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Jack Yellen

Jack Yellen is a lyricist, bookwriter whose BroadwayWorld credits include Ziegfeld Follies of 1943 and You Said It.

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Productions

Ziegfeld Follies of 1943
 
[Broadway, 1943]
Lyrics
You Said It
 
[Broadway, 1931]
Producer

Writing

Sons o' Fun
Lyricist
Composer
Beautiful: The Carole King Musical
Lyricist
Big Deal
Lyricist
Boys and Girls Together
Lyricist
Follow a Star
Lyricist
George White's Scandals [1936]
Lyricist
George White's Scandals [1939]
Lyricist
Mostly Sondheim
Lyricist
Murray Anderson's Almanac
Lyricist
Lyricist
Rain or Shine
Lyricist
Lyricist
You Said It
Bookwriter
Bookwriter
Lyricist
Lyricist
Ziegfeld Follies of 1943
Lyricist
Lyricist
Zig-Zag
Lyricist

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Musical Theatre West Reveals Works Selected For 2026 New Works Reading Festival Photo
Musical Theatre West Reveals Works Selected For 2026 New Works Reading Festival
by Stephi Wild - Aug 12, 2026

Musical Theatre West selected three new musicals, including ZAPATA: A FOLKLORICO SUPERHERO MUSICAL, for an invite-only reading festival in Long Beach next year, according to the company.
FIFTY WAYS TO LEAVE YOUR FORTIES to Return for Encore at Pangea Photo
FIFTY WAYS TO LEAVE YOUR FORTIES to Return for Encore at Pangea
by Stephi Wild - Aug 11, 2026

Becca Kidwell will bring her sold-out solo show FIFTY WAYS TO LEAVE YOUR FORTIES back to Pangea in New York, featuring songs from her debut album WHAT YOU DON'T SEE.
Review: MISS MAYBELL & HER RAGTIME ROMEOS Celebrate New Album at Birdland Jazz Photo
Review: MISS MAYBELL & HER RAGTIME ROMEOS Celebrate New Album at Birdland Jazz
by Andrew Poretz - Jul 16, 2026

Miss Maybell & Her Ragtime Romeos celebrated the release of Under the Midnight Moon with an infectious set of newly unearthed ragtime, blues, and early jazz. Brilliant musicianship, irresistible energy, and forgotten songs made for a fabulous set.
Interview: Becca Kidwell Celebrates a Birthday Milestone at Don't Tell Mama Photo
Interview: Becca Kidwell Celebrates a Birthday Milestone at Don't Tell Mama
by Rebecca Kaplan - Apr 29, 2026

On May 4, the cabaret artist kicks off a special birthday with FIFTY WAYS TO LEAVE YOUR FORTIES at Don't Tell Mama. Read a conversation about the new show and album, and giving herself permission to start her cabaret career at age 40.
Becca Kidwell Will Bring FIFTY WAYS TO LEAVE YOUR FORTIES to Don't Tell Mama Photo
Becca Kidwell Will Bring FIFTY WAYS TO LEAVE YOUR FORTIES to Don't Tell Mama
by Stephi Wild - Apr 7, 2026

Cabaret artist Becca Kidwell is celebrating a milestone birthday in unforgettable fashion. On May 4, she marks turning 50 with the debut of her new cabaret show Fifty Ways to Leave Your Forties at Don't Tell Mama.
Cast Of MADAME CLICQUOT Revealed At Pittsburgh CLO Photo
Cast Of MADAME CLICQUOT Revealed At Pittsburgh CLO
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 29, 2025

Pittsburgh CLO, in association with 42nd Parallel Productions, has announced the cast of the highly anticipated world premiere of MADAME CLICQUOT: A Revolutionary Musical, an empowering new production based on the extraordinary true story of the woman who revolutionized the champagne industry.
Lucille Lortel Theatre Reveals 2025 Round Of 121 Project Supported Musicals Photo
Lucille Lortel Theatre Reveals 2025 Round Of 121 Project Supported Musicals
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 7, 2025

The Lucille Lortel Theatre has revealed that four new musicals will receive support through the 121 Project, the Lortel's tailored development program for new musical works. Learn more!
Goodspeed Musicals Hosts 36 Writers for the 13th Annual Johnny Mercer Foundation Writ Photo
Goodspeed Musicals Hosts 36 Writers for the 13th Annual Johnny Mercer Foundation Writers Grove
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 24, 2025

Goodspeed Musicals has announced the participants for the 13th annual Johnny Mercer Foundation Writers Grove at Goodspeed Musicals, which will be held January 27 - February 23 on the Goodspeed campus in East Haddam, Conn.
20th Annual Fred Ebb Award To Be Presented Tonight at The Todd Haimes Theater Photo
20th Annual Fred Ebb Award To Be Presented Tonight at The Todd Haimes Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 2, 2024

The Fred Ebb Foundation in association with the Roundabout Theatre Company will present the twentieth annual Fred Ebb Award for aspiring musical theatre songwriters to the team of Cheeyang Ng & Eric Sorrels. Learn more!
Cheeyang Ng and Eric Sorrels Will Receive 20th Annual Fred Ebb Award Photo
Cheeyang Ng and Eric Sorrels Will Receive 20th Annual Fred Ebb Award
by Stephi Wild - Nov 4, 2024

