Robert L. Freedman
Latest News on Robert L. Freedman:
Cast Set for A GENTLEMAN’S GUIDE TO LOVE AND MURDER at Austin Playhouse (Feb 3, 2026)
Centre Stage To Present A GENTLEMAN’S GUIDE TO LOVE AND MURDER (Feb 3, 2026)
Santino Fontana, Talia Suskauer, and More Will Appear at the 2026 Kleban Prize For Musical Theatre Ceremony (Jan 29, 2026)
Cast Set for A GENTLEMAN’S GUIDE TO LOVE AND MURDER at Austin Playhouse (Feb 3, 2026)
Centre Stage To Present A GENTLEMAN’S GUIDE TO LOVE AND MURDER (Feb 3, 2026)
Santino Fontana, Talia Suskauer, and More Will Appear at the 2026 Kleban Prize For Musical Theatre Ceremony (Jan 29, 2026)
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Awards and Nominations
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BroadwayWorld Awards - 2014 - Best Book of a Musical
Robert L. Freedman, A Gentleman's Guide to Love & Murder
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Drama Desk Awards - 2014 - Outstanding Book of a Musical
Robert L. Freedman, A Gentleman's Guide to Love & Murder
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Drama Desk Awards - 2014 - Outstanding Lyrics
Robert L. Freedman, A Gentleman's Guide to Love & Murder
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Tony Awards - 2014 - Best Book of a Musical
Robert L. Freedman, A Gentleman's Guide to Love & Murder
Tony Awards - 2014 - Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre
Robert L. Freedman, A Gentleman's Guide to Love & Murder
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- 2006 - Most promising musical theatre lyricist
Robert L. Freedman
Videos
Video: A Gentleman's Guide to Love & Murder at The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey
by Joshua Wright - 2024-05-21 13:55:14
Video: Inside Rehearsals For A GENTLEMAN'S GUIDE TO LOVE & MURDER at The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey
by Joshua Wright - 2024-05-07 13:45:49
Video: Go Inside The First Rehearsal for A GENTLEMAN'S GUIDE TO LOVE & MURDER at The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey
by Joshua Wright - 2024-04-26 14:39:46
VIDEO: Trailer for All-Asian A GENTLEMAN'S GUIDE TO LOVE AND MURDER
by Nicole Rosky - 2021-07-02 10:19:37
Broadway Rewind: The D'Ysquiths Arrive on Broadway with A GENTLEMAN'S GUIDE TO LOVE AND MURDER
by Nicole Rosky - 2020-08-22 17:01:00
VIDEO: First Look at 42nd Street Moon's A GENTLEMAN'S GUIDE TO LOVE AND MURDER
by Stephi Wild - 2020-02-29 16:03:16
VIDEO: Watch Samantha Massell and Jimmy Brewer Sing From THE FLAMINGO KID
by Alan Henry - 2019-05-23 13:15:42
VIDEO: Inside Rehearsal For THE FLAMINGO KID at Hartford Stage, Starring Lesli Margherita, Marc Kudisch And More
by Stephi Wild - 2019-05-06 08:55:43
VIDEO: Darko Tresnjak and More Talk THE FLAMINGO KID at Hartford Stage
by Alan Henry - 2019-04-25 14:12:53
TV: The Latest Lyricists- Meet the 2018 Winners of the Kleban Prize
by Nicole Rosky - 2018-02-10 10:00:50
TV: They've Got Poison in Their Pockets! Watch Highlights from 'GENTLEMAN'S GUIDE' on Tour
by BroadwayWorld TV - 2017-10-16 11:31:38
VIDEO: A GENTLEMAN'S GUIDE TO LOVE AND MURDER Takes Its Final Broadway Bow
by Michael Dale - 2016-01-18 17:49:23
STAGE TUBE: 'GENTLEMAN'S GUIDE' Tour Bids Broadway Production Farewell with Tribute of TITANIC Proportions
by Tyler Peterson - 2016-01-18 11:30:30
TV: See Footage, Remarks from Jefferson Mays' 6,000th 'GENTLEMAN'S GUIDE' Death Funeral Procession
by BroadwayWorld TV - 2015-10-14 17:29:33
STAGE TUBE: GENTLEMAN'S GUIDE Composer Thanks Fiance with Wedding Song
by Stage Tube - 2015-03-13 19:02:16
STAGE TUBE: 'A GENTLEMAN'S GUIDE' Through Monty's View! Bryce Pinkham Films First-Person Perspective of Broadway Performance
by Tyler Peterson - 2015-01-20 16:00:00
STAGE TUBE: Bryce Pinkham Discusses Bringing Theatre to Children in Madagascar with Organization Zara Aina
by Louisa Brady - 2015-01-09 16:01:30
TV: GENTLEMAN'S GUIDE's Robert L. Freedman Celebrates Tony for Best Book of a Musical!
