King of Hearts - Off-Broadway Creative Team

Joseph Stein was a prolific American playwright and librettist, best known for his work on the beloved musicals Fiddler on the Roof and Zorba. Born on May 30, 1912, in New York City, Stein grew up in the Bronx and attended City College of New York. After graduating, he worked as a social worker and then as a writer for the Army Air Force during World War II. Stein began his career in theater as a writer for radio and television in the 1940s and 1950s, but it was his work on Broadway that earned him the most acclaim. His first ... read more Robert Lamont, Musical Director. NYC credits: Here’s Love!, the Miracle on 34th Street musical; Reunion, A Civil War Musical and its cast recording; King Of Hearts; Weill Style, A Centenary Gala Benefit (BAM); Drama Dept.’s, June Moon (Drama Desk nomination, Best Revival). He has worked with such diverse performers as Paul Simon, Carol Burnett, Jerry Orbach, Nanette Fabray, Wynonna Judd, Patti LaBelle, Marc Anthony, and Duncan Sheik. Regional credits include the McCarter Theatre, Ford’s Theatre and Portland Stage Company.