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Howard Dietz

 
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Date of Birth: September 08, 1896
Date of Death: July 30, 1983 (86)

Birth Place: New York, NY, USA

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[Off-Broadway, 2014]
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[Broadway, 1957]
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[Broadway, 1934]
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[Broadway, 1932]
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Howard Dietz News

Becca Kidwell Announces June Date For Celebrated TOGETHER INSIDE show Photo Becca Kidwell Announces June Date For Celebrated TOGETHER INSIDE show
by Stephi Wild - May 10, 2022

MAC nominee and Broadway World Award Winner, Becca Kidwell adds an additional performance of her highly praised show, TOGETHER INSIDE, on Friday, June 10th at 7pm at Don't Tell Mama in addition to her performance on Sunday, May 22nd at 4pm. 

Laura Benanti, Mx Justin Vivian Bond & More to Join Rufus Wainwright for City Winery  Photo Laura Benanti, Mx Justin Vivian Bond & More to Join Rufus Wainwright for City Winery Shows
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 27, 2022

Today, Wainwright and his band announced that the performances will feature special guests including Laura Benanti (June 5), Mx Justin Vivian Bond (June 8), and Molly Ringwald (June 10), with more to be announced in the coming weeks.

BWW Interview: Catching Up With TOGETHER INSIDE'S Becca Kidwell Photo BWW Interview: Catching Up With TOGETHER INSIDE'S Becca Kidwell
by Stephen Mosher - Apr 27, 2022

Four years ago, a novice - today, one of the most productive members of the cabaret community, Becca Kidwell is ready to premiere her new show - only months after opening her last one.

Becca Kidwell Brings TOGETHER INSIDE to  Don't Tell Mama in April and May Photo Becca Kidwell Brings TOGETHER INSIDE to Don't Tell Mama in April and May
by Stephi Wild - Mar 28, 2022

MAC Award Nominee and Broadway World Cabaret Award Winner, Becca Kidwell shares her experiences as an introvert during lockdown and post-lockdown in her new show, “Together Inside,” on April 30th & May 22nd at 4pm to Don't Tell Mama.  Becca brings her struggles and joys to life with the assistance of music director, Matt Baker, and her director, Jeff Harnar. 

Rufus Wainwright Announces 'Rufus Does Judy At Capitol Studios' Photo Rufus Wainwright Announces 'Rufus Does Judy At Capitol Studios'
by Michael Major - Mar 18, 2022

Rufus Wainwright has announced the release of Rufus Does Judy at Capitol Studios, an all-new performance of his tribute to Judy Garland, Rufus Does Judy at Carnegie Hall, recorded last year at Los Angeles’ famed Capitol Studios. Watch the music video for 'The Man That Got Away' now. Plus, check out upcoming tour dates!

BWW Interview: Jeff Harnar On KNOWing How To Make His Heart SING SONDHEIM Photo BWW Interview: Jeff Harnar On KNOWing How To Make His Heart SING SONDHEIM
by Gil Kaan - Sep 7, 2021

Multi-awarded cabaret singer Jeff Harnar will make his Feinstein’s at Vitello’s debut with his cabaret act I KNOW THINGS NOW: JEFF HARNAR SINGS SONDHEIM September 30, 2021. With a lengthy resume as an opening act. Jeff has played some of the biggest venues, including Carnegie Hall, all over the world. Had the chance to find out what THINGS Jeff KNOWS NOW.

Rufus Wainwright Releases Cover of Judy Garland Classic 'Over The Rainbow' Photo Rufus Wainwright Releases Cover of Judy Garland Classic 'Over The Rainbow'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - May 27, 2021

The song’s release comes at the cusp of Pride Month and was recorded for the singer’s upcoming virtual concert event: Rufus Does Judy at Capitol Studios. That concert sees Wainwright performing his groundbreaking 2007 tribute to Judy Garland, Rufus Does Judy at Carnegie Hall, in its entirety, live from Los Angeles’ famed Capitol Studios.

Rufus Wainwright Announces RUFUS DOES JUDY At Capitol Studios Photo Rufus Wainwright Announces RUFUS DOES JUDY At Capitol Studios
by A.A. Cristi - May 3, 2021

2x GRAMMY Award-nominated singer-songwriter Rufus Wainwright has announced plans for another landmark virtual concert event. Rufus Does Judy at Capitol Studios will see Wainwright performing his groundbreaking 2007 tribute to Judy Garland, Rufus Does Judy at Carnegie Hall, in its entirety, live from Los Angeles' famed Capitol Studios.

Joe Chambers Releases SAMBA DE MARACATU Photo Joe Chambers Releases SAMBA DE MARACATU
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 19, 2021

On February 26, the venerated multi-instrumentalist and composer Joe Chambers will release Samba de Maracatu, a notable Blue Note Records return for a significant figure in the label’s history. The album’s Brazilian flavored title track “Samba de Maracatu,” is available today to stream or download.

