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Productions

 
[Broadway, 1966]
Book Revisions[uncredited]
 
[Broadway, 1966]
Book Revisions[uncredited]

Writing

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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
[ 1944 ] writer
Up in Central Park
[ 1948 ] lyrics by
Texas Carnival
[ 1951 ] lyrics by
Lovely to Look At
[ 1952 ] writer
The Six Triple Eight
[ 2024 ] written by: "Dig-A-Dig-A-Doo"
The Six Triple Eight
[ 2024 ] written by: "Dig-A-Dig-A-Doo"

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


winner
Tony Awards - 1959 - Best Musical

Dorothy Fields, Redhead

Videos

News


Best Cabaret in March 2026: Elizabeth Gillies, Linda Eder, Todd Glass & More
by Rebecca Kaplan - Mar 1, 2026

See some of the biggest names performing at cabaret venues this month - at a range of budget points. Tickets to these shows are limited and they are likely to sell out, so make sure to check this list when you plan out your month!
Cabaret Roundup: Feb 23-March 1- Dianna Agron, Michael Feinstein, Christine Pedi & More
by Rebecca Kaplan - Feb 23, 2026

We have you covered with top picks this week for jazz, cabaret, comedy, and more! NYC has so many incredible events, but here are a few highlights to consider this week
Frank Dain To Reprise A CELEBRATION 24 YEARS IN THE MAKING At Don't Tell Mama
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 18, 2026

Award-winning vocalist Frank Dain will present 'A CELEBRATION 24 YEARS IN THE MAKING' at Don't Tell Mama on March 1, celebrating his latest album and honoring his late husband.
Jaxx Theatricals to Present SWEET CHARITY in March
by Gillian Blum - Feb 16, 2026

Jaxx Theatricals announced a limited 60th Anniversary engagement of Sweet Charity, the next show in its 19 Year Anniversary season following a sold out run of the Los Angeles premiere of Once Upon a One More Time.
Photos: Will Kelley Presents FOR THE RECORD For 54 Below Debut
by Stephen Mosher - Feb 10, 2026

Faith Prince and Michael Kirk Lane guide Will Kelley to his 54 Below bow.
Kathleen Marshall to Direct STARDUST: FROM TIN PAN ALLEY TO BROADWAY at 92NY
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 3, 2026

92NY Lyrics & Lyricists 2025/26 season will continues with Stardust: From Tin Pan Alley to Broadway led by triple Tony Award winner Kathleen Marshall, celebrating the era and songbook of hits.
Cabaret Roundup: Feb 2-8- Patti LuPone, Donna McKechnie, Jeff Harnar & More
by Rebecca Kaplan - Feb 2, 2026

NYC has so many incredible events, but here are a few top picks to consider this week including Patti LuPone's revival concert Matters of the Heart, Isaac Mizrahi's annual Valentine's Day residency at the Carlyle Cafe, jazz and more.
Best Cabaret in February 2026: Patti LuPone, Isaac Mizrahi, Tony Danza & More
by Rebecca Kaplan - Feb 1, 2026

See some of the biggest names performing at cabaret venues this month, at a range of budget points including Dianna Agron, Jeff Harnar, Melissa Errico and more.
Listen: Melissa Errico Releases New American Songbook Album 'I Can Dream, Can’t I?'
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 30, 2026

Tony Award–nominated Broadway actress, singer, and author Melissa Errico has released her new American Songbook album, I Can Dream, Can’t I?, now available on all digital streaming platforms. Listen to it now.
Jazz at Lincoln Center to Celebrate Dorothy Fields with Songbook Sundays
by Stephi Wild - Jan 21, 2026

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 On the Sunny Side of Dorothy Fields on Sunday, February 8th, at 5 PM and 7:30 PM.
Best Cabaret in 2026: Patti LuPone, Laura Benanti & More
by Rebecca Kaplan - Jan 6, 2026

See some of the best can't-miss events of 2026 that will sell out weeks in advance. This roundup features some of the biggest stars working in musical theater and cabaret right now. Check out this list and get your tickets before it's too late.
Video: Melissa Errico Shares Holiday Song 'Spring Will Be A Little Late This Year'
by Josh Sharpe - Dec 18, 2025

Tony Award-nominated Broadway performer Melissa Errico has shared her new single, a rendition of Frank Loesser’s 1943 ballad, “Spring Will Be A Little Late This Year,” from her forthcoming album. Check out the official music video now.
Review: Madelaine Warren Glows With WARREN SINGS FIELDS at Don't Tell Mama
by Stephen Mosher - Dec 5, 2025

Madelaine Warren is checking off all the boxes with her entertaining new tribute show at Don't Tell Mama.
LET'S CALL THE WHOLE THING GERSHWIN is Coming to Dizzy's Club
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 1, 2025

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 Let's Call the Whole Thing Gershwin.
Review: LINDA PURL: TUNES & TALES: ADVENTURES IN SURVIVAL at The Green Room 42
by Andrew Poretz - Nov 14, 2025

Musical theater, television, and cabaret star Linda Purl presented her newest show, Tunes & Tales: Adventures in Survival. Purl was backed by musical director and pianist Tedd Firth, bassist David Finck and drummer Ray Marchica.
Listen: Melissa Errico Releases Three New Tracks From Forthcoming Album
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 7, 2025

Tony Award-nominated Broadway performer Melissa Errico has shared a new three-track bundle, comprising her renditions of “But Beautiful,” “Dancing on the Ceiling,” and “Remind Me.” Listen to them now.
Video: Melissa Errico Drops Video for New Single 'There’ll Be Another Spring'
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 24, 2025

Tony Award-nominated Broadway performer Melissa Errico has released her new single, “There’ll Be Another Spring,” the 4th track from her forthcoming American Songbook album I Can Dream, Can’t I? Watch the lyric video now.
Listen: Melissa Errico Releases Two New Tracks From Forthcoming Album
by Stephi Wild - Oct 10, 2025

Tony Award–nominated Broadway actress, singer and author Melissa Errico has released a new two-song bundle, featuring the tracks “I Can Dream, Can’t I?” and “I Didn’t Know About You.'
Photos: The LineUp with Susie Mosher - September 23, 2025 at the Green Room 42
by Rebecca Kaplan - Sep 28, 2025

See photos from the 9/23 edition of the anything-goes variety show at the Green Room 42, hosted by Susie Mosher. The bi-weekly show returns October 7.
Video: Melissa Errico Sings 'I Can Dream, Can't I?' in Video for Upcoming Album
by Josh Sharpe - Sep 26, 2025

Tony Award-nominated Broadway performer Melissa Errico has released a new music video for the title track – Sammy Fain and Irving Kahal’s 1937 ballad – of her upcoming album, I Can Dream, Can’t I?. Check it out now.

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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