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Marvin Hamlisch

Date of Death: August 06, 2012 (68)

Birth Place: New York, NY, USA

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Marvin Hamlisch BIO

Hamlisch, one of only eleven EGOT winners in the history of the entertainment industry, was awarded three Oscars, four Grammys, four Emmys, a Tony and three Golden Globe awards for his work. On Broadway, he wrote the music for A Chorus Line - which received the Pulitzer Prize - as well as They’re Playing Our Song, The Goodbye Girl and Sweet Smell of Success.



He is the composer of more than forty motion picture scores including his Oscar-winning score and song for The Way We Were and his adaptation of Scott Joplin’s music for The Sting, for which he received a third Oscar. His prolific output of scores for films include original compositions and/or musical adaptations for Sophie’s Choice, Ordinary People, The Swimmer, Three Men and a Baby, Ice Castles, Take the Money and Run, Bananas and Save the Tiger.

Marvin Hamlisch held the position of principal pops conductor for the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra, Dallas Symphony Orchestra, Pasadena Symphony and Pops, Seattle Symphony and San Diego Symphony.

Hamlisch was Musical Director and arranger of Barbra Streisand’s 1994 concert tour of the U.S. and England as well as of the television special, Barbra Streisand: The Concert (for which he received two of his Emmys).



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Marvin Hamlisch STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
1974
Performer

Marvin Hamlisch Productions

 
[Broadway, 1999]
Music Arranger
Musical Supervisor
 
[Broadway, 1987]
Music Arranger
 
[Broadway, 1979]
Music Arrangements
 
[Broadway, 1974]
Musical Coordinator
 
[Broadway, 1973]
Dance Music Arranger
 
[Broadway, 1970]
Dance/Incidental Arrangements
Composer
Dance Music Arranger
 
[Broadway, 1967]
Dance Music Arranger

Writing

Composer
Additional Music
Additional Music
Composer
Composer
Additional Material
Composer

Marvin Hamlisch Movies

Fat City
[ 1972 ] music supervisor
The Way We Were
[ 1973 ] music
The Spy Who Loved Me
[ 1977 ] music by
Ice Castles
[ 1978 ] music
D.A.R.Y.L.
[ 1985 ] music by
A Chorus Line
[ 1985 ] music by
Little Nikita
[ 1988 ] music by
Open Season
[ 1995 ] music
The Mirror Has Two Faces
[ 1996 ] music adaptor
How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days
[ 2003 ] Marvin Hamlisch

Marvin Hamlisch Awards and Nominations

Tony Awards - 2002 - Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre

Marvin Hamlisch, Sweet Smell of Success


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 1993 - Outstanding Music

Marvin Hamlisch, The Goodbye Girl

Olivier Awards - 1980 - Musical of the Year

Marvin Hamlisch, They're Playing Our Song

Drama Desk Awards - 1979 - Outstanding Music

Marvin Hamlisch, They're Playing Our Song


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 1976 - Outstanding Music & Lyrics

Marvin Hamlisch, A Chorus Line


winner
Tony Awards - 1976 - Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre

Marvin Hamlisch, A Chorus Line


winner
New York Drama Critics Circle Awards - 1975 - Best Musical

Marvin Hamlisch, A Chorus Line

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Marvin Hamlisch News


PHOTOS: Primera imagen de escena de TOCANDO NUESTRA CANCI�"N

El musical de Marvin Hamlisch y Neil Simon, dirigido por Antonio Banderas y protagonizado por Miquel Fernández y María Adamuz, se estrenará en el teatro Soho CaixaBank de Málaga la semana que viene.
LISTEN: Escuchamos un pequeño aperitivo de TOCANDO NUESTRA CANCI�"N

El próximo 6 de junio llega al Teatro del Soho Caixabank de Málaga el próximo musical dirigido por Antonio Banderas tras A CHORUS LINE y COMPANY: TOCANDO NUESTRA CANCIÓN, y hoy el director ha publicado en sus redes sociales un pequeño avance de uno de los temas del espectáculo.
Theatre By The Sea's 91st Season Opens With A CHORUS LINE Next Week

Theatre By The Sea will open its 2024 Summer Season with the Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning musical A Chorus Line, which will be presented from May 29 - June 22, 2024.
North American Tour of MYSTIC PIZZA to Launch in January 2025

The highly-anticipated musical adaptation of the 1988 classic movie MYSTIC PIZZA, which recently completed a critically hailed run at LA Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts this past January, will embark on a North American Tour in January 2025.
Review: LOVE IS NEVER GONE Spotlights Marvin Hamlisch at Green Room 42

MARVIN HAMLISCH: LOVE IS NEVER GONE recalls the ups and downs and talents of the late man of music in advance of his 80th birthday in June. The much-admired composer and conductor's life story gets the musical biography jukebox treatment. The May 10th show shone a warm spotlight on Hamlisch, best known for writing the music to A CHORUS LINE.
Inkwell Singers Bring BROADWAY BABIES: Our Favorite Showtunes to The Triad in June

INKWELL SINGERS will debut their new show BROADWAY BABIES: Our Favorite Showtunes on June 6th and June 8th, 2024, at 7:00pm at The Triad Theater.
Full Cast Announced for Disney's THE LITTLE MERMAID At La Mirada Theatre For The Performing Arts 