by Nicole Rosky - 2014-06-09 17:00:01
VIDEO: Tony Nominee Jefferson Mays Goes Behind-the-Scenes of 'GENTLEMAN'S GUIDE'
by Caryn Robbins - 2014-06-04 12:00:10
News
Cast Set for A GENTLEMAN’S GUIDE TO LOVE AND MURDER at Austin Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 3, 2026
Austin Playhouse has revealed the cast and creatives for the musical comedy, A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder with music and lyrics by Steven Lutvak and lyrics and book by Robert L. Freedman.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 3, 2026
Austin Playhouse has revealed the cast and creatives for the musical comedy, A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder with music and lyrics by Steven Lutvak and lyrics and book by Robert L. Freedman.
Centre Stage To Present A GENTLEMAN’S GUIDE TO LOVE AND MURDER
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 3, 2026
Centre Stage will present the Tony Award-winning musical A GENTLEMAN’S GUIDE TO LOVE AND MURDER this spring in Greenville, South Carolina. The production will run from March 19 through April 4, 2026.
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 3, 2026
Centre Stage will present the Tony Award-winning musical A GENTLEMAN’S GUIDE TO LOVE AND MURDER this spring in Greenville, South Carolina. The production will run from March 19 through April 4, 2026.
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!
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!
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!
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!
Photos: Inside the 2025 Fred Ebb Awards
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 4, 2025
The Fred Ebb Foundation presented the 21st annual Fred Ebb Award for aspiring musical theatre songwriters to the team of Sophie Boyce and Veronica Mansour. Go inside the event in new photos.
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 4, 2025
The Fred Ebb Foundation presented the 21st annual Fred Ebb Award for aspiring musical theatre songwriters to the team of Sophie Boyce and Veronica Mansour. Go inside the event in new photos.
Riverside Theatre To Present A GENTLEMAN’S GUIDE TO LOVE & MURDER
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 20, 2025
Riverside Theatre in Vero Beach will stage A Gentleman’s Guide to Love & Murder from January 9 through February 1, 2026 on the Stark Stage. Directed by Hunter Foster, the production will feature Jake Levy as Monty and Dan DeLuca as the entire D’Ysquith family.
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 20, 2025
Riverside Theatre in Vero Beach will stage A Gentleman’s Guide to Love & Murder from January 9 through February 1, 2026 on the Stark Stage. Directed by Hunter Foster, the production will feature Jake Levy as Monty and Dan DeLuca as the entire D’Ysquith family.
Sophie Boyce and Veronica Mansour to Receive the 21st Annual Fred Ebb Award
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 3, 2025
The Fred Ebb Foundation will present the 21st annual Fred Ebb Award for aspiring musical theatre songwriters to the team of Sophie Boyce & Veronica Mansour.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 3, 2025
The Fred Ebb Foundation will present the 21st annual Fred Ebb Award for aspiring musical theatre songwriters to the team of Sophie Boyce & Veronica Mansour.
A GENTLEMAN'S GUIDE TO LOVE AND MURDER Comes to UTA's Mainstage Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Oct 9, 2025
The University of Texas at Arlington Department of Theatre Arts and Dance will present A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder with music by Steven Lutvak, lyrics by Lutvak and Robert L. Freedman, and book by Freedman.
by Stephi Wild - Oct 9, 2025
The University of Texas at Arlington Department of Theatre Arts and Dance will present A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder with music by Steven Lutvak, lyrics by Lutvak and Robert L. Freedman, and book by Freedman.
