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Keith Herrmann was the composer of the Broadway musical Romance/Romance for which he received a Tony nomination and won an Outer Critics Circle Award. The show, which received a total of five Tony nominations (including Best Musical Score and Best Show) has enjoyed many productions around the world including London's West End and tours in Australia, Japan, and Korea.

Mr. Herrmann was previously represented as a composer, vocal arranger, and musical supervisor of Onward Victoria that ran on both on and off-Broadway. A longtime Broadway resident, he was the musical conductor of Cats and performed on its Grammy Award-winning original cast album as pianist and synthesist. Other credits include his work as conductor of Whoopee! and conductor/keyboardist of The Magic Show. In addition to his Broadway compositions, Mr. Herrmann wrote numerous jingles, television scores, and original musical material for a variety of performers. He scored the ABC-TV After School Special Taking a Stand which resulted in an Emmy Award for its creators and Romance/Romance for the A&E Network for which he received a Telly Award. He was also represented on the Tri-Star animated holiday video Buster and Chauncey's Silent Night with collaborator Barry Harman.

Off-Broadway Mr. Herrmann served as composer and co-producer of the cult favorite Prom Queens Unchained. A musical of Mr. Herrmann's titled Suspect enjoyed a sold-out run at the New York International Fringe Festival. With Mark Cabaniss, he co-wrote The Homework Machine, which enjoyed a sold-out world premiere at the Boston Children's Theatre. He recently completed an original musical with collaborator Barry Harman titled Incredible High. He was a member of the Dramatists Guild, ASCAP, and the American Federation of Musicians.

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[Broadway, 1988]
Dance Music Arranger
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[Broadway, 1982]
Assistant Musical Director
 
[Broadway, 1980]
Vocal Music Arranger
 
[Broadway, 1980]
Musical Supervisor

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Tony Awards - 1988 - Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre

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Lakewood Theatre Company Opens February 16 With The Musical ROMANCE/ROMANCE For Three Performances


Lakewood Theatre Company in Lake Oswego, Oregon presents the musical Romance/Romance for three performances starting February 16. This year's theme is “Romance.” The shows, staged in a concert/cabaret style, are presented script-in-hand, with minimal staging.

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There's just two weeks left to vote and we have the latest standings as of Monday, December 18th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Houston Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

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BroadwayWorld Houston Awards December 5th Standings; RIDE THE CYCLONE Leads Best Musical!


It's December, and the first standings of the month have been announced as of Tuesday, December 5th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Houston Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

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The latest wave of standings have been announced as of Monday, November 20th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Houston Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

First Standings Announced For The 2023 BroadwayWorld Houston Awards; Theatre Southwest Leads Favorite Local Theatre!


The first wave of standings have been announced as of Monday, November 13th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Houston Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Lakewood Theatre Company Announces 2023-24 Season of Plays


Lakewood Theatre Company will begin its 71st season with six productions on its Mainstage and three productions on its Side Door Stage beginning July 14, 2023.  

12 Days Left To Vote For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Houston Awards; Alley Theatre Leads Favorite Local Theatre!


The latest standings as of Monday, December 19th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Houston Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.

Latest Stats Released For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Houston Awards; at Points North Theatre Leads Best Ensemble Performance!


The latest standings as of Monday, December 12th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Houston Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.

Latest Standings Released For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Houston Awards; Alley Theatre Leads Favorite Local Theatre!


The latest standings as of Monday, December 5th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Houston Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.

Last Chance To Vote For The BroadwayWorld Houston Awards; Playhouse 1960's GYPSY Leads Best Musical!


This is the last chance to vote for the 2021 BroadwayWorld Houston Awards! The 2021 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2020 through September 30, 2021.

Final Weeks To Vote For The BroadwayWorld Houston Awards; Playhouse 1960's GYPSY Leads Best Musical!


Time is running out to vote for for the 2021 BroadwayWorld Houston Awards! The 2021 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2020 through September 30, 2021.

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Broadway Composer and Conductor Keith Herrmann Dies at 69


BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that Broadway composer and conductor Keith Herrmann passed away on Sunday, December 5, 2021 at the age of 69.  He is survived by his wife of 32 years, Georgia, and son A.J.

MUSIC AT THE MANSION Comes to the Oakeside Bloomfield Cultural Center


NiCori Studios & Productions announces a new installment of the monthly concert series, 'Music at the Mansiona??, on Sunday, September 29, at 3pm at the Oakeside Bloomfield Cultural Center in Bloomfield, NJ. Performers include Jimmy Horan, Lisa Viggiano and Stearns Matthews . The Young Musician Moment will be Grace Carlin.

Florida Studio Theatre Announces New Summer Play Reading Workshops


Following a well-received Sarasota Festival of New Plays this past spring, Florida Studio Theatre (FST) announces an addition to its New Play Development program. Three new works will be staged throughout the month of August featuring some of the latest work by George Brant, Barry Harman and Keith Herrmann, and Sandy Rustin. "Good comedies with exciting stories are hard to find and we have found three well-crafted tales from various eras, points of view, and comedic angles," shared FST Associate Artist Catherine Randazzo. Talkbacks will follow each reading, giving audiences the chance to engage with each piece more deeply, while also giving playwrights valuable feedback. These readings are free and open to the public, though reservations are required.

BWW Review: CVRep's ROMANCE ROMANCE is a Sweet, Feel-Good Winner


Coachella Valley Repertory (CVRep) has a winner in ROMANCE ROMANCE, two one-act musicals by Keith Herrmann (music) and Barry Harman (book and lyrics). The superb cast makes the most of the material; it is a pleasure watching these four Equity performers own the stage.

CVRep to Present Musical Comedy ROMANCE ROMANCE


Following the enormous success and critical acclaim of their season opener, Venus in Fur and in keeping with this year's theme of 'Romance: Real or Imagined, The Coachella Valley Repertory (CVRep) has announced it will present Romance/Romance, a delightfully savvy and tuneful musical comedy as the second production of its 2017-18 season.

Keith Herrmann FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many shows has Keith Herrmann written?

Keith Herrmann has written 3 shows including Onward Victoria (Composer), Romance / Romance (Composer), Prom Queens Unchained (Composer).

What awards has Keith Herrmann been nominated for?

Keith Herrmann has been nominated for the Tony Award for Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre for the show Romance/Romance.

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