Harold Prince
Also Credited As: Harold S. Prince
Date of Death: July 31, 2019 (91)
Birth Place: New York, NY, USA
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The Prince Fellowship Reveals 2023 Fellows (Sep 13, 2023)
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Harold S. Prince (b. New York City, NY, 30 January 1928), also known as “Hal” Prince, was a theater producer and director who made a significant contribution to Broadway musicals in America. In a career that spanned more than fifty years, Prince has received ten Drama Desk Awards as Outstanding Director and 21 Tony Awards® for Best Direction, Best Producer, Best Musical, and Lifetime Achievement. In addition, Prince was the Kennedy Center Honoree in 1994 and the recipient of the National Medal of Arts in 2000.
Prince received his education at University of Pennsylvania, where he enrolled in a liberal arts program and was actively involved in the student theater group, Penn Players. After graduating in 1948, he returned to New York and began working as an assistant stage manager to producer and director George Abbott. This experience led to co-production opportunities with Robert E. Griffith and Frederick Brisson, resulting in the first two musicals that won Tonys® for Prince – The Pajama Game (1954) and Damn Yankees (1955).
After several co-productions, including the classic West Side Story in 1957, Prince began to produce his own musicals. His Fiddler on the Roof (1964) enjoyed enormous success with a record-breaking run of over three thousand performances between 1964 and 1972. Meanwhile, Prince also took on the role of director. Many of the most popular musicals of the following decades were created under his direction, including Cabaret (1966), Sweeney Todd (1979), Evita (1979), and The Phantom of the Opera (1988).
Besides his achievements as a producer and director, Prince is also known for bringing innovation to the theatrical arts. In collaboration with Stephen Sondheim, he was a pioneer in the development of the “concept musical,” taking its departure from an idea or theme rather than from a traditional story. Their first project of this kind, Company (1970), was a solid success and paved the way for other innovative musicals.
Prince’s contribution to the arts extends beyond the musical theater: he has made a number of movie adaptations (Damn Yankees 1958, A Little Night Music 1977), and directed for television (Candide 1986). In addition, he has served as a trustee for the New York Public Library and on the National Council of the Arts of the National Education Association.
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Harold Prince Awards and Nominations
Drama Desk Awards - 2007 - Outstanding Director of a Play
Harold Prince, LoveMusik
Tony Awards - 1999 - Best Direction of a Musical
Harold Prince, Parade
Drama Desk Awards - 1996 - Outstanding Director - Musical
Harold PrinceShowboat
Drama Desk Awards - 1995 - Outstanding Director - Musical
Harold PrinceShowboat
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 1995 - Best Director - Musical
Harold Prince, Show Boat
Tony Awards - 1995 - Best Direction of a Musical
Harold Prince, Show Boat
Olivier Awards - 1993 - Best Director of a Musical
Harold Prince, Kiss Of The Spider Woman
Tony Awards - 1993 - Best Direction of a Musical
Harold Prince, Kiss of the Spider Woman
Helen Hayes Awards - 1992 - Outstanding Director, Non-Resident Production
Harold PrinceThe Phantom of the Opera
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 1992 - Best Director
Harold Prince - Grandchild of Kings
Drama Desk Awards - 1988 - Outstanding Director - Musical
Harold Prince, Phantom of the Opera
Helen Hayes Awards - 1988 - Outstanding Director, Non-Resident Production
Harold PrinceCabaret
Tony Awards - 1988 - Best Direction of a Musical
Harold Prince , The Phantom of the Opera
Drama Desk Awards - 1987 - Outstanding Director - Musical
Harold Prince, Cabaret
Tony Awards - 1985 - Best Direction of a Musical
Harold Prince , Grind
Tony Awards - 1985 - Best Musical
Harold Prince, Grind
Drama Desk Awards - 1980 - Outstanding Director of a Musical
Harold Prince, Evita
Tony Awards - 1980 - Best Costume Design
Harold Prince, Evita
Tony Awards - 1980 - Best Direction of a Musical
Harold Prince, Evita
