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Birth Place: Buffalo, NY, USA

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The Wizard of OzThe Wizard of Oz
 
[West End, 2023]
MUSIC
The Show is On
 
[Broadway, 1937]
Composer
The Show is On
 
[Broadway, 1936]
Composer

Writing

Music & Lyrics
After Midnight
Lyricist
Composer
Bloomer Girl
Composer
Cotton Club Show
Composer
Composer
Cotton Club Parade
Composer
Composer
Composer
Composer
Dream
Composer/Lyricist
House of Flowers
Composer
Lyricist
Composer
Jamaica
Composer
Life Begins at 8:40
Composer
Composer
Saratoga
Composer
Composer
Composer
St. Louis Woman
Composer
Composer
Star and Garter
Composer
Lyricist
Swing!
Composer/Lyricist
You Said It
Composer
Composer

Awards and Nominations

Tony Awards - 1958 - Best Musical

Harold Arlen, Jamaica

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THE WIZARD OF OZ Enters Final Week of Performances at Centenary Stage Company Photo
THE WIZARD OF OZ Enters Final Week of Performances at Centenary Stage Company
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 8, 2025

Centenary Stage Company's Holiday Spectacular: The Wizard of Oz continues its run in the Sitnik Theatre with its final week of shows.
Centenary Stage Company’s THE WIZARD OF OZ Continues With Second Week Of Performanc Photo
Centenary Stage Company’s THE WIZARD OF OZ Continues With Second Week Of Performances
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 2, 2025

Centenary Stage Company will continue its annual family holiday presentation with its production of The Wizard of Oz, now entering its second week of performances in the Sitnik Theatre at the Lackland Performing Arts Center.
LET'S CALL THE WHOLE THING GERSHWIN is Coming to Dizzy's Club Photo
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.
ANN HAMPTON CALLAWAY: HERE’S TO LIFE Set For APAP 2026 Showcase At 54 Below Photo
ANN HAMPTON CALLAWAY: HERE’S TO LIFE Set For APAP 2026 Showcase At 54 Below
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 22, 2025

Ann Hampton Callaway will bring her new show Here’s to Life to 54 Below on January 9, 2026 as part of the APAP Showcase. The Tony-nominated singer-songwriter will perform with her award-winning trio.
THE WIZARD OF OZ Documentary in the Works From Leonardo DiCaprio Photo
THE WIZARD OF OZ Documentary in the Works From Leonardo DiCaprio
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 19, 2025

Leonardo DiCaprio is producing a new documentary about the 1939 movie musical classic, The Wizard of Oz. The doc will offer a behind-the-scenes look at the movie, also diving into its staying power as a beloved piece of pop culture.
Eric Comstock & Barbara Fasano Quartet Will Return to Birdland Jazz Club with SO NICE Photo
Eric Comstock & Barbara Fasano Quartet Will Return to Birdland Jazz Club with SO NICE TO COME HOME TO
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 18, 2025

The Eric Comstock & Barbara Fasano Quartet will return to Birdland Jazz Club on November 29 with SO NICE TO COME HOME TO. The performance features longtime collaborators Sean Smith and Vito Lesczak.
THE WIZARD OF OZ and More Set for 5-Star Theatricals 2026 Season Photo
THE WIZARD OF OZ and More Set for 5-Star Theatricals 2026 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 17, 2025

5-STAR Theatricals has revealed its  2026 season of shows!  All of 5-Star’s productions are locally produced, auditioned and rehearsed in Southern California, and include The Wizard of Oz and more.
THE WIZARD OF OZ to Open the Holiday Season at Centenary Stage Company Photo
THE WIZARD OF OZ to Open the Holiday Season at Centenary Stage Company
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 17, 2025

This holiday season, Centenary Stage Company will present The Wizard of Oz. Performances will run in the Sitnik Theatre of the Lackland Performing Arts Center of the Centenary University campus.
The Charles Mingus Orchestra and More Set for Birdland This Week Photo
The Charles Mingus Orchestra and More Set for Birdland This Week
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 15, 2025

Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater will present a full slate of performances from November 17–30, including appearances by Eliane Elias, Steve Ross, Tatiana Eva Marie, Ken Peplowski, and the Charles Mingus Orchestra.
Listen: Jason Gould, Son of Barbra Streisand, Drops New Album 'Where We Fall' Photo
Listen: Jason Gould, Son of Barbra Streisand, Drops New Album 'Where We Fall'
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 14, 2025

Singer-songwriter Jason Gould, the only child of Barbra Streisand and Elliott Gould, has released his new album Where We Fall, a collection that bridges contemporary dance-pop with standards. Listen to it now.
THE WIZARD OF OZ AT SPHERE Debuts Soundtrack with Unreleased Judy Garland Track Photo
THE WIZARD OF OZ AT SPHERE Debuts Soundtrack with Unreleased Judy Garland Track
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 7, 2025

