Sammy Cahn
Samuel Cohen (June 18, 1913 – January 15, 1993), known professionally as Sammy Cahn, was an American lyricist, songwriter, and musician. He is best known for his romantic lyrics to films and Broadway songs, as well as stand-alone songs premiered by recording companies in the Greater Los Angeles Area.
Date of Birth: June 18, 1913
Date of Death: January 15, 1993 (79)
Birth Place: New York, NY, USA
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Samuel Cohen (June 18, 1913 – January 15, 1993), known professionally as Sammy Cahn, was an American lyricist, songwriter, and musician. He is best known for his romantic lyrics to films and Broadway songs, as well as stand-alone songs premiered by recording companies in the Greater Los Angeles Area. He and his collaborators had a series of hit recordings with Frank Sinatra during the singer's tenure at Capitol Records, but also enjoyed hits with Dean Martin, Doris Day and many others. He played the piano and violin, and won an Oscar four times for his songs, including the popular hit "Three Coins in the Fountain".
Among his most enduring songs is "Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!", cowritten with Jule Styne in 1945.
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Video: A BEAUTIFUL NOISE Celebrates Neil Diamond's Birthday By Singing 'Sweet Caroline' With Him on FaceTime
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Video: Nick Fradiani Performs 'Stadium Medley' in A BEAUTIFUL NOISE: THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL
by Stephi Wild - 2024-01-20 13:00:20
Video: Watch Nick Fradiani Sing 'Holly Holy' in A BEAUTIFUL NOISE, THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL
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VIDEO: The Company of THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL: A BEAUTIFUL NOISE Reveals Their Favorite Lines In the Show
by A.A. Cristi - 2023-12-26 21:16:35
Video: Nick Fradiani Performs 'I Am... I Said' From A BEAUTIFUL NOISE
by Stephi Wild - 2023-10-18 11:10:45
Video: Neil Diamond Talks Life with Parkinson's and A BEAUTIFUL NOISE on CBS SUNDAY MORNING
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by Rachel Stone - Oct 16, 2026
Jazz vocalist and lyricist Amy London released ALTO MADNESS, an album featuring compositions by iconic alto saxophonists including Benny Carter. The project emerged from a five-year NYC residency led by altoist Mike Hashim.
by Stephi Wild - Oct 8, 2026
Stage Door Records will release the cast recording of Guildford School of Acting's production of the 1947 Jule Styne and Sammy Cahn musical, featuring premiere commercial recordings of songs, reprises, dances and finales.
by Stephi Wild - Sep 30, 2026
An industry reading of the new comedy THE QUEEN IS IN THE PARLOUR, written by Marc Goldsmith and Laurence Holzman, will feature Sophie Hayden, Donna English, Lenny Wolpe, and other Broadway performers, directed by Don Stephenson.
by Andrew Poretz - Sep 23, 2026
Ol’ Blue Eyes is back in spirit as the original stars of Our Sinatra reunite for a 25th-anniversary celebration packed with timeless songs, terrific harmonies, jazzy interpretations, and plenty of Sinatra lore, playing through November 29
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 4, 2026
We're falling into fall with a great Broadway read! This season, Broadway's best have put pen to paper to turn out theatre page-turners of every kind. From theatre biographies to theatre fiction; theatre books for kids to theatre history; check out our collection of 25 new Broadway books for every theatre lover's Fall 2026 reading list.
by Rachel Stone - Sep 8, 2026
Jazz vocalist Amy London will release a new solo album featuring alto saxophonist Mike Hashim and special guests The Royal Bopsters, marking her first solo record in eight years.
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 18, 2026
Musical Theatre Guild has announced cast and creative team for HERE'S TO US!, a one-night concert celebrating 30 years and more than 125 productions at the Broad Stage in Santa Monica.
by Andrew Poretz - Jul 27, 2026
Allan Harris brought the spirit of an intimate Harlem house party to Birdland with Harlem After Dark, joined by Maya Azucena, AC Lincoln, and a stellar jazz trio for an evening of blues, swing, tap dance, and irresistible musical chemistry.
by Rebecca Kaplan - Apr 13, 2026
See photos and a review of the March 30th night celebrating cabaret and musical star Karen Mason's birthday at Birdland Jazz Club, by guest contributor Maryann Lopinto.
