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Marvin Hamlisch

Date of Death: August 06, 2012 (68)

Birth Place: New York, NY, USA

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Marvin Hamlisch BIO

Hamlisch, one of only eleven EGOT winners in the history of the entertainment industry, was awarded three Oscars, four Grammys, four Emmys, a Tony and three Golden Globe awards for his work. On Broadway, he wrote the music for A Chorus Line - which received the Pulitzer Prize - as well as They’re Playing Our Song, The Goodbye Girl and Sweet Smell of Success.



He is the composer of more than forty motion picture scores including his Oscar-winning score and song for The Way We Were and his adaptation of Scott Joplin’s music for The Sting, for which he received a third Oscar. His prolific output of scores for films include original compositions and/or musical adaptations for Sophie’s Choice, Ordinary People, The Swimmer, Three Men and a Baby, Ice Castles, Take the Money and Run, Bananas and Save the Tiger.

Marvin Hamlisch held the position of principal pops conductor for the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra, Dallas Symphony Orchestra, Pasadena Symphony and Pops, Seattle Symphony and San Diego Symphony.

Hamlisch was Musical Director and arranger of Barbra Streisand’s 1994 concert tour of the U.S. and England as well as of the television special, Barbra Streisand: The Concert (for which he received two of his Emmys).



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Marvin Hamlisch STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
1974
Performer

Marvin Hamlisch Productions

 
[Broadway, 1999]
Music Arranger
Musical Supervisor
 
[Broadway, 1987]
Music Arranger
 
[Broadway, 1979]
Music Arrangements
 
[Broadway, 1974]
Musical Coordinator
 
[Broadway, 1973]
Dance Music Arranger
 
[Broadway, 1970]
Dance/Incidental Arrangements
Composer
Dance Music Arranger
 
[Broadway, 1967]
Dance Music Arranger

Writing

Composer
Additional Music
Additional Music
Composer
Composer
Additional Material
Composer

Marvin Hamlisch Movies

Fat City
[ 1972 ] music supervisor
The Way We Were
[ 1973 ] music
The Spy Who Loved Me
[ 1977 ] music by
Ice Castles
[ 1978 ] music
D.A.R.Y.L.
[ 1985 ] music by
A Chorus Line
[ 1985 ] music by
Little Nikita
[ 1988 ] music by
Open Season
[ 1995 ] music
The Mirror Has Two Faces
[ 1996 ] music adaptor
How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days
[ 2003 ] Marvin Hamlisch

Marvin Hamlisch Awards and Nominations

Tony Awards - 2002 - Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre

Marvin Hamlisch, Sweet Smell of Success


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 1993 - Outstanding Music

Marvin Hamlisch, The Goodbye Girl

Olivier Awards - 1980 - Musical of the Year

Marvin Hamlisch, They're Playing Our Song

Drama Desk Awards - 1979 - Outstanding Music

Marvin Hamlisch, They're Playing Our Song


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 1976 - Outstanding Music & Lyrics

Marvin Hamlisch, A Chorus Line


winner
Tony Awards - 1976 - Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre

Marvin Hamlisch, A Chorus Line


winner
New York Drama Critics Circle Awards - 1975 - Best Musical

Marvin Hamlisch, A Chorus Line

Marvin Hamlisch Videos

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Review: A CHORUS LINE at JCC Centerstage Theatre

Reviewing summer youth theatre productions is always an assignment I eagerly anticipate, because I’m reminded of the treasure trove of young theatrical talent that Rochester has to offer. Summer youth shows in Rochester (Blackfriars Theatre and JCC both have them) consistently feature professional-caliber performers, choreography, and production designs, and the JCC CenterStage Theatre’s 2024 production of “A Chorus Line” is no different.
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El próximo domingo 21 de julio el Teatro del Soho Caixabank acogerá la última función de TOCANDO NUESTRA CANCIÓN, que se despide de Málaga tras su temporada de seis semanas.
Video: Highlights from THE NUTTY PROFESSOR at Hale Centre Theatre

Watch highlights from Hale Centre Theatre's production of The Nutty Professor in the video here.
Review: Hale Centre Theatre's THE NUTTY PROFESSOR is a Joyful, Tuneful Triumph

The joyful regional premiere of THE NUTTY PROFESSOR on Hale Centre Theatre’s Centre Stage in Sandy is one of the first productions of the new musical since the composer unexpectedly passed away during the initial run in Nashville in 2012. If you are a fan of Jerry Lewis, romantic comedies, or tuneful musicals, this show is a breath of fresh air. Support Hale Centre Theatre’s laudable efforts to bring theatrical premieres to Utah by adding it to your must-see list, and maybe even coming back for an encore.
36th ANNUAL FESTIVAL OF NEW MUSICALS Announces Selectees & Finalists

