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One of the most commercially successful Broadway songwriters of his time, Herman was the composer and lyricist for a number of hit musicals, starting in the 1960s, that were characterized by an upbeat and optimistic outlook and what Herman called "the simple, hummable showtune".
Jerry Herman, a legendary composer and lyricist, remains a towering figure in the world of musical theatre. Known for his timeless classics such as Hello, Dolly!, Mame, and La Cage aux Folles, Herman's work has captivated audiences worldwide, earning him a permanent place in Broadway history.
Dec 27, 2019 · Jerry Herman, the Broadway composer-lyricist who gave America the rousing, old-fashioned musicals “Hello, Dolly!” and “Mame” in the 1960s and Broadway’s first musical featuring gay lovers, “La...
Dec 27, 2019 · Composer Jerry Herman, who created the music and lyrics to classic Broadway shows like Hello, Dolly! and La Cage aux Folles, has died aged 88. The star, who was diagnosed with HIV in the...
Jerry Herman was an American songwriter. Herman studied drama in Miami, Florida, and wrote for TV but soon switched to theatre. After some Off-Broadway successes, his Milk and Honey (1961, Tony Award) opened on Broadway. The wildly successful Hello, Dolly! (1964; film, 1969) won 10 Tony Awards.
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Jerry Herman's career reached new heights with the 1964 debut of Hello, Dolly!, based on Thornton Wilder’s play The Matchmaker. Starring Carol Channing, the musical became an instant hit, running for 2,844 performances and winning 10 Tony Awards, including Best Musical and Best Score for Herman.
Dec 27, 2019 · Tony Award-winning composer Jerry Herman, who wrote the cheerful, good-natured music and lyrics for such classic shows as “Mame,” “Hello, Dolly!” and “La Cage aux Folles,” died Thursday. He was...
