Joel Hirschhorn
Joel Hirschhorn is a bookwriter/composer/lyricist, composer/lyricist with credits tracked on BroadwayWorld.
Date of Death: September 17, 2005
Birth Place: Bronx, NY, USA
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Awards and Nominations
Tony Awards - 1983 - Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre
Joel Hirschhorn, Seven Brides for Seven Brothers
Tony Awards - 1983 - Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre
Joel Hirschhorn, Seven Brides for Seven Brothers
Tony Awards - 1981 - Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre
Joel Hirschhorn, Copperfield
Videos
VIDEO: Go Inside Rehearsals For The Muny for SEVEN BRIDES FOR SEVEN BROTHERS
by Alan Henry - 2021-08-09 16:39:40
STAGE TUBE: First Look at Highlights of SDMT's NEXT TO NORMAL
by Christina Mancuso - 2014-10-08 08:15:56
News
ELFTON to Open at Colony Theatre in Burbank
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 5, 2026
Troubadour Theater Company will present ELFTON, a world premiere musical combining the film ELF with Sir Elton John's music. Directed and adapted by Matt Walker, the production features a live band and runs at the Colony Theatre in Burbank.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 5, 2026
Troubadour Theater Company will present ELFTON, a world premiere musical combining the film ELF with Sir Elton John's music. Directed and adapted by Matt Walker, the production features a live band and runs at the Colony Theatre in Burbank.
Interview: Sarah Uriarte Berry of FOR THE LOVE OF JUDY! at the Coachella Valley Repertory
by Gavin Glynn - Jul 9, 2026
Sarah Uriarte Berry will touch hearts and recall treasured memories during For The Love Of Judy. This will be a lovefest. Uriarte-Berry has starred in five Broadway shows and three Broadway National tours, in the opera house, and concert halls. She received Drama Desk and Outer Critics Circle nominations for her performances in the Lincoln Center production of The Light In The Piazza. Music Director and accompanist is the renowned Gerald Sternbach of both Broadway and Hollywood.
by Gavin Glynn - Jul 9, 2026
Sarah Uriarte Berry will touch hearts and recall treasured memories during For The Love Of Judy. This will be a lovefest. Uriarte-Berry has starred in five Broadway shows and three Broadway National tours, in the opera house, and concert halls. She received Drama Desk and Outer Critics Circle nominations for her performances in the Lincoln Center production of The Light In The Piazza. Music Director and accompanist is the renowned Gerald Sternbach of both Broadway and Hollywood.
The Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle Reveals 2025 Theatre Season Award Winners
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 2, 2026
The Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle has revealed the 2025 Season Award winners. Award recipients, finalists, and the greater Los Angeles professional theatre community will take part in a live reception event. See the full list of winners here.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 2, 2026
The Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle has revealed the 2025 Season Award winners. Award recipients, finalists, and the greater Los Angeles professional theatre community will take part in a live reception event. See the full list of winners here.
The Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle Unveils Recipients of 2025 Special Achievement Awards
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 22, 2026
The Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle has revealed the recipients of its annual Special Achievement Awards honoring sustained achievements and contributions to L.A.’s theatre arts spanning seasons, years, and even decades.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 22, 2026
The Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle has revealed the recipients of its annual Special Achievement Awards honoring sustained achievements and contributions to L.A.’s theatre arts spanning seasons, years, and even decades.
Interview: Jason Graae: IT'S A GRAAE NIGHT FOR SINGING! at The Gardenia Supper Club
by Gavin Glynn - Aug 12, 2025
Jason Graae (pronounced 'grah'or 'graw', but not 'gray' is an established American musical theater actor, best known for his musical theater performances but with a varied career spanning Broadway, opera, television and film. He has won four Bistro Awards, two Ovation Awards, two New York Nightlife Awards, the Theatre Bay Area Award for Best Actor in a Musical and the Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle Joel Hirschhorn Award for Outstanding Achievement in Musical Theatre.
by Gavin Glynn - Aug 12, 2025
Jason Graae (pronounced 'grah'or 'graw', but not 'gray' is an established American musical theater actor, best known for his musical theater performances but with a varied career spanning Broadway, opera, television and film. He has won four Bistro Awards, two Ovation Awards, two New York Nightlife Awards, the Theatre Bay Area Award for Best Actor in a Musical and the Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle Joel Hirschhorn Award for Outstanding Achievement in Musical Theatre.