Tony Awards - 1979 - Best Direction of a Musical
Harold Prince, Sweeney Todd
Olivier Awards - 1978 - Director of the Year
Harold Prince, Evita
Tony Awards - 1978 - Best Direction of a Musical
Harold Prince, On the Twentieth Century
Tony Awards - 1977 - Best Musical
Harold Prince, Side by Side by Sondheim
Drama Desk Awards - 1976 - Outstanding Director - Musical
Harold Prince, Pacific Overtures
Tony Awards - 1976 - Best Musical
Harold Prince, Pacific Overtures
Drama Desk Awards - 1974 - Outstanding Director
Harold Prince, The Visit
Drama Desk Awards - 1974 - Outstanding Director
Harold Prince, Candide
Obie Awards - 1974 - Distinguished Direction
Harold PrinceCandide
Tony Awards - 1974 - Best Direction of a Musical
Harold Prince, Candide
Drama Desk Awards - 1973 - Outstanding Director
Harold Prince, A Little Night Music
Drama Desk Awards - 1973 - Outstanding Director
Harold Prince, The Great God Brown
Tony Awards - 1973 - Best Direction of a Musical
Harold Prince, A Little Night Music
Tony Awards - 1973 - Best Musical
Harold Prince, A Little Night Music
Tony Awards - 1972 - Best Direction of a Musical
Harold Prince , Follies
Drama Desk Awards - 1971 - Outstanding Director
Harold Prince, Follies
Tony Awards - 1971 - Best Direction of a Musical
Harold Prince, Company
Tony Awards - 1971 - Best Musical
Harold Prince, Company
Drama Desk Awards - 1970 - Outstanding Director
Harold Prince, Company
Tony Awards - 1969 - Best Direction of a Musical
Harold Prince, Zorba
Tony Awards - 1967 - Best Direction of a Musical
Harold Prince, Cabaret
Tony Awards - 1965 - Producer (Musical)
Harold Prince, Fiddler on the Roof
Tony Awards - 1964 - Best Direction of a Musical
Harold Prince, She Loves Me
Tony Awards - 1964 - Producer (Musical)
Harold Prince, She Loves Me
Tony Awards - 1963 - Producer (Musical)
Harold Prince, A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum
Harold Prince Videos
Video: HOW TO DANCE IN OHIO Gears Up For Its NYC Run At Broadway In Bryant Park
by BroadwayWorld TV - Jul 22, 2023
Video: Ben Platt Discusses PARADE Feeling 'Frighteningly Contemporary' on CBS MORNINGS
by Michael Major - May 12, 2023
Video: Former Christines Share the Stage at PHANTOM Charity Performance
by BroadwayWorld TV - Apr 15, 2023
Video: Ben Crawford, Emilie Kouatchou, and John Riddle Sing 'Think of Me' From THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA
by Stephi Wild - Apr 14, 2023
Video: Watch Hal Prince Talk THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA in 1988 CBS SUNDAY MORNING Segment
by Michael Major - Apr 13, 2023
Video: Watch Ben Platt & Micaela Diamond Perform 'This Is Not Over Yet' From PARADE on the TODAY SHOW
by Michael Major - Mar 23, 2023
Video: Jason Robert Brown & Alfred Uhry Discuss the Process of Bringing PARADE to the Stage
by BroadwayWorld TV - Mar 6, 2023
Video: Ben Platt & Micaela Diamond on Why Now Is 'The Moment' for PARADE
by Backstage Live with Richard Ridge - Mar 2, 2023
Video: Ben Platt, Micaela Diamond, and the Cast of PARADE Take Their First Bows
by BroadwayWorld TV - Feb 22, 2023
Video: Full Cast and Creative Team Announced for NEW YORK, NEW YORK; Plus Watch a New Trailer!
by BroadwayWorld TV - Feb 1, 2023
Video: THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA Celebrates 35th Anniversary With a Special Curtain Call
by BroadwayWorld TV - Jan 27, 2023
VIDEO: Ben Platt & Micaela Diamond Discuss the Significance of Bringing PARADE to Broadway
by Michael Major - Jan 10, 2023
Video: Watch Ben Platt and Micaela Diamond Sing 'This Is Not Over Yet' in PARADE Broadway Promo
by BroadwayWorld TV - Jan 10, 2023
VIDEO: Emily Skinner, Jason Danieley, Sierra Boggess and More Star In A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC At Barrington Stage
by Stage Tube - Aug 15, 2022
VIDEO: Go Inside Rehearsal For The Muny's SWEENEY TODD Starring Ben Davis and Carmen Cusack
by Stage Tube - Jul 15, 2022
VIDEO: EVITA Director Marcia Milgrom Dodge Discusses Drury Lane Production
by Stage Tube - Feb 11, 2022
Harold Prince News
MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG to Offer $39 Digital Lottery Tickets
A limited number of $39 tickets will be available for performances of MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG via digital lottery. Learn how to purchase tickets!
