Marvin Hamlisch
Birth Place: New York, NY, USA
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BIO
Hamlisch, one of only eleven EGOT winners in the history of the entertainment industry, was awarded three Oscars, four Grammys, four Emmys, a Tony and three Golden Globe awards for his work. On Broadway, he wrote the music for A Chorus Line - which received the Pulitzer Prize - as well as They’re Playing Our Song, The Goodbye Girl and Sweet Smell of Success.
He is the composer of more than forty motion picture scores including his Oscar-winning score and song for The Way We Were and his adaptation of Scott Joplin’s music for The Sting, for which he received a third Oscar. His prolific output of scores for films include original compositions and/or musical adaptations for Sophie’s Choice, Ordinary People, The Swimmer, Three Men and a Baby, Ice Castles, Take the Money and Run, Bananas and Save the Tiger.
Marvin Hamlisch held the position of principal pops conductor for the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra, Dallas Symphony Orchestra, Pasadena Symphony and Pops, Seattle Symphony and San Diego Symphony.
Hamlisch was Musical Director and arranger of Barbra Streisand’s 1994 concert tour of the U.S. and England as well as of the television special, Barbra Streisand: The Concert (for which he received two of his Emmys).
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STAGE CREDITS
Productions
Writing
Movies
[ 1972 ] music supervisor
[ 1973 ] music
[ 1977 ] music by
[ 1978 ] music
[ 1985 ] music by
[ 1985 ] music by
[ 1988 ] music by
[ 1995 ] music
[ 1996 ] music adaptor
[ 2003 ] Marvin Hamlisch
Awards and Nominations
Marvin Hamlisch, Sweet Smell of Success
winner
Marvin Hamlisch, The Goodbye Girl
Marvin Hamlisch, They're Playing Our Song
Marvin Hamlisch, They're Playing Our Song
winner
Marvin Hamlisch, A Chorus Line
winner
Marvin Hamlisch, A Chorus Line
winner
Marvin Hamlisch, A Chorus Line
Videos
Video: Beth Behrs Reveals Dream to Star in THE SOUND OF MUSIC on Broadway
by Josh Sharpe - 2026-01-07 17:30:08
Video: Liesie Kelly Stuns With 'At The Ballet' from Goodspeed's A CHORUS LINE
by Joshua Wright - 2025-10-14 16:35:44
Video: Watch 'What I Did for Love' from Goodspeed's A CHORUS LINE
by Michael Major - 2025-09-30 14:04:36
Video: Inside the A CHORUS LINE 50 Concert With Donna McKechnie, Robyn Hurder & More
by Michael Major - 2025-07-28 09:55:46
Video: Baayork Lee & Donna McKechnie Are Carrying the A CHORUS LINE Torch 50 Years Later
by Joey Mervis - 2025-06-16 15:42:50
Video: Christiane Noll Sings 'Almost Young' From MRS. SANTA CLAUS at 54 Below
by Michael Major - 2025-03-26 14:07:15
Video: Highlights from THE NUTTY PROFESSOR at Hale Centre Theatre
by Blair Ingenthron - 2024-07-14 15:07:17
Video: Watch Maria Friedman Sing Sondheim in Rehearsals for LEGACY
by Nicole Rosky - 2024-02-27 16:50:36
VIDEO: Watch Linda Eder Perform Fleetwood Mac's 'Songbird' as a Tribute to Christine McVie
by Blair Ingenthron - 2022-12-10 09:25:53
VIDEO: Terre Blair Hamlisch Joins Cast Of THE NUTTY PROFESSOR To Honor Marvin Hamlisch
by Alan Henry - 2022-08-09 11:09:13
VIDEO: Get A First Look At Tommy Bracco, Sarah Bowden & More in Pittsburgh CLO's A CHORUS LINE
by Alan Henry - 2022-07-27 12:26:14
VIDEO: Rupert Holmes Opens Up About the Nutty Journey of THE NUTTY PROFESSOR
by Backstage With Richard Ridge - 2022-07-10 16:00:20
BWW Exclusive Flashback: Listen to Jim Caruso's Birthday Chat with Liza Minnelli!
by Jim Caruso - 2021-03-12 10:23:10
VIDEO: Watch an All New Lyric Video For 'One' From A CHORUS LINE, in Honor of the Show's 45th Anniversary
by Stephi Wild - 2020-07-27 09:34:21
Broadway Rewind: A CHORUS LINE Is a Singular Sensation on Broadway!
by Nicole Rosky - 2020-04-09 16:31:00
News
by Rebecca Kaplan - Mar 1, 2026
See some of the biggest names performing at cabaret venues this month - at a range of budget points. Tickets to these shows are limited and they are likely to sell out, so make sure to check this list when you plan out your month!
