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Howard Lindsay

Birth Place: Waterford, NY, USA

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BIO

Howard Lindsay was an actor, director, playwright and producer who made a significant impact on the American theater scene during the first half of the 20th century. Born on March 29, 1889 in Waterford, New York, Lindsay attended Boston Latin School and Harvard University before beginning his career in the theater.



Lindsay made his Broadway debut as an actor in the 1915 production of "The Prince Chap" and went on to appear in several other Broadway shows, including "The Enemy" (1925) and "The Royal Family" (1927). However, it was his work as a playwright and producer that brought him the most acclaim.

In 1935, Lindsay teamed up with Russel Crouse to write the book for the musical "Anything Goes," which became a huge hit and launched the careers of both men. The duo went on to collaborate on several other successful musicals, including "Call Me Madam" (1950) and "The Sound of Music" (1959).

In addition to his work in the theater, Lindsay also had a successful career in film. He co-wrote the screenplay for the 1945 film "State Fair" and produced the 1956 film adaptation of "The King and I," which starred Yul Brynner and Deborah Kerr.

Lindsay's contributions to the theater were recognized with several awards and honors. He won the Pulitzer Prize for Drama in 1946 for "State of the Union," which he co-wrote with Crouse. He also received the Tony Award for Best Play in 1959 for "The Sound of Music."

Lindsay continued to work in the theater until his death on February 11, 1968. His most recent work was as the producer of the Broadway production of "The Sound of Music," which opened in 1959 and ran for over three years. Today, Lindsay is remembered as one of the most influential figures in American theater history.

STAGE CREDITS

One Bright Day
[Broadway]
1952
Julian Prescott
Remains to Be Seen
[Broadway]
1951
Benjamin Goodman
Life With Mother
[Broadway]
1948
Father
Life With Father
[Broadway]
1939
By Your Leave
[Broadway]
1934
Henry Smith
Two By Two
[Broadway]
1925
Richard Graham
Sweet Nell of Old Drury
[Broadway]
1923
Rollins
Dulcy
[Broadway]
1921
Vincent Leach
A Young Man's Fancy
[Broadway]
1919
Laramy
Billeted
[Broadway]
1917
Performer

Productions

The Sound of MusicThe Sound of Music
 
[US Tour, 2015]
Book
The Sound of MusicThe Sound of Music
 
[West End, 2006]
Book
Anything Goes
 
[West End, 1969]
Book Revisions
A Lovely Light
 
[Off-Broadway, 1964]
Director
A Lovely Light
 
[Broadway, 1960]
Director
The Great Sebastians
 
[Broadway, 1956]
Presenter
The Prescott Proposals
 
[Broadway, 1953]
Director
One Bright Day
 
[Broadway, 1952]
Producer
Detective Story
 
[Broadway, 1949]
Producer
Man and Superman
 
[Broadway, 1947]
Theatre Owner / Operator
State of the Union
 
[Broadway, 1945]
Theatre Owner / Operator
The Hasty Heart
 
[Broadway, 1945]
Producer
Strip for Action
 
[Broadway, 1942]
Producer
Arsenic and Old Lace
 
[Broadway, 1941]
Producer
Hooray For What!
 
[Broadway, 1937]
Director
Red, Hot and Blue!
 
[Broadway, 1936]
Director
Director
A Slight Case of Murder
 
[Broadway, 1935]
Director
Producer
Anything Goes
 
[West End, 1935]
Director
Anything Goes
 
[Broadway, 1934]
Director
She Loves Me Not
 
[Broadway, 1933]
Director
The Party's Over
 
[Broadway, 1933]
Director
Gay Divorce
 
[Broadway, 1932]
Director
Child of Manhattan
 
[Broadway, 1932]
Director
Oh, Promise Me
 
[Broadway, 1930]
Director
The Up and Up
 
[Broadway, 1930]
Director
Your Uncle Dudley
 
[Broadway, 1929]
Director
This Thing Called Love
 
[Broadway, 1928]
Director
The Beaux Stratagem
 
[Broadway, 1928]
Director
Tommy
 
[Broadway, 1927]
Director
The Good Fellow
 
[Broadway, 1926]
Director
The Poor Nut
 
[Broadway, 1925]
Director
The Haunted House
 
[Broadway, 1924]
Director
The Good Old Days
 
[Broadway, 1923]
Director
To the Ladies
 
[Broadway, 1922]
Director
The Wren
 
[Broadway, 1921]
Director
Dulcy
 
[Broadway, 1921]
Director

Writing

Mr. President
Playwright
Tall Story
Playwright
Tommy
Playwright
Oh, Promise Me
Playwright
Anything Goes
Bookwriter
Call Me Madam
Bookwriter
Bookwriter
Happy Hunting
Bookwriter
Mr. President
Bookwriter
Red, Hot and Blue!
Bookwriter
Bookwriter
She Loves Me Not
Playwright
Author

