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[Off-Broadway, 1992]
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[Broadway, 1988]
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[Off-Broadway, 1986]
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Awards and Nominations

Drama Desk Awards - 1988 - Outstanding Lyrics

Barry Harman, Romance/Romance

Tony Awards - 1988 - Best Book of a Musical

Barry Harman, Romance/Romance

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

Barry Harman, Romance/Romance


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Outer Critics Circle Awards - 1987 - Best Off Broadway Lyrics

Barry Harman, Olympus on My Mind

News


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.
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.
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.  
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.
CARMELINA Wraps Up York Theatre Company's SHOW (AND TELL!) Live Panel Series Tomorrow

The York Theatre Company has announced the schedule of upcoming online activities of live chats and panel discussions with past production and creative team members, and a special York Members Night via The York's Facebook page.
York Theatre Company's SHOW (AND TELL!) Live Panel Series Continues With ENTER LAUGHING: THE MUSICAL and More

The York Theatre Company has announced the schedule of upcoming online activities of live chats and panel discussions with past production and creative team members, and a special York Members Night via The York's Facebook page.
BWW Feature: A mash note to OLYMPUS ON MY MIND 2002 at Barksdale Theatre

Haubenstock's COVID-19 pastime is reminiscing about her favorite shows of the past 18 years, more or less
Taylor Iman Jones, Jeremy Kushnier and More Join SHE WILL ROCK YOU at Feinstein's/54 Below

Feinstein's/54 Below will shine bright this Wednesday, February 5th at 9:30pm, with a star-studded cast set to perform new works by female composers and lyricists in support of Maestra Music.
George Abud, Caitlin Cohn, and More Will Lead York Theatre Company's LOLITA, MY LOVE

The York Theatre Company continues the 25th Anniversary of its acclaimed Musicals in Mufti series celebrating the work of the legendary librettist and lyricist Alan Jay Lerner, whose hundredth birthday was August 31, 2018. The series honors one of the creators behind such classics as Brigadoon, Camelot, Love Life, and My Fair Lady.
Theatre Company In Greater Philadelphia Focuses On Obscure Musicals

The De Novo Theatre Company will be presenting its inaugural production, Olympus on My Mind, at the Lyceum Hall Center for the Arts in Burlington, NJ, on March 15, 16 and 17.  The show, directed by John D. DiFerdinando, an actor/director from Cheltenham, PA, will feature talent local to greater Philadelphia. 
BWW Review: Andréa Burns Says Buona Sera To The York's CARMELINA

With a proliferation of pimps, drug dealers and muggers saturating Times Square, business on Broadway was struggling during much of the 1970s, with theatres frequently left empty for long stretches and shows that didn't receive enthusiastic praise from the critics usually shutting down quickly.
The York Theatre Company Presents a Return Off-Broadway Engagement of ENTER LAUGHING

The York Theatre Company (James Morgan, Producing Artistic Director; Evans Haile, Executive Director), dedicated to the development of new musicals and rediscovery of musical gems from the past, will present a return engagement of the hit Off-Broadway musical, Enter Laughing: The Musical with book by Joseph Stein, music and lyrics by Stan Daniels, based on the play Enter Laughing by Joseph Stein from the novel by Carl Reiner, produced in association with Riki Kane Larimer and Alene Daniels. Enter Laughing: The Musical returns to kick off The York's year-long 50th Anniversary Celebration at The York Theatre Company at Saint Peter's (entrance on East 54th Street, just east of Lexington Avenue).
Photo Coverage: CARMELINA Celebrates Opening Night at The York Theatre

Opening the 2019 winter series is Carmelina, with music by Burton Lane, lyrics by Alan Jay Lerner, additional lyrics by Barry Harman, and book by Joseph Stein and Alan Jay Lerner. Performances began Saturday afternoon, January 26, 2019 and continue for 11 performances only through February 3, 2019. The show officially opened last night and BroadwayWorld was there. Check out the photos below!
Photo Flash: First Look at CARMELINA at York Theatre Company

Celebrating the centennial of Alan Jay Lerner! The York Theatre Company (James Morgan, Producing Artistic Director; Evans Haile, Executive Director), dedicated to the development of new musicals and rediscovery of musical gems from the past, enters the new year with the 25th Anniversary of its acclaimed Musicals in Mufti series celebrating the work of the legendary librettist and lyricist Alan Jay Lerner,
Photo Flash: Meet the Cast of CARMELINA

Celebrating the centennial of Alan Jay Lerner! The York Theatre Company enters the new year with the 25th Anniversary of its acclaimed Musicals in Mufti series celebrating the work of the legendary librettist and lyricist Alan Jay Lerner,
Andréa Burns to Lead the York's CARMELINA; Full Cast

Celebrating the centennial of Alan Jay Lerner! The York Theatre Company enters the new year with the 25th Anniversary of its acclaimed Musicals in Mufti series celebrating the work of the legendary librettist and lyricist Alan Jay Lerner, whose hundredth birthday was August 31, 2018. The series honors one of the creators behind such classics as Brigadoon, Camelot, Love Life, and My Fair Lady.
THE DAY BEFORE SPRING Joins Musicals In Mufti Series At The York Theatre Company

The York Theatre Company has announced today the short-lived 1945 musical The Day Before Spring, with book and lyrics by Alan Jay Lerner and music by Frederick Loewe, will replace the previously announced Dance a Little Closer as part of the 2019 Winter Musicals in Mufti series at The York Theatre Company at Saint Peter's (entrance on East 54th Street, just east of Lexington Avenue).
York Theatre Company's 'Musicals In Mufti' Series Will Celebrate The Alan Jay Lerner Centennial

Celebrating the centennial of Alan Jay Lerner, The York Theatre Company (James Morgan, Producing Artistic Director; Evans Haile, Executive Director), dedicated to the development of new musicals and rediscovery of musical gems from the past, is proud to announce that its acclaimed Musicals in Mufti series will celebrate the work of the legendary librettist and lyricist Alan Jay Lerner, whose hundredth birthday was August 31, 2018. The series honors one of the creators behind such classics as Brigadoon, Camelot, Love Life, and My Fair Lady.
York Theatre Co Announces MIDNIGHT AT THE NEVER GET, CHRISTMAS IN HELL, and More This Fall

The York Theatre Company has announced the line-up for its 49th anniversary season at The York Theatre at Saint Peter's.
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.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many shows has Barry Harman written?

Barry Harman has written 4 shows including Telecast (Bookwriter/Lyricist), Carmelina (Lyricist), Olympus on My Mind (Bookwriter/Lyricist), Romance / Romance (Bookwriter/Lyricist).

What awards has Barry Harman been nominated for?

Barry Harman has been nominated for several awards, including Outstanding Lyrics at the Drama Desk Awards for Romance/Romance, Best Book of a Musical at the Tony Awards for Romance/Romance, Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre at the Tony Awards for Romance/Romance, and Best Off-Broadway Lyrics at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for Olympus on My Mind.

What awards has Barry Harman won?

Barry Harman has won the Best Off-Broadway Lyrics award at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for his work on Olympus on My Mind.

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