REEFER MADNESS & More Win 2024 Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle Awards
by Joshua Wright - Apr 8, 2025
The Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle has announced the winners of its 2024 Theatre Season Awards, with a live reception set for April 21 at the William Turner Gallery in Santa Monica.
by Joshua Wright - Apr 8, 2025
The Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle has announced the winners of its 2024 Theatre Season Awards, with a live reception set for April 21 at the William Turner Gallery in Santa Monica.
The Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle Reveals 2024 Season Award Finalists and Special Award Honorees
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 5, 2025
The Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle has revealed its 2024 Season Award Finalists and Special Award Honorees for theatrical excellence. See the list of nominees here!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 5, 2025
The Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle has revealed its 2024 Season Award Finalists and Special Award Honorees for theatrical excellence. See the list of nominees here!
TROUBIES’ HOME ALONE-LY HEARTS CLUB BAND Comes to the Colony Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Oct 25, 2024
The Troubies are breaking and entering at the Colony Theatre in Burbank! For THE BENEFIT OF MR. KITE and Troubie audiences, the merry-makers of mirth have combined the classic holiday film Home Alone, with the Beatles’ signature album, Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band.
by Stephi Wild - Oct 25, 2024
The Troubies are breaking and entering at the Colony Theatre in Burbank! For THE BENEFIT OF MR. KITE and Troubie audiences, the merry-makers of mirth have combined the classic holiday film Home Alone, with the Beatles’ signature album, Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band.
Full Cast Announced for FIDDLER ON THE ROOF Starring Jason Alexander at La Mirada Theatre
by Blair Ingenthron - Sep 28, 2024
LA Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts and McCoy Rigby Entertainment announced the cast for their upcoming production of FIDDLER ON THE ROOF, featuring a talented ensemble ready to bring the classic musical to life.
by Blair Ingenthron - Sep 28, 2024
LA Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts and McCoy Rigby Entertainment announced the cast for their upcoming production of FIDDLER ON THE ROOF, featuring a talented ensemble ready to bring the classic musical to life.
How Often Do Broadway Writing Teams Share Credits?
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Sep 29, 2024
This time, the reader question was: How often do Broadway writing teams share credits for both music and lyrics?
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Sep 29, 2024
This time, the reader question was: How often do Broadway writing teams share credits for both music and lyrics?
Review: JASON GRAAE: GRAAVITAS at CVRep
by Gilmore Rizzo - Jun 23, 2024
A master class of hodgepodge compiled into Cabaret perfection tic think of JASON GRAAE: GRAAVITAS at CVRep?
by Gilmore Rizzo - Jun 23, 2024
A master class of hodgepodge compiled into Cabaret perfection tic think of JASON GRAAE: GRAAVITAS at CVRep?
DURAN DURANTONY & CLEOPATRA Opens At The Colony Theatre In June
by Stephi Wild - Apr 24, 2024
Troubadour Theater Company is celebrating its 29th season with DURAN DURANTONY & CLEOPATRA this summer.
by Stephi Wild - Apr 24, 2024
Troubadour Theater Company is celebrating its 29th season with DURAN DURANTONY & CLEOPATRA this summer.
Jason Alexander to Star in Lonny Price-Helmed FIDDLER ON THE ROOF at La Mirada
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 18, 2024
Jason Alexander and more will be starring in Fiddler on the Roof at La Mirada Theatre. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 18, 2024
Jason Alexander and more will be starring in Fiddler on the Roof at La Mirada Theatre. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.
Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle Reveals 2023 Award Recipients
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 9, 2024
The Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle has revealed the award recipients for 2023. See who the winners are and learn more about the awards!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 9, 2024
The Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle has revealed the award recipients for 2023. See who the winners are and learn more about the awards!
Meet the Cast of THE GREAT GATSBY, Beginning Previews Tonight on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Mar 29, 2024
The Great Gatsby begins previews tonight, March 29, 2024, and is set to open on Thursday, April 25, 2024, at The Broadway Theatre. Meet the cast of The Great Gatsby here!
by Stephi Wild - Mar 29, 2024
The Great Gatsby begins previews tonight, March 29, 2024, and is set to open on Thursday, April 25, 2024, at The Broadway Theatre. Meet the cast of The Great Gatsby here!
