Burt Shevelove
Burt Shevelove is an actor, bookwriter, lyricist whose BroadwayWorld credits include Sondheim: A Musical Tribute, No, No, Nanette, and Happy New Year. Awards include Drama Desk Awards for No, No, Nanette (1971).
Date of Death: April 08, 1982
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Awards and Nominations
Tony Awards - 1972 - Best Direction of a Musical
Burt Shevelove, A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum
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Drama Desk Awards - 1971 - Outstanding Book
Burt Shevelove, No, No, Nanette
Tony Awards - 1971 - Best Direction of a Musical
Burt Shevelove, No, No Nanette
Tony Awards - 1968 - Best Direction of a Musical
Burt Shevelove, Hallelujah, Baby!
winner
Tony Awards - 1963 - Best Musical
Burt Shevelove, A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum
Videos
Exclusive: A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM at Signature Theatre
by Joshua Wright - 2024-11-05 10:14:30
Exclusive: 'Comedy Tonight' from Signature Theatre's A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM
by Joshua Wright - 2024-10-17 10:11:00
STAGE TUBE: On This Day for 5/8/16- A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM
by Nicole Rosky - 2016-05-08 11:00:01
STAGE TUBE: On This Day for 5/8/15- A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM
by Nicole Rosky - 2015-05-08 10:00:50
STAGE TUBE: On This Day 5/8- A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM
by Nicole Rosky - 2014-05-08 09:25:40
STAGE TUBE: Watch Lost Documentary Footage from SONDHEIM: A MUSICAL TRIBUTE
by Nicole Rosky - 2013-09-23 15:32:22
News
M. BUTTERFLY, THE SEAGULL and More Set for Talk Is Free Theatre 2026/27 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 24, 2026
Talk Is Free Theatre revealed the Barrie-based company will use its 25th season to “F*#% the System”–with full line-ups in Barrie, in Toronto, and multiple TIFT productions touring around the world.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 24, 2026
Talk Is Free Theatre revealed the Barrie-based company will use its 25th season to “F*#% the System”–with full line-ups in Barrie, in Toronto, and multiple TIFT productions touring around the world.
BWW Q&A: Sarah Boone on A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM In Concert at Florida Theatre
by Joshua Wright - Aug 14, 2025
Two of Jacksonville’s most prominent nonprofit arts organizations, the Florida Theatre and Theatre Jacksonville, are producing the classic Broadway musical “in concert” A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To The Forum for two performances sponsored by Michael Ward & Jennifer Glock at the historic Florida Theatre on Saturday, August 23th at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, August 24th, 2024 at 2:00 p.m.
by Joshua Wright - Aug 14, 2025
Two of Jacksonville’s most prominent nonprofit arts organizations, the Florida Theatre and Theatre Jacksonville, are producing the classic Broadway musical “in concert” A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To The Forum for two performances sponsored by Michael Ward & Jennifer Glock at the historic Florida Theatre on Saturday, August 23th at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, August 24th, 2024 at 2:00 p.m.
FOREVER PLAID to Have Three Encore Performances at the Skokie Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 18, 2025
MadKap Productions will present three encore performances of the musical FOREVER PLAID in August. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets here!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 18, 2025
MadKap Productions will present three encore performances of the musical FOREVER PLAID in August. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets here!
A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM is Coming to Skokie Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 27, 2025
MadKap Productions will present the hilarious musical A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM for 13 live performances at the Skokie Theatre. Learn more!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 27, 2025
MadKap Productions will present the hilarious musical A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM for 13 live performances at the Skokie Theatre. Learn more!
A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM Begins at Skokie Theatre in July
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 24, 2025
MadKap Productions will open its 11th season at Skokie Theatre with the classic Tony Award-winning musical comedy A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM, running July 11 through August 3, 2025 for 13 performances at the Skokie Theatre, 7924 Lincoln Ave. in Downtown Skokie.
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 24, 2025
MadKap Productions will open its 11th season at Skokie Theatre with the classic Tony Award-winning musical comedy A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM, running July 11 through August 3, 2025 for 13 performances at the Skokie Theatre, 7924 Lincoln Ave. in Downtown Skokie.
