Gary William Friedman
Latest News on Gary William Friedman:
Tony-Nominated Composer Gary William Friedman to Release Classical Album JOURNEYS (Apr 7, 2026)
Stevie Holland to Present Vinyl of TALK TO YOUR TOMATOES and Concert at 54 Below (Mar 18, 2026)
Watch: Stevie Holland Releases Music Video for 'Talk to Your Tomatoes' (Nov 4, 2025)
Tony-Nominated Composer Gary William Friedman to Release Classical Album JOURNEYS (Apr 7, 2026)
Stevie Holland to Present Vinyl of TALK TO YOUR TOMATOES and Concert at 54 Below (Mar 18, 2026)
Watch: Stevie Holland Releases Music Video for 'Talk to Your Tomatoes' (Nov 4, 2025)
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Outer Critics Circle Awards - 1984 - Best Score
Gary William Friedman, Taking My Turn
Tony Awards - 1971 - Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre
Gary William Friedman, The Me Nobody Knows
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Drama Desk Awards - 1970 - Most Promising Playwright
Gary William Friedman, The Me Nobody Knows
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Obie Awards - 1970 - Best Musical
Gary William Friedman, The Me Nobody Knows
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STAGE TUBE: Trailer, Behind the Scenes, and Rehearsals With Alan Menken in THE APPRENTICESHIP OF DUDDY KRAVITZ
by Christina Mancuso - 2015-06-19 14:25:27
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Tony-Nominated Composer Gary William Friedman to Release Classical Album JOURNEYS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 7, 2026
Gary William Friedman, known for THE ME NOBODY KNOWS, releases his classical album JOURNEYS on June 5, 2026, featuring a piano concerto, string quartet, and chamber orchestral work.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 7, 2026
Gary William Friedman, known for THE ME NOBODY KNOWS, releases his classical album JOURNEYS on June 5, 2026, featuring a piano concerto, string quartet, and chamber orchestral work.
Stevie Holland to Present Vinyl of TALK TO YOUR TOMATOES and Concert at 54 Below
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 18, 2026
Stevie Holland – the award-winning jazz vocalist and songwriter – will release a vinyl edition of her new album Talk to Your Tomatoes, and will perform a concert at 54 Below.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 18, 2026
Stevie Holland – the award-winning jazz vocalist and songwriter – will release a vinyl edition of her new album Talk to Your Tomatoes, and will perform a concert at 54 Below.
Watch: Stevie Holland Releases Music Video for 'Talk to Your Tomatoes'
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 4, 2025
Stevie Holland has released the music video for “Talk to Your Tomatoes,” the tile track to her just-released new album. Written by Stevie Holland and Gary William Friedman, the song and video are a swinging, zany, and veggie-gardening loving trip.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 4, 2025
Stevie Holland has released the music video for “Talk to Your Tomatoes,” the tile track to her just-released new album. Written by Stevie Holland and Gary William Friedman, the song and video are a swinging, zany, and veggie-gardening loving trip.
Listen: Stevie Holland Releases New Album TALK TO YOUR TOMATOES
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 24, 2025
STEVIE HOLLAND – the acclaimed jazz vocalist and songwriter – returns with her new album Talk to Your Tomatoes, which is currently available on CD and in digital and streaming platforms. Listen here!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 24, 2025
STEVIE HOLLAND – the acclaimed jazz vocalist and songwriter – returns with her new album Talk to Your Tomatoes, which is currently available on CD and in digital and streaming platforms. Listen here!
Vocalist Stevie Holland to Release New Album 'Talk to Your Tomatoes'
by Josh Sharpe - Aug 13, 2025
Stevie Holland has returned to the recording studio with Talk to Your Tomatoes, a collection of songs from the pop, jazz and American Songbook catalogs.
by Josh Sharpe - Aug 13, 2025
Stevie Holland has returned to the recording studio with Talk to Your Tomatoes, a collection of songs from the pop, jazz and American Songbook catalogs.
Photos: Mark William Returns to Green Room 42
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - May 11, 2025
The stars came out to celebrate the triumphant return of singer/ songwriter and entertainer Mark William and his new show “Technicolor Dreams 2.0” at The Green Room 42. See here for the photos!
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - May 11, 2025
The stars came out to celebrate the triumphant return of singer/ songwriter and entertainer Mark William and his new show “Technicolor Dreams 2.0” at The Green Room 42. See here for the photos!
How Often Do Musicals Change Their Titles After Broadway?
