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Dorothy Fields

Birth Place: USA

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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 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.
Review: Madelaine Warren Glows With WARREN SINGS FIELDS at Don't Tell Mama
by Stephen Mosher - Dec 4, 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.
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: 'Happy as the Day is Long' from After Midnight
by Joshua Wright - Aug 20, 2025

Get a first look at The 5th Avenue Theatre's production of After Midnight - a celebration of the music, poetry, and vibrant spirit of Harlem’s legendary Cotton Club. Performances for this sizzling summer music extravaganza run through August 24.
Review: AFTER MIDNIGHT at The 5th Avenue Theatre
by Shelley Dean - Aug 18, 2025

Melodic voices and the satisfying sound of tap shoes striking the stage are just two of the reasons why the latest addition at the 5th Avenue Theatre is a pleasure to witness. Alongside glorious set pieces and striking costumes, 'After Midnight' offers a remarkable blend of history, culture, and tradition, making for an all-around enjoyable experience. Masterfully directed by Jay Santos and conceived by Jack Viertel, the show is now open and offers a truly wonderful time.
Anita Michael to Present FOOLIN’ MYSELF at The Green Room 42
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 12, 2025

The Green Room 42 will present vocalist and performer Anita Michael in her new and timely show, Foolin’ Myself. Learn more about the upcoming performance and see how to purchase tickets!
5th Avenue Theatre Company Will Present AFTER MIDNIGHT
by Emmy Rice - Jul 11, 2025

The 5th Avenue Theatre Company will unite Seattle’s hottest jazz musicians with top-tier theatrical talent to present After Midnight - a celebration of the music, poetry, and vibrant spirit of Harlem’s legendary Cotton Club.
THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG and more lead Seattle’s 2025 Summer offerings
by Jay Irwin - Jun 30, 2025

It may be hot out and that bright ball may be up in the sky (I think it’s called the Sun), but there are still some amazing shows coming to Seattle and surrounding areas. Check out some of these killer shows, especially since I believe all the theaters have air conditioning.
Lyric Stage Sets THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW, LITTLE WOMEN, & More for Season 32
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 18, 2025

Lyric Stage, a theatre company dedicated to the development and preservation of musicals, has announced its 32nd scintillating season, which includes The Rocky Horror Show, Forever Plaid: Plaid Tidings, Sweet Charity, and more.
Historic Brownsville Legacy Murals Set To Be Unveiled This Month
by A.A. Cristi - May 12, 2025

The Brownsville Civic Neighborhood Association (BCNA), in partnership with HOPE Murals, has announced the official unveiling of the Historic Brownsville Legacy Murals on Saturday, May 17, 2025, at 9:00 am at Jefferson Reaves, Sr. Park (3090 NW 50th St, Miami, FL).

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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