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[Off-Broadway, 2007]
Music Arranger
 
[Off-Broadway, 1994]
Vocal Music Arranger
 
[Off-Broadway, 1983]
Music Arranger
Orchestrator
 
[Broadway, 1981]
Composer
 
[Broadway, 1978]
Music Arrangements
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[Broadway, 1972]
Music Arranger
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[Broadway, 1970]
Orchestrations/Arrangements
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[Off-Broadway, 1970]
Orchestrations/Arrangements
 
[Off-Broadway, 1970]
Music Arranger
Orchestrator

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Gary William Friedman Awards and Nominations


winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 1984 - Best Score

Gary William Friedman, Taking My Turn

Tony Awards - 1971 - Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre

Gary William Friedman, The Me Nobody Knows


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 1970 - Most Promising Playwright

Gary William Friedman, The Me Nobody Knows


winner
Obie Awards - 1970 - Best Musical

Gary William Friedman, The Me Nobody Knows

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MERTON OF THE MOVIES: THE MUSICAL Will Have Private Industry Readings Next Week


Merton of the Movies: The Musical, with music by Gary William Friedman (The Me Nobody Knows, Taking My Turn), lyrics by Stevie Holland (Love, Linda: The Life of Mrs. Cole Porter) and Robert Lorick (The Tap Dance Kid), and book by Holland, Lorick and Mel Shapiro (Two Gentlemen of Verona) will have a private industry reading in New York on December 4th.

Photos: Stevie Holland, Justin Sargent and Gen Parton-Shin Star in PLATINUM DREAMS At 54 Below


See photos from 54 BELOW first-time ever concert event featuring the songs from the new musical Platinum Dreams.

John-Andrew Morrison, Matt Saldivar, And More To Play 54 Below Next Week


Next week, 54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club & Private Event Destination, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond. A recipient of the 2022 Tony Awards Honor for Excellence in the Theatre, 54 Below celebrates Broadway musicals and writers of the past and present, promoting an ongoing engagement with their work.

Gen Parton-Shin Joins Stevie Holland and Justin Sargent for PLATINUM DREAMS In Concert at 54Below


54 BELOW, Broadway’s Supper Club, will present a first-time ever concert event featuring the songs from the new musical Platinum Dreams.

Stevie Holland, Justin Sargent and Noah Ricketts to Star in PLATINUM DREAMS In Concert at 54 Below


54 BELOW, Broadway’s Supper Club, will present a first-time ever concert event featuring the songs from the new musical Platinum Dreams. Platinum Dreams in Concert plays on January 30, 2023, at 7PM. 

LOVE, LINDA: THE LIFE OF MRS. COLE PORTER Now Streaming on BroadwayHD


 The film of the Off-Broadway musical Love, Linda: The Life of Mrs. Cole Porter, begins its world premiere streaming debut with BroadwayHD, the premier streaming service for live theater today, Thursday, November 18, 2021.

A STAR IS BORN, CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG, FIDDLER ON THE ROOF & More to Stream on BroadwayHD in November


BroadwayHD has unveiled a lineup of star-studded titles with classic movie musicals, concerts and spectacular theater performances. Kicking off the month on November 1st is the 1976 musical romantic drama film, A Star is Born, featuring Barbra Streisand and Kris Kristofferson.

VIDEO: Watch a Sneak Peek of LOVE, LINDA with Stevie Holland


Cole Porter fans will be able to celebrate his birthday on June 9th in style this year with the world premiere on demand presentation of the Off-Broadway musical Love, Linda: The Life of Mrs. Cole Porter. With book by Stevie Holland with Gary William Friedman, music and lyrics by the legendary Cole Porter and arrangements and additional music by Mr. Friedman. The filmed presentation of this solo show stars the musical's co-creator and originator of the role Stevie Holland, as directed for the stage by Richard Maltby, Jr.*

On Demand Presentation of LOVE, LINDA: THE LIFE OF MRS. COLE PORTER to Debut in June


Cole Porter fans will be able to celebrate his birthday in style this year with the world premiere on demand presentation of the Off-Broadway musical Love, Linda: The Life of Mrs. Cole Porter. With book by Stevie Holland with Gary William Friedman, music and lyrics by the legendary Cole Porter and arrangements and additional music by Mr. Friedman.

LOVE, LINDA: THE LIFE OF MRS. COLE PORTER Starring Stevie Holland to Have Virtual World Premiere in June


Cole Porter fans will be able to celebrate his June 9th Birthday in style this year with Love, Linda: The Life of Mrs. Cole Porter. A filmed presentation of the show will star the musical’s co-creator and originator of the role Stevie Holland, with stage direction by Richard Maltby, Jr.

