Maury Yeston
Latest News on Maury Yeston:
Brightside Theatre To Present PHANTOM In Concert In January 2026 (Dec 11, 2025)
COME FROM AWAY, ON YOUR FEET, and More Set For North Shore Music Theatre 2026 Season (Dec 2, 2025)
Cast Announced For Brightside Theatre’s PHANTOM IN CONCERT (Nov 21, 2025)
Brightside Theatre To Present PHANTOM In Concert In January 2026 (Dec 11, 2025)
COME FROM AWAY, ON YOUR FEET, and More Set For North Shore Music Theatre 2026 Season (Dec 2, 2025)
Cast Announced For Brightside Theatre’s PHANTOM IN CONCERT (Nov 21, 2025)
BIO
Maury Yeston is a Tony Award-winning composer, lyricist, and writer who has made a significant impact on the world of musical theater. Born on October 23, 1945, in Jersey City, New Jersey, Yeston was raised in a musical family and began studying piano at a young age. He attended Yale University, where he earned a degree in music theory and composition, and later earned a Ph.D. in musicology from the University of Cambridge.
Yeston's first major success in musical theater came in 1982 with the debut of his show "Nine." Based on Federico Fellini's film "8½," "Nine" tells the story of a famous film director struggling to find inspiration for his next project. The show was a critical and commercial success, earning Yeston two Tony Awards for Best Original Score and Best Book of a Musical. The show was later adapted into a film in 2009, starring Daniel Day-Lewis, Penélope Cruz, and Marion Cotillard.
In 1989, Yeston wrote the music and lyrics for "Grand Hotel," which was based on the novel by Vicki Baum and the subsequent film adaptation. Set in a luxurious Berlin hotel during the 1920s, "Grand Hotel" features a large ensemble cast and explores the lives of the guests and staff over the course of a single weekend. The show received mixed reviews but was a box office success and earned Yeston another Tony nomination for Best Original Score.
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Awards and Nominations
Drama Desk Awards - 2012 - Outstanding Lyrics
Maury Yeston, Death Takes a Holiday
Drama Desk Awards - 2012 - Outstanding Music
Maury Yeston, Death Takes a Holiday
Olivier Awards - 1997 - The American Express Award for Best New Musical
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Tony Awards - 1997 - Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre
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Tony Awards - 1990 - Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre
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Drama Desk Awards - 1989 - Outstanding Lyrics
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Drama Desk Awards - 1982 - Outstanding Music
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Video: Watch a Sneak Peek from Ogunquit's TITANIC in Rehearsals
by Nicole Rosky - 2025-09-24 11:14:02
Video: Watch Ramin Karimloo Perform 'Only With You' From NINE
by Michael Major - 2025-01-30 10:04:34
Video: Steven Pasquale, Lesli Margherita, and More in NINE at the Kennedy Center
by Joshua Wright - 2024-08-08 11:00:21
Video: Hear From Steven Pasquale, Elizabeth Stanley & More From the Cast of NINE at the Kennedy Center
by Backstage Live with Richard Ridge - 2024-07-29 13:38:19
VIDEO: First Look at Reimagined NINE at Manhattan School of Music
by Joshua Wright - 2024-03-22 17:17:45
Exclusive: Go Inside Rehearsals for the GRAND HOTEL 35th Anniversary Reunion Concert
by Blair Ingenthron - 2024-02-24 16:00:20
Video: How Thom Southerland Helped TITANIC THE MUSICAL Sail Onto the Big Screen
by Backstage Live with Richard Ridge - 2023-11-02 15:51:12
Exclusive: Watch Lindsay Mendez Sing Ryan Scott Oliver's 'Map of Scars'
by Nicole Rosky - 2023-02-09 10:00:20
Exclusive: See A Preview of the 2023 Kleban Prize Ceremony, Streaming On Broadway On Demand
by A.A. Cristi - 2023-02-07 19:17:51
Exclusive Video: Get A First Look At Yeston/Kopit's PHANTOM Starring K-Pop Sensation Kyuhyun
by Alan Henry - 2022-04-26 10:28:10
News
Brightside Theatre To Present PHANTOM In Concert In January 2026
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 11, 2025
BrightSide Theatre will open its 2026 season with Phantom in Concert, a concert staging of the musical by Maury Yeston and Arthur Kopit. The production will run January 9–18 at North Central College’s Madden Theatre.
