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Frank Loesser

Birth Place: New York, NY, USA

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[West End, 2023]
MUSIC & LYRICS
 
[West End, 2023]
MUSIC & LYRICS
 
[Off-Broadway, 2014]
Book, Music, and Lyrics

Writing

Music, Lyrics
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Movies

Postal Inspector
[ 1936 ] songs by
Zaza
[ 1938 ] songs by
Cocoanut Grove
[ 1938 ] songs by
Cafe Society
[ 1939 ] songs by
Destry Rides Again
[ 1939 ] songs by
St. Louis Blues
[ 1939 ] songs by
Buck Benny Rides Again
[ 1940 ] lyrics by
This Gun for Hire
[ 1942 ] songs by
Priorities on Parade
[ 1942 ] writer
Thank Your Lucky Stars
[ 1943 ] music and lyrics by
Red, Hot and Blue
[ 1949 ] Hair-do Lempke
Let's Dance
[ 1950 ] songs by
Where's Charley?
[ 1952 ] music and lyrics by
Guys and Dolls
[ 1955 ] music and lyrics by
How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying
[ 1967 ] music and lyrics by

Awards and Nominations


winner
Olivier Awards - 2006 - Outstanding Musical Production

Frank Loesser, Guys And Dolls

Helen Hayes Awards - 2005 - The Charles MacArthur Award for Outstanding New Play or Musical

Frank LoesserSeñor Discretion Himself


winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 1966 - Other Award

Frank Loesser


winner
New York Drama Critics Circle Awards - 1962 - Best Musical

Frank Loesser, How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying

Tony Awards - 1962 - Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre

Frank Loesser, How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying


winner
New York Drama Critics Circle Awards - 1957 - Best Musical

Frank Loesser, The Most Happy Fella

Tony Awards - 1957 - Best Musical

Frank Loesser, The Most Happy Fella


winner
New York Drama Critics Circle Awards - 1951 - Best Musical

Frank Loesser, Guys and Dolls


winner
Tony Awards - 1951 - Best Musical

Frank Loesser, Guys and Dolls

Videos

News


BWW Q&A: Rob Colletti Talks GUYS AND DOLLS at Shakespeare Theatre Company
by Joshua Wright - Nov 25, 2025

Rob Colletti makes his Shakespeare Theatre Company debut as Nathan Detroit, the loveable gambler in Guys and Dolls, on the hunt for a place to host the 'oldest established permanent floating crap game in New York.' 
James Monroe Iglehart to Direct GUYS AND DOLLS at STAGES St. Louis
by James Lindhorst - Nov 20, 2025

On Friday at the STAGES St. Louis Applause Gala, Tony Award winner and guest performer James Monroe Iglehart made a big announcement. Midway through his set, Inglehart shared with the several hundred supporters in attendance that he will be directing next summer’s production of Guys & Dolls at STAGES St. Louis. Guys and Dolls will play the Kirkwood Performing Arts Center as part of STAGES St. Louis 2026 Season. Performances of Guys and Dolls begin July 24th and run through August 23, 2026.
Friends and Collaborators of Stephen Sondheim Who Appear in His Collection at The Library of Congress
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Nov 16, 2025

During his prolific and storied career, Sondheim collaborated with many other artists, from book writers to directors, from actors to musicians. Seeing Sondheim’s regular collaborators, close friends, one-time associates, mentors, and rare connections make appearances in his collection was both moving and illuminating.
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.
Liz Callaway to Perform With The Vancouver Symphony Orchestra
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 5, 2025

The Vancouver Symphony Orchestra USA's 2025/26 season will continue with a holiday music celebration featuring Tony-nominated singer-actress Liz Callaway.
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.
MTI Acquires Licensing Rights for MAYBE HAPPY ENDING
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 20, 2025

Written by Will Aronson and Hue Park, Maybe Happy Ending tells the deeply human story of a chance encounter that sparks connection and a surprising adventure. It is the offbeat and captivating story of two outcasts near the end of their warranty who discover that even robots can be swept off their feet.
Stratford Festival Announces 2026 Cast for GUYS AND DOLLS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 20, 2025

Discover the Stratford Festival's 2026 cast lineup, featuring GUYS AND DOLLS and more! Get details on how to attend this exciting season.
9 TO 5 THE MUSICAL JR. Now Available to License From MTI
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 16, 2025

9 to 5 JR. is a 60-minute adaptation of the hit Broadway musical 9 to 5, which made its debut in 2009 and was nominated for four Tony Awards including Best Original Score. The Broadway Junior® production features a book by Patricia Resnick with music and lyrics by Grammy Award winner and Tony Award nominee Dolly Parton. The musical was inspired by the classic motion picture which ranks 74th in the American Film Institute’s “100 Funniest Movies”. 
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.'
STAGES St. Louis Announces 40th Anniversary Season
by James Lindhorst - Sep 29, 2025

