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Flagship original musical · In development

The First
Verse

Before the spotlight, before the applause, every artist has to find the courage to sing the first verse.

Created by Amy MatthewBook & lyricsOriginal songs
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The First Verse, an original musical by Amy Matthew
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The story

Every dream begins before anyone is listening.

A circle of ambitious young artists chases a life in music while navigating friendship, heartbreak, identity, rivalry, and the pressure to become who the industry expects them to be.

At its heart, The First Verse is about finding an authentic voice—and discovering that the people who hear us before the world does may be the ones who matter most.

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The First Verse · Selected musical demos

Two Truths

Protected streaming preview · Written by Amy Matthew

01Creative foundation

Character-led storytelling

Personal stakes, shifting relationships, and emotional choices drive the music and the story forward.

02Musical identity

Original contemporary songs

A songwriter’s musical built around memorable hooks, intimate confession, ensemble energy, and earned emotional release.

03Development vision

Made for the stage

Conceived as a visually expressive contemporary production with expandable creative and recording potential.

Book · Lyrics · Concept

A story about the moment a private dream becomes a public voice.

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The First Verse
An original musical · Created by Amy Matthew

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Before the spotlight, before the applause, every artist has to find the courage to sing the first verse.

This page includes 1 protected streaming preview from the project.

The First Verse development artwork