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Dorothy Fields

Date of Death: March 28, 1974 (68)

Birth Place: USA

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[Broadway, 1966]
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Dorothy Fields Movies

Love in the Rough
[ 1930 ] lyrics and music by
The Cuban Love Song
[ 1931 ] songs by
Meet the Baron
[ 1933 ] lyrics by
I Dream Too Much
[ 1935 ] lyrics by
Hooray for Love
[ 1935 ] music and lyrics by
Swing Time
[ 1936 ] lyrics by
Joy of Living
[ 1938 ] lyrics by
Father Takes a Wife
[ 1941 ] writer
Let's Face It
[ 1943 ] writer
Something for the Boys
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Up in Central Park
[ 1948 ] lyrics by
Texas Carnival
[ 1951 ] lyrics by
Lovely to Look At
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Dorothy Fields Awards and Nominations

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

Dorothy Fields, Seesaw

Tony Awards - 1966 - Best Conductor and Musical Director

Dorothy Fields, Sweet Charity


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Tony Awards - 1959 - Best Musical

Dorothy Fields, Redhead

Dorothy Fields Videos

Dorothy Fields News


Klea Blackhurst to Return to Chelsea Table + Stage With ONE OF THE GIRLS


CHELSEA TABLE + STAGE will present the return of Klea Blackhurst in “The Box Set,” a fantastic season-long retrospective of the celebrated theater and concert artist’s acclaimed shows. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Judi Mark Brings Tribute to Gwen Verdon to Don't Tell Mama


DON’T TELL MAMA will present Judi Mark with a musical celebration of four-time Tony Award winner Gwen Verdon and her hit Broadway shows including “Damn Yankees,” “Redhead,” “Sweet Charity” and “Chicago.”

Sally Mayes to Return to The Green Room 42 With NOW AND THEN: THE STORIES


THE GREEN ROOM 42 will present the return of Tony Award-nominated Broadway favorite Sally Mayes in 'Now and Then: The Stories'. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.

Klea Blackhurst to Present THE BOX SET Series at Chelsea Table + Stage


CHELSEA TABLE + STAGE will present the return of Klea Blackhurst in “The Box Set,” a fantastic season-long retrospective of the celebrated theater and concert artist’s acclaimed shows. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Miami MoCAAD's to Present New Virtual Reality Art Exhibition and Documentary


Miami Museum of Contemporary Art of the African Diaspora will present new work of artist Marielle Plaisir entitled, 'The Day I Heard the Sounds of the World''.

Review: SALLY MAYES Continues Her Reign at The Green Room 42


Lovable Sally Mayes sings love songs and this and that in her 'Now and Then' series at The Green Room 42, with more shows to come in May and June. Sally Mayes entertains with ever-changing sets, chosen from material she's sung over the years. Read about her second chapter at BWW.

Review: FLYING HIGH Celebrates Female Vocalists at Birdland


FLYING HIGH kicked off women’s history month with a jazzy bang, honoring the great female jazz singers of the 40s and 50s at Birdland on March 9. The evening of song was based around an album produced by Jazz at the Ballroom, paying tribute to Rosemary Clooney, Doris Day, Billie Holiday and more.

WAITRESS, MARY POPPINS, and More Set For 5th Avenue Theatre 2024-25 Season


The 5th Avenue Theatre has announced its 2024/25 season. The six-show lineup includes five productions brand new to The 5th Avenue Theatre stage. Learn more about the full season lineup here!

Book Review: MARY & ETHEL ...and MIKEY WHO? Is a Fun-filled Time-traveling Show Biz Adventure


Mary & Ethel...and Mikey Who? is a good read (or listen). Come travel through time in a new work of historical fiction and fun, full of Broadway and spice and sweetness.

ANYTHING GOES, SWEET CHARITY & More Set for Gulfshore Playhouse 2024-2025 Season


Gulfshore Playhouse has unveiled its complete 2024-2025 season, the first in the new Baker Theatre and Education Center. See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets.

Interview: Dominique Kelley & Jen Bender on Co-Directing AFTER MIDNIGHT at Paper Mill Playhouse


BroadwayWorld sat down with the co-directors of the production to learn more about their process and bringing the Jazz Age to life at Paper Mill. After Midnight intertwines the poetry of Langston Hughes with songs from big-band legends Duke Ellington, Cab Calloway, Harold Arlen, Dorothy Fields, and more.