STAGES St. Louis has announced their 40th Anniversary Season today.  Their season opens on May 30 – June 28, 2026. with the hilarious and quirky The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. The season continues July 24 – August 23, 2026, with what many consider to be the perfect musical comedy, Guys and Dolls. The season closes with the long-awaited STAGES premiere of Come From Away on September 18 – October 18, 2026.
Leonard Bernstein Will Be Celebrated at Jazz at Lincoln Center
by Stephi Wild - Sep 29, 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 Tonight, Bernstein.
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.
Summer Place Theatre Announces 60th Anniversary Season Featuring GUYS AND DOLLS and RENT
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 16, 2025

Summer Place Theatre, Naperville’s community theatre since 1966, will celebrate its 60th Anniversary in 2026 with a season that bridges Broadway’s golden age and the modern era. The lineup includes Frank Loesser’s Guys and Dolls in June and Jonathan Larson’s Rent in July.
Melissa Errico Will Release American Songbook Album 'I Can Dream Can't I?'
by Stephi Wild - Sep 12, 2025

TONY Award-nominated Broadway actress, singer and author Melissa Errico has announced her new album, I Can Dream Can't I?, out January 30th, 2026.
Anne-Marie Kavulla to Bring SONGS OF A MIDLIFE CRISIS to The Beechman Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 5, 2025

After a sold-out debut at Joe's Pub in May, Anne-Marie Kavulla will bring her debut solo show, 'Songs of a Midlife Crisis' to the Laurie Beechman Theatre this fall. Learn more!
HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON and TROLLS Are Being Developed Into Broadway Junior Musicals
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 27, 2025

DreamWorks Theatricals announced the Broadway Junior® musicals being developed by the participants in the Emerging Writers Program. Two teams have developed Trolls JR. and How to Train Your Dragon JR., respectively: Krista Knight and Joriah Kwamé, Veronica Mansour and Kate Thomas.
MOST HAPPY FELLA and More Set for Ten Thousand Things 2025-2026 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 21, 2025

Ten Thousand Things (TTT) has announced Caitlin Lowans' first season as Artistic Director: Two Gents, William Shakespeare's rip-roaring comedy, directed by Lowans; Men on Boats, a brilliant satire by Jaclyn Backhaus, directed by Joy Dolo; and Most Happy Fella, Frank Loesser's beautiful musical and the second musical TTT ever performed, directed by Lowans.
GUYS AND DOLLS, Return of SOMETHING ROTTEN & More Set For Stratford 2026 Season
by Stephi Wild - Aug 12, 2025

The Stratford Festival has announced its 2026 season, which will be the final year under the inspired leadership of Artistic Director Antoni Cimolino. Learn more about the lineup here!

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many shows has Frank Loesser written?

Frank Loesser has written 12 shows including The Most Happy Fella (Bookwriter), The Illustrators' Show (Lyricist), Where's Charley? (Composer), Guys and Dolls (Composer), Greenwillow (Composer/Lyricist), How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying (Composer), Pleasures and Palaces (Bookwriter), Hans Andersen (Composer/Lyricist), Ain't Misbehavin' (Lyricist), Perfectly Frank (Composer/Lyricist), Señor Discretion Himself (Bookwriter/Composer/Lyricist), Blueprint Specials (Music, Lyrics).

What awards has Frank Loesser been nominated for?

Frank Loesser has been nominated for several awards throughout his career. Some of his notable nominations include Outstanding Musical Production at the Olivier Awards for "Guys And Dolls," the Charles MacArthur Award for Outstanding New Play or Musical at the Helen Hayes Awards for "Señor Discretion Himself," and an Other Award at the Outer Critics Circle Awards. He was also nominated for Best Musical at the New York Drama Critics Circle Awards for "How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying" and "The Most Happy Fella." Additionally, he received nominations for Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre at the Tony Awards for "How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying." Furthermore, he was nominated for Best Musical at the Tony Awards and the New York Drama Critics Circle Awards for "Guys and Dolls" and "The Most Happy Fella."

What awards has Frank Loesser won?

Frank Loesser has won several awards throughout his career. Some of his notable wins include the Outstanding Musical Production at the Olivier Awards for "Guys And Dolls," an Other Award at the Outer Critics Circle Awards, the Best Musical at the New York Drama Critics Circle Awards for both "How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying" and "The Most Happy Fella," and the Best Musical at the Tony Awards for "Guys and Dolls."

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