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Frederick Loewe, a classically trained musician, wrote the scores for some of America's most memorable musicals, including My Fair Lady, Camelot, Brigadoon, Paint Your Wagon, and Gigi. Among his most famous songs with lyricist-partner Alan Jay Lerner are "Almost Like Being in Love," "I Could Have Danced All Night," and "Thank Heaven for Little Girls." A musical prodigy, Loewe was born in Berlin in 1901 and, at 13, was the youngest piano soloist to play with the Berlin Philharmonic. His popular song "Katrina," written when he was 15, sold more than a million copies across Europe. Struggling to find work on Broadway after arriving in the U.S. in 1924, Loewe worked at such odd jobs as cow punching, boxing and accompanying silent films on the piano. He wrote with several other lyricists until approaching Lerner at New York's Lambs Club in 1942 about collaborating on a show - thus beginning one of Broadway’s most extraordinary partnerships. The recipient of multiple Tony and Academy awards, Loewe died in Palm Springs in 1988.

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Productions

My Fair LadyMy Fair Lady
 
[West End, 2022]
Music
BrigadoonBrigadoon
 
[Off-Broadway, 2017]
Music
Brigadoon
 
[Off-Broadway, 1964]
Vocal Music Arranger
Brigadoon
 
[Broadway, 1963]
Vocal Music Arranger
Camelot
 
[US Tour, 1963]
Producer
Camelot
 
[Broadway, 1960]
Producer
Brigadoon
 
[Broadway, 1947]
Vocal Music Arranger
The Day Before Spring
 
[Broadway, 1945]
Vocal Music Arranger
The Illustrators' Show
 
[Broadway, 1936]
Composer (Additional Music)

Writing

Great Lady
Composer
Gigi
Composer
Brigadoon
Composer
Camelot
Composer
The Day Before Spring
Composer
Composer
Fosse
Composer
Gigi
Composer
My Fair Lady
Composer
Paint Your Wagon
Composer
Composer
What's Up
Composer

Awards and Nominations


winner
Olivier Awards - 2002 - The Hilton Award for Outstanding Musical Production

Frederick Loewe, My Fair Lady


winner
Tony Awards - 1974 - Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre

Frederick Loewe, Gigi


winner
Tony Awards - 1957 - Best Musical

Frederick Loewe, My Fair Lady


winner
New York Drama Critics Circle Awards - 1956 - Best Musical

Frederick Loewe, My Fair Lady


winner
New York Drama Critics Circle Awards - 1947 - Best Musical

Frederick Loewe, Brigadoon

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Review: LOVERLY: THE BROADWAY OF LERNER AND LOEWE (AND LANE) at OVATIONS Photo
Review: LOVERLY: THE BROADWAY OF LERNER AND LOEWE (AND LANE) at OVATIONS
by Brett Cullum - Feb 12, 2026

You are in a room with eight excellent performers doing songs purely for the joy of getting to sing them for an audience.
Cast Set For MY FAIR LADY at American Theater Group Photo
Cast Set For MY FAIR LADY at American Theater Group
by Stephi Wild - Feb 9, 2026

American Theater Group (ATG) has announced the cast and creative team of its highly-anticipated production of My Fair Lady running Feb. 26-March 15, 2026. Learn more here!
Interview: Paul Hope of LOVERLY - THE BROADWAY OF LERNER AND LOEWE (AND LANE) at Ovat Photo
Interview: Paul Hope of LOVERLY - THE BROADWAY OF LERNER AND LOEWE (AND LANE) at Ovations
by Brett Cullum - Feb 5, 2026

But I'd have to say, as far as the scores, I probably like ON A CLEAR DAY. I love the songs, from ON A CLEAR DAY, which was not anywhere near as big a hit as those other shows were.
Music Theater Heritage Will Present BRIGADOON Starring Lauren Braton And Patrick Lewa Photo
Music Theater Heritage Will Present BRIGADOON Starring Lauren Braton And Patrick Lewallen
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 30, 2026

