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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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Lyricist
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Bookwriter/Composer
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Composer/Lyricist

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News

RAYE to take THIS SYMPHONY MAY CONTAIN HOPE orchestral show to six countries
by Rachel Stone - Oct 15, 2026

Following a sold-out Royal Albert Hall performance, four-time Grammy nominee RAYE will expand her symphonic tour across six additional countries.
Richard Thompson to Perform HIPPIES, THUGS AND HEROES TOUR at Boulder Theater
by Rachel Stone - Oct 13, 2026

Folk rock guitarist and songwriter Richard Thompson will perform at Boulder Theater with Clayton Linthicum and Quinn Bachand.
RAYE to Perform at Royal Albert Hall London
by Rachel Stone - Oct 9, 2026

Global music superstar RAYE announced a one-off concert at London's Royal Albert Hall featuring the show THIS SYMPHONY MAY CONTAIN HOPE.
Oli Julian Scores WAR S. 1 Soundtrack for HBO Series
by Rachel Stone - Oct 2, 2026

Lakeshore Records released the original series soundtrack for WAR S. 1, featuring composer Oli Julian's score for the legal drama starring Archie Renaux, Dominic West, and Sienna Miller, now airing on HBO and HBO Max.
Cast Set For CATS at Milton Keynes Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Oct 2, 2026

The cast for CATS at Milton Keynes Theatre has been announced ahead of the production's engagement at the venue. Learn more about the upcoming show and the cast here.
PIA Will Make its World Premiere at the Barbican
by Stephi Wild - Oct 1, 2026

PIA, a new dance and music production choreographed by Katya Bourvis and featuring a 17-piece brass band performing Hannah Peel's critically acclaimed score, will receive its world premiere at Milton Court Concert Hall, Barbican.
Louise Dearman, Alice Fearn, and Rachael Wooding Join CATS UK and Ireland Tour as 'Grizabella'
by Stephi Wild - Oct 1, 2026

Louise Dearman, Alice Fearn and Rachael Wooding will share the role of Grizabella in the Regent's Park Open Air Theatre production of CATS touring the UK and Ireland.
Photos: See Highlights from Lorna Dallas: THE CABARET FILES at the Beechman
by Rebecca Kaplan - Sep 29, 2026

See photos from the September 24 show, revisiting musical moments from the past decade along with new selections never previously performed, snapped by Conor Weiss
ERASURE to Launch UK/Europe Arena Tour April/May 2027, Share RADIO!! RADIO!!
by Rachel Stone - Sep 28, 2026

Erasure announced their 20th studio album RADIO!! RADIO!!, out March 12, alongside the new single Wings Of Love. The duo will tour UK and Europe arenas beginning April 25 in Cardiff, with North American dates forthcoming.
LEARN FROM US Will Embark on UK Tour With Rosetta Life
by Stephi Wild - Sep 25, 2026

Rosetta Life will present a disability dance theatre production featuring professional performers and people living with brain injury sharing their stories through music, movement, and video projections.
Gordy Haab Composes Main Theme for STAR WARS: GALACTIC RACER Soundtrack
by Rachel Stone - Sep 18, 2026

Walt Disney Records released the main theme from the STAR WARS: GALACTIC RACER video game soundtrack, composed by Grammy-winning musician Gordy Haab. The full soundtrack arrives for pre-order.
Gilbert O'Sullivan Shares 'It's Me' From Upcoming Album ON THE RECORD
by Rachel Stone - Sep 18, 2026

Singer-songwriter Gilbert O'Sullivan released the opening track from his 21st studio album ON THE RECORD. The single arrives as O'Sullivan continues his 60 Years in Music tour across Ireland and the UK.
Hackney Empire to Launch 125th Anniversary With Open House Weekend
by Stephi Wild - Sep 17, 2026

The East London theatre marks its landmark birthday with a special open house weekend, a new exhibition on 125 years of cultural history, and an ambitious season featuring TALAWA's 40th anniversary gala, KURUPT FM, and new opera YASUKE.
Raye Releases Official Music Video for JOY. Featuring Sisters Amma and Absolutely
by Rachel Stone - Sep 10, 2026

Raye released the official music video for JOY., her latest single featuring her sisters Amma and Absolutely. The video follows the three as they travel through London in the Joymobile, distributing sunflowers and capturing spontaneous moments of happiness from passersby.
RAYE Releases Official Music Video for "JOY." With Sisters
by Rachel Stone - Sep 8, 2026

RAYE released the official music video for her single "JOY.", featuring sisters and fellow artists Amma and Absolutely surprising Londoners with sunflowers from the Joymobile.
SUPERGRASS Add Three UK 2027 Shows, Third London Night on May 9
by Rachel Stone - Sep 7, 2026

Supergrass added UK tour dates in Glasgow, Manchester and London for spring 2027, including a third consecutive night at London's O2 Forum Kentish Town on May 9.
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.

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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