The 22nd Annual Festival of New Musicals
ISSAQUAH AUGUST 8-10, 2025
Francis J. Gaudette Theatre

Hear the next big thing at the 22nd Annual Festival of New Musicals!

This theatrically packed weekend brings together the nation’s brightest musical theater writers and provides Seattle area theater-lovers with the rare opportunity to see first-hand how a new musical comes to life.

Once again, this year’s stage readings of four new musicals in development will be completely free and open to the public. Reserve your free seats now to see one, two, or all four shows!

Public ticketing access opens May 28. Additional General Admission seating may open depending on availability. Tickets are limited to 4 per person per reading.

2025 Festival Schedule
FRIDAY, AUG 8, 7:30 p.m. Lewis Loves Clark
SATURDAY, AUG 9, 2:00 p.m. Dear Mr. C
SATURDAY, AUG 9, 5:00 p.m. Jet City Improv presents: An Improvised Musical!
SATURDAY, AUG 9, 8:00 p.m. The Goree All-Girl String Band
SUNDAY, AUG 10, 2:00 p.m. Legendale