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Jimmy McHugh

Jimmy McHugh is a composer, lyricist with credits tracked on BroadwayWorld.

Also Credited As: James McHugh

Date of Birth: July 10, 1894

Date of Death: May 23, 1969 (74)

Birth Place: Boston, MA, USA

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Review: CHARLIE SINGS JUDY at Laurie Beechman Theatre
by Gregory Fletcher - Oct 5, 2026

As one of the inaugural recipients of the Star to Be Project at the Laurie Beechman Theatre, produced in conjunction with the York Theatre Company, Charlie High paid tribute to Judy Garland and her legendary 1961 Carnegie Hall concert on October 4
Review: OUR SINATRA, A MUSICAL CELEBRATION at Marjorie S. Dean Little Theater
by Andrew Poretz - Sep 23, 2026

Ol’ Blue Eyes is back in spirit as the original stars of Our Sinatra reunite for a 25th-anniversary celebration packed with timeless songs, terrific harmonies, jazzy interpretations, and plenty of Sinatra lore, playing through November 29
Elizabeth Bougerol of THE HOT SARDINES to Release Solo Debut Album
by Rachel Stone - Aug 25, 2026

Elizabeth Bougerol, vocalist for THE HOT SARDINES, will release a self-titled solo debut album on Just Lucky Records, featuring reworked jazz standards and one original composition.
Steve Rawlins to Release New Album WORD ON THE STREET
by Rachel Stone - Aug 10, 2026

Pianist and composer Steve Rawlins will release WORD ON THE STREET, an album of original compositions featuring Southern California musicians and members of his own family.
Paramount’s Copley Comedy Series Unveils Spring Lineup
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 27, 2026

Paramount Theatre’s Copley Comedy Series continues through May 2 at the Copley Theatre in Aurora, Illinois, featuring Chicago comedians including Jeanie Doogan, Dwayne Kennedy, Vince Maranto, and Brian Hicks.
Jazz at Lincoln Center to Celebrate Dorothy Fields with Songbook Sundays
by Stephi Wild - Jan 21, 2026

Songbook Sundays, created and hosted by Deborah Grace Winer celebrating the American Songbook will continue at Jazz at Lincoln Center's Dizzy's Club with On the Sunny Side of Dorothy Fields on Sunday, February 8th, at 5 PM and 7:30 PM.
Review: LINDA PURL: TUNES & TALES: ADVENTURES IN SURVIVAL at The Green Room 42
by Andrew Poretz - Nov 14, 2025

Musical theater, television, and cabaret star Linda Purl presented her newest show, Tunes & Tales: Adventures in Survival. Purl was backed by musical director and pianist Tedd Firth, bassist David Finck and drummer Ray Marchica.
Video: 'Happy as the Day is Long' from After Midnight
by Joshua Wright - Aug 20, 2025

Get a first look at The 5th Avenue Theatre's production of After Midnight - a celebration of the music, poetry, and vibrant spirit of Harlem’s legendary Cotton Club. Performances for this sizzling summer music extravaganza run through August 24.
Review: AFTER MIDNIGHT at The 5th Avenue Theatre
by Shelley Dean - Aug 18, 2025

Melodic voices and the satisfying sound of tap shoes striking the stage are just two of the reasons why the latest addition at the 5th Avenue Theatre is a pleasure to witness. Alongside glorious set pieces and striking costumes, 'After Midnight' offers a remarkable blend of history, culture, and tradition, making for an all-around enjoyable experience. Masterfully directed by Jay Santos and conceived by Jack Viertel, the show is now open and offers a truly wonderful time.
5th Avenue Theatre Company Will Present AFTER MIDNIGHT
by Emmy Rice - Jul 11, 2025

The 5th Avenue Theatre Company will unite Seattle’s hottest jazz musicians with top-tier theatrical talent to present After Midnight - a celebration of the music, poetry, and vibrant spirit of Harlem’s legendary Cotton Club.
ALL EYES ON: LAINIE KAZAN Richard Jay-Alexander Shares His Chat and Visit With The Iconic Star As She Celebrates Her 85th Birthday
by Richard Jay-Alexander - May 15, 2025

