Herbert Kretzmer
Latest News on Herbert Kretzmer:
LES MISERABLES Wins BroadwayWorld's Ultimate Best Musical Bracket (Apr 16, 2024)
Video: Go Inside Opening Night of LES MISERABLES in Toronto (Apr 4, 2024)
Review: Patti LuPone Splendidly Sings of A LIFE IN NOTES (Apr 3, 2024)
LES MISERABLES Wins BroadwayWorld's Ultimate Best Musical Bracket (Apr 16, 2024)
Video: Go Inside Opening Night of LES MISERABLES in Toronto (Apr 4, 2024)
Review: Patti LuPone Splendidly Sings of A LIFE IN NOTES (Apr 3, 2024)
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Herbert Kretzmer was born in South Africa, where he began a career in journalism writing the commentary for a weekly cinema newsreel. He came to live in London in 1954, and has since pursued twin careers as newspaperman and songwriter. He was feature writer on The Daily Sketch and a profile writer on The Sunday Despatch. He joined The Daily Express in 1960 and later became its drama critic, a post he held for 18 years, covering about 3,000 first nights.
From 1979 to 1987, he wrote television criticism for The Daily Mail, winning, in this capacity, two national press awards.
As a lyric writer he wrote weekly songs for That Was The Week That Was and the later Ned Sherrin television shows. He won an Ivor Novello Award for the Peter Sellers/Sophia Loren comedy song ‘Goodness Gracious Me’. Other award-winning songs include two written with, and for, Charles Aznavour: ‘Yesterday When I Was Young’ and the chart-topping ‘She’.
Herbert Kretzmer wrote the book and lyrics for the West End musical Our Man Crichton, which starred Kenneth More and Millicent Martin, and the lyrics for The Four Musketeers, which ran for over a year at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane, starring Harry Secombe as D’Artagnan. He also supplied the lyrics for the Anthony Newley musical film Can Heironymous Merkin Ever Forget Mercy Humppe and Find True Happiness? He was the co-lyricist for Kristina which he wrote with Björn Ulvaeus and Benny Andersson (ABBA), premiered at Carnegie Hall, New York, in September 2009.
Herbert Kretzmer’s latest work is Marguerite, written with Michel Legrand, Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schönberg.
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Herbert Kretzmer Awards and Nominations
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New York Drama Critics Circle Awards - 1987 - Best Musical
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Tony Awards - 1987 - Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre
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Herbert Kretzmer Videos
VIDEO: Old Tweet from Newly Elected Senator Jon Ossoff Points Fans to Anime LES MISERABLES
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 8, 2021
VIDEO: Go Inside the Newly Renovated Sondheim Theatre - Home of LES MISERABLES on the West End
by Stephi Wild - Jan 12, 2020
VIDEO: LES MISERABLES Premieres at the Teresa Carreño Theater in Venezuela
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 8, 2019
VIDEO: Hong Kong Protesters Sing 'Do You Hear The People Sing?' From LES MISERABLES; Lyricist Herbert Kretzmer Comments
by Stephi Wild - Jun 26, 2019
VIDEO: Watch LES MIS Tour's Fantine, Melissa Mitchell, Sing I Dreamed a Dream
by Rebecca Russo - Oct 18, 2017
STAGE TUBE: Peter Lockyer and Rachelle Ann Go Share LES MISERABLES Memories in Celebration of 30th Anniversary
by Christina Mancuso - Oct 7, 2015
STAGE TUBE: James Barbour Sings 'Bring Him Home' from La Mirada's LES MISERABLES
by Nicole Rosky - May 23, 2014
STAGE TUBE: LES MIS Star Nikki M. James Performs 'On My Own' on WENDY WILLIAMS
by Stage Tube - May 20, 2014
STAGE TUBE: LES MIZ's Ramin Karimloo Talks Tony Nomination, Staying Fit and More
by Stage Tube - May 19, 2014
BWW TV EXCLUSIVE! Footage of Kristin Chenoweth's THE EVOLUTION OF A SOPRANO at Carnegie Hall
by Nicole Rosky - May 13, 2014
VIDEO: Ramin Karimloo, Will Swenson & More Featured in All-New LES MIS TV Spot
by Caryn Robbins - May 7, 2014
Herbert Kretzmer News
LES MISERABLES Wins BroadwayWorld's Ultimate Best Musical Bracket
Which musical is really the Best Musical of all time? Over the past month our readers have been voting in our March Madness Bracket: Best Musical Edition! Looking back on the last 64 years of Broadway's most acclaimed shows, BroadwayWorld asked the public which Tony Award-winner deserves the title of The Ultimate Best Musical!
Video: Go Inside Opening Night of LES MISERABLES in Toronto
Les Misérables has made its triumphant return to the Toronto stage at the Princess of Wales Theatre. The stars were out to support the show and celebrity guests were everywhere. Go inside the magical night in an all-new video.
Review: Patti LuPone Splendidly Sings of A LIFE IN NOTES
In the past few years, Patti LuPone has resigned from Actor’s Equity Association and suspended her legendary Broadway career, but as she proved with her Celebrity Series of Boston performance at Symphony Hall on April 2, the three-time Tony Award winner can still command a concert stage.
Photos: Check Out New Images of LES MISERABLES US Tour
Check out new photos of the US Tour of Les Miserables.
Members Of St. Louis Symphony Chorus Will Join Muny Production Of LES MISERABLES
Members of the St. Louis Symphony Chorus are set to join the Muny production of LES MISÉRABLES, enhancing three key musical numbers with their vocal talents.
