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Ludwig van Beethoven

Ludwig van Beethoven is a composer whose BroadwayWorld credits include Mum's the Word.

Date of Birth: December 16, 1770

Date of Death: March 26, 1827 (56)

Birth Place: Bonn, GERMANY

Productions

 
[Broadway, 1940]
Composer (Incidental Music)
Composer (Incidental Music)

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New West Symphony Will Perform Beethoven & Copland in Thousand Oaks in October
by Stephi Wild - Sep 25, 2026

New West Symphony will present 'Beethoven & Copland' in October at the Fred Kavli Theatre at the Bank of America Performing Arts Center in Thousand Oaks.
Manfred Honeck to Serve as San Francisco Symphony Festival Director
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 17, 2026

The San Francisco Symphony appoints conductor Manfred Honeck as Festival Director, a newly created role in which he will conceive and lead an annual multi-week festival exploring themes of human experience through symphonic works.
Pianist Han Chen to Open Montgomery County Chorale & Orchestra’s 2026/27
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 16, 2026

GRAMMY-nominated pianist Han Chen will make his debut as a soloist with the Montgomery County Chorale & Orchestra on Sunday afternoon at Trinity Lutheran Church.
Violinist Bella Hristova 2026-2027 Season Highlights
by Rachel Stone - Sep 16, 2026

Violinist Bella Hristova will present performances with orchestras including the Buffalo Philharmonic and Charlotte Symphony, and release a recording of six newly commissioned solo violin works in spring 2027.
HOLIDAY POPS! and BEETHOVEN'S NINTH to Expand to Trenton
by Stephi Wild - Sep 10, 2026

The Princeton Symphony Orchestra extends performances to Patriots Theater at the War Memorial in Trenton, featuring vocalist Scarlett Strallen and conductor Rossen Milanov with the Westminster Symphonic Choir.
San Francisco Symphony Reveals October 2026 Programming
by Stephi Wild - Sep 10, 2026

The San Francisco Symphony will present orchestral series programs, special events, and performances featuring conductors Elim Chan, Karina Canellakis, and Santtu Matias-Rouvali, along with soloists including Renée Fleming and Lang Lang.
The Chelsea Symphony to Present 2026/27 Season
by Rachel Stone - Sep 9, 2026

The Chelsea Symphony will present its 21st season, featuring Shostakovich's Fifth Symphony, Beethoven's Eroica, and Respighi's Pines of Rome alongside world premieres by resident and fellowship composers.
Opera Ballet Vlaanderen Will Perform BARTÓK/ BEETHOVEN/ SCHÖNBERG
by Stephi Wild - Sep 10, 2026

Opera Ballet Vlaanderen will present Bartók/Beethoven/Schönberg, a dance program featuring three early choreographies by Anne Teresa De Keersmaeker. Learn more here!
Gemma New to Lead NZSO Wellington Town Hall Reopening and ENZSO Concert
by Rachel Stone - Sep 3, 2026

Gemma New will conclude her tenure with the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra with a program marking the reopening of Wellington Town Hall, plus debuts with the Bayerische Staatsoper and Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra.
Adelphi Orchestra Announces 73rd Season Programming
by Marissa Faith Curley - Aug 30, 2026

The Adelphi Orchestra will officially open its landmark 73rd consecutive season with 'American Voices at 250.' Led by Principal Conductor Kyunghun Kim, the program commemorates America's Semiquincentennial alongside the 200th anniversary legacy of Ludwig van Beethoven with dual-state performances in New Jersey and Manhattan.
TAFELMUSIK to Open 48th Season with BEETHOVEN & FARRENC Program
by Stephi Wild - Aug 25, 2026

TAFELMUSIK will open its 48th concert season at Koerner Hall with a program featuring Beethoven and Farrenc, led by conductor Jakob Lehmann in his Tafelmusik debut.
Melbourne Chamber Orchestra to Present BETWEEN US 2027 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 19, 2026

Melbourne Chamber Orchestra announced its 2027 season, featuring collaborations with the Australian String Quartet, Johannes Grosso, Stefan Cassomenos, Carla Blackwood and Polyphonic Voices at Melbourne Recital Centre.
ADELPHI ORCHESTRA to Present 73rd Season Honoring America @ 250, Beethoven
by Rachel Stone - Aug 16, 2026

The Adelphi Orchestra, under Principal Conductor Kyunghun Kim, will present a season of symphonic works across New Jersey and New York City, marking America's 250th anniversary and Beethoven's bicentennial.
American Classical Orchestra to Open Season With Haydn's LORD NELSON Mass
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 12, 2026

The American Classical Orchestra will open its season at Alice Tully Hall with Haydn's Lord Nelson Mass in D Minor and Beethoven's Symphony No. 1, featuring soprano Shelén Hughes Camacho.
Willoughby Symphony Orchestra Announces 2027 Season Lineup
by Marissa Faith Curley - Aug 9, 2026

Artistic Director and Chief Conductor Professor Dr. Nicholas Milton AM announced Willoughby Symphony Orchestra’s 2027 Season at The Concourse, Chatswood. Featuring internationally acclaimed soloists, beloved orchestral masterworks, Australian composers, spectacular choral performances and family-friendly productions.
LPR presents pianoFORTEpianoFORTE! in The Heart of the Matter on September 23rd
by Stephi Wild - Aug 7, 2026

Pianists Beth Levin, Kathleen Supové, and Ethan Iverson will perform works marking John Coltrane's centennial, Beethoven, and a world premiere by Supové at (le) Poisson Rouge.
Boston Ballet's FALL EXPERIENCE to Open Tour to NYC and Paris
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 6, 2026

Boston Ballet will open its 63rd season with CACTI and VERTICAL ROAD (Reimagined) 2023, running September 10–20 before performances in New York City September 24–25 and Paris October 8–11.
RACHMANINOFF AND THE TSAR to Bring Hershey Felder Back to People's Light
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 6, 2026

Hershey Felder will return to People's Light with RACHMANINOFF AND THE TSAR, a musical drama starring Felder and Jonathan Silvestri as Russia's last emperor, for a limited engagement in Malvern.
ARIEL QUARTET to Complete Beethoven Cycle on Orchid Classics
by Joshua Wright - Aug 4, 2026

ARIEL QUARTET will release the third volume of its complete Beethoven string quartet cycle on Orchid Classics, ahead of a box set marking the composer's 200th anniversary.
Audra McDonald, a Miles Davis Tribute and More Set for Library of Congress 2026-27 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 4, 2026

The Library of Congress will present a season marking America's semiquincentennial and centennials for Miles Davis and John Coltrane, featuring Audra McDonald, Dianne Reeves and seven new commissions at the Coolidge Auditorium.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many shows has Ludwig van Beethoven written?

Ludwig van Beethoven has written 2 shows including Beethoven, As I Knew Him (Composer), 33 Variations (Composer).

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