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 23, 2026
On May 8, rock ‘n’ roll musician Neil Diamond will unveil Wild At Heart, his third and final entry in his collaboration with producer Rick Rubin. Recorded initially at sessions for Diamond’s Home Before Dark, the ten-song collection is now available to preorder.
by Stephi Wild - Mar 18, 2026
All Roads Theatre Company will present the World Premiere of THE MUSIC THAT MAKES ME DANCE: THE SONGS OF JULE STYNE. Learn more about the upcoming performance here.
by Andrew Poretz - Mar 6, 2026
Michael Feinstein channels the golden age of New York nightclubs in a swinging Standard Time concert highlighted by dazzling big-band arrangements led by Tedd Firth.
by Analisa Bell - Mar 3, 2026
The 'recovering contract attorney' gave an endearing performance at Don't Tell Mama on February 26. Throughout the evening, Sussman’s off-kilter wit and warmth reminded us why cabaret remains such a treasured form.
by Stephi Wild - Feb 23, 2026
A Beautiful Noise – The Neil Diamond Musical will be performed in March at the Thelma Gaylord Performing Arts Theatre in Oklahoma City. Performances run March 3-8, 2026.
by Sharon Ellman - Feb 12, 2026
Tony Danza gives NYC his Frank Sinatra memories in SINATRA & STORIES, February 11 to 13. This reviewer was thrilled with the amazing singing and dancing talents of Tony Danza!
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 22, 2026
Jeremy Sussman will return to Don’t Tell Mama for an encore performance of FROM NO BUSINESS TO SHOW BUSINESS, a cabaret show tracing his journey from practicing law to pursuing a lifelong passion for performance.
by Rebecca Kaplan - Dec 29, 2025
The three-night engagement from December 19-21 featured Mason’s annual holiday cabaret program. See photos and a write up of the show by guest writer Maryann Lopinto.
by Elliot Lanes - Dec 16, 2025
At this festive time of year, everyone has a favorite tradition. One of mine is attending YOUR National Symphony Orchestra’s (NSO) annual A Holiday Pops! concert. It is always guaranteed to showcase a top notch singer and a superb choir, while giving the audience one audible pleasure after another as Maestro Steven Reineke leads the NSO through familiar holiday favorites mixed with new and innovative orchestrations of holiday classics. This year’s edition did not disappoint!
by Josh Sharpe - Dec 16, 2025
Tomorrow, December 17, vocalist Celia Berk is sharing a new collection of songs, Four Seasons of Song: Winter. Ahead of its release, check out a new music video of 'Love Turns Winter Into Spring,' available now.
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Sammy Cahn has appeared on Broadway in 1 shows.
Sammy Cahn has not appeared in the West End
Sammy Cahn has been nominated for several awards throughout his career. He was nominated for Outstanding Lead Actor, Non-Resident Production at the Helen Hayes Awards for his role in "Words and Music." He also received Special Awards from the Outer Critics Circle Awards. Additionally, Cahn was nominated for Performance at the Theatre World Awards, where he received a Special Award. He was also nominated for Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre at the Tony Awards for his work on "Walking Happy."
Sammy Cahn has won Special Awards from the Outer Critics Circle Awards and Performance awards from the Theatre World Awards for his Special Award.
Sammy Cahn has written 14 shows including Glad to See You (Lyricist), High Button Shoes (Composer/Lyricist), Two's Company (Lyricist), The Littlest Revue (Lyricist), Eddie Fisher at the Winter Garden (Lyricist), Les Poupees De Paris (Lyricist), Skyscraper (Lyricist), Walking Happy (Lyricist), Look to the Lilies (Lyricist), Words & Music (Bookwriter), Bojangles (Lyricist), Jerome Robbins' Broadway (Lyricist), Thoroughly Modern Millie (Composer/Lyricist), Come Fly Away (Lyricist).
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