A Story of Dreams, Friendship
and The Power of a Song.
The First Verse is a contemporary musical that follows the journey of a group of young songwriters in New York City as they chase their dreams, navigate love and friendship, and discover the courage to share their voices with the world.
Original Songs
Powerful, heartfelt songs that move the story forward.
Compelling Story
A modern, relatable tale that connects, inspires, and stays with you.
Unforgettable Journey
A path of self-discovery, love, ambition, and hope.
Built for Stage
A dynamic musical experience designed for live performance.
The First Verse Development Profile
Project Overview
Ambitious young artists pursue careers in music while navigating friendship, attraction, heartbreak, identity and the pressure to succeed. Centered on Aria and Luca, the musical explores what happens when characters can express themselves through songs more honestly than they can through ordinary conversation. The project is also the creative foundation for the A Song Apart novels and the Sunset Blues television universe.
Music & Development
A 13-number confirmed song flow and a larger catalog of character material have been developed. Documented songs include “Game of Us,” “Love Is Not Chaos,” “This Is How It Starts,” “Two Truths,” “Almost Us,” “Second Verse,” “Waiting in the Wings” and “You Stole My Lines.”
A contemporary music-industry musical with cross-platform intellectual-property potential across stage, books and television.
Songs From The First Verse
First Verse
Amy Matthew
Game of us
Amy Matthew
Love is'nt Chaos
Amy Matthew
This is how it starts
Amy Matthew
Two Truths
Amy Matthew
Beginning
A spark of a dream.
Dream
A vision of something greater.
Meeting
Lives collide. Friendships form.
Conflict
Challenges test their paths.
Love
Hearts connect. Truths are revealed.
Music
They find their voices together.
Finale
The spotlight shines. Their story begins.
Sometimes the first verse is the hardest to write,
but it can also be the start of everything.