The Prince Fellowship Reveals 2023 Fellows
The Prince Fellowship, in association with Columbia University School of the Arts, has revealed that Maxwell Beer has received The Prince Fellowship and Amy Marie Haven has received the Prince/TTLP Fellowship.
Jason Robert Brown, Georgia Stitt & Marcia Seligson to be Honored at the 2023 FNAM Benefit
The Foundation for New American Musicals will present the 2023 FNAM Benefit honoring Jason Robert Brown, Georgia Stitt & Marcia Seligson.
Tony Danza, Nikki M. James, and More Join Jamie deRoy & Friends at Birdland Next Month
Jamie deRoy brings her acclaimed Jamie deRoy & friends cabaret show back to New York’s famed Birdland Jazz Club, Monday, October 23rd at 7:00 p.m. Find out who the special guests are for the show, and get tickets here!
CANDIDE Comes to Skylight Music Theatre in October
Skylight Music Theatre has announced the cast and creative team for the long-awaited production of Leonard Bernstein’s masterpiece, Candide. Learn more about the production, and who will star in it, here!
Photos: Inside Rehearsal For the Broadway Revival of MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG
All new rehearsal photos have been released for the upcoming Broadway revival of MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG, which begins performances at Broadway’s Hudson Theatre (141 West 44th Street) on Tuesday, September 19.
Tony Nominated Lyricist/Librettist Ellen Fitzhugh Passes Away
BroadwayWorld is saddened to report the passing of Emmy, Drama Desk, and Tony nominated lyricist and librettist, Ellen Fitzhugh.
SWEENEY TODD, A History- Part 2: The Demon Barber Slashes His Way From Page To Stage And Beyond
Learn how Sondheim made Sweeney sing and how Mr. Todd made his mark on mass media in Part 2 of SWEENEY TODD, A History.
SWEENEY TODD, A History- Part 1: Murder, Meat Pies, Men and Myths
Since 1979, Stephen Sondheim’s take on the Victorian myth about an exiled barber who pairs up with a cunning pie maker to seek revenge on the men who wronged him has delighted and enthralled audiences with its thrilling score, pitch black humor, and chaotic plot, but what is the real story behind this penny dreadful turned musical delight? Was there a real Sweeney Todd? Where did the story come from? And, most pressingly of all, what inspired Sondheim to spin this nauseating nightmare into gothic musical comedy gold? The answers just might surprise you as we delve into the history of Sweeney Todd.
Video: First Listen to 'Building Momentum' From HOW TO DANCE IN OHIO
We've got your first look and listen to the song 'Building Momentum' from the new musical How to Dance in Ohio, opening on Broadway this fall at the Belasco Theatre. Check out the video here!
Christine Ebersole, Norm Lewis, Andrew Rannells & More to Headline York Theatre Company Gala
Get all the details on the star-studded lineup for York Theatre Company's 31st Oscar Hammerstein Award Gala, including Christine Ebersole, Norm Lewis, Andrew Rannells, and more. Find out when and where the event will take place.
MATILDA THE MUSICAL Comes to Palo Alto Players Next Month
Palo Alto Players opens its 93rd season with the hit Broadway musical MATILDA. Based on the book “Matilda” by Roald Dahl, the joyous girl power romp is packed with high-energy dance numbers and fresh, clever songs.
Video: Watch the Emotional Closing Night Speeches at PARADE
In this video, watch as Jason Robert Brown, Michael Arden, and Alfred Uhry give emotional closing night speeches following the final curtain call for Parade.
Kristen Blodgette Becomes Conductor of SWEENEY TODD
Kristen Blodgette has joined the Sweeney Todd company, serving as conductor beginning this past weekend.
New York City Opera to Present FROM VIENNA TO BROADWAY! at Bryant Park Picnic Performances
Join New York City Opera at Bryant Park Picnic Performances for a delightful musical journey from Vienna to Broadway. Experience a charming review of songs, duets, and ensembles from the 20th century, featuring works by Lehar, Herbert, Gershwin, and more. No tickets required, ample seating available. Livestream broadcasts available nationwide.
PARADE Plays Final Performance on Broadway
The two-time Tony-winning revival of Parade closes at the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre, following 21 previews and 166 regular performances.
Full Cast & Creative Team Unveiled for The Acting Company's World Premiere of Lisa Peterson's ODYSSEY
The Acting Company has revealed the full cast and creative team for Lisa Peterson's world premiere of ODYSSEY. Get all the details and book your tickets now.