New and Upcoming Releases For the Week of November 16 - Lea Salonga, Josh Groban, LES Photo New and Upcoming Releases For the Week of November 16 - Lea Salonga, Josh Groban, LES MISERABLES, HADESTOWN, and More!
by Stephi Wild - Nov 18, 2020

Need something new to read, watch, or listen to? Check out this week's list of new and upcoming releases! This week's list includes new music from Josh Groban and Lea Salonga, plus the cast recording of Les Miserables: The Staged Concert, and a holiday album from the cast of Hadestown!

Howard Dietz Videos

BWW Exclusive: Conversations and Music with Michael Feinstein- Howard Dietz and Arthu Videoplay
BWW Exclusive: Conversations and Music with Michael Feinstein- Howard Dietz and Arthur Schwartz

by BroadwayWorld TV - Apr 20, 2020

Today, watch as he tells us all about Howard Dietz and Arthur Schwartz!

BWW TV: That's Entertainment! In Rehearsal with Brian Stokes Mitchell, Laura Osnes, Tracey Ullman and More for Encores! THE BAND WAGON
by BroadwayWorld TV - Oct 24, 2014

The Encores! Special Event The Band Wagon is set to star Tony Award winner Brian Stokes Mitchell, seven-time Emmy Award winner Tracey Ullman, Academy Award nominee Michael McKean, Tony Award nominee Laura Osnes, Tony Award nominee Tony Sheldon, Tony Award nominee Michael Berresse and Don Stephenson. The Band Wagon will open on Sunday, November 8. BroadwayWorld was in rehearsal with the company today and you can check out interviews with the cast and a performance sneak peek below!

BWW TV: Patti's Back! Watch Preview from Patti LuPone's THE LADY WITH THE TORCH at 54 Below
by Randy Rainbow - Jul 23, 2014

In an evening, conceived and directed by Tony Award winner Scott Wittman, LuPone will perform an eclectic collection of torch songs by songwriters including Arthur Schwartz, Howard Dietz, Jule Styne, Sammy Cahn,Billy Barnes, Harold Arlen, George and Ira Gershwin, and Cole Porter. Don Heckman of The Los Angeles Times described the show as 'a beautifully paced, marvelously delivered torch-song exploration of the pleasures and pains of love; LuPone's remarkable, larger-than-life qualities and stunning musicality are distilled into the pure essence of her art.' BroadwayWorld was there for a special press preview with Patti and you can check out a sneak peek of the concert below!

STAGE TUBE: Sneak Peek of DIE FLEDERMAUS at the Met Opera
by Stage Tube - Dec 27, 2013

A new production of Johann Strauss Jr.'s New Year's Eve classic, the comedic operetta Die Fledermaus, will open at the Met on December 31, with two Broadway stars appearing. Check out a preview video below!

BWW Video Show Preview: LoveMusik
by BWW News Desk - May 19, 2007

BroadwayWorld.com takes you from Berlin to Hollywood with these highlights from LoveMusik!

BWW TV: Hal Prince and Alfred Uhry on LoveMusik
by BWW News Desk - Mar 28, 2007

BroadwayWorld is pleased to bring you this special video interview with LoveMusik's Book writer Alfred Uhry (Pulitzer Prizer winner for Driving Miss Daisy, Tony Award winner for Parade & The Last Night of Ballyhoo) and Director Harold Prince (21-time Tony Award winner; Cabaret, Company, The Phantom of The Opera).


Howard Dietz Frequently Asked Questions

How many shows has Howard Dietz written?
Howard Dietz has written 27 shows including Belinda (Bookwriter), Dear Sir (Lyricist), Merry-Go-Round (Bookwriter), The Little Show (Bookwriter/Lyricist), Here Comes the Bride (Lyricist), Second Little Show (Lyricist), The Second Little Show (Bookwriter), Three's a Crowd (Sketches/Lyricist), The Band Wagon (Bookwriter), Flying Colors (Composer/Lyricist), Revenge With Music (Bookwriter/Lyricist), At Home Abroad (Sketches), The Show is On (Lyricist), Between the Devil (Bookwriter/Lyricist), Keep Off the Grass (Lyricist), Dancing in the Streets (Lyricist), Jackpot (Lyricist), Sadie Thompson (Lyricist), Inside U.S.A. (Lyricist), The Gay Life (Lyricist), Jennie (Lyricist), Many Happy Returns (Sketches/Lyrics), That's Entertainment (Lyricist), Barbara Cook: A Concert for the Theatre (Lyricist), Fosse (Lyricist), LoveMusik (Lyricist), Stairway to Paradise (Sketches/Composer/Lyricist).