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Ivor Novello

Ivor Novello is an actor, composer, playwright whose BroadwayWorld credits include King's Rhapsody, Arc de Triomphe, and Careless Rapture.

Date of Birth: January 15, 1893

Date of Death: March 06, 1951 (58)

Birth Place: Wales, ENGLAND

STAGE CREDITS

[West End]
Original London Production, 1949
Performer
[West End]
Original London Production, 1943
Performer
[West End]
Original London Production, 1936
Performer
[Broadway]
1930
Max Clement
[Broadway]
1930
David Kennard

Productions

 
[Broadway, 1923]
Composer (Additional Music)

Writing

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Composer
Lyricist
Bookwriter
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Composer/Lyricist
Bookwriter/Composer
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Bookwriter/Composer
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Bookwriter/Composer
Bookwriter/Composer/Lyricist
Composer/Lyricist

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News

THE CABARET FILES to Return in Encore at Laurie Beechman Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 3, 2026

Lorna Dallas, a 2020 Bistro Award recipient, will present an encore performance of her cabaret show at The Laurie Beechman Theatre in New York City.
Photos: SUPERGRASS Add Second London Show At O2 Forum, Set For May 8, 2027
by Rachel Stone - Sep 3, 2026

Supergrass will play a second night at London's O2 Forum Kentish Town on May 8, 2027, adding to a 10-date UK headline tour running April 26 through May 12.
Gabrielle to Bring Special Guests DAMAGE to Bradford Live on April 2, 2027
by Stephi Wild - Sep 2, 2026

Gabrielle has announced British R&B group DAMAGE will join her as special guests at Bradford Live on Friday, April 2, 2027. Tickets are on sale now.
DBA Release HELLO HELLO, Second Single From TRAUMA Album
by Rachel Stone - Sep 1, 2026

Downes Braide Association released the second single and video from its upcoming album TRAUMA, following the earlier track WONDERLAND, via Cherry Red Records.
Photos: SUPERGRASS to Play Nine UK Shows in April-May 2027
by Rachel Stone - Aug 28, 2026

Supergrass will play nine UK headline shows in April and May 2027, including Newcastle, Glasgow, Manchester and London. General sale begins Friday, September 4th.
CMAT Releases EURO-COUNTRY (Live At St. Anne's) EP
by Rachel Stone - Aug 27, 2026

CMAT released four live tracks from her St Anne's Park headline show, marking one year since EURO-COUNTRY, ahead of U.S. dates with Brandi Carlile and festival stops at All Things Go and ACL.
Latroit Announces CLASSICS VOL. 1 Album, Single Featuring Ron Carter
by Rachel Stone - Aug 25, 2026

GRAMMY-winning producer Latroit released Classics Vol. 1, the debut album from the Latroit House Ensemble, featuring jazz bassist Ron Carter on lead single "Finally."
Johnny Marr Releases New Single IT'S TIME From THE AGE OF EVERYTHING
by Rachel Stone - Aug 25, 2026

Johnny Marr released 'It's Time,' a track from his forthcoming album THE AGE OF EVERYTHING, following the earlier singles 'Spin' and 'Ophelia.'
TRYING Season 5 Finale to Premiere on Apple TV
by Rachel Stone - Aug 20, 2026

The season five finale of Apple TV's comedy series TRYING, starring Rafe Spall and Esther Smith, will bring family truths to light at a festival gathering.
Photos: TRYING Season 5 to Air New Episode on Apple TV
by Rachel Stone - Aug 14, 2026

Rafe Spall and Esther Smith star in the penultimate episode of TRYING season five, following Nikki and Jason on a chaotic trip to Tuscany.
Photos: Kamille Releases New Single TOGETHER as kammy After Two-Year Wait
by Rachel Stone - Aug 14, 2026

Kamille, performing under the moniker kammy, has released the single TOGETHER, the second track from her upcoming project IS MUSIC DYING?.
Gilbert O'Sullivan Announces ON THE RECORD, 21st Studio Album
by Rachel Stone - Aug 13, 2026

Gilbert O'Sullivan has detailed his 21st studio album, ON THE RECORD, introduced by the track "Growing Old Disgracefully," ahead of a UK & Ireland tour marking 60 years in music.
Photos: MJ Cole & A. K. Paul Release New Single TALK TO US
by Rachel Stone - Aug 13, 2026

MJ Cole and A. K. Paul released their collaborative single TALK TO US via 892 Recordings/Platoon, marking their first studio session together and continuing MJ Cole's recent sonic shift.
Dave Stewart to Release THE WAY IT WAS BACK THEN Album on Bay Street Records
by Rachel Stone - Aug 11, 2026

Dave Stewart, the Eurythmics co-founder, has completed a 10-track solo album recorded largely in spontaneous, one-take sessions with engineer Jesse Samler, set for a physical-only CD and vinyl release.
TRYING Season 5 to Debut Halloween Episode on Apple TV
by Rachel Stone - Aug 10, 2026

Apple TV announced episode six of TRYING season five, titled Halloween, featuring Rafe Spall and Esther Smith as a date night unravels amid suspicion and chaos.
Jazzy Releases New Single MY PEOPLE Ahead of 2026 UK & Ireland Tour
by Rachel Stone - Aug 7, 2026

Dublin artist Jazzy released the single MY PEOPLE via Chaos Records ahead of a UK and Ireland headline tour and her debut album PEACE & PATIENCE, due October 23rd.
GRAMMY Winner LATROIT to Release CLASSICS VOL. 1 Debut Album
by Joshua Wright - Aug 4, 2026

GRAMMY Award-winner LATROIT announced Classics Vol. 1, a debut album from Latroit House Ensemble reimagining house music classics through live performance.
STAR WARS ZERO COMPANY Video Game Soundtrack Releases First Single
by Joshua Wright - Jul 25, 2026

Hollywood Records has released 'Zero Company,' the first single from the STAR WARS ZERO COMPANY original video game soundtrack, offering fans an early listen ahead of the game's release.
Johnny Marr Releases New Track 'Ophelia'
by Joshua Wright - Jul 24, 2026

Johnny Marr released a new song, 'Ophelia,' marking his latest solo output. The former Smiths guitarist has been active as a solo artist since departing the iconic band.
Video: TRYING Season 5 Debuts Episode 3 Sneak Peek Clip
by Josh Sharpe - Jul 17, 2026

Apple TV has shared a sneak peek clip from the third episode of season five of the comedy series “Trying,” starring Esther Smith and Rafe Spall. Check it out now.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Ivor Novello been in?

Ivor Novello has appeared on Broadway in 2 shows.

How many West End shows has Ivor Novello been in?

Ivor Novello has appeared on London's West End in 3 shows.

What was Ivor Novello's first West End show?

Ivor Novello's first West End show was Careless Rapture which opened in 1936

How many shows has Ivor Novello written?

Ivor Novello has written 19 shows including The Bing Boys Are Here (Composer/Lyricist), Theodore and Co (Composer), Arlette (Composer), A Southern Maid (Composer/Lyricist), A to Z (Composer), André Charlot's Revue of 1924 (Composer), The Rat (Playwright), Charlot Revue (Composer), Symphony in Two Flats (Playwright), The Truth Game (Playwright), A Party (Playwright), Glamorous Night (Bookwriter/Composer/Lyricist), Fresh Fields (Playwright), Careless Rapture (Bookwriter/Composer), The Dancing Years (Bookwriter/Composer), Arc de Triomphe (Composer), Perchance to Dream (Bookwriter/Composer/Lyricist), King's Rhapsody (Bookwriter/Composer), Gay's The Word (Bookwriter/Composer).

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