Tenor Alessandro Lora to Perform in Concert at Bryant Park Picnic Performances
Experience the enchanting vocals of tenor Alessandro Lora in concert at Bryant Park Picnic Performances. Join us on Saturday, August 19th at 7pm for an unforgettable evening of diverse Italian repertoire and operatic favorites. Don't miss this classic Italian romance and passion.
A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC at the Denver Center for the Performing Arts: Meet the Full Cast and Creative Team
Experience the magic of A Little Night Music at the Denver Center for the Performing Arts. Meet the full cast and creative team behind this enchanting production. Don't miss out on this unforgettable theatrical experience.
Harold Prince FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Harold Prince has appeared on Broadway in 2 shows.
Harold Prince has not appeared in the West End
The Harold Prince Award (Drama Desk Awards) for , Outstanding Director of a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for LoveMusik , Special Tony Award for Lifetime Achievement in the Theatre (Tony Awards) for , Best Direction of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Parade , Outstanding Director - Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Showboat , Outstanding Director - Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Showboat , Best Director - Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Show Boat , Best Direction of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Show Boat , Best Director of a Musical (Olivier Awards) for Kiss Of The Spider Woman , Best Direction of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Kiss of the Spider Woman , Outstanding Director, Non-Resident Production (Helen Hayes Awards) for The Phantom of the Opera , Best Director (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Grandchild of Kings , Outstanding Director - Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Phantom of the Opera , Outstanding Director, Non-Resident Production (Helen Hayes Awards) for Cabaret , Best Direction of a Musical (Tony Awards) for The Phantom of the Opera , Outstanding Director - Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Cabaret , Best Direction of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Grind , Best Musical (Tony Awards) for Grind , Outstanding Director of a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Evita , Best Costume Design (Tony Awards) for Evita , Best Direction of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Evita , Best Direction of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Sweeney Todd , Director of the Year (Olivier Awards) for Evita , Best Direction of a Musical (Tony Awards) for On the Twentieth Century , Best Musical (Tony Awards) for Side by Side by Sondheim , Outstanding Director - Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Pacific Overtures , Best Musical (Tony Awards) for Pacific Overtures , Outstanding Director (Drama Desk Awards) for The Visit , Outstanding Director (Drama Desk Awards) for Candide , Distinguished Direction (Obie Awards) for Candide , Best Direction of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Candide , Outstanding Director (Drama Desk Awards) for A Little Night Music , Outstanding Director (Drama Desk Awards) for The Great God Brown , Best Direction of a Musical (Tony Awards) for A Little Night Music , Best Musical (Tony Awards) for A Little Night Music , Best Direction of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Follies , Outstanding Director (Drama Desk Awards) for Follies , Best Direction of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Company , Best Musical (Tony Awards) for Company , Outstanding Director (Drama Desk Awards) for Company , Best Direction of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Zorba , Best Direction of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Cabaret , Producer (Musical) (Tony Awards) for Fiddler on the Roof , Best Direction of a Musical (Tony Awards) for She Loves Me Producer (Musical) (Tony Awards) for She Loves Me and Producer (Musical) (Tony Awards) for A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum .
The Harold Prince Award (Drama Desk Awards) for , Special Tony Award for Lifetime Achievement in the Theatre (Tony Awards) for , Outstanding Director - Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Showboat, Outstanding Director - Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Showboat, Best Director - Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Show Boat, Best Direction of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Show Boat, Best Direction of a Musical (Tony Awards) for The Phantom of the Opera, Outstanding Director of a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Evita, Best Costume Design (Tony Awards) for Evita, Best Direction of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Evita, Best Direction of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Sweeney Todd, Outstanding Director (Drama Desk Awards) for The Visit, Outstanding Director (Drama Desk Awards) for Candide, Distinguished Direction (Obie Awards) for Candide, Best Direction of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Candide, Outstanding Director (Drama Desk Awards) for A Little Night Music, Outstanding Director (Drama Desk Awards) for The Great God Brown, Best Direction of a Musical (Tony Awards) for A Little Night Music, Best Musical (Tony Awards) for A Little Night Music, Best Direction of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Follies, Outstanding Director (Drama Desk Awards) for Follies, Best Direction of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Company, Best Musical (Tony Awards) for Company, Outstanding Director (Drama Desk Awards) for Company, Best Direction of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Cabaret Producer (Musical) (Tony Awards) for Fiddler on the Roofand Producer (Musical) (Tony Awards) for A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum.
Harold Prince has written 1 shows including Parade (Source Material).
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