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BIO

Maury Yeston is a Tony Award-winning composer, lyricist, and writer who has made a significant impact on the world of musical theater. Born on October 23, 1945, in Jersey City, New Jersey, Yeston was raised in a musical family and began studying piano at a young age. He attended Yale University, where he earned a degree in music theory and composition, and later earned a Ph.D. in musicology from the University of Cambridge.



Yeston's first major success in musical theater came in 1982 with the debut of his show "Nine." Based on Federico Fellini's film "8½," "Nine" tells the story of a famous film director struggling to find inspiration for his next project. The show was a critical and commercial success, earning Yeston two Tony Awards for Best Original Score and Best Book of a Musical. The show was later adapted into a film in 2009, starring Daniel Day-Lewis, Penélope Cruz, and Marion Cotillard.

In 1989, Yeston wrote the music and lyrics for "Grand Hotel," which was based on the novel by Vicki Baum and the subsequent film adaptation. Set in a luxurious Berlin hotel during the 1920s, "Grand Hotel" features a large ensemble cast and explores the lives of the guests and staff over the course of a single weekend. The show received mixed reviews but was a box office success and earned Yeston another Tony nomination for Best Original Score.

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Productions

The Royal FamilyThe Royal Family
 
[Broadway, 2009]
Composer (Original Music)
Hans Christian Andersen
 
[West End, 2004]
Book Revisions
Orchestrations/Arrangements
Hans Christian Andersen
 
[Regional (US), 2003]
Book Revisions
Grand Hotel
 
[Broadway, 1989]
Composer (Additional Music)
Nine
 
[Broadway, 1982]
Vocal/Incidental Arrangements
Cloud 9
 
[Off-Broadway, 1981]
Composer (Incidental Music)

Writing

Death Takes a Holiday
Composer
Lyricist
December Songs
Composer/Lyricist
Goya
Composer/Lyricist
Grand Hotel
Composer/Lyricist
In the Beginning
Composer/Lyricist
Nine
Composer
Lyricist
Composer/Lyricist
One Two Three Four Five
Composer/Lyricist
Composer
Composer
Lyricist
Lyricist
Phantom
Composer/Lyricist
Composer/Lyricist
Titanic
Composer
Lyricist

Awards and Nominations

Drama Desk Awards - 2012 - Outstanding Lyrics

Maury Yeston, Death Takes a Holiday

Drama Desk Awards - 2012 - Outstanding Music

Maury Yeston, Death Takes a Holiday

Olivier Awards - 1997 - The American Express Award for Best New Musical

Maury Yeston, Nine


winner
Tony Awards - 1997 - Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre

Maury Yeston, Titanic

Tony Awards - 1990 - Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre

Maury Yeston , Grand Hotel

Drama Desk Awards - 1989 - Outstanding Lyrics

Maury Yeston, Grand Hotel

Drama Desk Awards - 1989 - Outstanding Music

Maury Yeston, Grand Hotel


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 1982 - Outstanding Music

Maury Yeston, Nine


winner
Tony Awards - 1982 - Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre

Maury Yeston, Nine

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Santino Fontana, Talia Suskauer, and More Will Appear at the 2026 Kleban Prize For Musical Theatre Ceremony
by Stephi Wild - Jan 29, 2026

The Kleban Foundation will present the 36th annual Kleban Prize for Musical Theatre on Monday, February 2 at 4PM in a private ceremony (by invitation only) hosted by ASCAP and BMI at ASCAP. Learn more about the lineup here!
Graham Bickley, Rob Houchen, and Kelly Mathieson Join Ramin Karimloo in TO MAURY, WIT Photo
Graham Bickley, Rob Houchen, and Kelly Mathieson Join Ramin Karimloo in TO MAURY, WITH LOVE
by Stephi Wild - Jan 21, 2026

Graham Bickley, Rob Houchen, and Kelly Mathieson are set to join Ramin Karimloo in the upcoming production of TO MAURY, WITH LOVE.
TITANIC: THE MUSICAL to Screen In HD At Park Theatre Photo
TITANIC: THE MUSICAL to Screen In HD At Park Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 15, 2026

As part of their ArtsCinema Stage2Screen Series, The Park Theatre of Jaffrey is presenting the HD filmed UK production of the Tony-winning musical Titanic: The Musical.
Eric Price and Phillip Christian Smith Receive 2026 Kleban Prize for Musical Theatre Photo
Eric Price and Phillip Christian Smith Receive 2026 Kleban Prize for Musical Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jan 13, 2026

The Kleban Foundation has announced the recipients of the 36th annual Kleban Prize for Musical Theatre. The winners are Eric Price and Phillip Christian Smith. Learn more here!
Review: YESTON & KOPIT'S PHANTOM IN CONCERT at BrightSide Theatre Photo
Review: YESTON & KOPIT'S PHANTOM IN CONCERT at BrightSide Theatre
by Tina St. Angelo - Jan 11, 2026

What did our critic think of YESTON & KOPIT'S PHANTOM IN CONCERT at BrightSide Theatre?
LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS and More Set for Theatre by the Sea 2026 Summer Season Photo
LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS and More Set for Theatre by the Sea 2026 Summer Season
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 8, 2026

Theatre By The Sea owner and producer Bill Hanney has announced the 2026 Summer Schedule, which will include four beloved musicals. The season will open with Little Shop of Horrors.
Brightside Theatre To Present PHANTOM In Concert In January 2026 Photo
Brightside Theatre To Present PHANTOM In Concert In January 2026
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 11, 2025

