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Steven Lutvak was born in The Bronx, New York, on July 18, 1959.

Lutvak was most known for his work on A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder (GGLAM) with Robert L. Freedman, which ran for over two years on Broadway and won the Tony Award for Best Musical. For his work on the show, Lutvak was nominated for the Tony Award for Best Original Score. Prior to GGLAM, Lutvak and Freedman wrote Campaign of the Century, a musical for which the duo won the California Musical Theater Competition from the Beverly Hills Theater Guild.

Lutvak composed the title track to the documentary film Mad Hot Ballroom, and wrote music for The Wayside Inn, Esmeralda, Almost September, and Campaign of the Century. He also released his own album, entitled The Time it Takes.

Lutvak died on October 9, 2023, at the age of 64.

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[US Tour, 2017]
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[US Tour, 2015]
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[Broadway, 2013]
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Steven Lutvak Awards and Nominations


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2014 - Outstanding Lyrics

Steven Lutvak, A Gentleman's Guide to Love & Murder

Drama Desk Awards - 2014 - Outstanding Music

Steven Lutvak, A Gentleman's Guide to Love & Murder


winner
Richard Rodgers Award - 2014 - Richard Rodgers New Horizons Award

Steven Lutvak

Tony Awards - 2014 - Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre

Steven Lutvak, A Gentleman's Guide to Love & Murder


winner
- 2006 - Most promising musical theatre lyricist

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Michael Quinn Returns to the Stage With Two Shows


Michael Quinn is returning to the stage after 25 years with two cabaret shows. An Evening with Michael Quinn will be taking place on April 27th at Pangea at 7pm and the following weekend on May 4th at Don’t Tell Mama also at 7pm. 

North Coast Repertory Theatre Reveals 2024-25 Season


North Coast Repertory Theatre has announced its Season 43 (2024-2025). This season’s roster includes a World Premiere comic mystery, three San Diego premieres, a Tony Award-winning musical, a searing classic drama, an inspiring autobiographical piece, a family comedy, a new and hilarious Hercule Poirot mystery, a unique look at the Asian immigration experience, and one century-old cake. 

Review: The Best of Cabaret Celebrated at the 39th Annual BISTRO AWARDS


Monday night was buzzing with anticipation as New York’s cabaret community gathered at Gotham Comedy Club for the 39th Annual Bistro Awards.

Photos: A GENTLEMAN'S GUIDE 10TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION at 54 Below


The cast of hit Broadway musical A GENTLEMAN'S GUIDE TO LOVE AND MURDER reunited for a concert celebration at 54 Below on March 24th – 'an evening to die for.' The 10th Anniversary Celebration of A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder. See highlights from the night.

Ann Kittredge To Celebrate CD Release of ROMANTIC NOTIONS at The Birdland Theater


In celebration of her soon to be released, highly anticipated album, Romantic Notions, a diverse collection of songs on the numerous “notions” of love, Ann Kittredge, will appear at The Birdland Theatre. Learn more about the performance and see how to purchase tickets.

A GENTLEMAN'S GUIDE TO LOVE AND MURDER Comes to Granbury Next Month


Granbury Theatre Company will continue its Broadway on the Brazos season with the musical comedy “A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder” on April 5-28, 2024, at the historic Granbury Opera House in Downtown Granbury.

Review: GENTLEMAN'S GUIDE TO LOVE AND MURDER at White Theatre At The JCC


“A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder” is a very funny idea and the 2014 Tony winner for best new Musical.  It is currently playing at the White Theatre inside the Jewish Community Center in Overland Park through March 24.

Conejo Players Will Perform A GENTLEMAN'S GUIDE TO LOVE AND MURDER


The Conejo Players Theatre will bring the Tony award winning musical comedy A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder to Thousand Oaks on March 29th, 2024.

Interview: After a Hiatus, Lauren Worsham And Kyle Jarrow of SKY-PONY Are Back at Mercury Lounge


Indie-pop band Sky-Pony, led by married couple Lauren Worsham (Tony-nominated actress for Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder) and Kyle Jarrow (Tony-nominated writer for SpongeBob SquarePants the Musical) is returning to Mercury Lounge on March 14th for their very first show in four years with opener LAKES.

