Sheldon Harnick
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Date of Birth:
April 30, 1924 (98)
Birth Place: USA
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Sheldon Harnick Awards and Nominations
Drama Desk Awards - 2016 - Special Drama Desk Award ![]() |
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Drama League Awards - 2016 - Distinguished Achievement in Musical Theatre ![]() |
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Tony Awards - 2016 - Special Tony Award for Lifetime Achievement in the Theatre ![]() |
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Tony Awards - 1994 - Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre | ||
Sheldon Harnick, Cyrano: The Musical | ||
Tony Awards - 1971 - Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre | ||
Sheldon Harnick, The Rothschilds | ||
Tony Awards - 1967 - Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre | ||
Sheldon Harnick , The Apple Tree | ||
New York Drama Critics Circle Awards - 1965 - Best Musical ![]() |
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Sheldon Harnick, Fiddler on the Roof | ||
Tony Awards - 1965 - Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre ![]() |
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Sheldon Harnick, Fiddler on the Roof | ||
New York Drama Critics Circle Awards - 1960 - Best Musical ![]() |
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Sheldon Harnick, Fiorello! |
Sheldon Harnick News

by A.A. Cristi - Jun 24, 2022
Tuesday June 28th, 2022, marks the 120th Anniversary of the birth of legendary Broadway composer Richard Rodgers, Rob Morrison's Musical Theatre Melodies will commemorate the occasion with the broadcast and streaming premiere of the Museum of the City of New York's A CELEBRATION OF RICHARD RODGERS, recorded live at The Imperial Theatre, New York City, on March 26th, 1972.

by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 20, 2022
Popejoy Hall will present two musicals still running on Broadway as well as a couple of well-known stars as part of its 2022-2023 season. The season includes 21 shows overall with a total of 50 performances from October 6, 2022 through June 11, 2023.
by Stephi Wild - Jun 15, 2022
The American Theatre Guild, the largest not-for-profit touring Broadway presenter in the nation, unveils its highly anticipated 2022–2023 BROADWAY AT THE FOX IN RIVERSIDE SERIES. The series will include the following touring productions: INLAND PACIFIC BALLET’S THE NUTCRACKER, R.E.S.P.E.C.T., FIDDLER ON THE ROOF, ANASTASIA, and ON YOUR FEET! THE MUSICAL–The Story of Emilio & Gloria Estefan.

by Roy Berko - Jun 12, 2022
What did BroadwayWorld's critic think of THE SPARKS FLY UPWARD at Maltzee Perforing Arts Center?

by A.A. Cristi - Jun 9, 2022
The American Theatre Guild, the largest not-for-profit touring Broadway presenter in the nation, unveils its highly anticipated 2022–2023 BROADWAY AT THE KING CENTER SERIES.

by Nicole Rosky - Jun 2, 2022
Theatrical licensor Music Theatre International (MTI) announced the celebration of its 70th anniversary. Officially recognized on May 29th, the date former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg declared “Music Theatre International Day” in 2012, MTI is celebrating this milestone throughout the next year by showcasing the incredible talents of theatrical organizations around the world.

by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 24, 2022
Mayo Performing Arts Center will present the Morristown engagement of the Tony Award®-nominated Broadway revival of Fiddler on the Roof at Friday-Saturday, June 17-18.

by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 23, 2022
Ted Sperling will close the Lyrics & Lyricists 50th anniversary season with “Isn’t It Bliss?” Sondheim on Love on June 18, 19 and 20. With Isn’t It Bliss? Ted explores Sondheim’s perspective on relationships.

by Team BWW - May 9, 2022
The Pulitzer Prize Board has just announced that Fat Ham has won the 2022 Pulitzer Prize for Drama. Other finalists included: Selling Kabul, and Kristina Wong, Sweatshop Overlord.

by A.A. Cristi - May 9, 2022
Get a first look at the cast of SHE LOVES ME at The Public Theater of San Antonio, opening May 20, Russell Hill Rogers Theater. Featuring music by Jerry Bock and lyrics by Sheldon Harnick. Based on a play by Miklos Laszlo.
Sheldon Harnick Videos

by BroadwayWorld TV - Mar 15, 2022
The production, directed by Signature's Artistic Director Matthew Gardiner (RENT, A Chorus Line) features Ali Ewoldt (Broadway's Les Misérables, Phantom of the Opera) as Amalia Balash, and Deven Kolluri (Geva Theatre's A Christmas Carol, Bay Street Theater's Camelot) as Georg Nowack.

by BroadwayWorld TV - Mar 9, 2022
BroadwayWorld has a first look at Signature Theatre's production of She Loves Me by Joe Masteroff (book), Jerry Bock (music), and Sheldon Harnick(lyrics), based on a play by Miklos Laszlo.

by Stephi Wild - Mar 3, 2022
All new rehearsal footage has been released for Signature Theatre's production of She Loves Me by Joe Masteroff (book), Jerry Bock (music), and Sheldon Harnick(lyrics), based on a play by Miklos Laszlo.

by Stage Tube - Feb 10, 2021
In this new music video, produced by Joseph Church (The Lion King, Tommy) and with video created and directed by Church and Dan Pardo (Amazing Grace), the power of Harnick’s brilliant words set to Sousa’s memorable music is in full display, with striking imagery and performance clips providing a rich background. Harnick himself introduces the short film, and the trio of virtuoso vocalists masterfully navigates Sousa’s melodic counterpoint.

by Stage Tube - Sep 18, 2020
Tonight at sundown marks the beginning of Rosh Hashanah, the New Year in the Jewish faith. In celebration and in recognition of the High Holidays beginning this Shabbat, Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS has sahred this stirring version of Sabbath Prayer, created virtually by cast members from the 2004 Broadway revival of Fiddler on the Roof.

by Stage Tube - May 1, 2020
Yesterday was Sheldon Harnick's 96th birthday! In honor of the big day, the York Theatre released a flashback video to honor the acclaimed lyricist.

by Stage Tube - Apr 9, 2020
Jane Krakowski took part in Roundabout's 'Roundabout Off-Script' series, where members of the company's family share their favorite moments from onstage or off.

by Stage Tube - Jan 28, 2020
South Bay Musical Theatre presents the charming musical comedy SHE LOVES ME. Described by The New York Times as a?oea bonbon of a musicala?? and a a?oetasty tale of love lost and found at the workplace,a?? the original Broadway production of SHE LOVES ME was nominated for five 1964 Tony Awards; the show has since enjoyed two successful Broadway revivals, in 1993 (Winner, Tony Award a?oeBest Revival of a Musicala??) and 2016. SHE LOVES ME features a book by Joe Masteroff, music by Jerry Bock and lyrics by Sheldon Harnick. It is based on the play Parfumerie by Miklós László (which has also served as the basis for the films The Shop Around the Corner, In the Good Old Summertime and You've Got Mail).

by BroadwayWorld TV - Aug 22, 2019
The new documentary about the landmark Broadway musical FIDDLER ON THE ROOF comes to movie theaters on Friday, August 23. BWW has an exclusive first look at clips from the film!

by BroadwayWorld TV - Aug 12, 2019
The new documentary about the landmark Broadway musical FIDDLER ON THE ROOF comes to movie theaters next Friday, August 23. BWW has an exclusive first look at clips from the film!