Review: AFTER MIDNIGHT at Paper Mill Playhouse-A Jazzy, Exhilarating Musical Revue Celebrating the Harlem Renaissance


Paper Mill Playhouse is now presenting After Midnight, a scintillating musical revue.

Photos: Go Inside Opening Night of AFTER MIDNIGHT at Paper Mill Playhouse


See photos from opening night of After Midnight at Paper Mill Playhouse!

Photos & Video: Get a First Look at AFTER MIDNIGHT at Paper Mill Playhouse


Get a first look at photos and video of After Midnight at Paper Mill Playhouse!

Sally Mayes to Present NOW AND THEN: JAZZ STANDARD TIME at The Green Room 42


THE GREEN ROOM 42 will present Tony Award-nominated Broadway favorite Sally Mayes in “Now and Then: Jazz Standard Time,” the second installment of her new concert series.

West End Lyric to Present THE WOMEN OF TIN-PAN ALLEY Cabaret Night


Celebrate women artists from the Tin-Pan Alley era at 'Women of Tin-Pan Alley' cabaret night.

Photos: In Rehearsals for AFTER MIDNIGHT at Paper Mill Playhouse


Paper Mill Playhouse will soon present After Midnight, co-directed by Dominique Kelley. Check out photos from inside rehearsals here!

Emily Skinner, Matthew Scott & Ekep Nkwelle to be Featured in BABY, IT'S FRANK LOESSER at Dizzy's Club


Songbook Sundays, created and hosted by Deborah Grace Winer celebrating the American Songbook will continue at Jazz at Lincoln Center’s Dizzy’s Club with Baby, It’s Frank Loesser on Sunday, January 21st at 5 PM and 7:30 PM  

OUR BORN-THIS-MONTH FEATURE FOR JANUARY SALUTES... GUESS WHO!


Every month, we take a moment to honor someone among those having a birthday that month who has made a real mark in the entertainment world .  January's birthday salute goes to a sensation on the stages of theatres and cabaret. With a click, you can see who it is and then see how much you know about their by taking our multiple-choice quiz.

Cast and Creative Team Revealed For AFTER MIDNIGHT at Paper Mill Playhouse


Paper Mill Playhouse has announced the cast and creative team for After Midnight. Learn more about who is in the cast and on the team here!

Dorothy Fields FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many shows has Dorothy Fields written?

Dorothy Fields has written 38 shows including Ziegfeld Midnight Frolic [1929] (Lyricist), Cotton Club Show (Lyricist), Cotton Club Show (Lyricist), Cotton Club Show (Lyricist), Blackbirds of 1928 (Lyricist), Hello, Daddy (Lyricist), The International Review (Composer), International Review (Lyricist), The Vanderbilt Revue (Lyricist), Shoot the Works! (Lyricist), Singin' the Blues (Lyricist), Stars in Your Eyes (Lyricist), Lew Leslie's Blackbirds of 1939 (Lyricist), Reunion in New York (Lyricist), Let's Face It! (Bookwriter), Something for the Boys (Bookwriter), Mexican Hayride (Bookwriter), Up in Central Park (Bookwriter), Annie Get Your Gun (Bookwriter), Arms and the Girl (Bookwriter), A Tree Grows in Brooklyn (Lyricist), By the Beautiful Sea (Bookwriter), Redhead (Bookwriter), Sweet Charity (Lyricist), The Harold Arlen Songbook (Lyricist), Seesaw (Lyricist), Ain't Misbehavin' (Lyricist), Sugar Babies (Lyricist), Big Deal (Lyricist), Lucky in the Rain (Lyricist), Fosse (Lyricist), Swing! (Composer/Lyricist), Never Gonna Dance (Lyricist), Barbara Cook's Broadway! (Lyricist), Chita Rivera: The Dancer's Life (Lyricist), Stairway to Paradise (Sketches/Composer/Lyricist), Come Fly Away (Lyricist), After Midnight (Composer).

What awards has Dorothy Fields been nominated for?

Dorothy Fields has been nominated for several awards throughout her career. She was nominated for the Tony Award for Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre for the musical "Seesaw." Additionally, she received a nomination for Best Conductor and Musical Director for the musical "Sweet Charity." Fields was also involved in the musical "Redhead," which was nominated for the Tony Award for Best Musical.

What awards has Dorothy Fields won?

Dorothy Fields has won the Tony Award for Best Musical for her work on "Redhead".

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