John Tartaglia, Marcia Milgrom Dodge, Jared Grimes & More Join The Muny's 106th Season
The Muny has revealed the teams of directors, choreographers and music directors for its 2024 season. Learn about the shows this season and see how to purchase tickets!
LES MISERABLES Extends Booking to March 2025
LES MISÉRABLES at the Sondheim Theatre has extended its booking until Saturday 29 March 2025. The Christmas performance schedule is also announced.
Tickets Now on Sale for LES MISERABLES at Proctors
Tickets for Cameron Mackintosh's acclaimed production of Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schönberg's LES MISÉRABLES, are on sale for its engagement at the MainStage at Proctors, Schenectady. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Tickets On Sale For LES MISERABLES At Fox Theatre
Tickets for LES MISÉRABLES at Fox Theatre, Feb 16, are now on sale. Don't miss the world's most popular musical playing in Atlanta for one week only, June 4-9.
Alfie Boe, Killian Donnelly, Michael Ball & Bradley Jaden to Lead LES MISERABLES Arena Tour
Alfie Boe and Killian Donnelly will share the role of Jean Valjean and Michael Ball and Bradley Jaden will share the role of Javert in the UK, leading a cast and orchestra of over 65 in the forthcoming World Tour of LES MISÉRABLES THE ARENA SPECTACULAR. Learn more about the tour here including more about the cast, tour dates and more!
LES MISERABLES Comes To Overture Center in February
Cameron Mackintosh's acclaimed production of Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schönberg's Tony Award-winning musical phenomenon, LES MISÉRABLES, is coming to Madison on Wednesday, Feb. 14 through Sunday, Feb. 18 in Overture Hall.
Theatre Under The Stars to Present TUTS Texas All-State Musical Production LES MISERABLES SCHOOL EDITION
Theatre Under The Stars will present the first-ever TUTS Texas All-State Musical production! Find out more about this exciting new production.
T.3's New EP OPTION UP, Featuring Shoshana Bean & More Now Available on CD
T.3, the viral vocal trio, releases their new EP 'OPTION UP' featuring Broadway special guests SHOSHANA BEAN, MORGAN JAMES, and AISHA JACKSON. Now available on CD.
Feature: MILAN VAN WAARDENBURG SPEELT HOOFDROL IN LES MISERABLES IN LONDEN!
Producent Cameron Mackintosh is verheugd te melden dat Milan van Waardenburg, vanaf maandag 11 maart 2024, de hoofdrol van Jean Valjean gaat spelen in Les Misérables in het Londense Sondheim Theatre. Milan maakt zijn West End debuut nadat hij onlangs nog in Nederland en België in Les Misérables te zien was. Voor zijn vertolking van de hoofdrol van Jean Valjean ontving hij lovende kritieken en een Musical Award nominatie voor Beste Hoofdrolspeler in een Grote Musical. Milan was eerder oa te zien als Prins Hans in Disney's Frozen in Duitsland, Dimitri in Anastasia zowel in Duitsland als in Nederland, luitenant Frederic Charles en Quasimodo in Disney's The Hunchback of Notre Dame en Herbert in Tanz der Vampire, beide op tournee door Duitsland. Naast Milan zijn ook de Nederlanders Djavan van de Fliert en Anouk van Laake in de Londense versie van Les Misérables te zien.
Peter Joback and Milan van Waardenburg to Join LES MISERABLES at the Sondheim Theatre
New casting has been announced for LES MISÉRABLES at the Sondheim Theatre, with Swedish star, Peter Jöback and Dutch leading artist, Milan van Waardenburg taking on the role of Jean Valjean respectively in the critically acclaimed production.
Photos: See New Production Images of LES MISERABLES in the West End
Check out new production photos of Les Miserables in the West End!
LES MISERABLES Kicks Off The New Year At The Lied Center!
Get your tickets now for Cameron Mackintosh's acclaimed production of Boublil and Schönberg's LES MISÉRABLES at the Lied Center for Performing Arts in Lincoln. Don't miss the world's most popular musical!
T.3's New EP OPTION UP Featuring Shoshana Bean & More Out Now
T.3 - Viral Vocal Trio releases new EP 'OPTION UP' featuring Broadway special guests SHOSHANA BEAN, MORGAN JAMES, and AISHA JACKSON. Check it out now!
LES MISERABLES Returns To Boston Performances At The Citizens Bank Opera House, August 13 �" 25
Tickets for Cameron Mackintosh's acclaimed production of Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schönberg's Tony Award-winning musical phenomenon, LES MISÉRABLES, are now on sale. Performances at the Citizens Bank Opera House August 13 – 25, 2024. LES MISÉRABLES is part of the 23/24 Lexus Broadway In Boston season.
Tickets For LES MISERABLES at Overture Center Go On Sale This Week
Tickets for Cameron Mackintosh’s acclaimed production of Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schönberg’s Tony Award-winning musical phenomenon, LES MISÉRABLES, will go on sale Friday, Dec. 1 at 11 a.m. for its engagement at Overture Center Feb. 14-18.
Herbert Kretzmer FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many shows has Herbert Kretzmer written?
Herbert Kretzmer has written 4 shows including Our Man Crichton (Bookwriter/Lyricist), The Four Musketeers (Lyricist), Les Miserables (Lyricist), Martin Guerre (Lyricist).
What awards has Herbert Kretzmer been nominated for?
Herbert Kretzmer has been nominated for Best Musical at the New York Drama Critics Circle Awards for Les Misérables and for Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre at the Tony Awards for Les Misérables.
What awards has Herbert Kretzmer won?
Herbert Kretzmer won the Best Musical award from the New York Drama Critics Circle Awards for Les Misérables and the Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre award from the Tony Awards for Les Misérables.
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