The official soundtrack for The Wizard of Oz at Sphere is now available, featuring the original film score that was specifically re-recorded for the experience currently playing at Sphere in Las Vegas. Listen to it now.
THE WIZARD OF OZ Comes to Playhouse on the Square Photo
THE WIZARD OF OZ Comes to Playhouse on the Square
by Stephi Wild - Oct 31, 2025

Playhouse on the Square will present The Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum, with Music and Lyrics by Harold Arlen and E.Y. Harburg, background music by Herbert Stothart. Learn more here!
Centenary Stage Company Will Present THE WIZARD OF OZ November 28"December 14 Photo
Centenary Stage Company Will Present THE WIZARD OF OZ November 28"December 14
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 30, 2025

Centenary Stage Company will present The Wizard of Oz November 28–December 14, 2025, in Hackettstown, NJ. Directed by Michael Restaino, the Family Holiday Spectacular features music by Harold Arlen and E.Y. Harburg.
Review: GHOST LIGHT CABARET at Crooners Supper Club Photo
Review: GHOST LIGHT CABARET at Crooners Supper Club
by Jared Fessler - Oct 27, 2025

On October 23, 2025, the intimate Crooners Supper Club in Minneapolis was transformed into a cozy haven for musical theater lovers as Andrea Ross, accompanied by pianist Scott Lykins, presented Ghost Light Cabaret, part of the Lakes Area Music Festival’s Winter Series.
SPOOKY SYMPHONY Headlines The Moss Center's Annual Halloween Celebration Photo
SPOOKY SYMPHONY Headlines The Moss Center's Annual Halloween Celebration
by Stephi Wild - Oct 20, 2025

The Dennis C. Moss Cultural Arts Center will invite families to its festive annual event, Halloween 2025 Featuring the Spooky Symphony. Learn more about the event here!
Linda Kahn to Bring WAIT 'TIL YOU SEE WHAT'S NEXT To Jazz On Main Photo
Linda Kahn to Bring WAIT 'TIL YOU SEE WHAT'S NEXT To Jazz On Main
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 13, 2025

Linda Kahn sings her award winning album, Wait 'Til You See What's Next at Jazz on Main. Linda shares her personal stories of love, life and dreams through the music of Jason Robert Brown, Alan Jay Lerner and more. See how to purchase tickets!
Cabaret Roundup: October 6-12- Josh Groban, Rita Rudner, Jeff Harnar & More Photo
Cabaret Roundup: October 6-12- Josh Groban, Rita Rudner, Jeff Harnar & More
by Rebecca Kaplan - Oct 6, 2025

Are you trying to plan your entertainment for the week or looking for a fun show to see this weekend? We have you covered with jazz, cabaret, comedy, and more! NYC has so many incredible events, but here are a few top picks to consider this week
Best Cabaret in October 2025: Maria Bamford, Tony Danza, Marilyn Maye & More Photo
Best Cabaret in October 2025: Maria Bamford, Tony Danza, Marilyn Maye & More
by Rebecca Kaplan - Oct 1, 2025

See some of the biggest stars of the stage, screen, jazz, cabaret & Broadway performing at cabaret venues this month at a range of budget points. Tickets to these shows are limited and likely to sell out.
Leonard Bernstein Will Be Celebrated at Jazz at Lincoln Center Photo
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.
Photos: First look at Rise Up Arts Alliance’s THE WIZARD OF OZ Photo
Photos: First look at Rise Up Arts Alliance’s THE WIZARD OF OZ
by Jerri Shafer - Sep 18, 2025

L. Frank Baum’s classic novel comes to life in The Wizard of Oz. This faithful adaptation by the Royal Shakespeare Company features all the most beloved songs and moments from the 1939 classic film, brought to life onstage.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many shows has Harold Arlen written?

Harold Arlen has written 28 shows including Cotton Club Parade (Composer), The Wizard of Oz (Composer), Rhyth-Mania (Composer), Blackberries of 1931 (Composer), Earl Carroll's Vanities [1930] (Composer), You Said It (Composer), Earl Carroll's Vanities [1932] (Composer), Cotton Club Parade (Composer), George White's Music Hall Varieties [1932] (Composer), Cotton Club Parade (Composer), Cotton Club Parade (Composer), Life Begins at 8:40 (Composer), Hooray For What! (Composer), Star and Garter (Composer), Bloomer Girl (Composer), St. Louis Woman (Composer), House of Flowers (Composer), Jamaica (Composer), Saratoga (Composer), The Harold Arlen Songbook (Composer), The Wizard of Oz (Composer), Barbara Cook: A Concert for the Theatre (Composer), Dream (Composer/Lyricist), Swing! (Composer/Lyricist), Mostly Sondheim (Composer), Come Fly Away (Composer), After Midnight (Composer), A Star is Born (Music & Lyrics).

What awards has Harold Arlen been nominated for?

Harold Arlen has been nominated for the Tony Award for Best Musical for the show "Jamaica".

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