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BIO

MARVIN LAIRD is the composer of the award-winning Off-Broadway musical, Ruthless!. His collaboration with Joel Paley, the author/lyricist of that show, has been ongoing for 25 years. Their most recent piece, The Yiddish are Coming…! The Yiddish are Coming…! is currently playing regionally throughout North America. Since the 1960s, he has conducted and/or written dance and vocal arrangements for over two dozen Broadway and West End shows, including the award-winning production of Annie Get Your Gun, and the most recent Broadway revival of Gypsy, both starring Bernadette Peters. Laird supplied the music for the Lar Lubovitch ballet, Smile with My Heart, which had its world premiere with both Lubovitch’s company and the ABT in New York. In the early ’60s, he was assistant conductor for a national tour of Gypsy, which also featured a child actress named…Bernadette Peters.

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STAGE CREDITS

Annie Get Your Gun
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 1999
Band Leader

Productions

Ruthless! The MusicalRuthless! The Musical
 
[Off-Broadway, 2015]
Composer
Evil Dead: The Musical
 
[Off-Broadway, 2006]
Sound Effects Designer
GypsyGypsy
 
[Broadway, 2003]
Dance Music Arranger
Musical Director
Conductor
Annie Get Your Gun
 
[Broadway, 1999]
Dance Music Arranger
Musical Director
Ruthless!
 
[Off-Broadway, 1992]
Musical Director
Oh, Brother!
 
[Broadway, 1981]
Dance Music Arranger
Dance/Vocal Arrangements
Musical Director
Vocal Music Arranger
Broadway Follies
 
[Broadway, 1981]
Dance/Vocal Arrangements
Dance Music Arranger
Musical Director
Vocal Music Arranger
Perfectly Frank
 
[Broadway, 1980]
Assistant Conductor
One Night Stand
 
[Broadway, 1980]
Dance Music Arranger
Georgy
 
[Broadway, 1970]
Dance Music Arranger
The Happy Time
 
[Broadway, 1968]
Dance/Incidental Music
Breakfast at Tiffany's
 
[Broadway, 1966]
Dance Music Arranger
Skyscraper
 
[Broadway, 1965]
Dance Music Arranger

Writing

Hans Christian Andersen
Composer/Lyricist
Jewsical
Composer
Queenie
Composer
Ruthless!
Composer

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Island City Stage Reveals 2025-26 Season Lineup Photo
Island City Stage Reveals 2025-26 Season Lineup
by Stephi Wild - Apr 18, 2025

Island City Stage has announced its 2025-26 season - a lineup of five productions delivering unexpected twists, inventive storytelling, and unforgettable theatrical moments.
20 Great Audition Songs for Altos Photo
20 Great Audition Songs for Altos
by Sarah Lasko - Dec 18, 2024

If you’re looking for audition songs suitable for an alto range, we’ve compiled a list of classic and contemporary options for you. These 20 audition songs offer a variety of stories and styles, so you can choose the right ones for your voice and type. 
RUTHLESS! THE MUSICAL Comes to Midsumma in January Photo
RUTHLESS! THE MUSICAL Comes to Midsumma in January
by Stephi Wild - Dec 12, 2024

This high-energy show, composed by Marvin Laird with witty lyrics by Joel Paley, follows the cutthroat journey of 8-year-old Tina Denmark as she stops at nothing to achieve stardom.
Broadway and Film Composer and Conductor Marvin Laird Passes Away at 85 Photo
Broadway and Film Composer and Conductor Marvin Laird Passes Away at 85
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 4, 2024

Marvin Laird the award-winning Broadway and film composer, conductor and musical director for world famous artists passed away on December 2, 2024 at age 85 from natural causes. Read more about Laird's life and career.
Review: RUTHLESS! at Tower Grove Abbey Photo
Review: RUTHLESS! at Tower Grove Abbey
by Rob Levy - Aug 6, 2024

Ruthless! is a snarling commentary on the trappings of fame. Loaded with laughs, over-the-top characters and plenty of high drama, it is a quirky and quick on its feet musical loaded with gleeful shenanigans.
RUTHLESS! THE MUSICAL Announced At Stray Dog Theatre Photo
RUTHLESS! THE MUSICAL Announced At Stray Dog Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 15, 2024

Discover the dark comedy of RUTHLESS! THE MUSICAL at Stray Dog Theatre, where talent takes a twisted turn in this entertaining and edgy production.
RUTHLESS! Comes to Chenango River Theatre Photo
RUTHLESS! Comes to Chenango River Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jun 21, 2024

Chenango River Theatre brings the musical RUTHLESS! to life, showcasing a story filled with humor and unexpected twists. Enjoy a captivating performance that delves into ambition and talent in showbiz.
Chenango River Theatre Reveals Their 2024 Season Photo
Chenango River Theatre Reveals Their 2024 Season
by Stephi Wild - Feb 2, 2024