VIDEO: New Video Released of the Song 'Black' From THE ME NOBODY KNOWS


The song “Black”, from the beloved Obie and Drama Desk-winning, Tony-nominated musical The Me Nobody Knows has been made into a video in honor of those who are uniting to raise a voice to injustice.

Select Segments of Stevie Holland in LOVE, LINDA: THE LIFE OF MRS. COLE PORTER Are Now on YouTube


In response to the growing need for in-home entertainment during this challenging time, segments from the November 2018 encore engagement of Love, Linda: The Life of Mrs. Cole Porter have been released on YouTube.

TAKING MY TURN In Concert at Feinstein's/54 Below Starring Rema Webb, Karen Ziemba and More is Now on YouTube


FEINSTEIN'S/54 BELOW presented a first-time ever NYC concert event celebrating the songs from the musical Taking My Turn on March 9, 2020. The concert featured George Dvorsky (Scarlet Pimpernel, Passion), Nina Hennessey (Cats, Dreamgirls), James Jackson, Jr. (A Strange Loop), Sally Mayes (She Loves Me, Closer Than Ever) and more!

Photo Flash: Rema Webb, George Dvorsky and More in TAKING MY TURN in Concert at Feinstein's/54Below


A first-time ever NYC concert event celebrating the songs from the musical Taking My Turn was presented at FEINSTEIN'S/54 BELOW, on March 9th.

Linda Eder, Alice Ripley, David Yazbek Ft. Lilli Cooper and More are Heading to Feinstein's/54 Below This Month


This Month, FEINSTEIN'S/54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond. To purchase tickets or for more information, visit www.54Below.com/Feinsteins or call (646) 476-3551.

Martin Vidnovic, Rema Webb and James Jackson, Jr. Join Company for TAKING MY TURN in Concert at Feinstein's/54Below


FEINSTEIN'S/54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club, presents a first-time ever NYC concert event celebrating the songs from the musical Taking My Turn.

TAKING MY TURN In Concert Announced At Feinstein's/54 Below


FEINSTEIN'S/54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club, presents a first-time ever NYC concert event featuring the songs from the musical Taking My Turn.

Sharon Playhouse Has Announced its 2020 Season


Sharon Playhouse in Sharon, CT under the management of Artistic Director Alan M-L Wager and Managing Director Robert Levinstein, has announced its shows for the 2020 mainstage summer season.

Feinstein's/54 Below Presents First-Time Ever NYC Concert Event Featuring the Songs From TAKING MY TURN


FEINSTEIN'S/54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club, presents a first-time ever NYC concert event featuring the songs from Taking My Turn! The score from the Outer Critics Circle Award-winning musical will be celebrated in what's sure to be an extraordinary and memorable evening. The concert will feature Brenda Braxton (Smokey Joe's Café, Chicago), Robert Cuccioli (Jekyll & Hyde, Spider-Man: Turn Off The Dark), George Dvorsky (Scarlet Pimpernel, Passion), Nina Hennessey (Cats, Dreamgirls), Sally Mayes (She Loves Me, Closer Than Ever), Alan Wager (Beauty and the Beast), Andre Ward (Escape To Margaritaville, Rock of Ages), and  Karen Ziemba (Bullets Over Broadway, Chicago).

THE AMISH PROJECT Plays Final Performances


Only four more chances remain to see Schoolhouse Theater's presentation of THE AMISH PROJECT starring Katharine Michelle Tanner in her award-winning performance. 

Gary William Friedman FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many shows has Gary William Friedman written?

Gary William Friedman has written 12 shows including Sign in Sidney Brustein's Window (Composer), Kill the One-Eyed Man! (Music), The Me Nobody Knows (Composer), Laugh a Little, Cry a Little (Composer), Platinum (Composer), Taking My Turn (Composer), Ghetto (Composer), Bring in the Morning (Composer), Sheba (Composer), Magpie (Composer), Magpie (Music), Love, Linda: The Life Of Mrs. Cole Porter (Bookwriter).

What awards has Gary William Friedman been nominated for?

Gary William Friedman has been nominated for several awards, including Best Score at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for Taking My Turn, Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre at the Tony Awards for The Me Nobody Knows, Most Promising Playwright at the Drama Desk Awards for The Me Nobody Knows, and Best Musical at the Obie Awards for The Me Nobody Knows.

What awards has Gary William Friedman won?

Gary William Friedman has won several awards, including Best Score at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for Taking My Turn, Most Promising Playwright at the Drama Desk Awards for The Me Nobody Knows, and Best Musical at the Obie Awards for The Me Nobody Knows.

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