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 11, 2025
BrightSide Theatre will open its 2026 season with Phantom in Concert, a concert staging of the musical by Maury Yeston and Arthur Kopit. The production will run January 9–18 at North Central College’s Madden Theatre.
COME FROM AWAY, ON YOUR FEET, and More Set For North Shore Music Theatre 2026 Season
by Stephi Wild - Dec 2, 2025
North Shore Music Theatre has announced its upcoming season for 2026. The season will kick off with On You Feet in June. The rest of the lineup includes Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Rock of Ages, Come From Away, and Phantom.
by Stephi Wild - Dec 2, 2025
North Shore Music Theatre has announced its upcoming season for 2026. The season will kick off with On You Feet in June. The rest of the lineup includes Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Rock of Ages, Come From Away, and Phantom.
Cast Announced For Brightside Theatre’s PHANTOM IN CONCERT
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 21, 2025
BrightSide Theatre has announced casting for its January 2026 concert staging of PHANTOM, the Maury Yeston and Arthur Kopit musical based on The Phantom of the Opera.
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 21, 2025
BrightSide Theatre has announced casting for its January 2026 concert staging of PHANTOM, the Maury Yeston and Arthur Kopit musical based on The Phantom of the Opera.
Liz Callaway to Perform With The Vancouver Symphony Orchestra
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 5, 2025
The Vancouver Symphony Orchestra USA's 2025/26 season will continue with a holiday music celebration featuring Tony-nominated singer-actress Liz Callaway.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 5, 2025
The Vancouver Symphony Orchestra USA's 2025/26 season will continue with a holiday music celebration featuring Tony-nominated singer-actress Liz Callaway.
Elizabeth Stanley to Perform at The Laurie Beechman Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 5, 2025
Tony Award nominee and Grammy Award winner Elizabeth Stanley (Jagged Little Pill, Company) will kick off the holiday season in style with “Let Your Heart Be Light” — a one-night-only concert at the intimate Laurie Beechman Theater.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 5, 2025
Tony Award nominee and Grammy Award winner Elizabeth Stanley (Jagged Little Pill, Company) will kick off the holiday season in style with “Let Your Heart Be Light” — a one-night-only concert at the intimate Laurie Beechman Theater.
TITANÍQUE " THE MUSICAL Splashes into São Paulo with Céline Dion, Camp, and Chaos Afloat
by Claudio Erlichman - Nov 3, 2025
Now playing at Teatro SABESP Frei Caneca through December 14, Titanique — The Musical turns James Cameron’s epic into a sparkling pop comedy, hilariously narrated by none other than Céline Dion — embodied with flair and wit by Alessandra Maestrini. Directed by Gustavo Barchilon, the Brazilian production blends camp humor, pop-culture parody, and Céline’s greatest hits into a riotous night of theater. With a powerhouse cast Titanique is a glittery, over-the-top romp where nothing is sacred and laughter rules. Between sequins, high notes, and sinking ships, this musical proves that even when everything goes under, the show — and the singing — must go on.
by Claudio Erlichman - Nov 3, 2025
Now playing at Teatro SABESP Frei Caneca through December 14, Titanique — The Musical turns James Cameron’s epic into a sparkling pop comedy, hilariously narrated by none other than Céline Dion — embodied with flair and wit by Alessandra Maestrini. Directed by Gustavo Barchilon, the Brazilian production blends camp humor, pop-culture parody, and Céline’s greatest hits into a riotous night of theater. With a powerhouse cast Titanique is a glittery, over-the-top romp where nothing is sacred and laughter rules. Between sequins, high notes, and sinking ships, this musical proves that even when everything goes under, the show — and the singing — must go on.