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Mar 15, 2025
This time, the reader question was: How often do Broadway musicals change their titles after Broadway? We're unpacking the history of shows that have been renamed.
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Mar 15, 2025
This time, the reader question was: How often do Broadway musicals change their titles after Broadway? We're unpacking the history of shows that have been renamed.
Photos: PLATINUM DREAMS Opens at the York Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Mar 11, 2025
Platinum Dreams: A New Musical has officially opened at The York Theatre, running through March 16, 2025 at The Theatre at St. Jean's. Check out photos from opening night here!
by Stephi Wild - Mar 11, 2025
Platinum Dreams: A New Musical has officially opened at The York Theatre, running through March 16, 2025 at The Theatre at St. Jean's. Check out photos from opening night here!
Photos: PLATINUM DREAMS at The York Theatre
by Emmy Rice - Mar 9, 2025
New production photos have been released for Platinum Dreams at The York Theatre, running March 8 through March 16, 2025. Check here for the new photos.
by Emmy Rice - Mar 9, 2025
New production photos have been released for Platinum Dreams at The York Theatre, running March 8 through March 16, 2025. Check here for the new photos.
Photos: PLATINUM DREAMS Begins Rehearsals at The York Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 5, 2025
The York Theatre is presentig Platinum Dreams, with book by Stevie Holland, music by Gary William Friedman, lyrics by Will Holt, and additional lyrics by Stevie Holland. See photos of the cast in rehearsal here!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 5, 2025
The York Theatre is presentig Platinum Dreams, with book by Stevie Holland, music by Gary William Friedman, lyrics by Will Holt, and additional lyrics by Stevie Holland. See photos of the cast in rehearsal here!
Full Cast & Creative Team Set for PLATINUM DREAMS at The York Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 11, 2025
The York Theatre has revealed the cast and creative team for the first production of its Spring 2025 “New2NY” series - Platinum Dreams. See who is starring in the production and learn how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 11, 2025
The York Theatre has revealed the cast and creative team for the first production of its Spring 2025 “New2NY” series - Platinum Dreams. See who is starring in the production and learn how to purchase tickets.
The York Theatre Unveils 2025 Spring Season With New 'New2NY' Series
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 23, 2025
The York Theatre has unveiled its 2025 Spring Season with a new “New2NY” series. See full programming, learn more about the season, and see how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 23, 2025
The York Theatre has unveiled its 2025 Spring Season with a new “New2NY” series. See full programming, learn more about the season, and see how to purchase tickets.
MERTON OF THE MOVIES: THE MUSICAL Will Have Private Industry Readings Next Week
by Stephi Wild - Nov 27, 2023
Merton of the Movies: The Musical, with music by Gary William Friedman (The Me Nobody Knows, Taking My Turn), lyrics by Stevie Holland (Love, Linda: The Life of Mrs. Cole Porter) and Robert Lorick (The Tap Dance Kid), and book by Holland, Lorick and Mel Shapiro (Two Gentlemen of Verona) will have a private industry reading in New York on December 4th.
by Stephi Wild - Nov 27, 2023
Merton of the Movies: The Musical, with music by Gary William Friedman (The Me Nobody Knows, Taking My Turn), lyrics by Stevie Holland (Love, Linda: The Life of Mrs. Cole Porter) and Robert Lorick (The Tap Dance Kid), and book by Holland, Lorick and Mel Shapiro (Two Gentlemen of Verona) will have a private industry reading in New York on December 4th.
Photos: Stevie Holland, Justin Sargent and Gen Parton-Shin Star in PLATINUM DREAMS At 54 Below
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 31, 2023
See photos from 54 BELOW first-time ever concert event featuring the songs from the new musical Platinum Dreams.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 31, 2023
See photos from 54 BELOW first-time ever concert event featuring the songs from the new musical Platinum Dreams.
John-Andrew Morrison, Matt Saldivar, And More To Play 54 Below Next Week
by Blair Ingenthron - Jan 28, 2023
Next week, 54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club & Private Event Destination, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond. A recipient of the 2022 Tony Awards Honor for Excellence in the Theatre, 54 Below celebrates Broadway musicals and writers of the past and present, promoting an ongoing engagement with their work.
by Blair Ingenthron - Jan 28, 2023
Next week, 54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club & Private Event Destination, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond. A recipient of the 2022 Tony Awards Honor for Excellence in the Theatre, 54 Below celebrates Broadway musicals and writers of the past and present, promoting an ongoing engagement with their work.