TheatreSquared Unveils 24/25 Season Featuring a World Premiere & More


TheatreSquared has revealed its 2024-2025 season. See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets.

The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey Reveals 2024 Season


The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey has announced its 2024 season, which features a funny musical comedy, the return of one of England's most-cherished novelists, and a Shakespeare masterwork not seen in the subscription series in 20 years.

Larry Owens, Veronica Mansour & More to Receive 2023 Jonathan Larson Grants


The American Theatre Wing has revealed the recipients of the 2023 Jonathan Larson Grant. Learn more about the grant and the winners here.

Danny Burstein, Andrea Martin & More to Join 34th Annual Kleban Prize for Musical Theatre Ceremony


The Kleban Foundation will present the 34th annual Kleban Prize for Musical Theatre on Monday, February 5 at 4PM in a private ceremony (by invitation only) hosted by ASCAP and BMI at New World Stages.

A GENTLEMAN'S GUIDE TO LOVE AND MURDER Opens At The Heights Players


A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder comes to Brooklyn for a limited engagement at The Heights Players - Brooklyn's longest-running sustaining theater. With book and Lyrics Robert L. Freedman, and Music and Lyrics by Steven Lutvak, The Heights Players bring this uproarious hit to their stage.

Broadway's MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG Launches Rooftop Writers Initiative


The Broadway revival of Stephen Sondheim and George Furth’s MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG has announced the Rooftop Writers Initiative, in partnership with the Stephen Sondheim Foundation and American Theatre Wing’s Jonathan Larson Grant.

Rona Siddiqui and Lisa Loomer Receive 2024 Kleban Prize for Musical Theatre


The Kleban Foundation has announced the recipients of the 34th annual Kleban Prize for Musical Theatre. The 2024 Kleban Prize for the most promising musical theatre lyricist has been awarded to Rona Siddiqui. The 2024 Kleban Prize for the most promising musical theatre librettist has been awarded to  Lisa Loomer.

Exclusive: Roberto Araujo Gives Sneak Peek of I JUST WANTED YOU TO KNOW


On November 18, The Green Room 42 will welcome Roberto Araujo, who returns in I Just Wanted You to Know. In this video, check out an exclusive sneak peek!

Sally Mayes to Perform NOW AND THEN: THE TEASER at The Green Room 42


York Times – will present Tony Award-nominated Broadway favorite Sally Mayes in the opening show of her new concert series, “Now and Then: The Teaser,” on Saturday, December 2 at 9:30 PM.

The Green Room 42 to Present BLACK FRIDAY WITH FLOTILLA DeBARGE


THE GREEN ROOM 42 will present a special holiday evening with NYC drag royalty, “Black Friday with Flotilla DeBarge,” on Friday, November 24 at 7:00 PM.

Henry Russell Bergstein to Present CHEESEFEST: AN UNAUTHORIZED BARBRA STREISAND BOOK RELEASE PARTY at The Green Room 42


THE GREEN ROOM 42 will present Emmy nominated casting director Henry Russell Bergstein and Friends in “cheeseFEST: An Unauthorized Barbra Streisand Book Release Party” on Monday, November 13 at 7:00 PM.

Steven Lutvak FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many shows has Steven Lutvak written?

Steven Lutvak has written 3 shows including Hannah Senesh (Music), Songs From An Unmade Bed (Composer), A Gentleman's Guide to Love & Murder (Composer).

What awards has Steven Lutvak been nominated for?

Steven Lutvak has been nominated for several awards, including Outstanding Lyrics and Outstanding Music at the Drama Desk Awards for "A Gentleman's Guide to Love & Murder." He also received the Richard Rodgers New Horizons Award and was nominated for Best Original Score at the Tony Awards for the same show. Additionally, he was recognized as the Most Promising Musical Theatre Lyricist.

What awards has Steven Lutvak won?

Steven Lutvak has won several awards, including Outstanding Lyrics at the Drama Desk Awards for A Gentleman's Guide to Love & Murder, the Richard Rodgers New Horizons Award at the Richard Rodgers Award, and Most Promising Musical Theatre Lyricist.

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