Review: LE FANT"ME DE L'OPÉRA at Théâtre Antoine
by Patrick Honoré - Oct 27, 2025
Just days after its October 22nd 2025 premiere at Paris's Théâtre Antoine, Benoît Solès's bold French adaptation of Gaston Leroux's Le Fantôme de l'Opéra has already sparked a whirlwind of reactions.
by Patrick Honoré - Oct 27, 2025
Just days after its October 22nd 2025 premiere at Paris's Théâtre Antoine, Benoît Solès's bold French adaptation of Gaston Leroux's Le Fantôme de l'Opéra has already sparked a whirlwind of reactions.
Ramin Karimloo Will Lead Concert Celebrating Maury Yeston
by Stephi Wild - Oct 23, 2025
To celebrate multi-Tony Award winning composer Maury Yeston's 80th birthday, producer Danielle Tarento will present a concert of his most well know and loved music, directed by Thom Southerland, and led by Ramin Karimloo.
by Stephi Wild - Oct 23, 2025
To celebrate multi-Tony Award winning composer Maury Yeston's 80th birthday, producer Danielle Tarento will present a concert of his most well know and loved music, directed by Thom Southerland, and led by Ramin Karimloo.
Video: Experience 'The Proposal' from Ogunquit's Titanic
by Joshua Wright - Oct 21, 2025
Enjoy 'The Proposal/The Night Was Alive' from Ogunquit's Titanic The Musical, featuring a stunning cast and captivating production details.
by Joshua Wright - Oct 21, 2025
Enjoy 'The Proposal/The Night Was Alive' from Ogunquit's Titanic The Musical, featuring a stunning cast and captivating production details.
Video: 'Lady's Maid' from Ogunquit's TITANIC
by Joshua Wright - Oct 14, 2025
Watch DeLaney Westfall as Kate McGowan leads the cast in 'Lady's Maid' from Ogunquit's production of Titanic The Musical, featuring music and lyrics by Maury Yeston and a book by Peter Stone.
by Joshua Wright - Oct 14, 2025
Watch DeLaney Westfall as Kate McGowan leads the cast in 'Lady's Maid' from Ogunquit's production of Titanic The Musical, featuring music and lyrics by Maury Yeston and a book by Peter Stone.
Video: Go Inside Rehearsal for TITANIC at Ogunquit Playhouse
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 11, 2025
Ogunquit Playhouse is setting sail with a stunning new production of Titanic The Musical, featuring music and lyrics by Maury Yeston and a book by Peter Stone. Directed by Shaun Kerrison, the Tony-winning epic runs through November 2, 2025. Check out video from inside rehearsal!
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 11, 2025
Ogunquit Playhouse is setting sail with a stunning new production of Titanic The Musical, featuring music and lyrics by Maury Yeston and a book by Peter Stone. Directed by Shaun Kerrison, the Tony-winning epic runs through November 2, 2025. Check out video from inside rehearsal!
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld October 9, 2025- JUST IN TIME Welcomes New Stars and More
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Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is October 9, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
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Photos: TITANIC THE MUSICAL at Ogunquit Playhouse
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 8, 2025
Ogunquit Playhouse is setting sail with a stunning new production of Titanic The Musical, featuring music and lyrics by Maury Yeston and a book by Peter Stone. Check out the first-look photos from the production!
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 8, 2025
Ogunquit Playhouse is setting sail with a stunning new production of Titanic The Musical, featuring music and lyrics by Maury Yeston and a book by Peter Stone. Check out the first-look photos from the production!