Gen Parton-Shin Joins Stevie Holland and Justin Sargent for PLATINUM DREAMS In Concert at 54Below
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 6, 2022
54 BELOW, Broadway’s Supper Club, will present a first-time ever concert event featuring the songs from the new musical Platinum Dreams.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 6, 2022
54 BELOW, Broadway’s Supper Club, will present a first-time ever concert event featuring the songs from the new musical Platinum Dreams.
Stevie Holland, Justin Sargent and Noah Ricketts to Star in PLATINUM DREAMS In Concert at 54 Below
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 21, 2022
54 BELOW, Broadway’s Supper Club, will present a first-time ever concert event featuring the songs from the new musical Platinum Dreams. Platinum Dreams in Concert plays on January 30, 2023, at 7PM.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 21, 2022
54 BELOW, Broadway’s Supper Club, will present a first-time ever concert event featuring the songs from the new musical Platinum Dreams. Platinum Dreams in Concert plays on January 30, 2023, at 7PM.
LOVE, LINDA: THE LIFE OF MRS. COLE PORTER Now Streaming on BroadwayHD
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 18, 2021
The film of the Off-Broadway musical Love, Linda: The Life of Mrs. Cole Porter, begins its world premiere streaming debut with BroadwayHD, the premier streaming service for live theater today, Thursday, November 18, 2021.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 18, 2021
The film of the Off-Broadway musical Love, Linda: The Life of Mrs. Cole Porter, begins its world premiere streaming debut with BroadwayHD, the premier streaming service for live theater today, Thursday, November 18, 2021.
A STAR IS BORN, CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG, FIDDLER ON THE ROOF & More to Stream on BroadwayHD in November
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 3, 2021
BroadwayHD has unveiled a lineup of star-studded titles with classic movie musicals, concerts and spectacular theater performances. Kicking off the month on November 1st is the 1976 musical romantic drama film, A Star is Born, featuring Barbra Streisand and Kris Kristofferson.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 3, 2021
BroadwayHD has unveiled a lineup of star-studded titles with classic movie musicals, concerts and spectacular theater performances. Kicking off the month on November 1st is the 1976 musical romantic drama film, A Star is Born, featuring Barbra Streisand and Kris Kristofferson.
VIDEO: Watch a Sneak Peek of LOVE, LINDA with Stevie Holland
by Nicole Rosky - May 26, 2021
Cole Porter fans will be able to celebrate his birthday on June 9th in style this year with the world premiere on demand presentation of the Off-Broadway musical Love, Linda: The Life of Mrs. Cole Porter. With book by Stevie Holland with Gary William Friedman, music and lyrics by the legendary Cole Porter and arrangements and additional music by Mr. Friedman. The filmed presentation of this solo show stars the musical's co-creator and originator of the role Stevie Holland, as directed for the stage by Richard Maltby, Jr.*
by Nicole Rosky - May 26, 2021
Cole Porter fans will be able to celebrate his birthday on June 9th in style this year with the world premiere on demand presentation of the Off-Broadway musical Love, Linda: The Life of Mrs. Cole Porter. With book by Stevie Holland with Gary William Friedman, music and lyrics by the legendary Cole Porter and arrangements and additional music by Mr. Friedman. The filmed presentation of this solo show stars the musical's co-creator and originator of the role Stevie Holland, as directed for the stage by Richard Maltby, Jr.*
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many shows has Gary William Friedman written?
Gary William Friedman has written 12 shows including Sign in Sidney Brustein's Window (Composer), Kill the One-Eyed Man! (Music), The Me Nobody Knows (Composer), Laugh a Little, Cry a Little (Composer), Platinum (Composer), Taking My Turn (Composer), Ghetto (Composer), Bring in the Morning (Composer), Sheba (Composer), Magpie (Composer), Magpie (Music), Love, Linda: The Life Of Mrs. Cole Porter (Bookwriter).
What awards has Gary William Friedman been nominated for?
Best Score (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Taking My Turn, Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre (Tony Awards) for The Me Nobody Knows, Most Promising Playwright (Drama Desk Awards) for The Me Nobody Knows and Best Musical (Obie Awards) for The Me Nobody Knows.
What awards has Gary William Friedman won?
Gary William Friedman has won the following awards: Best Score at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for Taking My Turn, Most Promising Playwright at the Drama Desk Awards for The Me Nobody Knows, and Best Musical at the Obie Awards for The Me Nobody Knows.
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