Awards and Nominations


winner
Tony Awards - 1960 - Best Musical

Howard Lindsay, The Sound of Music


winner
Tony Awards - 1959 - Special Tony Award

Howard Lindsay

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THE SOUND OF MUSIC and More Set for the Mirvish Theatres This Week Photo
THE SOUND OF MUSIC and More Set for the Mirvish Theatres This Week
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 25, 2025

This week for Mirvish Productions features a new shows beginning performances; another moving from the rehearsal hall into the theatre for technical rehearsals, and yet another ending its monthlong run. Learn more!
Tickets to THE SOUND OF MUSIC National Tour in Cleveland on Sale Photo
Tickets to THE SOUND OF MUSIC National Tour in Cleveland on Sale
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 5, 2025

Tickets are on sale today for THE SOUND OF MUSIC, coming to the Playhouse Square. The North American tour honors the 65th anniversary of the musical’s original stage debut.  
ANYTHING GOES Comes to Reboot Theatre Company in November Photo
ANYTHING GOES Comes to Reboot Theatre Company in November
by Stephi Wild - Oct 28, 2025

This November, Reboot Theatre Company, in association with Theatre Off Jackson, will present an out-of-this-world production of Cole Porter's Anything Goes!
Tickets to THE SOUND OF MUSIC at The Orpheum to go on Sale This Week Photo
Tickets to THE SOUND OF MUSIC at The Orpheum to go on Sale This Week
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 13, 2025

Tickets are on sale Friday for THE SOUND OF MUSIC, coming to the Orpheum Theatre. Learn more about the national tour and see how to purchase tickets here!
Review: THE SOUND OF MUSIC National Tour at Durham Performing Arts Center Photo
Review: THE SOUND OF MUSIC National Tour at Durham Performing Arts Center
by Jeffrey Kare - Oct 8, 2025

Based on Maria von Trapp’s 1949 memoir titled The Story of the Trapp Family Singers. The Sound of Music tells the true story of Maria Rainer, a young, free-spirited, but troublemaking postulant at a convent in Salzburg, Austria. Knowing how irresponsible she is, the Mother Abbess sends her to Salzburg to serve as the governess to the seven children of the widowed Captain Georg von Trapp.
Tickets on Sale For THE SOUND OF MUSIC at Proctors Photo
Tickets on Sale For THE SOUND OF MUSIC at Proctors
by Stephi Wild - Oct 7, 2025

Tickets are on sale for THE SOUND OF MUSIC, coming to Proctors next year. This critically acclaimed North American tour honors the 65th anniversary of the musical’s original stage debut.
THE SOUND OF MUSIC Comes to Bass Concert Hall Next Year Photo
THE SOUND OF MUSIC Comes to Bass Concert Hall Next Year
by Stephi Wild - Oct 7, 2025

Produced by Concord Theatricals and NETworks Presentations, this critically acclaimed North American tour honors the 65th anniversary of the musical’s original stage debut.
Tickets to THE SOUND OF MUSIC National Tour at the Citizens Opera House on Sale Photo
Tickets to THE SOUND OF MUSIC National Tour at the Citizens Opera House on Sale
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 29, 2025

Individual tickets for THE SOUND OF MUSIC in Boston are now on sale. The North American tour honors the 65th anniversary of the musical’s original stage debut. Learn more!
Review: THE SOUND OF MUSIC at the Kennedy Center Photo
Review: THE SOUND OF MUSIC at the Kennedy Center
by David Friscic - Sep 15, 2025

The Sound of Music is a veritable old warhorse of the Broadway musical canon, and it has stood the test of the vicissitudes of time. No amount of changing source material, cynicism, saccharine, or negativity can puncture the universal themes of familial love, romantic love, devotion spirituality, perseverance, forgiveness, and devotion that permeate this beloved musical. These universal themes have resonated with audiences from time immemorial---and are especially pertinent in today’s polarized times. 
From the Hills to the Stage to the Screen- A Look Back at THE SOUND OF MUSIC Photo
From the Hills to the Stage to the Screen- A Look Back at THE SOUND OF MUSIC
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 12, 2025

It's been 60 years since The Sound of Music initially captured the hearts of audiences on the big screen, and this week, you can experience the breathtaking theatrical presentation of Rodgers & Hammerstein’s iconic musical. To celebrate the release, we're looking back at the beloved musical's history on stage and screen. Let's start at the very beginning...
THE SOUND OF MUSIC is Coming to Princess of Wales Theatre Photo
THE SOUND OF MUSIC is Coming to Princess of Wales Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 15, 2025

THE SOUND OF MUSIC will return to Toronto in Director Jack O’Brien’s acclaimed production this November. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets here!
Violinist Sarah Fazendin Joins THE SOUND OF MUSIC Tour as Concertmaster Photo
Violinist Sarah Fazendin Joins THE SOUND OF MUSIC Tour as Concertmaster
by Emmy Rice - Aug 13, 2025

