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BIO

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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Productions

Hannah Senesh
 
[Off-Broadway, 2025]
Composer
Arranger
A Gentleman's Guide to Love & Murder
 
[US Tour, 2017]
Vocal Arrangements
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[US Tour, 2015]
Vocal Arranger
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[Broadway, 2013]
Vocal Music Arranger

Writing

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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The American Theatre Wing Reveals Recipients of the 2025 Jonathan Larson Grants Photo
The American Theatre Wing Reveals Recipients of the 2025 Jonathan Larson Grants
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 18, 2026

The American Theatre Wing has revealed the recipients of the 2025 Jonathan Larson Grant, the annual prize awarded to exceptional emerging musical theatre composers, lyricists, and librettists, or writing teams.
Cast Set for A GENTLEMAN’S GUIDE TO LOVE AND MURDER at Austin Playhouse Photo
Cast Set for A GENTLEMAN’S GUIDE TO LOVE AND MURDER at Austin Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 3, 2026

Austin Playhouse has revealed the cast and creatives for the musical comedy, A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder with music and lyrics by Steven Lutvak and lyrics and book by Robert L. Freedman.
Centre Stage To Present A GENTLEMAN’S GUIDE TO LOVE AND MURDER Photo
Centre Stage To Present A GENTLEMAN’S GUIDE TO LOVE AND MURDER
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 3, 2026

Centre Stage will present the Tony Award-winning musical A GENTLEMAN’S GUIDE TO LOVE AND MURDER this spring in Greenville, South Carolina. The production will run from March 19 through April 4, 2026.
Santino Fontana, Talia Suskauer, and More Will Appear at the 2026 Kleban Prize For Mu Photo
Santino Fontana, Talia Suskauer, and More Will Appear at the 2026 Kleban Prize For Musical Theatre Ceremony
by Stephi Wild - Jan 29, 2026

The Kleban Foundation will present the 36th annual Kleban Prize for Musical Theatre on Monday, February 2 at 4PM in a private ceremony (by invitation only) hosted by ASCAP and BMI at ASCAP. Learn more about the lineup here!
Eric Price and Phillip Christian Smith Receive 2026 Kleban Prize for Musical Theatre Photo
Eric Price and Phillip Christian Smith Receive 2026 Kleban Prize for Musical Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jan 13, 2026

The Kleban Foundation has announced the recipients of the 36th annual Kleban Prize for Musical Theatre. The winners are Eric Price and Phillip Christian Smith. Learn more here!
Riverside Theatre To Present A GENTLEMAN’S GUIDE TO LOVE & MURDER Photo
Riverside Theatre To Present A GENTLEMAN’S GUIDE TO LOVE & MURDER
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 20, 2025

Riverside Theatre in Vero Beach will stage A Gentleman’s Guide to Love & Murder from January 9 through February 1, 2026 on the Stark Stage. Directed by Hunter Foster, the production will feature Jake Levy as Monty and Dan DeLuca as the entire D’Ysquith family.
FRIGID New York to Present FALLING OUT: A NEW MUSICAL At UNDER St. Marks Photo
FRIGID New York to Present FALLING OUT: A NEW MUSICAL At UNDER St. Marks
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 7, 2025

FRIGID New York will present the World Premiere of Falling Out, a new musical with Book, Music, and Lyrics by Josée Weigand-Klein, directed by Anthony Logan Cole with Musical Direction by Calvin Hitchcock.
A GENTLEMAN'S GUIDE TO LOVE AND MURDER Comes to UTA's Mainstage Theatre Photo
A GENTLEMAN'S GUIDE TO LOVE AND MURDER Comes to UTA's Mainstage Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Oct 9, 2025

The University of Texas at Arlington Department of Theatre Arts and Dance will present A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder with music by Steven Lutvak, lyrics by Lutvak and Robert L. Freedman, and book by Freedman.
Photos: A GENTLEMAN'S GUIDE TO LOVE AND MURDER at Laguna Playhouse Photo
Photos: A GENTLEMAN'S GUIDE TO LOVE AND MURDER at Laguna Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 19, 2025

LAGUNA PLAYHOUSE is presenting the first show of its 2025/2026 season, the critically acclaimed, Tony Award-winning musical, A GENTLEMAN’S GUIDE TO LOVE AND MURDER. See photos here!
Review: A GENTLEMAN'S GUIDE TO LOVE AND MURDER at Theatre Harrisburg Photo
Review: A GENTLEMAN'S GUIDE TO LOVE AND MURDER at Theatre Harrisburg
by Andrea Stephenson - Sep 14, 2025

For an evening of beautiful harmonies, gorgeous solos, entertaining characters, and sheer hilarity, get your tickets for Theatre Harrisburg’s production of A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder.
Katie Rose Clarke, Lauren Patten, and Conrad Ricamora Join SONGS FROM AN UNMADE BED Photo
Katie Rose Clarke, Lauren Patten, and Conrad Ricamora Join SONGS FROM AN UNMADE BED Benefit Concert
by Stephi Wild - Sep 5, 2025

