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BroadwayWorld Awards - 2014 - Best Book of a Musical

Robert L. Freedman, A Gentleman's Guide to Love & Murder


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Drama Desk Awards - 2014 - Outstanding Book of a Musical

Robert L. Freedman, A Gentleman's Guide to Love & Murder


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Drama Desk Awards - 2014 - Outstanding Lyrics

Robert L. Freedman, A Gentleman's Guide to Love & Murder


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Tony Awards - 2014 - Best Book of a Musical

Robert L. Freedman, A Gentleman's Guide to Love & Murder

Tony Awards - 2014 - Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre

Robert L. Freedman, A Gentleman's Guide to Love & Murder


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- 2006 - Most promising musical theatre lyricist

Robert L. Freedman

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THE HEART SELLERS and More Join Austin Playhouse 2025-26 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 27, 2025

Austin Playhouse has expanded its 2025-26 Season lineup with three additional shows, including The Heart Sellers. Learn more about the season and see how to purchase tickets.
MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING And More Set for Golden West College Theater Arts 2025â€"2026 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 10, 2025

Golden West College Theater Arts has unveiled its 2025–2026 season lineup, featuring four full productions to be staged in the 326-seat Mainstage Theater on the Huntington Beach campus.
Tony-Winning Musical A GENTLEMAN'S GUIDE TO LOVE AND MURDER At TheatreSquared
by A.A. Cristi - May 22, 2025

West Theatre will ring with laughter when audiences see TheatreSquared's new musical farce A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder. Co-Directed by Amy Herzberg and James Taylor Odom, the show opens June 4 at TheatreSquared, and runs through June 29.
Review: A GENTLEMAN’S GUIDE TO LOVE & MURDER at Bastrop Opera House
by Victoria Schwarz - May 2, 2025

From April 25 to May 11, the Bastrop Opera House presents Robert L. Freedman and Steven Lutvak’s hilarious musical A GENTLEMAN’S GUIDE TO LOVE & MURDER as part of its 2025 season.
A GENTLEMAN'S GUIDE TO LOVE AND MURDER And More Set for Austin Playhouse 2025-26 Season
by A.A. Cristi - May 1, 2025

Austin Playhouse has announced the 2025-26 Main Stage Season will include an outlandishly fun classic tale of alter egos and mistaken identities; the return of Hercule Poirot in a regional premiere; an Austin premiere of a thought-provoking historical thriller; a Tony Award -winning musical with non-stop laughs and a unique and soaring score; and a fast-paced new comedy set in the kitchen serving up an Austin premiere.
THE MALTESE FALCON World Premiere and More Set for Laguna Playhouse 2025/26 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 11, 2025

LAGUNA PLAYHOUSE has revealed its 2025-2026 season of shows! The season opens with the Tony award-winning musical, A GENTLEMAN’S GUIDE TO LOVE AND MURDER. See the full season lineup here!
Photos: Daniel Dae Kim Honored at NYU Tisch 2025 Gala
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Apr 8, 2025

New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts honored notable alumnus and talented actor, director, and producer Daniel Dae Kim (’96) at its annual gala on April 7 at Cipriani South Street. Check out photos from the event here.
Benjamin Velez and Madeline Myers Are Recipients of the 2025 Kleban Prize For Musical Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jan 14, 2025

The 2025 Kleban Prize for the most promising musical theatre lyricist has been awarded to Benjamin Velez. The 2025 Kleban Prize for the most promising musical theatre librettist has been awarded to Madeline Myers.
BroadwayCon Reveals First Slate of 2025 Panels and Programming
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 11, 2024

BroadwayCon has unveiled a first look at its programming schedule for BroadwayCon 2025. See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets and attend!
Photos: Cheeyang Ng & Eric Sorrels Receive the 2024 Fred Ebb Award
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 7, 2024

The Fred Ebb Foundation has presented the twentieth annual Fred Ebb Award for aspiring musical theatre songwriters to the team of Cheeyang Ng & Eric Sorrels. See photos from inside the ceremony!
20th Annual Fred Ebb Award To Be Presented Tonight at The Todd Haimes Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 2, 2024

