MICHAEL WYSONG

Composer, Lyricist, Performer

Michael Wysong

is a Manhattan-based musical theatre composer and lyricist who was described by Cabaret Scenes as “a wry and clever songwriter and political satirist in the tradition of Tom Lehrer…a major talent to be kept track of.”

His work has been performed at Columbia University, Millikin University, and various cabaret venues throughout the city, including the Triad Theatre and Feinstein’s/54 Below.

Recent credits include new music for a production of Marat/Sade, music and sound design for Macbeth (New York Shakespeare Company), and music and sound design for Aunt Jack (Theater for the New City). He also wrote the book and lyrics for a new adaptation of The Revenger’s Tragedy, music and lyrics for the song cycle Love is…, and recently completed a commission with Tony Nominated lyricist Bill Russell for their shared alma mater, The University of Kansas.