Review: TITANIC: THE BROADWAY MUSICAL at Ogunquit Playhouse
by Dan Marois - Oct 6, 2025
How does a regional theater, limited by its stage, capture the scale of the “ship of dreams”—a floating city of steel—while simultaneously honoring the desperate intimacy of the 1,517 souls who perished?
by Dan Marois - Oct 6, 2025
How does a regional theater, limited by its stage, capture the scale of the “ship of dreams”—a floating city of steel—while simultaneously honoring the desperate intimacy of the 1,517 souls who perished?
TITANIC Comes to the Temple Theaters
by Stephi Wild - Oct 1, 2025
Temple Theaters production of Titanic, with music and lyrics by Maury Yeston and book by Peter Stone, is directed by Kyle Metzger, and performs at the Tomlinson Theater (1301 Norris Street, Philadelphia PA).
by Stephi Wild - Oct 1, 2025
Temple Theaters production of Titanic, with music and lyrics by Maury Yeston and book by Peter Stone, is directed by Kyle Metzger, and performs at the Tomlinson Theater (1301 Norris Street, Philadelphia PA).
Videos You Missed This Week: HELL'S KITCHEN, ART, and More
by Sidney Paterra - Sep 26, 2025
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by Sidney Paterra - Sep 26, 2025
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Wake Up With BroadwayWorld September 25, 2025- WICKED: FOR GOOD Trailer Drops and More
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Leslie Uggams Joins Porchlight Music Theatre’s Artistic Advisory Board
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 24, 2025
Porchlight Music Theatre has announced that Leslie Uggams, the multi-award-winning Broadway, film, TV, and recording star, has been appointed to its Artistic Advisory Board. Uggams was recently honored at the company’s 2025 ICONS Gala: Celebrating Leslie Uggams.
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 24, 2025
Porchlight Music Theatre has announced that Leslie Uggams, the multi-award-winning Broadway, film, TV, and recording star, has been appointed to its Artistic Advisory Board. Uggams was recently honored at the company’s 2025 ICONS Gala: Celebrating Leslie Uggams.
Video: Watch a Sneak Peek from Ogunquit's TITANIC in Rehearsals
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 24, 2025
Next up at Ogunquit Playhouse is Titanic The Musical, with a story and book by Peter Stone, and music and lyrics by Maury Yeston. Watch in this video as the cast performs 'The Launching' in rehearsals.
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 24, 2025
Next up at Ogunquit Playhouse is Titanic The Musical, with a story and book by Peter Stone, and music and lyrics by Maury Yeston. Watch in this video as the cast performs 'The Launching' in rehearsals.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld September 10, 2025
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Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is September 10, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
by - Sep 10, 2025
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is September 10, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many shows has Maury Yeston written?
Maury Yeston has written 10 shows including In the Beginning (Composer/Lyricist), Nine (Composer/Lyricist), Goya (Composer/Lyricist), One Two Three Four Five (Composer/Lyricist), Grand Hotel (Composer/Lyricist), Phantom (Composer/Lyricist), Titanic (Composer), Death Takes a Holiday (Composer), December Songs (Composer/Lyricist), Anything Can Happen in the Theater: The Songs of Maury Yeston (Composer/Lyricist).
What awards has Maury Yeston been nominated for?
Outstanding Lyrics (Drama Desk Awards) for Death Takes a Holiday , Outstanding Music (Drama Desk Awards) for Death Takes a Holiday , The American Express Award for Best New Musical (Olivier Awards) for Nine, Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre (Tony Awards) for Titanic, Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre (Tony Awards) for Grand Hotel, Outstanding Lyrics (Drama Desk Awards) for Grand Hotel, Outstanding Music (Drama Desk Awards) for Grand Hotel, Outstanding Music (Drama Desk Awards) for Nine and Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre (Tony Awards) for Nine.
What awards has Maury Yeston won?
Maury Yeston has won the Tony Award for Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre twice: once for Nine and once for Titanic. He also received the Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Music for Nine.
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