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Lorenz Hart

Also Credited As: Lorenz M. Hart

Date of Death: November 22, 1943 (48)

Birth Place: New York, NY, USA

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New York Drama Critics Circle Awards - 1952 - Best Musical

Lorenz Hart, Pal Joey

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35th New York Cabaret Convention Returns This October

The Mabel Mercer Foundation has announced the 35th New York Cabaret Convention, set for October 22-24, 2024, celebrating a significant milestone in the cabaret community.
Jelani Remy, Emily Skeggs, and More Will Lead THE APPLE BOYS Industry Reading

THE APPLE BOYS, a new fast-paced musical comedy set in Gilded Age Coney Island, with book by Jono Lyons and music and lyrics by 2017 Jonathan Larson Grant recipient Ben Bonnema, will have industry presentations on Monday, September 23 and Tuesday, September 24 in Manhattan at Ripley Grier 38th St. Studios.
Cast Set For THE BOYS FROM SYRACUSE at Upstairs at the Gatehouse

Rodgers and Hart’s classic 1938 musical comedy adaptation of The Comedy of Errors will return to the London stage for the first time in over ten years in a madcap tale of mistaken identity, danger and romance in ancient Greece! 
Steve Ross to Present I REMEMBER HIM WELL: The Songs Of Alan Jay Lerner at Birdland

Acclaimed pianist and singer Steve Ross returns to Birdland on 8/19 with 'I Remember Him Well: The Songs of Alan Jay Lerner,' celebrating the legendary lyricist's timeless music.
Video: Watch Noah J. Ricketts, Sandra Mae Frank & More in Magnus Riise's Pride-Themed Music Video

Magnus Riise released a new pride-themed music video, 'My Heart Can Beat Again,' featuring a diverse cast and exploring LGBTQ+ solidarity and community. The video includes messages of support from around the world including from several Broadway alums.
Review: STRAIGHT TO THE HEART: A TRIBUTE TO RODGERS & HART at Dezart Performs

What did our critic think of STRAIGHT TO THE HEART: MUSIC OF RODGERS & HART at Dezart Performs?
Ethan Hawke to Star in BLUE MOON Film About Lyricist Lorenz Hart

Blue Moon, Richard Linklater's film about lyricist Lorenz Hart, is a go at Sony Pictures Classics and features a starry cast that includes Ethan Hawke, Margaret Qualley, Bobby Cannavale, and Andrew Scott. The film will begin production this summer in Dublin.
New Film About Songwriting Duo Rodgers and Hart in Development From Richard Linklater

Filmmaker Richard Linklater may be working on a new film called Blue Moon, about songwriters Richard Rodgers and Lorenz Hart.
JUDY GARLAND: A CELEBRATION 3 CD/2 LP Set To Be Released in July

Trapeze Music & Entertainment Limited/Acrobat Music has announced the release on July 5, 2024 of the 3-CD 73 track album Judy Garland: A Celebration, selections of which are included on the first volume of an LP of the same name. C
CABARET AT THE PEARL: STRAIGHT TO THE HEART Comes To Dezart Performs

Known for its outstanding and award-winning production of plays, Dezart Performs is expanding its repertoire with a new intimate summer event, CABARET AT THE PEARL, presenting Straight To The Heart, a 90-minute celebration of the lives and careers of songwriting team Richard Rodgers and Lorenz Hart.
 ALICE, FORMERLY OF WONDERLAND Comes to Ensemble Theatre Company of Santa Barbara

Ensemble Theatre Company of Santa Barbara has announced the capstone production of its 45th season, the world premiere musical, ALICE, FORMERLY OF WONDERLAND.
Review: Lorna Luft's Triumphant Return to 54 Below with HOME AGAIN

Lorna Luft captivated the audience at 54 Below on Friday night. The child of legendary performer Judy Garland and producer Sid Luft, Ms. Luft is no stranger to the stage, and she had the audience in the palm of her hand with this entertaining evening of music celebrating New York writers of Tin Pan Alley, the Brill Building, and beyond!
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld May 2, 2024