Music Theater Heritage will present BRIGADOON starring Lauren Braton and Patrick Lewallen. The Lerner and Loewe musical will be staged as a limited engagement at the company’s Grand Theater in Kansas City.
American Theater Group to Present Lerner and Loewe's MY FAIR LADY Photo
American Theater Group to Present Lerner and Loewe's MY FAIR LADY
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 8, 2026

American Theater Group (ATG) will present Lerner and Loewe's beloved My Fair Lady as its final main stage production of the 2025-26 season. The production will run Feb. 26-March 15, 2026 at three NJ venues.
Library Of Congress Unveils Winter-Spring 2026 Concert Season Photo
Library Of Congress Unveils Winter-Spring 2026 Concert Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 7, 2026

Concerts from the Library of Congress will launch an exciting, yearlong America 250 celebration this January, presenting a broad panorama of the nation's music in concerts and conversations, lectures, film screenings, educational programs and more.
Review: NEW YEAR'S EVE WITH SETH MACFARLANE AND THE BOSTON POPS at Symphony Hall Photo
Review: NEW YEAR'S EVE WITH SETH MACFARLANE AND THE BOSTON POPS at Symphony Hall
by R. Scott Reedy - Jan 6, 2026

Seth MacFarlane was in great voice when he took the stage at Symphony Hall recently for his sold-out New Year’s Eve concert with the Boston Pops, even if it wasn’t his most familiar voice.
Review: BROADWAY SYMPHONIC at Salle Pleyel Photo
Review: BROADWAY SYMPHONIC at Salle Pleyel
by Patrick Honoré - Jan 5, 2026

Bernstein, Sondheim & Loewe reimagined through full orchestral arrangements at Salle Pleyel. The symphonic treatment of West Side Story alone is worth the price of admission—this is Broadway elevated to concert hall artistry. Exceptional vocalists, brilliant conducting, world-class tap dancers. A revelation.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld December 2, 2025- A CHRISTMAS CAROL First Look and More Photo
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld December 2, 2025- A CHRISTMAS CAROL First Look and More
by - Dec 2, 2025

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Review: MY FAIR LADY, The Mill At Sonning Photo
Review: MY FAIR LADY, The Mill At Sonning
by Kat Mokrynski - Dec 1, 2025

For their Christmas show this year, The Mill at Sonning is putting on My Fair Lady, the 1956 Broadway musical written by Alan Jay Lerner (Lyrics and Book) and Frederick Loewe (Music). For those unfamiliar with the venue, it is an intimate, 217-seat theatre in the semi-round that operates as a dinner theatre, where audiences have a lovely two-course meal before the performance begins.
Theater Latté Da Adds Performance of MY FAIR LADY Due to High Demand Photo
Theater Latté Da Adds Performance of MY FAIR LADY Due to High Demand
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 26, 2025

Theater Latté Da has added a matinee performance of My Fair Lady on Thursday, December 18 at 2 p.m., responding to strong audience demand for the company’s first-ever production of the Lerner & Loewe classic.
Theater Latté Da Unveils Complete Casting for MY FAIR LADY Photo
Theater Latté Da Unveils Complete Casting for MY FAIR LADY
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 23, 2025

Theater Latté Da has announced full casting for its holiday production of Lerner & Loewe’s My Fair Lady. Performances begin November 12, 2025, with opening night on November 15, at the Ritz Theater.
Complete Cast Set for MY FAIR LADY at Theater Latté Da Photo
Complete Cast Set for MY FAIR LADY at Theater Latté Da
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 22, 2025

Theater Latté Da has revealed the complete cast for Lerner & Loewe's timeless classic My Fair Lady. Learn more about the production here and see how to purchase tickets.
Simbi Akande and Nadim Naaman Will Lead MY FAIR LADY at the Mill at Sonning Photo
Simbi Akande and Nadim Naaman Will Lead MY FAIR LADY at the Mill at Sonning
by Stephi Wild - Oct 15, 2025