Experience the magic of Disney's THE LITTLE MERMAID at the LA MIRADA THEATRE FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS.
Wendy Scherl to Sing Marvin Hamlisch At Hunt & Fish Club's HFC Underground

Join LaMott Friedman Award winner Wendy Scherl as she pays tribute to legendary composer Marvin Hamlisch at HFC Underground. Learn more about the performance and see how to purchase tickets.
VIDEO: Así son los ensayos de TOCANDO NUESTRA CANCI�"N dirigido por Antonio Banderas

El próximo 6 de junio llega al Teatro del Soho CaixaBank de Málaga.
Photos: Inside An Evening With Jason Robert Brown at 92NY

The 92NY Lyrics & Lyricists presented An Evening with Jason Robert Brown last night.  Check out photos here!
MARVIN HAMLISCH: LOVE IS NEVER GONE Comes to The Green Room 42

Learn about the extraordinary life and legacy of Marvin Hamlisch with the upcoming one-night-only staged reading of 'Marvin Hamlisch: Love Is Never Gone' - A Musical Biography.
Nikki Renée Daniels, Beth Malone & More to Star in Pittsburgh CLO's Summer Musicals

Pittsburgh CLO's 2024 Summer of Musicals at the Benedum Center will be highlighted by Broadway and TV stars, as well as beloved Pittsburgh favorites. See who is starring and learn about the programming!
Mike Birbiglia's Titles, Including THE OLD MAN AND THE POOL, Acquired By Concord Theatricals

Concord Theatricals has acquired the titles of Mike Birbiglia, with five of his stage works soon to be available for publishing and licensing worldwide.
Casts of HELL'S KITCHEN, THE NOTEBOOK & More to Perform at New Dramatists Spring Luncheon

New Dramatists will host its Annual Spring Luncheon Tribute on Tuesday, May 14 at the New York Marriott Marquis. See who is taking part and learn how to purchase tickets.
Conoce al reparto de TOCANDO NUESTRA CANCI�"N

El próximo musical dirigido por Antonio Banderas y producido por el Teatro del Soho CaixaBank, estará protagonizado por Miquel Fernández y María Adamuz.
Beck Center Reveals 2024/25 Season Lineup; WAITRESS, A CHORUS LINE, and More!

Beck Center for the Arts has announced its 2024-2025 Professional Theater Season, the 91st season which includes Tony Award Winners, comedies, dramas, musicals, and another collaboration with Baldwin Wallace University Musical Theatre program.   Learn more about the lineup here!
Tony Award-Winner John Lloyd Young And More Announced At Feinstein's In Carmel

Experience a night filled with laughter and music at Feinstein's in Carmel featuring Comedy Night, Broadway's JERSEY BOY, and the return of a beloved Hoosier favorite.
A CHORUS LINE to be Presented at Palos Verdes Performing Arts Center This Spring

A Chorus Line will be presented at Palos Verdes Performing Arts Center in April and May. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.
Idina Menzel to Launch TAKE ME OR LEAVE ME TOUR This Summer

Idina Menzel is going on tour this summer! See if Menzel is performing in a city near you, and learn how to purchase tickets.
Review: GIRL DINNER Is a Delightful Romp at Pangea

Overall, Girl Dinner is worth checking out. Petrullo says they aim to produce a show every month, so keep an eye out on the interwebs. And in the meantime, in the words of the group, “Stay true to your delulu!”

Marvin Hamlisch FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Marvin Hamlisch been in?

Marvin Hamlisch has appeared on Broadway in 1 shows.

How many West End shows has Marvin Hamlisch been in?

Marvin Hamlisch has not appeared in the West End

What awards has Marvin Hamlisch been nominated for?

Marvin Hamlisch has been nominated for several awards throughout his career. These include nominations for Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre at the Tony Awards for "Sweet Smell of Success" and "A Chorus Line". He was also nominated for Outstanding Music at the Drama Desk Awards for "The Goodbye Girl", "They're Playing Our Song", and "A Chorus Line". Additionally, Hamlisch received a nomination for Musical of the Year at the Olivier Awards for "They're Playing Our Song" and a nomination for Best Musical at the New York Drama Critics Circle Awards for "A Chorus Line".

What awards has Marvin Hamlisch won?

Marvin Hamlisch has won several awards throughout his career. He received the Outstanding Music award from the Drama Desk Awards for his work on The Goodbye Girl. He also won the Outstanding Music & Lyrics award from the Drama Desk Awards for his contributions to A Chorus Line. In addition, Hamlisch won the prestigious Tony Award for Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre for his work on A Chorus Line. The musical itself also received the Best Musical award from the New York Drama Critics Circle Awards.

How many shows has Marvin Hamlisch written?

Marvin Hamlisch has written 14 shows including Actor, Lawyer, Indian Chief (Composer), Half Time (Additional Music), A Chorus Line (Composer), They're Playing Our Song (Composer), Peter Allen: Up in One (Additional Material), Jean Seberg (Composer), Shirley MacLaine on Broadway (Composer), Smile (Composer), Hundreds of Hats (Composer), The Goodbye Girl (Composer), Sweet Smell of Success (Composer), Imaginary Friends (Composer), Gotta Dance (Additional Music), The Nutty Professor (Composer).

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