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is May 2, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Steve Ross to Present FINDING WORDS FOR SPRING at Birdland

BIRDLAND JAZZ CLUB will present the return of acclaimed pianist and singer Steve Ross in his new evening “Finding Words for Spring”. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Jelani Remy, Emily Skeggs & More to Star in THE APPLE BOYS Industry Reading

Jelani Remy, Emily Skeggs and more will star in an industry reading of the new musical THE APPLE BOYS. Learn more about the show!
Rodgers & Hammerstein Concert MY FAVORITE THINGS Will Be Available to Stream in the US

My Favorite Things: The Rodgers & Hammerstein 80th Anniversary Concert will be available to stream on-demand in North America from Sunday, March 24 through Sunday, March 31, 2024. We have all of the details on how you can watch from home!
Photos: Danny Burstein, Michael R. Jackson And More Turn Out for the 2024 Kleban Prize Ceremony!

The Kleban Foundation has announced the recipients of the 34th annual Kleban Prize for Musical Theatre. The 2024 Kleban Prize for the most promising musical theatre lyricist has been awarded to Rona Siddiqui. See photos from inside the ceremony!
Review: Nicolas King Celebrates WINTER IN NEW YORK (and more) at Chelsea Table + Stage

Springing into action for a winter-themed show at Chelsea Table + Stage, that ball of energy with a romantic crooning side is named Nicolas King. He loves New York, N.Y. (Start spreading the news.)
Danny Burstein, Andrea Martin & More to Join 34th Annual Kleban Prize for Musical Theatre Ceremony

The Kleban Foundation will present the 34th annual Kleban Prize for Musical Theatre on Monday, February 5 at 4PM in a private ceremony (by invitation only) hosted by ASCAP and BMI at New World Stages.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many shows has Lorenz Hart written?

Lorenz Hart has written 41 shows including A Lonely Romeo (Lyricist), Fly with Me (Lyricist), Poor Little Ritz Girl (Lyricist), Dearest Enemy (Lyricist), The Girl Friend (Lyricist), Garrick Gaieties (Lyricist), Lido Lady (Lyricist), Peggy-Ann (Lyricist), Betsy (Lyricist), One Dam Thing After Another (Lyricist), She's My Baby (Lyricist), Present Arms (Lyricist), Chee-Chee (Lyricist), Spring is Here (Lyricist), A Yankee At The Court Of King Arthur (Lyricist), Heads Up (Lyricist), Simple Simon (Lyricist), Ever Green (Lyricist), America's Sweetheart (Lyricist), Jumbo (Lyricist), On Your Toes (Bookwriter), All Points West (Lyricist), The Show is On (Lyricist), Babes in Arms (Bookwriter), I'd Rather Be Right (Lyricist), I Married an Angel (Bookwriter), The Boys from Syracuse (Lyricist), Too Many Girls (Lyricist), Higher and Higher (Lyricist), Pal Joey (Lyricist), By Jupiter (Bookwriter), A Celebration of Richard Rodgers (Lyricist), Rodgers & Hart (Lyricist), Barbara Cook: A Concert for the Theatre (Lyricist), Elaine Stritch At Liberty (Lyricist), Something Good (Lyricist), Manhattan Madcaps of 1924 (Lyricist), Stairway to Paradise (Sketches/Composer/Lyricist), Come Fly Away (Lyricist), A Night With Janis Joplin (Lyricist), Ten Cents a Dance (Lyricist).

What awards has Lorenz Hart been nominated for?

Lorenz Hart has been nominated for the Best Musical award at the New York Drama Critics Circle Awards for his work on "Pal Joey".

What awards has Lorenz Hart won?

Lorenz Hart has won the Best Musical award from the New York Drama Critics Circle Awards for the show Pal Joey.

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