Daniel Seligman is a 21-Year-Old composer, lyricist, and playwright living in New York City. Seligman studies playwriting at Marymount Manhattan College, and studies music with
Throughout the Covid-19 pandemic, Seligman brought his friends and collaborators together to produce workshops of several new musicals starring his best friend, Ian Coursey.
In September of 2021, Seligman began work on a new musical, titled SWEET MOTHER OF CHRIST. A short version of "SMOC" was performed as a part of Marymount Manhattan College’s half-baked play festival, and a workshop of the piece was held at Open Jar Studios in June of 2022. A demo-tape was recorded of selections from the score in August of 2023. With funds raised from the 2023 demos, Seligman self produced a workshop of the piece at Open Jar Studios in 2024 alongside Director, Mia Ehrlich.
Seligman's song, "Too Little Time", was performed at Anna Zavelson's debut 54 Below show in 2024.
Daniel is Adam Guettel's assistant and recently worked on the Broadway Production of DAYS OF WINE AND ROSES. Seligman also assisted Guettel on the production of the Original Cast Album.
Seligman was raised on a blend of classic-rock and musical theatre. With inspirations from Paul McCartney to Stephen Sondheim, Seligman attempts to create a unique sound in all of his pieces. He loves teaching, recording music, and eating sushi with his pug; Louie.
