual Stage Lab, in association with Collective Catalyst, LLC.
Available to stream for Free on YouTube.
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My Improbable Sisters
An Ensemble Comedy With Songs
By Paul Gordon & David Goldsmith.
Presented by Virtual Stage Lab.
Available to stream for Free on YouTube.
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Fallout
A new American musical follows a family saga about Ukrainian immigrants escaping anti-Semitism after the Chernobyl disaster to settle in Brighton Beach, NY.
With a book by David Goldsmith, and music & lyrics by Dmitry Koltunov.
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Dramatists Play Service
Three of David's plays have been published by Dramatists Play Service via Broadway Licensing.
