Jill Abramovitz

Jill Abramovitz is an accomplished lyricist, bookwriter, and performer with a significant career in New York City’s theatre scene. Her work as a lyricist includes co-adapting the Leah Napolin play The Dogs of Pripyat, which earned the Weston Playhouse New Musical Award and the Jerry Bock Award, and was selected for NAMT’s Festival of New Artists. She was also commissioned by TheatreworksUSA to write lyrics for Martha Speaks and served as the lyricist and bookwriter for Bread and Roses. Her talent as a lyricist extended to Broadway’s It Shoulda Been You, where she contributed additional lyrics, showcasing her creative range and impact on new musical works.

Abramovitz is also a seasoned Broadway performer, having appeared in several notable productions. Her Broadway credits include roles in Beetlejuice (2019-2020) as Maxine Dean and Juno, Fiddler on the Roof (2015-2016) where she performed as Grandma Tzeitel and understudied Yente and Golde, and Rodgers + Hammerstein’s Cinderella (2013-2015) as an ensemble member, Lady of Ridicule, and a replacement for Madame. Her earlier Broadway appearances include 9 to 5 (2009) and Martin Short: Fame Becomes Me (2006-2007). These roles illustrate her extensive experience and versatility as a performer in diverse theatrical settings.

In addition to her performance and writing, Jill is a past Dramatist Guild Fellow and a proud member of the BMI Advanced Workshop, where she was honored with the Harrington Award for Excellence in Musical Theatre Writing. Her lyrics have been featured on the popular web series Submissions Only and Sirius XM’s Stage Door Supper Club. She is currently developing an untitled project with Brad Alexander and Barry Wyner, further demonstrating her ongoing commitment to creating new theatrical works. Her song “Happy,” with music by Joy Son, is part of the BMI Workshop Songbook and is a frequently performed comedy piece on NewMusicalTheatre.com.