by Rebecca Kaplan - Feb 23, 2026
We have you covered with top picks this week for jazz, cabaret, comedy, and more! NYC has so many incredible events, but here are a few highlights to consider this week
by Rebecca Kaplan - Feb 22, 2026
See some of the biggest names performing at cabaret venues in NYC this spring, at a range of budget points, including Brian Stokes Mitchell, Melissa Manchester, and Harry Connick, Jr.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 18, 2026
The 92nd Street Y, New York will present An Evening with Brian Stokes Mitchell. Two-time Tony Award winner Brian Stokes Mitchell has enjoyed a career that spans Broadway, television, film, and concert appearances.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 13, 2026
54 Below will welcome back Broadway and cabaret star Melissa Errico. After the triumph of The Streisand Effect, her homage to the great Barbra last fall, Melissa Errico returns with a new edition of the show
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Feb 8, 2026
The Broadway production of Ragtime was a glorious accomplishment, a riveting testament to the original American musical and to all that America itself could be. The show ran for 834 performances at the Ford Center, closing in the final year of the 20th century. It was nominated for 13 Tony Awards, taking home four.
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 5, 2026
Lorna Dallas, one of cabaret's most acclaimed and cherished artists and the recipient of a 2020 Bistro Award for “Consummate Cabaret Artistry,” returns to Chelsea Table + Stage.
by Rebecca Kaplan - Feb 2, 2026
NYC has so many incredible events, but here are a few top picks to consider this week including Patti LuPone's revival concert Matters of the Heart, Isaac Mizrahi's annual Valentine's Day residency at the Carlyle Cafe, jazz and more.
by Rebecca Kaplan - Feb 1, 2026
See some of the biggest names performing at cabaret venues this month, at a range of budget points including Dianna Agron, Jeff Harnar, Melissa Errico and more.
by Stephi Wild - Jan 21, 2026
“Big Band Broadway,” a concert of Broadway's greatest hits starring Tony Award winner Debbie Gravitte backed by a six-piece band, will be presented by Westport Country Playhouse for five performances.
by Rebecca Kaplan - Jan 19, 2026
NYC has so many incredible events, but here are a few top picks to consider this week including Susie Mosher's bi-weekly variety show, a pay-what-you-can concert featuring emerging songwriting talent, and more.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 16, 2026
Next week, 54 Below will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Sean McDermott, The History of Natasha, Pierre & the Great Comet of 1812 and more.
by Gregory Fletcher - Jan 15, 2026
“BOOM! 15th Anniversary Concert” runs January 14–17, 2026, at 54 Below, with performances at 7 PM. A livestream option is available for the January 17th show.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 9, 2026
54 Below will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Rent original stars Adam Pascal and Anthony Rapp, plus many more.
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 7, 2026
The Neighborhood star Beth Behrs recently shared her dream of playing Maria in a Broadway production of The Sound of Music. Watch as she talks about her bucket list role on The Jennifer Hudson Show.
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 6, 2026
TheaterWorks will present A Chorus Line, the landmark musical by Marvin Hamlisch, Edward Kleban, James Kirkwood Jr., and Nicholas Dante, from February 6 through February 22, 2026, at the Peoria Center for the Performing Arts.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 29, 2025
In January of 2026, 54 Below will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Adam Pascal and Anthony Rapp, Matthew Morrison and many more.
by BWW Awards - Dec 29, 2025
This is the last chance to vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld New Jersey Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 22, 2025
As 2026 approaches, the Laurie Beechma Theare is launching the “Legends In Residency,” featuring monthly performances in the first half of the year from Broadway’s original Annie Andrea McArdle, Tony winner Lillias White and more.
by BWW Awards - Dec 22, 2025
We're in the final weeks to vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld New Jersey Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Marvin Hamlisch has appeared on Broadway in 1 shows.
Marvin Hamlisch has not appeared in the West End
Marvin Hamlisch has been nominated for several awards throughout his career. These include nominations for Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre at the Tony Awards for "Sweet Smell of Success" and "A Chorus Line". He was also nominated for Outstanding Music at the Drama Desk Awards for "The Goodbye Girl", "They're Playing Our Song", and "A Chorus Line". Additionally, Hamlisch received a nomination for Musical of the Year at the Olivier Awards for "They're Playing Our Song" and a nomination for Best Musical at the New York Drama Critics Circle Awards for "A Chorus Line".
Marvin Hamlisch has won several awards throughout his career. He received the Outstanding Music award from the Drama Desk Awards for his work on The Goodbye Girl. He also won the Outstanding Music & Lyrics award from the Drama Desk Awards for his contributions to A Chorus Line. In addition, Hamlisch won the prestigious Tony Award for Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre for his work on A Chorus Line. The musical itself also received the Best Musical award from the New York Drama Critics Circle Awards.
Marvin Hamlisch has written 14 shows including Actor, Lawyer, Indian Chief (Composer), Half Time (Additional Music), A Chorus Line (Composer), They're Playing Our Song (Composer), Peter Allen: Up in One (Additional Material), Jean Seberg (Composer), Shirley MacLaine on Broadway (Composer), Smile (Composer), Hundreds of Hats (Composer), The Goodbye Girl (Composer), Sweet Smell of Success (Composer), Imaginary Friends (Composer), Gotta Dance (Additional Music), The Nutty Professor (Composer).
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