Marvin Hamlisch
Date of Birth: June 02, 1944
Date of Death: August 06, 2012 (68)
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
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Connection
Movies
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[ 1996 ] music adaptor
[ 2003 ] Marvin Hamlisch
Awards and Nominations
Marvin Hamlisch, Sweet Smell of Success
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Marvin Hamlisch, The Goodbye Girl
Marvin Hamlisch, They're Playing Our Song
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Marvin Hamlisch, A Chorus Line
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Marvin Hamlisch, A Chorus Line
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Marvin Hamlisch, A Chorus Line
Videos
Video: Inside Rehearsals for A CHORUS LINE at Barrington Stage Company
by Joshua Wright - 2026-07-13 16:50:36
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
News
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 17, 2026
Duluth Playhouse will kick off its 2026-27 season with A Chorus Line, running September 11-27, 2026 at the NorShor Theatre.
by R. Scott Reedy - Aug 17, 2026
Singer, actress, and author Melissa Errico – who will perform her concert “The Streisand Effect” as her debut at Town Hall in Provincetown on August 23 – says she first became aware of Barbra Streisand when, as a teenager, she saw “Yentl,” the 1983 movie musical co-written, co-produced, and directed by, and starring, the show business icon.
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 11, 2026
Broadway producer and filmmaker Dori Berinstein has been appointed Executive Director of the Commercial Theater Institute (CTI), the professional development program for commercial theatre producers and managers.
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Aug 9, 2026
Broadway's biggest landmarks are easy to spot, but some of the Theatre District's most fascinating stories are hiding in plain sight. From historic theaters and legendary rehearsal spaces to tucked-away tributes and unexpected Broadway landmarks, these lesser-known stops will add a whole new act to your next walking tour!
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 6, 2026
Entr'Acte Theatrix, The Art of Humanity, and Boca Stage have detailed upcoming productions, including MARY POPPINS - THE BROADWAY MUSICAL and Silent Tears - The Last Yiddish Tango.
by Stephi Wild - Aug 5, 2026
Jazz pianist Ron Drotos will return to Pangea with vocalists Lina Koutrakos, Dorian Woodruff, and Juliet Ewing for two evenings of jazz, bossa, ballads, and blues.
by Stephi Wild - Aug 4, 2026
A Chorus Line will open at the Sala René Marqués in the Centro de Bellas Artes Luis A. Ferré in Santurce, celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Tony Award- and Pulitzer Prize-winning musical.
by AJ Jaffari - Aug 3, 2026
Set during a Broadway audition, A Chorus Line strips away elaborate scenery and spectacle, allowing the performers—and their stories—to take center stage.
by Stephi Wild - Jul 17, 2026
Concord Theatricals Recordings released a new Spanish cast recording of THEY'RE PLAYING OUR SONG, directed and produced by Antonio Banderas, starring Miquel Fernández and María Adamuz, now available on streaming and digital platforms worldwide.
by Jose German Martinez Paneque - Jul 17, 2026
TOCANDO NUESTRA CANCIÓN, la que fuera la cuarta producción del Teatro del Soho Caixabank tras A CHORUS LINE, COMPANY y GODSPELL acaba de estrenar su grabación por el reparto original en todas las plataformas digitales.
by June August - Jul 16, 2026
Whether he's Broadway World's New Prince of Cabaret or Queen (his own term) of the Night, Glenn is sure to entertain.
by Stephi Wild - Jul 16, 2026
The 5th Avenue Theatre will present a new production of A CHORUS LINE, the Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize-winning musical, directed and choreographed by two-time Tony nominee Denis Jones.
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 14, 2026
Bistro Award winner Therese Lee will debut PENNIES FROM HEAVEN, MY LIFE IN BING CROSBY SONGS at Don't Tell Mama, weaving Bing Crosby's music with personal stories and songs from Cole Porter to Joni Mitchell.
by Joshua Wright - Jul 13, 2026
Barrington Stage Company has shared rehearsal footage from its production of A CHORUS LINE, offering an inside look at the classic musical as it prepares for the stage.
by Michael Gioia - Jul 2, 2026
The 1983 Broadway musical 'La Cage aux Folles' was almost a project titled 'The Queen of Basin Street,' with music by Maury Yeston and direction by Mike Nichols.
by Stephi Wild - Jul 1, 2026
The Cooperstown Summer Music Festival will present the Caroga Arts Ensemble in a concert featuring saxophonist Eddie Barbash and the KASA Quartet. Learn more here.
by Marissa Faith Curley - Jun 28, 2026
Steven Brinberg (Simply Barbra), Award-winning singer and actor makes a return with his latest “SIMPLY BARBRA” show to the Supper Club at The Green Room 42.
by Sean Fallon - Jun 14, 2026
There is no denying the extreme talent of the A CHORUS LINE cast. Director Brad Blake, choreographer Diana Deaver, music director Mark Ceppetelli, and assistant director Steve Belli combine their talents to help bring out the best in this first-rate ensemble cast! The hard work and dedication of all people involved is evident, with the entire cast bringing their A game to this show! They all have excellent stage chemistry with each other, a strong stage presence, and clearly enjoy performing. The synchronicity in dancing is breathtaking, enhanced by the impact of real mirrors as the back stage wall, creating the illusion of twice the dancers being on stage.
by Andrew Poretz - Jun 15, 2026
A stellar cast led by Ann Hampton Callaway and Billy Stritch celebrated the songs of Alan and Marilyn Bergman, featuring Broadway favorites Nikki Renée Daniels, Brandon Victor Dixon, and Ali Stroker.
by Rebecca Kaplan - Jun 8, 2026
Here are a few top picks to consider this week including a concert reading of Dames at Sea in honor of its 60th anniversary, Glee and Broadway star Alex Newell in a new solo show, pride shows and more.
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Marvin Hamlisch has appeared on Broadway in 1 shows.
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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).