West End stars Simbi Akande and Nadim Naaman will play Eliza Doolittle and Henry Higgins in Lerner and Loewe’s MY FAIR LADY at the Mill at Sonning, directed by Joseph Pitcher.
Meet the Cast of RAGTIME, Now Playing on Broadway Photo
Meet the Cast of RAGTIME, Now Playing on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Sep 26, 2025

Performances are now underway for Lincoln Center Theater's revival of Ragtime at the Vivian Beaumont Theater. Meet the cast of Ragtime here and learn all about the starry cast and talented ensemble's bio and credits!
Julie Andrews In the Spotlight: From Broadway to THE SOUND OF MUSIC and Beyond Photo
Julie Andrews In the Spotlight: From Broadway to THE SOUND OF MUSIC and Beyond
by Josh Sharpe - Sep 16, 2025

To celebrate the return of The Sound of Music in theaters, we are taking a look back at Julie Andrews' expansive stage career, from My Fair Lady to Victor/Victoria, and more.
Tickets On Sale For MY FAIR LADY in Sydney Photo
Tickets On Sale For MY FAIR LADY in Sydney
by Stephi Wild - Sep 16, 2025

Tickets are officially on sale today for the 70th Anniversary production of Lerner and Loewe's iconic My Fair Lady returning to the Sydney Opera House.
Library of Congress Acquires Musical Sketches From THE WIZARD OF OZ Photo
Library of Congress Acquires Musical Sketches From THE WIZARD OF OZ
by Josh Sharpe - Aug 25, 2025

The Library of Congress has acquired rare music and lyric sketches from composer Harold Arlen and lyricist E.Y. “Yip” Harburg, best known for their collaboration on the score of “The Wizard of Oz” in 1939.
Tickets to Penn State Centre Stage 2025-26 Season On Sale Now- CRAZY FOR YOU, OUR TOW Photo
Tickets to Penn State Centre Stage 2025-26 Season On Sale Now- CRAZY FOR YOU, OUR TOWN and More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 18, 2025

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The History of the Mark Hellinger Theatre and the Attempts to Bring It Back Photo
The History of the Mark Hellinger Theatre and the Attempts to Bring It Back
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Aug 17, 2025

The Times Square Church, located on 51st Street between Broadway and 8th Avenue, is an extremely storied New York City spot. While it may not be apparent to those who unknowingly pass by the church, the venue across from the Gershwin’s stage door was once a glorious Broadway theater… and could potentially be one again someday.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many shows has Frederick Loewe written?

Frederick Loewe has written 11 shows including Great Lady (Composer), What's Up (Composer), The Day Before Spring (Composer), Brigadoon (Composer), Paint Your Wagon (Composer), My Fair Lady (Composer), Camelot (Composer), Gigi (Composer), Lerner and Loewe: A Very Special Evening (Composer), Fosse (Composer), Gigi (Composer).

What awards has Frederick Loewe been nominated for?

Frederick Loewe has been nominated for several awards throughout his career. Some of his notable nominations include the Hilton Award for Outstanding Musical Production (Olivier Awards) for "My Fair Lady," Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre (Tony Awards) for "Gigi," Best Musical (Tony Awards) for "My Fair Lady," Best Musical (New York Drama Critics Circle Awards) for both "My Fair Lady" and "Brigadoon." These nominations highlight Loewe's talent and contribution to the Broadway industry.

What awards has Frederick Loewe won?

Frederick Loewe has won several awards throughout his career. Some of his notable achievements include receiving the Hilton Award for Outstanding Musical Production (Olivier Awards) for "My Fair Lady," winning the Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre (Tony Awards) for "Gigi," and earning the Best Musical accolade at the Tony Awards for both "My Fair Lady" and "Brigadoon." Additionally, Loewe's work on "My Fair Lady" was recognized with the Best Musical title at the New York Drama Critics Circle Awards.

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