BrightSide Theatre will open its 2026 season with Phantom in Concert, a concert staging of the musical by Maury Yeston and Arthur Kopit. The production will run January 9–18 at North Central College’s Madden Theatre.
COME FROM AWAY, ON YOUR FEET, and More Set For North Shore Music Theatre 2026 Season Photo
COME FROM AWAY, ON YOUR FEET, and More Set For North Shore Music Theatre 2026 Season
by Stephi Wild - Dec 2, 2025

North Shore Music Theatre has announced its upcoming season for 2026. The season will kick off with On You Feet in June. The rest of the lineup includes Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Rock of Ages, Come From Away, and Phantom. 
Cast Announced For Brightside Theatre’s PHANTOM IN CONCERT Photo
Cast Announced For Brightside Theatre’s PHANTOM IN CONCERT
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 21, 2025

BrightSide Theatre has announced casting for its January 2026 concert staging of PHANTOM, the Maury Yeston and Arthur Kopit musical based on The Phantom of the Opera.
Liz Callaway to Perform With The Vancouver Symphony Orchestra Photo
Liz Callaway to Perform With The Vancouver Symphony Orchestra
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 5, 2025

The Vancouver Symphony Orchestra USA's 2025/26 season will continue with a holiday music celebration featuring Tony-nominated singer-actress Liz Callaway.
Elizabeth Stanley to Perform at The Laurie Beechman Theatre Photo
Elizabeth Stanley to Perform at The Laurie Beechman Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 5, 2025

Tony Award nominee and Grammy Award winner Elizabeth Stanley (Jagged Little Pill, Company) will kick off the holiday season in style with “Let Your Heart Be Light” — a one-night-only concert at the intimate Laurie Beechman Theater.
TITANÍQUE " THE MUSICAL Splashes into São Paulo with Céline Dion, Camp, and Chao Photo
TITANÍQUE " THE MUSICAL Splashes into São Paulo with Céline Dion, Camp, and Chaos Afloat
by Claudio Erlichman - Nov 3, 2025

Now playing at Teatro SABESP Frei Caneca through December 14, Titanique — The Musical turns James Cameron’s epic into a sparkling pop comedy, hilariously narrated by none other than Céline Dion — embodied with flair and wit by Alessandra Maestrini. Directed by Gustavo Barchilon, the Brazilian production blends camp humor, pop-culture parody, and Céline’s greatest hits into a riotous night of theater. With a powerhouse cast Titanique is a glittery, over-the-top romp where nothing is sacred and laughter rules. Between sequins, high notes, and sinking ships, this musical proves that even when everything goes under, the show — and the singing — must go on.
Review: LE FANT"ME DE L'OPÉRA at Théâtre Antoine Photo
Review: LE FANT"ME DE L'OPÉRA at Théâtre Antoine
by Patrick Honoré - Oct 27, 2025

Just days after its October 22nd 2025 premiere at Paris's Théâtre Antoine, Benoît Solès's bold French adaptation of Gaston Leroux's Le Fantôme de l'Opéra has already sparked a whirlwind of reactions.
Ramin Karimloo Will Lead Concert Celebrating Maury Yeston Photo
Ramin Karimloo Will Lead Concert Celebrating Maury Yeston
by Stephi Wild - Oct 23, 2025

To celebrate multi-Tony Award winning composer Maury Yeston's 80th birthday, producer Danielle Tarento will present a concert of his most well know and loved music, directed by Thom Southerland, and led by Ramin Karimloo.
Video: Experience 'The Proposal' from Ogunquit's Titanic Photo
Video: Experience 'The Proposal' from Ogunquit's Titanic
by Joshua Wright - Oct 21, 2025

Enjoy 'The Proposal/The Night Was Alive' from Ogunquit's Titanic The Musical, featuring a stunning cast and captivating production details.
Video: Go Inside Rehearsal for TITANIC at Ogunquit Playhouse Photo
Video: Go Inside Rehearsal for TITANIC at Ogunquit Playhouse
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 11, 2025

Ogunquit Playhouse is setting sail with a stunning new production of Titanic The Musical, featuring music and lyrics by Maury Yeston and a book by Peter Stone. Directed by Shaun Kerrison, the Tony-winning epic runs through November 2, 2025. Check out video from inside rehearsal!
Photos: TITANIC THE MUSICAL at Ogunquit Playhouse Photo
Photos: TITANIC THE MUSICAL at Ogunquit Playhouse
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 8, 2025

​​​​​​​Ogunquit Playhouse is setting sail with a stunning new production of Titanic The Musical, featuring music and lyrics by Maury Yeston and a book by Peter Stone. Check out the first-look photos from the production!
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many shows has Maury Yeston written?

Maury Yeston has written 10 shows including In the Beginning (Composer/Lyricist), Nine (Composer/Lyricist), Goya (Composer/Lyricist), One Two Three Four Five (Composer/Lyricist), Grand Hotel (Composer/Lyricist), Phantom (Composer/Lyricist), Titanic (Composer), Death Takes a Holiday (Composer), December Songs (Composer/Lyricist), Anything Can Happen in the Theater: The Songs of Maury Yeston (Composer/Lyricist).

What awards has Maury Yeston been nominated for?

Outstanding Lyrics (Drama Desk Awards) for Death Takes a Holiday , Outstanding Music (Drama Desk Awards) for Death Takes a Holiday , The American Express Award for Best New Musical (Olivier Awards) for Nine, Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre (Tony Awards) for Titanic, Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre (Tony Awards) for Grand Hotel, Outstanding Lyrics (Drama Desk Awards) for Grand Hotel, Outstanding Music (Drama Desk Awards) for Grand Hotel, Outstanding Music (Drama Desk Awards) for Nine and Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre (Tony Awards) for Nine.

What awards has Maury Yeston won?

Maury Yeston has won the Tony Award for Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre twice: once for Nine and once for Titanic. He also received the Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Music for Nine.

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