Date of Death: September 20, 1994 (88)
Birth Place: London, ENGLAND
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Jule Styne was an American songwriter and composer who was born on December 31, 1905, in London, England. He was the youngest of four children born to Jewish parents who had emigrated from Ukraine. The family moved to the United States when Styne was just a child, settling in Chicago, Illinois.
Styne showed an early interest in music and began playing the piano at a young age. He was largely self-taught and began composing his own music as a teenager. After graduating from high school, Styne attended the Chicago College of Music, where he studied composition and orchestration.
In the 1920s, Styne began working as a pianist and arranger for local bands in Chicago. He also started writing songs, often collaborating with lyricist Sammy Cahn. The two would go on to write many hit songs together, including "I've Heard That Song Before," "Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!," and "Three Coins in the Fountain."
In the 1940s, Styne moved to New York City and began working on Broadway. He wrote the music for several successful shows, including "High Button Shoes," "Gentlemen Prefer Blondes," and "Bells Are Ringing." Styne also collaborated with some of the biggest names in Broadway, including lyricist Stephen Sondheim and choreographer Jerome Robbins.
Styne's most famous Broadway show was "Gypsy," which premiered in 1959. The show was based on the life of burlesque performer Gypsy Rose Lee and starred Ethel Merman in the lead role. Styne wrote the music for the show, which included such classic songs as "Everything's Coming Up Roses" and "Let Me Entertain You." "Gypsy" was a critical and commercial success and is still considered one of the greatest musicals of all time.
In addition to his work on Broadway, Styne also wrote music for film and television. He wrote the score for several movies, including "Anchors Aweigh," "On the Town," and "Bells Are Ringing." Styne also wrote the music for the theme song of the popular television show "Hazel."
Styne was known for his versatility as a composer and his ability to write in a variety of styles. He wrote everything from catchy pop songs to lush orchestral pieces. He was also known for his ability to write songs that perfectly captured the emotions of the characters in his shows.
Styne received many awards and honors throughout his career. He won an Academy Award for Best Original Song for "Three Coins in the Fountain" and was nominated for several other Oscars. He also won several Tony Awards for his work on Broadway.
Styne continued to work in the music industry until his death in 1994 at the age of 88. He left behind a legacy of timeless songs and beloved Broadway shows that continue to be performed and enjoyed today.
In conclusion, Jule Styne was a talented and prolific songwriter and composer who made a significant contribution to the world of music. His work on Broadway, in film, and on television helped define the sound of popular music in the mid-twentieth century. Styne's ability to write catchy, memorable songs and his knack for capturing the emotions of his characters made him one of the most beloved and successful composers of his time.
Jule Styne, Hallelujah, Baby!
Jule Styne, Funny Girl
Jule Styne, Funny Girl
Jule Styne, Bells Are Ringing
Jule Styne has appeared on Broadway in 1 shows.
Jule Styne has not appeared in the West End
Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre (Tony Awards) for Hallelujah, Baby! , Best Musical (Tony Awards) for Funny Girl Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre (Tony Awards) for Funny Girl and Best Musical (Tony Awards) for Bells Are Ringing .
Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre (Tony Awards) for Hallelujah, Baby!and Best Musical (Tony Awards) for Funny Girl.
Jule Styne has written 37 shows including One Night Stand (Composer), Glad to See You (Composer), High Button Shoes (Composer/Lyricist), Gentlemen Prefer Blondes (Composer), Two on the Aisle (Composer), Hazel Flagg (Composer), Peter Pan (Composer), Wake Up, Darling (Composer), Bells Are Ringing (Composer), Miss Lonelyhearts (Composer), Say, Darling (Composer), A Party with Betty Comden & Adolph Green (Composer), Gypsy (Composer), Do Re Mi (Composer), Subways Are for Sleeping (Composer), Funny Girl (Composer), Fade Out - Fade In (Composer), Hallelujah, Baby! (Composer), Darling of the Day (Composer), Look to the Lilies (Composer), Prettybelle (Composer), Lorelei (Composer), Jule's Friends at the Palace (Composer), Serafina (Composer), Side by Side by Sondheim (Composer), Hellzapoppin (Composer), Bar Mitzvah Boy (Composer), Pieces of Eight (Composer), The Dangerous Christmas of Red Riding Hood (Composer), Jerome Robbins' Broadway (Composer), Some Like It Hot (Composer), The Red Shoes (Composer), Fosse (Composer), Elaine Stritch At Liberty (Composer), Barbara Cook's Broadway! (Composer), Stairway to Paradise (Sketches/Composer/Lyricist), Come Fly Away (Composer).
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