Charley Raiff
Composer • Lyricist • Librettist
Composer • Lyricist • Librettist
Charley Raiff is a New York–based composer, lyricist, and producer whose work bridges theater, pop, and media. He has written original music for theatrical productions, national brands, and viral digital content—earning millions of views and a devoted following among actors, influencers, and creatives across the city.
As a singer-songwriter and pianist, Raiff has performed for over 15 years in some of Manhattan’s most iconic music venues, cultivating a reputation for sharp wit, emotional honesty, and a sound that blends vivid storytelling with a downtown pop sensibility. He has been an associate to Tony-Winning Librettist-Composer Stew (Passing Strange), during the off-Broadway run of The Total Bent, as well as recently debuting Stewdio Zero at JACK.
With Luxury Problems, Raiff makes his debut as a librettist and book writer for commercial musical theater—bringing his signature blend of satire, melody, and insight to a world that’s both dazzling and disarmingly real.
DANIEL GOLDSTEIN
Director • Dramaturg
Daniel Goldstein is an acclaimed director, writer, and dramaturg whose work spans Broadway, Off-Broadway, and international stages. He most recently directed the North American touring production of the Tony Award–nominated musical Come From Away, as well as the Broadway revival of Godspell and has helmed more than 100 productions across the U.S., including at the Huntington Theatre Company, Williamstown Theatre Festival, the Old Globe, and Bay Street Theatre.
A recipient of the Kleban Prize for Most Promising Musical Theater Librettist, Goldstein has been commissioned by The Public Theater, Roundabout Theatre Company, The Joan Rivers Estate and the Huntington Theatre Company. His works include Unknown Soldier (music by Michael Friedman), Row (with Dawn Landes), Joan, Orange Crush, and others. He is also developing a solo show with Wayne Brady. His work has been produced by Playwrights Horizons, Williamstown Theatre Festival, Arena Stage, and others.
A graduate of Northwestern University, Goldstein brings a collaborative, story-driven approach to Luxury Problems, serving as both director and dramaturg in shaping the show’s next phase of development.