The greater Binghamton area's only professional, non-profit Equity theatre, Chenango River Theatre, under the direction of Producing Artistic Director Zach Curtis will open their 2024 season on May 24. 
RUTHLESS! The Musical Comes to The Alex Theatre in March Photo
RUTHLESS! The Musical Comes to The Alex Theatre in March
by Stephi Wild - Jan 11, 2024

Ruthless! The Musical comes to the prestigious Alex Theatre in St Kilda from March 1st to March 24th. Learn more about the show here!
RUTHLESS! Comes to NCTC in December Photo
RUTHLESS! Comes to NCTC in December
by Stephi Wild - Oct 13, 2023

 In December, New Conservatory Theatre Center will close out 2023 with a grand finale - Marvin Laird and Joel Paley’s razor-sharp and outrageously funny Outer Critics Circle and Drama Desk Award-winning hit, RUTHLESS!, directed by Dyan McBride.
Dolly Diamond Leads RUTHLESS THE MUSICAL! at the Alex Theatre in March 2024 Photo
Dolly Diamond Leads RUTHLESS THE MUSICAL! at the Alex Theatre in March 2024
by Stephi Wild - Sep 12, 2023

Dolly Diamond takes the stage in 'Ruthless the Musical!' in Melbourne next year. Learn more about the musical and how to get tickets here!
Review: RUTHLESS! At Theatre Elision At Elision Playhouse Photo
Review: RUTHLESS! At Theatre Elision At Elision Playhouse
by Jared Fessler - Jul 26, 2023

What did our critic think of RUTHLESS! at Theatre Elision At Elision Playhouse?
RUTHLESS; TICK, TICK...BOOM!; and More Set For New Conservatory Theatre Center's Upcoming Season
by Stephi Wild - Apr 20, 2023

New Conservatory Theatre Center has announced the line-up for a daring 2023-24 Season, continuing their decades-long commitment to creating new works with three world premieres, as well as producing two cult-hit musicals, a West Coast premiere, and an exciting limited holiday engagement with Katya Smirnoff-Skyy. 
Out Front Theatre Company Presents Camp Classic RUTHLESS! THE MUSICAL! Photo
Out Front Theatre Company Presents Camp Classic RUTHLESS! THE MUSICAL!
by Stephi Wild - Apr 13, 2023

Out Front Theatre Company - Georgia's professional, award-winning, and only LGBTQIA+ theatre company, concludes its acclaimed season with the hilariously outrageous Ruthless!, with book and lyrics by Joel Paley and music by Marvin Laird, running May 4-20.
Los Altos Stage Company Presents RUTHLESS! Photo
Los Altos Stage Company Presents RUTHLESS!
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 9, 2022

Los Altos Stage Company presents Ruthless! The Musical Comedy Music by Marvin Laird, Lyrics and Book by Joel Paley May 6-15, 2022. 
Los Altos Stage Company & Los Altos Youth Theatre Announce Reschedule Of Remaining 20 Photo
Los Altos Stage Company & Los Altos Youth Theatre Announce Reschedule Of Remaining 2021-2022 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 19, 2022

After much consideration and discussion, Los Altos Stage Company and Los Altos Youth Theatre have shifted their programming for the remainder of their seasons back by approximately a month and have decreased the total number of performances for each production. 
San Diego Symphony Announces 2022 Season at The Rady Shell Photo
San Diego Symphony Announces 2022 Season at The Rady Shell
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 14, 2022

 The San Diego Symphony announced today its 2022 Conrad Prebys Summer Season of concerts at The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park, the orchestra’s new, captivating waterfront venue that opened August 2021.
Landmark Musical Theatre Announces 2021-2022 Season Photo
Landmark Musical Theatre Announces 2021-2022 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 20, 2021

San Francisco’s Landmark Musical Theatre has announced the titles for the Company’s upcoming in-person 2021-2022 season.
Ringwald Ringwald Announces 2021/2022 Season and Auditions Photo
Ringwald Ringwald Announces 2021/2022 Season and Auditions
by Stephi Wild - Jul 9, 2021

Learn more about the season which consists of Puffs, A Very Golden Girls Christmas, Small Mouth Sounds, Bootcandy, and Ruthless!
150+ Musicals That You Can Stream Now! Photo
150+ Musicals That You Can Stream Now!
by Team BWW - Apr 4, 2021

Visit our list of the best musicals & shows you can watch from home! We've got you covered with all the must-sees on streaming sites including Tony-award winners, favorite stars and top performances.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Marvin Laird been in?

Marvin Laird has appeared on Broadway in 1 shows.

How many West End shows has Marvin Laird been in?

Marvin Laird has not appeared in the West End.

How many shows has Marvin Laird written?

Marvin Laird has written 4 shows including Queenie (Composer), Hans Andersen (Composer/Lyricist), Ruthless! (Composer), Jewsical (Composer).

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