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Ellen Fitzhugh (died July 16, 2023) was an American musical theatre lyricist and librettist. She was most notable for lyrics to the Broadway musical Grind, for which she was nominated for the 1985 Tony Award for Best Original Score.

Other musicals included Herringbone, Paper Moon, Don Juan de Marco, Paradise Found and Los Otros.

For film, she contributed lyrics to songs in The Great Mouse Detective and The Brave Little Toaster to the Rescue.

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Ellen Fitzhugh Awards and Nominations

Drama Desk Awards - 1985 - Outstanding Lyrics

Ellen Fitzhugh, Grind

Tony Awards - 1985 - Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre

Ellen Fitzhugh, Grind

Ellen Fitzhugh News


Review: LITTLE BY LITTLE, CUT TOO SHORT, & BROADWAY BOUND Bring Some Pleasures To 54 Below


These three evenings at 54 Below celebrated what some might cavalierly dismiss as missable musical theatre “also-rans,” but they’d be missing out

Estelle Parsons, Rachel Dratch & John Cariani Join BROADWAY BOUND 4 at 54 Below


54 Below will be presenting the fourth edition of Broadway Bound: The Musicals That Never Came To Broadway on Friday, October 13th, at 7:00pm at 54 Below.

Tony Nominated Lyricist/Librettist Ellen Fitzhugh Passes Away


BroadwayWorld is saddened to report the passing of Emmy, Drama Desk, and Tony nominated lyricist and librettist, Ellen Fitzhugh.

Interview: Joseph Thalken Doesn't MONKEY With Any of His Broadway Divas


Musical director Joseph Thalken will be accompanying one of his long-time collaborators Patti LuPone in her cabaret show Don’t Monkey with Broadway February 9, 2023 at the Segerstrom Center for the Arts.

Special Offer: LOS OTROS at A.R.T./New York Theatres


Special Offer: 🎶 Only 2 More Weeks! Michael John LaChiusa's New

Photos: LOS OTROS Welcomes Friends and Family to the Show


Tony Award nominees Michael John LaChiusa and Ellen Fitzhugh's newest collaboration LOS OTROS, recently opened at A.R.T./New York Theatres (through October 8).  See photos of the cast greeting friends and family.

VIDEO: Exclusive Look at LOS OTROS Starring Luba Mason and Caesar Samayoa


The New York premiere production of Los Otros, a musical in one act with book & lyrics by Tony Award nominee Ellen Fitzhugh (Grind, Paradise Found) and music by five-time Tony Award nominee Michael John LaChiusa (The Wild Party, Giant) is currently playing at A.R.T./New York Theatres. Watch this video for an exclusive look at the production!

Photos: Go Inside Opening Night Of LOS OTROS At A.R.T./New York Theatres


Tony Award nominees Michael John LaChiusa and Ellen Fitzhugh's newest collaboration LOS OTROS, recently opened at A.R.T./New York Theatres (through October 8).  See photos of the opening night festivities.

Review Roundup: LOS OTROS Off-Broadway- What Did the Critics Think?


The New York premiere production of Los Otros, a musical in one act with book & lyrics by Tony Award nominee Ellen Fitzhugh (Grind, Paradise Found) and music by five-time Tony Award nominee Michael John LaChiusa (The Wild Party, Giant) just opened at A.R.T./New York Theatres - Mezzanine Theatre. Let's see what the critics had to say...

Photos: First Look at Luba Mason and Caesar Samayoa in Fitzhugh and LaChiusa's LOS OTROS


Production photos were released for the New York premiere production of Los Otros, a musical in one act with book & lyrics by Tony Award nominee Ellen Fitzhugh (Grind, Paradise Found) and music by five-time Tony Award nominee Michael John LaChiusa (The Wild Party, Giant).

Photos: Meet The Company Of LOS OTROS


Rehearsals are underway for the New York premiere production of Los Otros, a musical in one act with book & lyrics by Tony Award nominee Ellen Fitzhugh and music by five-time Tony Award nominee Michael John LaChiusa.  Meet the Company in these photos! 

