How to Succeed in Musical Theatre Without Really Dying Book Launch Concert Party
March 13, 2026
For the last thirteen years, Tony Award® winner Lindsay Mendez and Kleban/Larson/Rodgers Award winner Ryan Scott Oliver have devoted themselves to guiding actors’ careers, sharpening their craft, and supporting them not only as artists but as people. In that time, Actor Therapy has grown far beyond “just a class”—what began with eight students at Ripley-Grier has exploded into year-round training, transformative intensives, hundreds of new students each year, and a thriving alumni community thousands strong.
Which is why the duo is thrilled to celebrate their brand-new book—nearly 450 pages packed with the same big tips, hot takes, and “knowledge bombs” Actor Therapy is famous for. From building a brand to polishing an audition package to booking the job—and, most importantly, sustaining a long, joyful career in musical theatre—the book is a no-nonsense guide to doing the damn thing. It’s called How to Succeed in Musical Theatre Without Really Dying (with a foreword by Jonathan Groff) and it arrives March 3, 2026.
To mark the moment, Mendez and Oliver host a one-night-only concert launch party at 54 Below, featuring Actor Therapy alums past and present—from Broadway, Off-Broadway, national tours, regional theatres, and an army of insanely gifted up-and-comers.
PLUS: the night will include live “super tips and tricks,” shared from the book—designed to help every audience member succeed in musical theatre… without really dying. Come toast the book, cheer the artists, and witness why Actor Therapy has become a movement.
Please note that all artists and acts are subject to change at any time.
Pricing
- $40.50 (includes $5.50 in fees) – $51.50 (includes $6.50 in fees)
- VIP Seating: $62.50 (includes $7.50 in fees)
- Premiums: $90 (includes $10 in fees)
- Prices shown are only valid for online purchases. Additional $6 in fees for all seating sections if purchased at the box office.
- $25 Food & Beverage Minimum