Frank Loesser

Date of Death: July 28, 1969 (59)

Birth Place: New York, NY, USA

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[West End, 2023]
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[West End, 2023]
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[Off-Broadway, 2014]
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Frank Loesser Movies

[1936]Postal Inspector songs by

[1938]Zaza songs by

[1938]Cocoanut Grove songs by

[1939]Cafe Society songs by

[1939]Destry Rides Again songs by

[1939]St. Louis Blues songs by

[1940]Buck Benny Rides Again lyrics by

[1942]This Gun for Hire songs by

[1942]Priorities on Parade writer

[1943]Thank Your Lucky Stars music and lyrics by

[1949]Red, Hot and Blue Hair-do Lempke

[1950]Let's Dance songs by

[1952]Where's Charley? music and lyrics by

[1955]Guys and Dolls music and lyrics by

[1967]How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying music and lyrics by

Frank Loesser Awards and Nominations

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

Tony Awards - 1957 - Best Musical

Frank Loesser, The Most Happy Fella

Tony Awards - 1951 - Best Musical

Frank Loesser, Guys and Dolls

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Music Theatre International Acquires THE PRINCE OF EGYPT Musical For Licensing

Theatrical licensor Music Theatre International has announced the acquisition of DreamWorks Theatricals' The Prince of Egypt.

Tony-Winning Musical TOOTSIE Now Available for Licensing At Music Theatre International

Music Theatre International announces that the Tony Award-winning Musical, Tootsie, is now available for licensing.

The Fred Barton Broadway Band Presents MIRACLE ON 54th STREET At 54 Below

54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club, presents the return of Fred Barton and his Broadway Band, in 'MIRACLE ON 54TH STREET,' a new evening of songs from the Golden Age of Broadway, Hollywood, and Swing, including full-band seasonal swing favorites.

Feature: The Days Of Cabaret Gratitude - Day Thirty - The Gold Standard

Today, we return to last year's Days Of Cabaret Gratitude with THE GOLD STANDARD.

Exclusive: John Stamos Writes About Broadway Experiences In New Memoir; Read About His Time in HOW TO SUCCEED

Read an exclusive excerpt from John Stamos' memoir 'If You Would Have told Me'.

Video: Watch Liz Callaway Sing 'Grateful' by John Bucchino For Thanksgiving

In honor of Thanksgiving, watch Liz Callaway sing John Bucchino's 'Grateful'! 

Photos: SONGBOOK SUNDAYS Presents An Elegant A LITTLE TIME WITH CY COLEMAN At Dizzy's Club

Deborah Grace Winer's series continues with its second season.

CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY Is Now Available for Licensing

Theatrical licensor Music Theatre International announced that the beloved musical Charlie and the Chocolate Factory is available for licensing.  

Sixteen High Schools Announced As THE UNSINKABLE MOLLY BROWN Grant Recipients

The Educational Theatre Foundation (ETF), The Music Man Foundation (TMMF), and Music Theatre International (MTI) have announced 16 recipients of “The Unsinkable Molly Brown” Grant, awarded to high school theatre programs nationwide to allow them to mount productions of the newly revised version of the classic Meredith Willson and Richard Morris property.

Album Review: GUYS & DOLLS A MUSICAL FABLE OF BROADWAY A CD You Can Bet On

They did Frank Loesser and Damon Runyon proud with this one.

Judy Carmichael To Return To Bay Street Theater Performing Swing Music From the 1930s and '40s

Pianist Judy Carmichael is returning to Bay Street Theater for a swinging performance. Don't miss this exciting event!

Songbook Sundays At Jazz at Lincoln Center's Dizzy's Club To Present A LITTLE TIME WITH CY COLEMAN

Celebrate the music of Cy Coleman at Jazz at Lincoln Center with two shows on Sunday, November 19. Enjoy Songbook Sundays at Dizzy's Club.

BETWEEN THE LINES Is Now Available for Licensing

Between The Lines is now available for licensing. The Off-Broadway musical based on the novel by international bestselling author Jodi Picoult & Samantha van Leer.

Middletown Arts Center to Present GUYS AND DOLLS This Month

Experience the iconic musical Guys and Dolls at the Middletown Arts Center. Don't miss this Tony-winning favorite with unforgettable tunes. Find show dates and ticket information here.

Photos: First Look At GUYS AND DOLLS Presented By The MAC Players At The Middletown Arts Center

The MAC Players at the Middletown Arts Center present the oddball romantic comedy, Guys and Dolls, a Musical Fable of Broadway, from October 20 to 29, 2023. See photos from the production.

Marc Hershberg Joins MTI as Director of Business and Legal Affairs

Theatrical licensor Music Theatre International (MTI) has announced that attorney Marc Hershberg has joined the company as the Director of Business and Legal Affairs. In this role, Marc will report to Senior Vice President and General Counsel, Deb Hartnett.

GUYS AND DOLLS Comes to San Francisco Playhouse

Offering a snappy spin for the holiday season, San Francisco Playhouse will stage a new look at the Broadway hit Guys and Dolls.

California Pops Orchestra�¿ Presents THE MAGIC OF BROADWAY, October 29

Join California Pops Orchestra on Oct. 29th for a Broadway In Concert at San Mateo Performing Arts Center. Don't miss this amazing show!

The Acting Company to Present Annual Louanna O. Carlin & John MacDonald Reading Series

The Acting Company will present their annual Louanna O. Carlin & John MacDonald Reading Series, featuring a trio of unique Shakespeare interpretations. Get all the details about this exciting event in New York City.

How Often Are Broadway Plays Adapted Into Musicals?

This time, the reader question was: With Purlie Victorious returning to Broadway, what are other plays that were revived on Broadway after their musical adaptations premiered?

Frank Loesser FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

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).

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."

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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