National Alliance for Musical Theatre has revealed the roster of new musicals for their 36th Annual FESTIVAL OF NEW MUSICALS, which is slated to take place on Thursday, October 24 and Friday, October 25, 2024, at New World Stages (340 West 50th Street, between 8th and 9th Avenues).
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Ayer 7 de julio tuvo lugar el primero de los dos coloquios post-función acerca de TOCANDO NUESTRA CANCIÓN que tendrán lugar en el Teatro Del Soho, y a esta primera cita acudieron la actriz hollywoodiense Dakota Johnson y las protagonistas de la próxima producción del Soho Marta Ribera y Lydia Fairén, que estrenarán GYPSY el próximo otoño.
Teal Wicks, Arielle Jacobs, Carrie St. Louis, and More Will Lead MY PET DRAGON: In Concert at Joe's Pub

MY PET DRAGON is a bold new musical where addiction takes the form of a fire-breathing beast that consumes everything in its path. Selections from the exciting new contemporary score, written by MAGGIE MOE and JOSHUA VRANAS will be performed in concert at Joe's Pub on July 12 at 7:00pm.
Dan DeLuca & More to Star in YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN at Pittsburgh CLO

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Full Casting Announced For A Chorus Line at Festival Theatre

Full cast announced for the UK tour of the Curve production of A Chorus Line.
Actors Theatre of Indiana Teams Up with Carmel Symphony Orchestra For July 3 Event at Coxhall Gardens

 Actors Theatre of Indiana is joining forces once again with the Carmel Symphony Orchestra. Bring your friends and family and join ATI and CSO on July 3 as they celebrate our independence in the best way – with live music! This event, set at Coxhall Gardens in Carmel, is a great way to jumpstart your holiday celebration.  
Interview: Give Credit Where Credit is Due When it Comes to The Orchestrator!

Recently I wrote a Broadway World feature dealing with a partial restoration of Robert Ginzler’s original orchestrations for Bye, Bye, Birdie at the Kennedy Center by conductor John Bell with additional work by Joshua Clayton. When the piece was shared on social media, it started a bigger conversation about proper credit for the original orchestrator. Robert Ginzler was somehow never acknowledged in the Kennedy Center program.
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A CHORUS LINE Comes To The Zonnehuis in November

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Photos: Inside Rehearsal For the UK Tour of A CHORUS LINE at Curve

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Hoy se estrena TOCANDO NUESTRA CANCI�"N en el Teatro Soho CaixaBank de Málaga

El musical está protagonizado por María Adamuz y Miquel Fernández y dirigido por Antonio Banderas.
TOCANDO NUESTRA CANCI�"N presenta su tráiler

Este 6 de junio llega al Teatro del SOHO Caixabank la última producción de Antonio Banderas dirigida por él mismo, TOCANDO NUESTRA CANCIÓN, que presenta además su nuevo tráiler.

Marvin Hamlisch FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Marvin Hamlisch been in?

Marvin Hamlisch has appeared on Broadway in 1 shows.

How many West End shows has Marvin Hamlisch been in?

Marvin Hamlisch has not appeared in the West End

What awards has Marvin Hamlisch been nominated for?

Marvin Hamlisch has been nominated for several awards throughout his career. These include nominations for Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre at the Tony Awards for "Sweet Smell of Success" and "A Chorus Line". He was also nominated for Outstanding Music at the Drama Desk Awards for "The Goodbye Girl", "They're Playing Our Song", and "A Chorus Line". Additionally, Hamlisch received a nomination for Musical of the Year at the Olivier Awards for "They're Playing Our Song" and a nomination for Best Musical at the New York Drama Critics Circle Awards for "A Chorus Line".

What awards has Marvin Hamlisch won?

Marvin Hamlisch has won several awards throughout his career. He received the Outstanding Music award from the Drama Desk Awards for his work on The Goodbye Girl. He also won the Outstanding Music & Lyrics award from the Drama Desk Awards for his contributions to A Chorus Line. In addition, Hamlisch won the prestigious Tony Award for Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre for his work on A Chorus Line. The musical itself also received the Best Musical award from the New York Drama Critics Circle Awards.

How many shows has Marvin Hamlisch written?

Marvin Hamlisch has written 14 shows including Actor, Lawyer, Indian Chief (Composer), Half Time (Additional Music), A Chorus Line (Composer), They're Playing Our Song (Composer), Peter Allen: Up in One (Additional Material), Jean Seberg (Composer), Shirley MacLaine on Broadway (Composer), Smile (Composer), Hundreds of Hats (Composer), The Goodbye Girl (Composer), Sweet Smell of Success (Composer), Imaginary Friends (Composer), Gotta Dance (Additional Music), The Nutty Professor (Composer).

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