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Jerry Herman

Date of Death: December 26, 2019 (88)

Birth Place: New York, NY, USA

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BIO

Herman is known for his work on Broadway classics such as Hello, Dolly!, Mame, La Cage Aux Folles, Dear World, Mack & Mabel, The Grand Tour, Milk & Honey and many more. He has been nominated for five Tony Awards, and won twice, for Hello, Dolly! and La Cage Aux Folles. He received a Lifetime Achievement Tony Award in 2009, and a Kennedy Center Honors in 2010.

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STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1998
Performer

[West End]
London Concert Revival, 1988
Performer

Productions

 
[West End, 2024]
Music & Lyrics
 
[Broadway, 1998]
Piano
 
[Broadway, 1995]
Production Supervisor
 
[Broadway, 1983]
Production Supervisor
 
[Broadway, 1978]
Production Supervisor

Writing

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Conceiver
Lyricist
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Sketches/Composer/Lyricist

Movies

Mame
[ 1974 ] lyricist
Barney's Great Adventure
[ 1998 ] music

Awards and Nominations


winner
Olivier Awards - 2009 - Best Musical Revival

Jerry Herman, La Cage Aux Folles


winner
Tony Awards - 2009 - Special Tony Award for Lifetime Achievement in the Theatre

Jerry Herman


winner
Helen Hayes Awards - 2005 - The Helen Hayes Tribute, sponsored by Jaylee and Gilbert Mead

Jerry Herman


winner
Theatre World Awards - 1999 - Performance

Jerry HermanSpecial Award

Olivier Awards - 1996 - The American Express Award for Best New Musical

Jerry Herman, Mack & Mabel

Drama Desk Awards - 1984 - Outstanding Lyrics

Jerry Herman, La Cage aux Folles


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 1984 - Outstanding Music

Jerry Herman, La Cage aux Folles


winner
Tony Awards - 1984 - Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre

Jerry Herman, La Cage aux Folles

Tony Awards - 1979 - Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre

Jerry Herman, The Grand Tour

Drama Desk Awards - 1975 - Outstanding Music & Lyrics

Jerry Herman, Mack & Mabel

Tony Awards - 1966 - Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre

Jerry Herman, Mame


winner
New York Drama Critics Circle Awards - 1964 - Best Musical

Jerry Herman, Hello, Dolly!


winner
Tony Awards - 1964 - Best Musical

Jerry Herman, Hello, Dolly!


winner
Tony Awards - 1964 - Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre

Jerry Herman, Hello, Dolly!

Tony Awards - 1962 - Best Musical

Jerry Herman, Milk and Honey

Tony Awards - 1962 - Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre

Jerry Herman, Milk and Honey

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News


Leslie Uggams to be Honored by Encompass New Opera Theatre

Encompass New Opera Theatre will honor Tony Award winner Leslie Uggams with a musical tribute on October 27, 2024. Learn more about Uggams and about the event.
RAGTIME, Jerry Herman's MRS. SANTA CLAUS World Premiere & More Set For Goodspeed's 2025 Season

Two-time Tony Award-winning Goodspeed Musicals has announced its 2025 season at the Goodspeed Opera House. Learn more about the season lineup here!
Lorna Dallas To Debut New Show SNAPSHOTS At Chelsea Table + Stage

Lorna Dallas will present her new show, SNAPSHOTS, at Chelsea Table + Stage this fall. The performance will feature a selection of songs and stories from her career. Learn more about the performance and see how to purchase tickets.
Feature: BroadwayWorld Cabaret Upcoming Show Roundup �" Oct. 7 to Oct. 13, 2024

Are you trying to plan your entertainment for the week or looking for a fun show to see this weekend? We have you covered with a few top picks for jazz, cabaret, comedy, and more! NYC has so many incredible events, but here are a few top picks to consider this week including Jeff Harnar's Sammy Cahn show, the Stylistics and a gala for the Beechman.
See MARILYN MAYE: BY REQUEST & More Next Week at 54 Below

Next week, 54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond. 54 Below celebrates Broadway musicals and writers of the past and present, promoting an ongoing engagement with their work. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Goerge Salazar, Ryan J. Haddad and More Join LA CAGE AUX FOLLES At Pasadena Playhouse

Pasadena Playhouse announced the full cast for its upcoming production of LA CAGE AUX FOLLES.
Michael Rider to Present THIS 'OL HOUSE at The Green Room 42 To Benefit SAGE

Michael Rider's encore performance of This 'Ol House at The Green Room 42 will benefit SAGE, featuring country/rock songs, Broadway classics, and American Songbook titles. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
See Linda Eder, Beth Leavel and More at 54 Below in October

Next month, 54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond. See Linda Eder, Beth Leavel and more! See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets.
San Francisco State School Of Theatre & Dance Presents Musical Theatre Workshop

San Francisco State School of Theatre & Dance will present Musical Theatre Workshop, an exploration of acting through song, as part of their Fall 2024 season.
Klea Blackhurst to Perform THE BOX SET at Chelsea Table + Stage

CHELSEA TABLE + STAGE will present the return of Klea Blackhurst in “The Box Set,” a season-long retrospective of the celebrated theater and concert artist’s acclaimed shows. Learn more about the concert and see how to purchase tickets.
Bernadette Peters to Return to Boston Pops for New Year's Eve Concert

Bernadette Peters will make her Boston Pops return for a special December 31 concert at 8 p.m. at Symphony Hall. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Video: Imelda Staunton Gives Curtain Call Speech at HELLO, DOLLY! Closing Night in London

Watch Imelda Staunton give thanks to the cast and creative team during her curtain call speech at the closing performance of Hello, Dolly! at the London Palladium here!
Solistas Ensamble De Bellas Artes Celebra Sus 40 Años Con Un Programa Dedicado A Lo Mejor Del Teatro Musical