Three Broadway powerhouses have joined the lineup to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Songs from an Unmade Bed, a one-night-only concert benefiting Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS and The Trevor Project.
National Yiddish Theatre Folksbiene Will Present HANNAH SENESH in English Photo
National Yiddish Theatre Folksbiene Will Present HANNAH SENESH in English
by Stephi Wild - Aug 26, 2025

National Yiddish Theatre Folksbiene will present Hannah Senesh, in English, off-Broadway beginning in October. Learn more about this upcoming production here!
Laguna Playhouse Opens 2025"26 Season With A GENTLEMAN’S GUIDE TO LOVE AND MURDER Photo
Laguna Playhouse Opens 2025"26 Season With A GENTLEMAN’S GUIDE TO LOVE AND MURDER
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 26, 2025

Laguna Playhouse will launch its 2025/26 season with the Tony Award-winning musical A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder. The show opens officially on Sunday, September 21 at 5:30 p.m., and continues through Sunday, October 5 at the Laguna Playhouse.
BD Wong, Elizabeth Stanley and More to Join SONGS FROM AN UNMADE BED Benefit Photo
BD Wong, Elizabeth Stanley and More to Join SONGS FROM AN UNMADE BED Benefit
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 19, 2025

Off-Broadway’s beloved song cycle, Songs from an Unmade Bed, is returning to the New York City stage for a one-night-only 20th anniversary performance benefiting Broadway Cares and The Trevor Project. Learn more!
A GENTLEMAN'S GUIDE TO LOVE AND MURDER Comes to North Coast Repertory Theatre Photo
A GENTLEMAN'S GUIDE TO LOVE AND MURDER Comes to North Coast Repertory Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jul 31, 2025

North Coast Repertory Theatre will be rocking with laughter as it closes out Season 43 with the hilariously inventive musical farce, A GENTLEMAN'S GUIDE TO LOVE AND MURDER.
Review: A GENTLEMAN’S GUIDE TO LOVE AND MURDER at North Coast Repertory Theatre Photo
Review: A GENTLEMAN’S GUIDE TO LOVE AND MURDER at North Coast Repertory Theatre
by ErinMarie Reiter - Jul 22, 2025

North Coast Repertory Theatre closes its season with “A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder,” the bloodthirsty Broadway hit that turns serial killing into an elegant and humorous art form.
Interview: Robert L. Freedman & Jean Kauffman Discuss A GENTLEMAN’S GUIDE TO LOVE A Photo
Interview: Robert L. Freedman & Jean Kauffman Discuss A GENTLEMAN’S GUIDE TO LOVE AND MURDER
by ErinMarie Reiter - Jul 15, 2025

Interview with Robert L. Freedman & Jean Kauffman about their respective roles in the show, how the musical came to life, and what it means to navigate love, art, and occasional murder together.  ”A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder” is playing through August 17th at North Coast Repertory Theatre.
Photos: A GENTLEMAN’S GUIDE TO LOVE AND MURDER at North Coast Repertory Theatre Photo
Photos: A GENTLEMAN’S GUIDE TO LOVE AND MURDER at North Coast Repertory Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 3, 2025

North Coast Repertory Theatre has released first look production photos for A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder, the Tony Award-winning musical comedy running July 16 – August 10, 2025.
THE HEART SELLERS and More Join Austin Playhouse 2025-26 Season Photo
THE HEART SELLERS and More Join Austin Playhouse 2025-26 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 27, 2025

Austin Playhouse has expanded its 2025-26 Season lineup with three additional shows, including The Heart Sellers. Learn more about the season and see how to purchase tickets.
WICKED Composer Stephen Schwartz Wins 2025 Johnny Mercer Award Photo
WICKED Composer Stephen Schwartz Wins 2025 Johnny Mercer Award
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 25, 2025

Stephen Schwartz is this year's recipient of the Johnny Mercer Award at the 2025 Songwriters Hall of Fame presentation. The award was presented at the star-studded Songwriters Hall of Fame Induction and Awards Gala on June 12 at the Marriott Marquis Ballroom in New York City.
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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?

Outstanding Lyrics (Drama Desk Awards) for A Gentleman's Guide to Love & Murder, Outstanding Music (Drama Desk Awards) for A Gentleman's Guide to Love & Murder, Richard Rodgers New Horizons Award (Richard Rodgers Award), Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre (Tony Awards) for A Gentleman's Guide to Love & Murder and Most promising musical theatre lyricist () for .

What awards has Steven Lutvak won?

Steven Lutvak has won the Outstanding Lyrics award at the Drama Desk Awards for A Gentleman's Guide to Love & Murder. He also received the Richard Rodgers New Horizons Award through the Richard Rodgers Award program. Additionally, he was recognized as the Most Promising Musical Theatre Lyricist.

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