Ms. Kazan was on my radar for as long as I can remember when I started to get interested in theatre, music and show business and had “secret” subscriptions to magazines that focused on those passions.
Top 20 Underrated Audition Songs for Baritones & Basses
by Sarah Lasko - Jan 22, 2025

If you’re a baritone or bass singer looking for an expert curated list of musical theatre songs to help you showcase your range and talent to the folks behind the audition table and to wow casting directors.
Review: LEA DELARIA OUT RAGE at The Chan National Queer Arts Center
by Steve Murray - Jan 19, 2025

What did our critic think of LEA DELARIA OUT RAGE at The Chan National Queer Arts Center?
Lainie Kazan's Four Classic 60s Albums Available for the First Time in Almost 60 Years
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 19, 2024

Available for the first time in the nearly 60 years since they were introduced, the four 1960s vocal albums from Lainie Kazan are now streaming on all digital platforms.
Review: FLYING HIGH Celebrates Female Vocalists at Birdland
by Rebecca Kaplan - Mar 15, 2024

FLYING HIGH kicked off women’s history month with a jazzy bang, honoring the great female jazz singers of the 40s and 50s at Birdland on March 9. The evening of song was based around an album produced by Jazz at the Ballroom, paying tribute to Rosemary Clooney, Doris Day, Billie Holiday and more.
Review: AFTER MIDNIGHT at Paper Mill Playhouse-A Jazzy, Exhilarating Musical Revue Celebrating the Harlem Renaissance
by Marina Kennedy - Feb 6, 2024

Paper Mill Playhouse is now presenting After Midnight, a scintillating musical revue.
Review: BABY, IT'S COLD OUTSIDE Renews Warm Memories of Frank Loesser's Songs at Dizzy's Club
by Rob Lester - Jan 27, 2024

Frank Loesser's songs from Broadway and the movies jumped with jazz at Dizzy's with four musicians, three singers, and one savvy host. 'If I Were a Bell,' I'd ring out the news.
Frank Sinatra's 'Platinum' Out Today Celebrating 70th Anniversary of Sinatra's Capitol Recordings
by Michael Major - Oct 27, 2023

The  44-track set features a cross-section of his most beloved songs and sought-after rarities. From the swinging “I’ve Got You Under My Skin” and ebullient “Come Fly With Me” to the breathtaking “Moonlight in Vermont” and torch song “Only The Lonely,” the set also includes previously unreleased tracks culled from the Capitol vaults.
Frank Sinatra 'Platinum' Out Next Month to Celebrate 70th Anniversary Of Capitol Recordings
by Michael Major - Sep 12, 2023

Available on 4LP, 2CD, and digital formats, the 44-track collection features a cross-section of Sinatra’s most beloved songs and sought-after rarities. From the swinging “I’ve Got You Under My Skin” and ebullient “Come Fly With Me” to the breathtaking “Moonlight in Vermont” and torch song “Only The Lonely,” the set also includes unreleased tracks.
Review: 54 SINGS BROADWAY'S GREATEST HITS! at 54 Below
by Chris Struck - Jun 29, 2023

A rotating cast of Broadway talent shares some of the classics that have made the artform infamous for pulling at the heartstrings

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many shows has Jimmy McHugh written?

Jimmy McHugh has written 22 shows including Cotton Club Show (Composer), Cotton Club Show (Composer), Cotton Club Show (Composer), Blackbirds of 1928 (Composer), Hello, Daddy (Composer), The International Review (Composer), International Review (Composer), The Vanderbilt Revue (Composer), Shoot the Works! (Composer), Singin' the Blues (Composer), Lew Leslie's Blackbirds of 1939 (Composer), The Streets of Paris (Composer), Keep Off the Grass (Composer), As the Girls Go (Composer), Strip For Action (Composer), Ain't Misbehavin' (Composer), Sugar Babies (Composer), Lucky in the Rain (Composer), Swing! (Composer/Lyricist), Never Gonna Dance (Lyricist), Stairway to Paradise (Sketches/Composer/Lyricist), After Midnight (Composer).

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