The Fred Ebb Foundation in association with the Roundabout Theatre Company will present the twentieth annual Fred Ebb Award for aspiring musical theatre songwriters to the team of Cheeyang Ng & Eric Sorrels. Learn more!
Gabrielle Stravelli, Klea Blackhurst, and Graham Rowat Join SING HAPPY: THE LYRICS OF FRED EBB
by Stephi Wild - Nov 19, 2024

The Fred Ebb Foundation and Birdland Jazz Club announced additional performers for Sing Happy: The Lyrics of Fred Ebb, which will take place next week at Birdland Jazz Club.
Cheeyang Ng and Eric Sorrels Will Receive 20th Annual Fred Ebb Award
by Stephi Wild - Nov 4, 2024

The Fred Ebb Foundation will present the twentieth annual Fred Ebb Award for aspiring musical theatre songwriters to the team of Cheeyang Ng & Eric Sorrels. Learn more about the award and the ceremony here!
Kate Baldwin, Heidi Blickenstaff & More to Join SING HAPPY: THE LYRICS OF FRED EBB at Birdland
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 9, 2024

The Fred Ebb Foundation will present SING HAPPY: THE LYRICS OF FRED EBB, a special event celebrating the work of the renowned lyricist. Performers include Kate Baldwin, Heidi Blickenstaff, Telly Leung and more.
Syracuse University Department of Drama Reveals 24/25 season
by Stephi Wild - Sep 13, 2024

The Syracuse University Department of Drama has announced the 2024/2025 season. Learn more about the lineup here!
GROW A SHOW Musical Theatre Workshop Returns To The Lied Center!
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 8, 2024

The Grow a Show Musical Theatre Workshop returns to the Lied Center, offering emerging artists a platform to develop and showcase new works.
Casting Announced For Final Week of The Blank Theatre's 32nd Annual Young Playwrights Festival
by Blair Ingenthron - Jul 27, 2024

Casting has been announced for the fourth and final week of The Blank Theatre's 32nd Annual Young Playwrights Festival. The last three of 12 winning plays by young playwrights aged 15–19 will be presented live onstage August 1–4.
Interview: Michael McGowan Reflects on Husband Steven Lutvak's Life & Legacy Ahead of Tribute Show
by Rebecca Kaplan - Jul 13, 2024

This Thursday, July 18th at 3 pm, NYU Skirball Center will honor the late Tony Award-winning composer Steven Lutvak (A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder). The day marks what would have been Steven’s 65th birthday. The show will feature songs from A Gentlemen’s Guide to Love and Murder, Steven’s albums, and never-before heard works-in-progress.
Arvada Center 24/25 Season Tickets Now On Sale
by Blair Ingenthron - Jun 30, 2024

The Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities 2024-2025 Theatre Season single tickets go on sale July 1.
NYU's Skirball Center to Honor Steven Lutvak With Performances & Tributes in July
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 27, 2024

NYU Skirball Center will honor the late Tony Award-winning composer Steven Lutvak, the musical mind behind the Tony Award-winning musical A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder. Learn more and see how to attend.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many shows has Robert L. Freedman written?

Robert L. Freedman has written 2 shows including A Gentleman's Guide to Love & Murder (Bookwriter), The Flamingo Kid (Book and Lyrics).

What awards has Robert L. Freedman been nominated for?

Best Book of a Musical (BroadwayWorld Awards) for A Gentleman's Guide to Love & Murder, Outstanding Book of a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for A Gentleman's Guide to Love & Murder, Outstanding Lyrics (Drama Desk Awards) for A Gentleman's Guide to Love & Murder, Best Book of a Musical (Tony Awards) for A Gentleman's Guide to Love & Murder, Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre (Tony Awards) for A Gentleman's Guide to Love & Murder and Most promising musical theatre lyricist () for .

What awards has Robert L. Freedman won?

Robert L. Freedman has won several prestigious awards for his work on A Gentleman's Guide to Love & Murder, including Best Book of a Musical at the BroadwayWorld Awards, Outstanding Book of a Musical and Outstanding Lyrics at the Drama Desk Awards, and Best Book of a Musical at the Tony Awards. Additionally, he was recognized as the Most Promising Musical Theatre Lyricist.

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