La Secretaría de Cultura del Gobierno de México y el Instituto Nacional de Bellas Artes y Literatura (Inbal), a través de la Coordinación Nacional de Música y Ópera, continúa con la programación de actividades por el 40 aniversario de Solistas Ensamble de Bellas Artes, con dos presentaciones dedicadas al teatro musical, género que pocas veces aborda la agrupación artística dirigida por Christian Gohmer.
Items Signed by Angela Lansbury, Bea Arthur & More to be Auctioned From the Estate of Jerry Herman

Doyle will be auctioning property from the Estate of Jerry Herman, the legendary composer/lyricist of such iconic musicals as Hello Dolly!, Mame and La Cage aux Folles. Learn more.
Bernadette Peters to Perform Concerts at Two River Theater

Two River Theater will present two concerts starring Broadway icon Bernadette Peters. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Monthly BIRTHDAY SALUTE to a Major Cabaret Figure

A major, long-time cabaret figure gets our monthly birthday Tribute. How many hints will you need to know who it is?
Photo/Video: First Look at Amber Iman in HELLO, DOLLY! at Arkansas Rep

Get a first look at Arkansas Repertory Theatre's  new concert production of the classic Broadway musical, Hello, Dolly!. The award-winning cast of Broadway veterans performs Jerry Herman's classic score alongside the lush sounds of the Arkansas Symphony Orchestra led by Tony Award-nominee Amber Iman.
HELLO, DOLLY! ON THE RIVER to be Performed Outdoors With Full Orchestra at Sutton Place Park

Sutton Place Parks Conservancy, in conjunction with JWM: A Theatrical Company, will present HELLO, DOLLY! ON THE RIVER. Learn how to attend.
Interview: Marilyn Maye Talks Provincetown, Her Upcoming Town Hall Debut, and What Makes a Song Great

After a dozen years of sold-out engagements at the Art House, and a Covid-necessitated poolside show at the Crown & Anchor in 2020, Maye is back this year to give a Broadway-themed concert at Town Hall on August 25, with Tedd Firth on piano, Steve Doyle on bass, and Daniel Glass on drums.
Review: HELLO, DOLLY! at Fort Smith Little Theatre

Talent abounds in Fort Smith Little Theatre’s HELLO, DOLLY, which ran from July 18-Aug. 3, and if you missed it, you missed something truly special. In just a small area of space, they squeezed in the different scenes, the beautiful, flowy dresses, and the enchanting numbers that had us smiling from beginning to end. By the finale, you were hoping that Dolly would find your perfect match. 

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Jerry Herman been in?

Jerry Herman has appeared on Broadway in 1 shows.

How many West End shows has Jerry Herman been in?

Jerry Herman has appeared on London's West End in 1 shows.

What was Jerry Herman's first West End show?

Jerry Herman's first West End show was Mack & Mabel which opened in 1988

What awards has Jerry Herman been nominated for?

Jerry Herman has been nominated for several awards throughout his career. Some of the notable nominations include: - Best Musical Revival (Olivier Awards) for "La Cage Aux Folles" - Special Tony Award for Lifetime Achievement in the Theatre (Tony Awards) - The Helen Hayes Tribute, sponsored by Jaylee and Gilbert Mead (Helen Hayes Awards) - Performance (Theatre World Awards) for Special Award - The American Express Award for Best New Musical (Olivier Awards) for "Mack & Mabel" - Outstanding Lyrics (Drama Desk Awards) for "La Cage aux Folles" - Outstanding Music (Drama Desk Awards) for "La Cage aux Folles" - Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre (Tony Awards) for "La Cage aux Folles" - Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre (Tony Awards) for "The Grand Tour" - Outstanding Music & Lyrics (Drama Desk Awards) for "Mack & Mabel" - Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre (Tony Awards) for "Mame" - Best Musical (New York Drama Critics Circle Awards) for "Hello, Dolly!" - Best Musical (Tony Awards) for "Hello, Dolly!" - Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre (Tony Awards) for "Hello, Dolly!" - Best Musical (Tony Awards) for "Milk and Honey" - Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre (Tony Awards) for "Milk and Honey" Jerry Herman's talent and contributions to the theater industry have been recognized through these nominations.

What awards has Jerry Herman won?

Jerry Herman has won several awards throughout his career. Some of his notable achievements include winning the Best Musical Revival at the Olivier Awards for "La Cage Aux Folles," receiving a Special Tony Award for Lifetime Achievement in the Theatre, being honored with The Helen Hayes Tribute sponsored by Jaylee and Gilbert Mead at the Helen Hayes Awards, and receiving a Performance Special Award at the Theatre World Awards. He also won Outstanding Music at the Drama Desk Awards for "La Cage aux Folles" and received the Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre Tony Award for both "La Cage aux Folles" and "Hello, Dolly!" Additionally, "Hello, Dolly!" won the Best Musical category at the New York Drama Critics Circle Awards and the Tony Awards.

How many shows has Jerry Herman written?

Jerry Herman has written 19 shows including I Feel Wonderful (Composer/Lyricist), Nightcap (Composer/Lyricist), Parade (Sketches/Composer/Lyricist), Milk and Honey (Composer), Madame Aphrodite (Composer/Lyricist), Hello, Dolly! (Composer), Ben Franklin in Paris (Composer), Mame (Composer), Dear World (Composer), Mack & Mabel (Composer/Lyricist), Joe Masiell Not at the Palace (Material), The Grand Tour (Composer/Lyricist), La Cage aux Folles (Composer), Jerry's Girls (Conceiver), The Grand Tour (Composer), Milk and Honey (Composer), An Evening with Jerry Herman (Composer/Lyricist), Showtune (Composer), Barbara Cook's Broadway! (Composer).

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