Video: Kevin McHale and More in THE FROGS Trailer
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 5, 2025
You can now get a first look at Kevin McHale and the cast in footage from the new London revival of The Frogs! Learn more about the production here and see how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 5, 2025
You can now get a first look at Kevin McHale and the cast in footage from the new London revival of The Frogs! Learn more about the production here and see how to purchase tickets.
THE FROGS Extends Run in Barrie
by Stephi Wild - Jun 4, 2025
Talk is Free Theatre Artistic Producer Arkady Spivak announced that their production of the Stephen Sondheim musical, The Frogs, will extend its run in Barrie thanks to popular demand.
by Stephi Wild - Jun 4, 2025
Talk is Free Theatre Artistic Producer Arkady Spivak announced that their production of the Stephen Sondheim musical, The Frogs, will extend its run in Barrie thanks to popular demand.
Review Roundup: THE FROGS Opens at Southwark Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 29, 2025
See what the critics are saying about The Frogs at Southwark Playhouse, starring Kevin McHale and more. Read the reviews for the production, which features music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim here.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 29, 2025
See what the critics are saying about The Frogs at Southwark Playhouse, starring Kevin McHale and more. Read the reviews for the production, which features music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim here.
Review: THE FROGS, Southwark Playhouse
by Clementine Scott - May 28, 2025
The recent UK premiere of Here We Are, Stephen Sondheim’s final musical, certainly demonstrated that the much-mourned legend had his flaws. His aficionados already knew this, though – Sondheim had nearly as many flops as he had successes, and The Frogs was one of them.
by Clementine Scott - May 28, 2025
The recent UK premiere of Here We Are, Stephen Sondheim’s final musical, certainly demonstrated that the much-mourned legend had his flaws. His aficionados already knew this, though – Sondheim had nearly as many flops as he had successes, and The Frogs was one of them.
Photos: Kevin McHale and More in THE FROGS at Southwark Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - May 27, 2025
All new photos have been released from The Frogs at Southwark Playhouse, starring Kevin McHale. Performances are now underway! Check out the photos here!
by Stephi Wild - May 27, 2025
All new photos have been released from The Frogs at Southwark Playhouse, starring Kevin McHale. Performances are now underway! Check out the photos here!
The Shaw's Spiegeltent Returns for One Last Summer
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 20, 2025
The Spiegeltent will return to the Shaw Festival grounds for one last summer. Brought over from Belgium by The Shaw in 2023, the Spiegeltent has since become the Festival’s home for distinctive and one-of-a-kind entertainment. Learn more!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 20, 2025
The Spiegeltent will return to the Shaw Festival grounds for one last summer. Brought over from Belgium by The Shaw in 2023, the Spiegeltent has since become the Festival’s home for distinctive and one-of-a-kind entertainment. Learn more!
Talk Is Free Theatre's TALES OF AN URBAN INDIAN To Have Toronto Run; THE FROGS Heads to To Shaw Festival
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 23, 2025
Talk Is Free Theatre Artistic Producer Arkady Spivak announced today that their production of Tales of an Urban Indian–which, for most of its 800+ performances across Canada and around the world, has been performed on a moving city bus–will make its upcoming Toronto engagement a stationary one.
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 23, 2025
Talk Is Free Theatre Artistic Producer Arkady Spivak announced today that their production of Tales of an Urban Indian–which, for most of its 800+ performances across Canada and around the world, has been performed on a moving city bus–will make its upcoming Toronto engagement a stationary one.
Interview: Actor Kevin McHale on Making His UK Theatre Debut in THE FROGS
by Kat Mokrynski - Apr 23, 2025
Recently, we had the chance to chat with Kevin McHale, who is making his UK stage debut in The Frogs as Xanthias. We discussed what it’s like to be making his UK debut at Southwark Playhouse, what it’s like performing for the stage versus the screen and his favourite Sondheim song!
by Kat Mokrynski - Apr 23, 2025
Recently, we had the chance to chat with Kevin McHale, who is making his UK stage debut in The Frogs as Xanthias. We discussed what it’s like to be making his UK debut at Southwark Playhouse, what it’s like performing for the stage versus the screen and his favourite Sondheim song!
Review: A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM at The Art Factory
by Jonathan Netek - Apr 5, 2025
Tragedy tomorrow, Comedy (and Camp and Farce!) tonight at The Art Factory.
by Jonathan Netek - Apr 5, 2025
Tragedy tomorrow, Comedy (and Camp and Farce!) tonight at The Art Factory.