Luba Mason and Caesar Samayoa to Lead New York Premiere of Ellen Fitzhugh and Michael John LaChiusa's LOS OTROS


The New York premiere production of Los Otros, a musical in one act with book & lyrics by Tony Award nominee Ellen Fitzhugh (Grind, Paradise Found) and music by five-time Tony Award nominee Michael John LaChiusa (The Wild Party, Giant), will star Luba Mason and Caesar Samayoa.

BWW Interview: Theatre Life with Michael John LaChiusa


Today’s subject Michael John LaChuisa is currently living his theatre life as the composer for the upcoming production of Our Town at Shakespeare Theatre Company. The production runs May 12th through June 11th in STC’s Sidney Harman Hall and features (wait for it) a FULL cast of DC performers.

Jeremy Jordan, Harriet Harris, and André De Shields Will Lead WHEN PLAYWRIGHTS KILL World Premiere in Connecticut


Tony Award nominee Jeremy Jordan, Tony Award winner Harriet Harris and Tony Award winner André De Shields will star in the world premiere of Matthew Lombardo's new backstage comedy WHEN PLAYWRIGHTS KILL. Get tickets and learn about the production.

Wake Up With BWW 4/1: MRS. DOUBTFIRE New Cast Members, Adam Pascal in NEXT TO NORMAL, and More!


Today's top stories include new cast members for Mrs. Doubtfire, the Broadway community singing Les Miserables in support of Ukraine, and more! Adam Pascal has joined the cast of the upcoming immersive production of Next to Normal set to open this summer in Barcelona. Plus, get a behind the scenes look as Ben Levi Ross returns to Dear Evan Hansen, and more!

Carolee Carmello and Javier Muñoz to Star in LOS OTROS New York Premiere


PREMIERES NYC has announced the expansion of its bi-annual commissioning series INNER VOICES with the New York premiere production of Los Otros, a musical in one act with book & lyrics by Tony Award nominee Ellen Fitzhugh (Grind, Paradise Found) and music by five-time Tony Award nominee Michael John LaChiusa (The Wild Party, Giant). 

Alice Ripley To Lead New Musical FALL OF '94 Industry Reading


A private industry reading of Fall of '94 will be produced by Alabama Shakespeare Festival with a grant from the Shen Family Foundation on March 17th, 2022.

The Studio Theatre Tierra del Sol Presents BROADBEND, ARKANSAS


This month, The Studio Theatre Tierra del Sol opens the first production of its sixth season, Broadbend, Arkansas, consisting of two acts.

Jennifer Holliday, Mykal Kilgore and Anthony Roth Costanzo Featured in MasterVoices' Final Chapter of MYTHS AND HYMNS


MasterVoices is presenting Faith, the fourth chapter of its four-part virtual rollout of award-winning composer Adam Guettel’s theatrical song cycle, Myths and Hymns. Conceived and supervised by Mr. Sperling, this free digital production’s final chapter will be offered starting on Wednesday, May 26 at 6:30 PM ET

URINETOWN THE MUSICAL, THE CAKE and More Announced for The Studio Theatre's 2021-2022 Season


This season the Studio Theatre has curated four stories that unpack what it means to adapt to the changing world and also what to do when adapting isn’t the answer. When is it time to change the world rather than just yourself?

Ellen Fitzhugh FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many shows has Ellen Fitzhugh written?

Ellen Fitzhugh has written 6 shows including Don Juan de Marco (Lyricist), Grind (Lyricist), Herringbone (Lyricist), Paper Moon (Lyricist), Paradise Found (Lyricist), Broadbend, Arkansas (Libretto).

What awards has Ellen Fitzhugh been nominated for?

Ellen Fitzhugh has been nominated for Outstanding Lyrics at the Drama Desk Awards for "Grind" and for Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre at the Tony Awards for "Grind".

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