RANDY COURTS is a composer, lyricist, pianist and music producer. He began writing musicals at the age of 23, received his first commission from the legendary producer Joseph Papp to write the musical Cowboy for the Public Theater and, to date, has written music and lyrics for over thirty pieces of theater which have been produced all over the world. These include, in collaboration with playwright/lyricist Mark St. Germain, The Gifts Of The Magi, Johnny Pye And The Foolkiller, and Joseph And Mary, all for the Lambs Theater Company; and Jack’s Holiday, for Playwrights Horizons.

Since 2006 Randy has been collaborating with writers Mary Pope Osborne, Will Osborne and Jenny Laird in adapting selections from Ms. Osborne’s bestselling Magic Tree House series for the musical stage. The team has created nearly a dozen musical shows, which have been performed and toured throughout the US and internationally. 

Randy is a recipient of the AT&T New Plays award, the ASCAP Popular Panel award and an Outer Critics Circle award nomination for best musical. His work has been published by Music Theatre International, Samuel French/Concord, Dramatists Play Service, Fireside Theater, Dramatic Publishing Company, and Augsburg/Fortress Press.