Cady Huffman Will Lead A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM Concert in Jacksonville
by Joshua Wright - Apr 4, 2025
Two of Jacksonville's most prominent nonprofit arts organizations, the Florida Theatre and Theatre Jacksonville, are producing the classic Broadway musical in concert A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To The Forum for two performances.
by Joshua Wright - Apr 4, 2025
Two of Jacksonville's most prominent nonprofit arts organizations, the Florida Theatre and Theatre Jacksonville, are producing the classic Broadway musical in concert A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To The Forum for two performances.
Starring Miguel Falabella, UMA COISA ENGRAÇADA ACONTECEU A CAMINHO DO FÓRUM (A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum) Brings New Life to a Broadway Classic
by Claudio Erlichman - Apr 3, 2025
Starring Miguel Falabella, the musical A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum” (Uma Coisa Engraçada Aconteceu a Caminho do Forum, in portuguese) is a huge success that is getting a Brazilian production for the first time.
by Claudio Erlichman - Apr 3, 2025
Starring Miguel Falabella, the musical A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum” (Uma Coisa Engraçada Aconteceu a Caminho do Forum, in portuguese) is a huge success that is getting a Brazilian production for the first time.
Additional Cast Set for THE FROGS Starring GLEE's Kevin McHale
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 28, 2025
Additional cast members will join Kevin McHale, the Grammy-nominated and SAG Award winning actor, best known for playing Artie Abrams on the Fox TV series Glee, in The Frogs at Southwark Playhouse Borough. Learn more!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 28, 2025
Additional cast members will join Kevin McHale, the Grammy-nominated and SAG Award winning actor, best known for playing Artie Abrams on the Fox TV series Glee, in The Frogs at Southwark Playhouse Borough. Learn more!
Review: A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM at Georgetown Palace Theatre
by Victoria Schwarz - Mar 25, 2025
From March 28 to April 19, Georgetown Palace Theatre presents on their Springer Stage A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM, sponsored by Joanne and Bill Harrah and the Assistance League, as part of their 2025 season.
by Victoria Schwarz - Mar 25, 2025
From March 28 to April 19, Georgetown Palace Theatre presents on their Springer Stage A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM, sponsored by Joanne and Bill Harrah and the Assistance League, as part of their 2025 season.
Kevin McHale Will Make UK Stage Debut in Sondheim's THE FROGS
by Stephi Wild - Dec 5, 2024
Kevin McHale will make his UK stage debut in Sondheim's The Frogs, coming to Southwark Playhouse Borough next year. Learn more about the show and how to get tickets here!
by Stephi Wild - Dec 5, 2024
Kevin McHale will make his UK stage debut in Sondheim's The Frogs, coming to Southwark Playhouse Borough next year. Learn more about the show and how to get tickets here!
Review: A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM at Signature Theatre
by David Friscic - Nov 10, 2024
Shenanigans and Sondheim are a great combination in Signature Theatre’s production of the beloved musical farce A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum.
by David Friscic - Nov 10, 2024
Shenanigans and Sondheim are a great combination in Signature Theatre’s production of the beloved musical farce A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has Burt Shevelove been in?
Burt Shevelove has appeared on Broadway in 1 shows.
How many West End shows has Burt Shevelove been in?
Burt Shevelove has not appeared in the West End
What awards has Burt Shevelove been nominated for?
Burt Shevelove has been nominated for several awards throughout his career. He was nominated for Best Direction of a Musical at the Tony Awards for "A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum" and "No, No, Nanette." He also received a nomination for Outstanding Book at the Drama Desk Awards for "No, No, Nanette." Additionally, Shevelove was nominated for Best Direction of a Musical at the Tony Awards for "Hallelujah, Baby!" and his musical "A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum" was nominated for Best Musical at the Tony Awards.
What awards has Burt Shevelove won?
Burt Shevelove has won the Outstanding Book (Drama Desk Awards) for "No, No, Nanette" and the Best Musical (Tony Awards) for "A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum".
How many shows has Burt Shevelove written?
Burt Shevelove has written 7 shows including Small Wonder (Lyricist), A Month of Sundays (Bookwriter/Lyricist), A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum (Bookwriter), Too Much Johnson (Adaptation), The Frogs (Bookwriter), Happy New Year (Bookwriter), Jerome Robbins' Broadway (Bookwriter).
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