Noah J. Ricketts, Samantha Pauly, Eric Anderson, and More Join the Cast of THE GREAT GATSBY on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Feb 1, 2024
Additional principal casting has been revealed for the Broadway premiere of the acclaimed new musical The Great Gatsby, opening on Broadway this spring. Find out who is joining the cast here!
by Stephi Wild - Feb 1, 2024
Additional principal casting has been revealed for the Broadway premiere of the acclaimed new musical The Great Gatsby, opening on Broadway this spring. Find out who is joining the cast here!
Troubadour Theater Company Presents A World Premiere Holiday Musical Event WHITE (ALBUM) CHRISTMAS
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 25, 2023
Bundle up! TROUBADOUR THEATER COMPANY is celebrating its 28th season by asking the question, “Why Don't We Do It In The Snow?” with their latest world premiere musical comedy event, WHITE (ALBUM) CHRISTMAS, musical direction by Ryan Whyman, and adapted, & directed by Matt Walker.
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 25, 2023
Bundle up! TROUBADOUR THEATER COMPANY is celebrating its 28th season by asking the question, “Why Don't We Do It In The Snow?” with their latest world premiere musical comedy event, WHITE (ALBUM) CHRISTMAS, musical direction by Ryan Whyman, and adapted, & directed by Matt Walker.
Troubadour Theater Company Presents World Premiere Holiday Event, DIE HEART
by Stephi Wild - Nov 30, 2022
TROUBADOUR THEATER COMPANY is celebrating its 20th Anniversary season by blowing up the holidays with their latest world premiere musical comedy event, DIE HEART, musical direction by Ryan Whyman and adapted, choreographed & directed by Matt Walker.
by Stephi Wild - Nov 30, 2022
TROUBADOUR THEATER COMPANY is celebrating its 20th Anniversary season by blowing up the holidays with their latest world premiere musical comedy event, DIE HEART, musical direction by Ryan Whyman and adapted, choreographed & directed by Matt Walker.
Feature: PRESENTAZIONE DELLA NUOVA STAGIONE 2022/23 del TEATRO BRANCACCIO
by ETTORE FARRATTINI - Jun 16, 2022
PRESENTAZIONE DELLA NUOVA STAGIONE 2022/23 del TEATRO BRANCACCIO Graditi ritorni, nuove produzioni e altri spettacoli ancora da annunciare per la nuova stagione di un teatro che non ha nulla da invidiare ai cugini del West End.
by ETTORE FARRATTINI - Jun 16, 2022
PRESENTAZIONE DELLA NUOVA STAGIONE 2022/23 del TEATRO BRANCACCIO Graditi ritorni, nuove produzioni e altri spettacoli ancora da annunciare per la nuova stagione di un teatro che non ha nulla da invidiare ai cugini del West End.
BWW Review: 7 SPOSE PER 7 FRATELLI al TEATRO BRANCACCIO
by ETTORE FARRATTINI - Jan 20, 2022
7 SPOSE PER 7 FRATELLI at TEATRO BRANCACCIO IL CELEBRE MUSICAL IN SCENA FINO AL 6 FEBBRAIO A ROMA PER PROSEGUIRE IN TOUR A TORINO E ASSAGO
by ETTORE FARRATTINI - Jan 20, 2022
7 SPOSE PER 7 FRATELLI at TEATRO BRANCACCIO IL CELEBRE MUSICAL IN SCENA FINO AL 6 FEBBRAIO A ROMA PER PROSEGUIRE IN TOUR A TORINO E ASSAGO
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many shows has Joel Hirschhorn written?
Joel Hirschhorn has written 2 shows including Copperfield (Bookwriter), Seven Brides for Seven Brothers (Composer/Lyricist).
What awards has Joel Hirschhorn been nominated for?
Joel Hirschhorn has been nominated for several awards. He was nominated for the Tony Awards in the category of Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre for his work on the musicals "Seven Brides for Seven Brothers" and "Copperfield".
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