Logan Medland is a Composer, Lyricist and Writer and the recently published author of a collection of darkly comic short stories called “Start a Religion Stay Out Of Jail and Other Absurd Stories” through Raw Earth Ink Press. He managed to win both first and fourth prize in the same juried competition: The Northwind Writing Award in 2024. He also has worked extensively for many years as a Music Director and Pianist on Broadway, (original orchestra of A Bronx Tale, and Dr, Zhivago) on major U.S. and International tours of Broadway shows such as “Cats” “Jersey Boys”, “Chicago”, and with well known recording acts, “The Tenors”. As a composer/lyricist, his most recent musical “Love Goddess: The Rita Hayworth Musical” about Hollywood legend Rita Hayworth had a six week run at London’s acclaimed Off-West End Theatre The Cockpit. His first musical, a three-hander (In The Wings) formerly called “Fingers and Toes” had a sold out and extended run at NYMF (New York Musical Festival) the premiere competition for new musicals and has had 3 regional equity productions since. He was Music Supervisor and Arranger for “Christmas in Hell” Off-Broadway and Las Vegas productions, and Music Supervisor and Arranger for “The Bardy Bunch” Off-Broadway and Chicago productions. He is currently at work on several new musicals and is passionate about collaborating as a script writer, as a composer/lyricist or as a music director and arranger. His book is available here: https://www.amazon.com/Start-Religion-Other-Absurd-Tales-ebook/dp/B0DKC48SV2/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2EJGWEZK4DE33&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.OMEoHZY9AjedleZYr0PNDQp3Hy1gTGfWV6Jra_Fa6ADGjHj071QN20LucGBJIEps.czYQN5jGJXvvK06UER2IbjqEhi42xnghqvSeT3Ux6MM&dib_tag=se&keywords=logan+medland&qid=1730903837&sprefix=logan+medland+%2Caps%2C88&sr=8-1

REVIEWS:

For “Love Goddess: The Rita Hayworth Musical” Music and Lyrics.

“A tantalising look at the world of Rita Hayworth” - London Times.
”The Rita Hayworth Musical will leave you transfixed by the energetic dance, heady with the drama behind the scenes of Hollywood and mesmerised by the music. There is not a dull moment!” North West End UK.
”A lilting, evocative score. Cleverly written songs” - Westend Theatre.
”The music of Logan Medland is delightfully reminiscent of the era and his lyrics approach the articulate clever wordsmithing of that time” - London Living Large.
”This show delivers an emotional roller coaster. I shall watch those old films with new eyes now.” London Born and Bred.
”Logan Medland’s score keeps the show afloat with a song list that could have been plucked straight from the era. Latin rhythms and tangos mingle with smoky jazz numbers and that old razzle dazzle.” The Spy in the Stalls.

For “Fingers and Toes”. Book, Music and Lyrics.

”Fingers and Toes is just a terrific musical.” Syracuse Post/Record.
”Medland has a definite gift. He and his cast will surely be going further.” Michael Glitz, Huffington Post.
”Fingers and Toes is a real treat. I must admit I enjoyed it more than several Broadway shows I saw last year … an utter delight.” Zander Opper, talkingbroadway.com.
”More than a five-cent cigar or affordable health care, what America needs is a good three-character musical with lots of tap dance. That is precisely what the Plaza Theatre is currently serving up.” Palm Beach Post.
”What’s so attractive about this musical is its backstage quality. We watch a lyric and eventually a musical materialize. This is a fun, fizzy musical.” Ithaca Times.

For “The Bardy Bunch” Vocal arrangements and orchestrations.

”Logan Medland’s arrangements along with Lorna Ventura’s choreography created multiple show-stopping moments.” Chicago Stage Standard.
”Logan Medland gets surprisingly fine results from Brady and Partridge hits. Who knew “I Woke up in Love This Morning” could sound so good as a ballad?” Chicago Reader.
”Irresistible. As much fun as a home visit from Davy Jones, and a ride in a psychedelic bus combined.” New York Times.