The Fred Ebb Foundation will present the twentieth annual Fred Ebb Award for aspiring musical theatre songwriters to the team of Cheeyang Ng & Eric Sorrels. Learn more about the award and the ceremony here!
CELLOVOCI Releases Debut Album HAPPY DAYS Photo
CELLOVOCI Releases Debut Album HAPPY DAYS
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 11, 2024

CELLOVOCI, featuring BRANDEN & JAMES and EFFIE PASSERO, released their debut album 'THE PRAYER' today. The trio will perform at Carnegie Hall on October 17, showcasing their classical-crossover style.
CelloVoci to Release Debut Album HAPPY DAYS in October Photo
CelloVoci to Release Debut Album HAPPY DAYS in October
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 12, 2024

CelloVoci – the newly formed classical-crossover group starring internationally renowned cello and vocal duo BRANDEN & JAMES, along with powerhouse singer/songwriter EFFIE PASSERO from “American Idol” and Postmodern Jukebox – will release their debut album Happy Day. Learn ore.
Review: Susan Mack Shines Bright in NO MORE BLUES at Birdland Photo
Review: Susan Mack Shines Bright in NO MORE BLUES at Birdland
by Analisa Bell - Jun 14, 2024

Susan Mack played to a sold-out crowd at Birdland on Monday night. Overall, Mack delivered a wonderful night of music, which transported the audience away from the stresses of the day and melted the blues away.
Club Passim's Folk Collective Will Host a Night Full of Award-Winning Artists and Div Photo
Club Passim's Folk Collective Will Host a Night Full of Award-Winning Artists and Diverse Voices
by Stephi Wild - Feb 13, 2024

Passim's Folk Collective,  a program designed to diversify the venue's musical and cultural offerings, will host award-winner Fabiola Méndez with special guest Olivia Soler Espinosa and opener Gabriella Simpkins at the Club on March 1st.
Drama Book Shop To Host Nora Brigid Monahan And Alexander Sage Oyen To Talk DIVA: LIV Photo
Drama Book Shop To Host Nora Brigid Monahan And Alexander Sage Oyen To Talk DIVA: LIVE FROM HELL
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 19, 2023

Join Nora Brigid Monahan and Alexander Sage Oyen, creators of DIVA: LIVE FROM HELL, for an evening at The Drama Book Shop. Don't miss this insightful conversation!
Tyrese Shawn Avery, Dyllón Burnside & More to Lead LONG WAY DOWN Presentations Photo
Tyrese Shawn Avery, Dyllón Burnside & More to Lead LONG WAY DOWN Presentations
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 6, 2023

Get the latest news on the casting for the invited presentations of the new musical 'Long Way Down,' based on the acclaimed novel by Jason Reynolds. Find out who will be bringing this powerful story to life on stage at The Apollo on October 27 and 28.
VIDEO: First Look at the Return of BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL at Ogunquit Pla Photo
VIDEO: First Look at the Return of BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL at Ogunquit Playhouse
by Alan Henry - Jun 1, 2023

Get a first look at Ogunquit Playhouse's 5-week return engagement of Beautiful: The Carole King Musical (May 11-June 10) as the bonus opening act for their 2023 season. Tickets go on sale Tuesday, November 1.
Khiyon Hursey Will Play The Other Palace in July With Julian Hornik, Cheeyang Ng, All Photo
Khiyon Hursey Will Play The Other Palace in July With Julian Hornik, Cheeyang Ng, Allyson Ava-Brown, and Danielle Steers
by Stephi Wild - May 26, 2023

Writer and composer Khiyon Hursey will make his London debut this summer on Thursday 20 July at The Other Palace Studio, showcasing his work from stage musicals, films, upcoming productions and shows in development. 
York Theatre Company's GENYORK CONCERT Hosted by Usman Ali Mughal Takes Place Tonight Photo
York Theatre Company's GENYORK CONCERT Hosted by Usman Ali Mughal Takes Place Tonight
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 17, 2023

The York Theatre Company is presenting its first GenYork Concert, featuring composers, librettists, and performers all under the age of 35.
BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL to Return to Ogunquit Playhouse in May 2023 Photo
BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL to Return to Ogunquit Playhouse in May 2023
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 31, 2022

Ogunquit Playhouse has announced a 5-week return engagement of Beautiful: The Carole King Musical (May 11–June 10) as the bonus opening act for their 2023 season. Tickets go on sale Tuesday, November 1.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many shows has Jack Yellen written?

Jack Yellen has written 13 shows including Zig-Zag (Lyricist), Rain or Shine (Lyricist), Murray Anderson's Almanac (Lyricist), Follow a Star (Lyricist), You Said It (Lyricist), George White's Scandals [1936] (Lyricist), George White's Scandals [1939] (Lyricist), Boys and Girls Together (Lyricist), Sons o' Fun (Composer), Ziegfeld Follies of 1943 (Lyricist), Big Deal (Lyricist), Mostly Sondheim (Lyricist), Beautiful: The Carole King Musical (Lyricist).

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