Photos: A GENTLEMAN'S GUIDE TO LOVE AND MURDER at Laguna Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 19, 2025
LAGUNA PLAYHOUSE is presenting the first show of its 2025/2026 season, the critically acclaimed, Tony Award-winning musical, A GENTLEMAN’S GUIDE TO LOVE AND MURDER. See photos here!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 19, 2025
LAGUNA PLAYHOUSE is presenting the first show of its 2025/2026 season, the critically acclaimed, Tony Award-winning musical, A GENTLEMAN’S GUIDE TO LOVE AND MURDER. See photos here!
Review: A GENTLEMAN'S GUIDE TO LOVE AND MURDER at Theatre Harrisburg
by Andrea Stephenson - Sep 14, 2025
For an evening of beautiful harmonies, gorgeous solos, entertaining characters, and sheer hilarity, get your tickets for Theatre Harrisburg’s production of A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder.
by Andrea Stephenson - Sep 14, 2025
For an evening of beautiful harmonies, gorgeous solos, entertaining characters, and sheer hilarity, get your tickets for Theatre Harrisburg’s production of A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder.
Laguna Playhouse Opens 2025"26 Season With A GENTLEMAN’S GUIDE TO LOVE AND MURDER
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 26, 2025
Laguna Playhouse will launch its 2025/26 season with the Tony Award-winning musical A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder. The show opens officially on Sunday, September 21 at 5:30 p.m., and continues through Sunday, October 5 at the Laguna Playhouse.
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 26, 2025
Laguna Playhouse will launch its 2025/26 season with the Tony Award-winning musical A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder. The show opens officially on Sunday, September 21 at 5:30 p.m., and continues through Sunday, October 5 at the Laguna Playhouse.
A GENTLEMAN'S GUIDE TO LOVE AND MURDER Comes to North Coast Repertory Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jul 31, 2025
North Coast Repertory Theatre will be rocking with laughter as it closes out Season 43 with the hilariously inventive musical farce, A GENTLEMAN'S GUIDE TO LOVE AND MURDER.
by Stephi Wild - Jul 31, 2025
North Coast Repertory Theatre will be rocking with laughter as it closes out Season 43 with the hilariously inventive musical farce, A GENTLEMAN'S GUIDE TO LOVE AND MURDER.
Cast Set For The Final Week Of The Blank Theatre's 33rd Annual Young Playwrights Festival
by Stephi Wild - Jul 24, 2025
Casting has been announced for the fourth and final week of The Blank Theatre's 33rd Annual Young Playwrights Festival. The last three of 12 winning plays by young playwrights aged 16–19 will be presented live onstage July 31–August 3.
by Stephi Wild - Jul 24, 2025
Casting has been announced for the fourth and final week of The Blank Theatre's 33rd Annual Young Playwrights Festival. The last three of 12 winning plays by young playwrights aged 16–19 will be presented live onstage July 31–August 3.
Interview: Robert L. Freedman & Jean Kauffman Discuss A GENTLEMAN’S GUIDE TO LOVE AND MURDER
by ErinMarie Reiter - Jul 15, 2025
Interview with Robert L. Freedman & Jean Kauffman about their respective roles in the show, how the musical came to life, and what it means to navigate love, art, and occasional murder together. ”A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder” is playing through August 17th at North Coast Repertory Theatre.
by ErinMarie Reiter - Jul 15, 2025
Interview with Robert L. Freedman & Jean Kauffman about their respective roles in the show, how the musical came to life, and what it means to navigate love, art, and occasional murder together. ”A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder” is playing through August 17th at North Coast Repertory Theatre.
Photos: A GENTLEMAN’S GUIDE TO LOVE AND MURDER at North Coast Repertory Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 3, 2025
North Coast Repertory Theatre has released first look production photos for A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder, the Tony Award-winning musical comedy running July 16 – August 10, 2025.
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 3, 2025
North Coast Repertory Theatre has released first look production photos for A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder, the Tony Award-winning musical comedy running July 16 – August 10, 2025.
