Dramatists Guild's Stephen Schwartz on Marvin Hamlisch- 'A great and influential composer'

Just yesterday BroadwayWorld.com reported the loss of Broadway legend Marvin Hamlisch, and we've been sharing memories from around the theatre industry since. The below piece was written by fellow composer and Dramatists Guild president Stephen Schwartz.

The Dramatists Guild is saddened by the loss of one of our most admired and valued members. Marvin Hamlisch, among his many extraordinary accomplishments, was a great and influential composer for the theatre, and we will miss both his talent and his friendship. 

Based in New York, the Dramatists Guild of America has a long history of service to playwrights, lyricists, librettists and composers for the theater. Since its inception, the Dramatists Guild membership has included a broad cross-section of writers for the American stage, including legendary talents whose names are synonymous with Broadway, Off-Broadway and American Theater. To learn more about the Guild or to become a member, visit www.dramatistsguild.com.

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