Violinist Sarah Fazendin will lead the Broadway North American tour of Rodgers and Hammerstein's The Sound of Music as concertmaster. Set to launch September 9, 2025 at The Kennedy Center, this national Broadway tour will continue into 2026.
Tickets to THE SOUND OF MUSIC in Chicago to go on Sale on Monday Photo
Tickets to THE SOUND OF MUSIC in Chicago to go on Sale on Monday
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 8, 2025

Broadway In Chicago has revealed that single tickets will go on sale Monday, August 11 for the highly anticipated Rodgers & Hammerstein classic, THE SOUND OF MUSIC, playing at the James M. Nederlander Theatre.
THE SOUND OF MUSIC Comes To South Bay Musical Theatre This Fall Photo
THE SOUND OF MUSIC Comes To South Bay Musical Theatre This Fall
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 7, 2025

South Bay Musical Theatre will present The Sound of Music from September 27 through October 18, 2025, at the Saratoga Civic Theater. Directed by SBMT Artistic Director Walter M. Mayes.
Christiane Noll, Cayleigh Capaldi, Kevin Earley, and More Will Lead THE SOUND OF MUSI Photo
Christiane Noll, Cayleigh Capaldi, Kevin Earley, and More Will Lead THE SOUND OF MUSIC Tour
by Stephi Wild - Jul 17, 2025

Principal casting has been announced for the upcoming North American tour of THE SOUND OF MUSIC. Learn more about the tour and find out who is starring here!
Review: ANYTHING GOES at Shaw Festival Photo
Review: ANYTHING GOES at Shaw Festival
by Michael Rabice - Jul 15, 2025

Some classic musicals will live on forever thanks to that perfect blend of book, musical score,and dance. Cole Porter's ANYTHING GOES continues to enchant audiences 90 years after it's Broadway debut. Multiple versions have taken to the stage and silver screen, cementing such classics as 'You're The Top,' 'Anything Goes, ' Friendship,' and 'It's De-Lovely.'
Experience THE SOUND OF MUSIC in Toronto This November Photo
Experience THE SOUND OF MUSIC in Toronto This November
by Stephi Wild - Jul 7, 2025

Don’t miss THE SOUND OF MUSIC returning to Toronto's Princess of Wales Theatre from November 25, 2025, to January 4, 2026. Get ready for a classic!
THE SOUND OF MUSIC to be Presented at Royal Players Photo
THE SOUND OF MUSIC to be Presented at Royal Players
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 28, 2025

The Historic Royal Theatre will bring THE SOUND OF MUSIC to the stage in 2025, sponsored by ARVEST Bank and performed by the Royal Players. Learn more!
& JULIET, MJ THE MUSICAL And More On Sale Now At The North Charleston PAC Photo
& JULIET, MJ THE MUSICAL And More On Sale Now At The North Charleston PAC
by A.A. Cristi - May 13, 2025

The Best of Broadway series will present DISNEY'S BEAUTY AND THE BEAST (September 16 – 21, 2025) and THE SOUND OF MUSIC (November 4 – 9, 2025) as part of the 2025 – 2026 Best of Broadway season at the North Charleston Performing Arts Center.
Review: THE SOUND OF MUSIC at Århus Teater Photo
Review: THE SOUND OF MUSIC at Århus Teater
by Maria Bruun Fanoe - May 5, 2025

“ The Sound of Music” på Århus Teater. Nyfortolkning overskygger historien i den klassiske historie med 60 års (film)jubilæum
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Howard Lindsay been in?

Howard Lindsay has appeared on Broadway in 10 shows.

How many West End shows has Howard Lindsay been in?

Howard Lindsay has not appeared in the West End

What awards has Howard Lindsay been nominated for?

Howard Lindsay has been nominated for several awards throughout his career. One of his notable nominations includes Best Musical at the Tony Awards for the show "The Sound of Music." Additionally, Lindsay has received a Special Tony Award at the Tony Awards.

What awards has Howard Lindsay won?

Howard Lindsay has won several awards throughout his career. He received the Tony Award for Best Musical for his work on "The Sound of Music." Additionally, Lindsay was honored with a Special Tony Award. These accolades recognize his contributions to the Broadway industry and highlight his talent and success as a playwright and producer.

How many shows has Howard Lindsay written?

Howard Lindsay has written 23 shows including The Sound of Music (Bookwriter), Your Uncle Dudley (Playwright), Oh, Promise Me (Playwright), Tommy (Playwright), She Loves Me Not (Author), Anything Goes (Bookwriter), A Slight Case of Murder (Playwright), Red, Hot and Blue! (Bookwriter), Hooray For What! (Bookwriter), Life With Father (Bookwriter), Gratefully Yours (Playwright), Strip for Action (Playwright), State of the Union (Playwright), Life With Mother (Playwright), Call Me Madam (Bookwriter), Remains to Be Seen (Playwright), The Prescott Proposals (Playwright), The Great Sebastians (Playwright), Happy Hunting (Bookwriter), Tall Story (Playwright), Mr. President (Bookwriter), With Love and Laughter (Material), Mr. President (Playwright).

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