THE HEART SELLERS and More Join Austin Playhouse 2025-26 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 27, 2025
Austin Playhouse has expanded its 2025-26 Season lineup with three additional shows, including The Heart Sellers. Learn more about the season and see how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 27, 2025
Austin Playhouse has expanded its 2025-26 Season lineup with three additional shows, including The Heart Sellers. Learn more about the season and see how to purchase tickets.
MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING And More Set for Golden West College Theater Arts 2025"2026 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 10, 2025
Golden West College Theater Arts has unveiled its 2025–2026 season lineup, featuring four full productions to be staged in the 326-seat Mainstage Theater on the Huntington Beach campus.
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 10, 2025
Golden West College Theater Arts has unveiled its 2025–2026 season lineup, featuring four full productions to be staged in the 326-seat Mainstage Theater on the Huntington Beach campus.
Tony-Winning Musical A GENTLEMAN'S GUIDE TO LOVE AND MURDER At TheatreSquared
by A.A. Cristi - May 22, 2025
West Theatre will ring with laughter when audiences see TheatreSquared's new musical farce A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder. Co-Directed by Amy Herzberg and James Taylor Odom, the show opens June 4 at TheatreSquared, and runs through June 29.
by A.A. Cristi - May 22, 2025
West Theatre will ring with laughter when audiences see TheatreSquared's new musical farce A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder. Co-Directed by Amy Herzberg and James Taylor Odom, the show opens June 4 at TheatreSquared, and runs through June 29.
Review: A GENTLEMAN’S GUIDE TO LOVE & MURDER at Bastrop Opera House
by Victoria Schwarz - May 2, 2025
From April 25 to May 11, the Bastrop Opera House presents Robert L. Freedman and Steven Lutvak’s hilarious musical A GENTLEMAN’S GUIDE TO LOVE & MURDER as part of its 2025 season.
by Victoria Schwarz - May 2, 2025
From April 25 to May 11, the Bastrop Opera House presents Robert L. Freedman and Steven Lutvak’s hilarious musical A GENTLEMAN’S GUIDE TO LOVE & MURDER as part of its 2025 season.
A GENTLEMAN'S GUIDE TO LOVE AND MURDER And More Set for Austin Playhouse 2025-26 Season
by A.A. Cristi - May 1, 2025
Austin Playhouse has announced the 2025-26 Main Stage Season will include an outlandishly fun classic tale of alter egos and mistaken identities; the return of Hercule Poirot in a regional premiere; an Austin premiere of a thought-provoking historical thriller; a Tony Award -winning musical with non-stop laughs and a unique and soaring score; and a fast-paced new comedy set in the kitchen serving up an Austin premiere.
by A.A. Cristi - May 1, 2025
Austin Playhouse has announced the 2025-26 Main Stage Season will include an outlandishly fun classic tale of alter egos and mistaken identities; the return of Hercule Poirot in a regional premiere; an Austin premiere of a thought-provoking historical thriller; a Tony Award -winning musical with non-stop laughs and a unique and soaring score; and a fast-paced new comedy set in the kitchen serving up an Austin premiere.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many shows has Robert L. Freedman written?
Robert L. Freedman has written 2 shows including A Gentleman's Guide to Love & Murder (Bookwriter), The Flamingo Kid (Book and Lyrics).
What awards has Robert L. Freedman been nominated for?
Best Book of a Musical (BroadwayWorld Awards) for A Gentleman's Guide to Love & Murder, Outstanding Book of a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for A Gentleman's Guide to Love & Murder, Outstanding Lyrics (Drama Desk Awards) for A Gentleman's Guide to Love & Murder, Best Book of a Musical (Tony Awards) for A Gentleman's Guide to Love & Murder, Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre (Tony Awards) for A Gentleman's Guide to Love & Murder and Most promising musical theatre lyricist () for .
What awards has Robert L. Freedman won?
Robert L. Freedman has received several awards for his work on A Gentleman's Guide to Love & Murder, including Best Book of a Musical from the BroadwayWorld Awards, Outstanding Book of a Musical from the Drama Desk Awards, Outstanding Lyrics from the Drama Desk Awards, and Best Book of a Musical from the Tony Awards. Additionally, he was recognized as the Most Promising Musical Theatre Lyricist.
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