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Lorenz Hart

Lorenz Hart is a lyricist, bookwriter whose BroadwayWorld credits include The First Fifty Years. Awards include New York Drama Critics Circle Awards for Pal Joey (1952).

Also Credited As: Lorenz M. Hart

Date of Birth: May 02, 1895

Date of Death: November 22, 1943 (48)

Birth Place: New York, NY, USA

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[Broadway, 1922]
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Awards and Nominations


winner
New York Drama Critics Circle Awards - 1952 - Best Musical

Lorenz Hart, Pal Joey

News

Darren Criss, Elizabeth Gillies, Lizzy McAlpine and More Set for A CELEBRATION OF RODGERS & HART
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 19, 2026

“A Celebration of Rodgers & Hart” presented at Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage at Carnegie Hall will include performances by Darren Criss, Elizabeth Gillies, Lizzy McAlpine and more.
Review: SONGBOOK SUNDAYS Celebrates Tony Bennett at Dizzy's Club
by Andrew Poretz - Aug 14, 2026

Deborah Grace Winer’s Songbook Sundays celebrates the Tony Bennett Centennial with Billy Stritch, Debby Boone, Gabrielle Stravelli, and David Marino in a sparkling evening of timeless songs, great stories, and first-rate musicianship.
Review: Benny Benack III Honors Tony Bennett in THE GOOD LIFE at The Pocket
by Andrew Poretz - Aug 13, 2026

Singer-trumpeter Benny Benack III brought hipster cool and serious jazz chops to The Pocket, leading a stellar trio of Emmet Cohen, bassist Joseph Ranieri, and drummer Joe Saylor through a swinging Tony Bennett centennial set.
Tony Goldwyn and Ethan Hawke to Co-Host A CELEBRATION OF RODGERS & HART
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 10, 2026

Tony Goldwyn co-hosts "A Celebration of Rodgers & Hart" with Ethan Hawke at Carnegie Hall, Oct. 5, 2026 — a night of Broadway classics and rare gems.
DEEP IN THE HEART 2: TEXAS RIVERS to Debut, Narrated by Ethan Hawke
by Rachel Stone - Aug 5, 2026

Ben Masters directs the sequel documentary following Texas otters, mountain lions and snapping turtles through the state's rivers, with narration by Ethan Hawke.
Review: CURTAINS & CADENZAS at 54 Below
by Rob Lester - Jul 13, 2026

Old showtunes prove there's life in old-school show tunes when the Pocket Change Combo combines forces with young singers. Terrific Tyler J. Landusky led the combo platter of jazz and Broadway in CURTAINS & CADENZAS at 54 Below.
Rodgers & Hammerstein Shows By the Numbers
by Sidney Paterra - Jun 27, 2026

Lincoln Center Theater will revive The Sound of Music in 2027, marking the second ever revival of Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II's beloved musical. Director Lear deBessonet returns to the  Beaumont with the first Broadway revival of The Sound of Music in nearly 30 years,  starring Tony Award nominee Jasmine Amy Rogers and choreographed by  Christopher Gattelli. This will be the first Rogers & Hammerstein Broadway revival since Oklahoma! in 2019.
Review: AMERICAN POPULAR SONG SOCIETY PRESENTS SIDNEY MYER at The Cutting Room
by Andrew Poretz - Jun 18, 2026

Sidney Myer was feted by Marilyn Maye, Charles Busch, Nicolas King and dozens more at a joyous sold-out American Popular Song Society Lifetime Achievement Award gala on June 15.
Lincoln Center Breaks Ground on New West Campus Redesign
by Stephi Wild - May 12, 2026

Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts broke ground on a major west campus redesign, including The Baron Theater, a 2,000-person venue, and the SNF Gardens at Damrosch Park, set to open in summer 2028.
Seth Bisen-Hersh Will Bring Richard Rodgers Tribute Cabarets to Don't Tell Mama
by Stephi Wild - May 11, 2026

Seth Bisen-Hersh will present two Richard Rodgers tribute cabarets at Don't Tell Mama in NYC, featuring music from SOUTH PACIFIC, OKLAHOMA!, THE SOUND OF MUSIC, and more to mark his 950th weekly Cabaret Showcase.
Did You Know That These Broadway Shows Originally Had Different Names?
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - May 17, 2026

Perhaps the most well-known instance of a show changing titles during the development process belongs to the groundbreaking 1943 phenomenon, Oklahoma! The Rodgers and Hammerstein musical that changed the art form in terms of subject matter, integration of elements, and more was originally titled Away We Go! when it went out of town for a New Haven tryout. Oklahoma! is far from the only instance where a musical changed its title along the development road.
Rona Siddiqui Will Return to Hermitage Beach for Songwriting Program
by Stephi Wild - Apr 22, 2026

Grammy-nominated composer and musical theater artist Rona Siddiqui will return to the Hermitage Artist Retreat in Sarasota County for 'Songwriting for Character,' a sunset beach program showcasing her original work and creative process.
Review: Thoughtful Artistry at THE BLCK MADONNA's CD Release Event at Baretto New York
by Andrew Poretz - Apr 20, 2026

The BLCK Madonna’s CD release at Baretto highlighted Ana Hoffman’s warm presence and thoughtful artistry. A stronger second set and a few standout moments revealed a performer with clear vision and some future promise.
Review: Lorna Luft "Eliminates the Negative" at The Laurie Beechman Theater
by Gregory Fletcher - Mar 30, 2026

Star Lorna Luft, one of Judy Garland's daughters, returrns to the Beechman on 4/25, 5/21 and 6/27. She doesn’t just “accentuate the positive”—she embodies it. Read a review of the 3/27 show.
Video: CHEZ JOEY With Myles Frost Takes Final Bows at Arena Stage
by Michael Major - Mar 24, 2026

Arena Stage's production of Chez Joey played its final performance on March 22, 2026. Watch the cast, which features Myles Frost (Broadway: MJ the Musical) as Joey Evans, take their final bows! Watch the video from the reworked version of Pal Joey.
Melissa Errico Returns to The Smith Center with THE STREISAND EFFECT
by Debbie Hall - Mar 24, 2026

Tony Award®–nominated Broadway star Melissa Errico returns to the stage with her deeply personal new concert experience, The Streisand Effect, debuting at Myron’s in The Smith Center on March 28. This special event will inspire and resonate with fans and music lovers.
Jessie Buckley, Michael B. Jordan & More Win 2026 Academy Awards - Full List of Winners
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 15, 2026

Hamnet's Jessie Buckley, Sinners star Michael B. Jordan, and the animated musical KPop Demon Hunters took home awards at the 98th Academy Awards on Sunday night. Check out the full list of nominees and winners here.
Everything to Know About the 2026 Academy Awards: How to Watch, Who's Nominated, & More
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 12, 2026

The 98th Oscars, celebrating the best of film from this past year, will take place this Sunday, March 15, 2026. Find out everything to know about the program, including how to watch, pre-show coverage, presenters, and more, in our guide!
Exclusive: Screenwriter Robert Kaplow Shares How BLUE MOON Came to Life
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 10, 2026

Ahead of the 2026 Oscars, we caught up with nominee Robert Kaplow to discuss his screenplay for Blue Moon, how it continues to connect with audiences, and why it became a film instead of a play.
CHEZ JOEY to Extend its Run at Arena Stage Through Late March
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 4, 2026

Arena Stage will present a one-week extension for its world-premiere production of Chez Joey. The musical features fresh arrangements from the legendary catalog of Great American Songbook duo Richard Rodgers and Lorenz Hart.

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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