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 2 of the musicals he is currently developing, including SIX-FEET FORWARD, SIX-FEET BACK, a musical 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 .
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.
