Maury Yeston
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BIO
Maury Yeston is a Tony Award-winning composer, lyricist, and writer who has made a significant impact on the world of musical theater. Born on October 23, 1945, in Jersey City, New Jersey, Yeston was raised in a musical family and began studying piano at a young age. He attended Yale University, where he earned a degree in music theory and composition, and later earned a Ph.D. in musicology from the University of Cambridge.
Yeston's first major success in musical theater came in 1982 with the debut of his show "Nine." Based on Federico Fellini's film "8½," "Nine" tells the story of a famous film director struggling to find inspiration for his next project. The show was a critical and commercial success, earning Yeston two Tony Awards for Best Original Score and Best Book of a Musical. The show was later adapted into a film in 2009, starring Daniel Day-Lewis, Penélope Cruz, and Marion Cotillard.
In 1989, Yeston wrote the music and lyrics for "Grand Hotel," which was based on the novel by Vicki Baum and the subsequent film adaptation. Set in a luxurious Berlin hotel during the 1920s, "Grand Hotel" features a large ensemble cast and explores the lives of the guests and staff over the course of a single weekend. The show received mixed reviews but was a box office success and earned Yeston another Tony nomination for Best Original Score.
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Videos
Video: Watch a Sneak Peek from Ogunquit's TITANIC in Rehearsals
by Nicole Rosky - 2025-09-24 11:14:02
Video: Watch Ramin Karimloo Perform 'Only With You' From NINE
by Michael Major - 2025-01-30 10:04:34
Video: Steven Pasquale, Lesli Margherita, and More in NINE at the Kennedy Center
by Joshua Wright - 2024-08-08 11:00:21
Video: Hear From Steven Pasquale, Elizabeth Stanley & More From the Cast of NINE at the Kennedy Center
by Backstage Live with Richard Ridge - 2024-07-29 13:38:19
VIDEO: First Look at Reimagined NINE at Manhattan School of Music
by Joshua Wright - 2024-03-22 17:17:45
Exclusive: Go Inside Rehearsals for the GRAND HOTEL 35th Anniversary Reunion Concert
by Blair Ingenthron - 2024-02-24 16:00:20
Video: How Thom Southerland Helped TITANIC THE MUSICAL Sail Onto the Big Screen
by Backstage Live with Richard Ridge - 2023-11-02 15:51:12
Exclusive: Watch Lindsay Mendez Sing Ryan Scott Oliver's 'Map of Scars'
by Nicole Rosky - 2023-02-09 10:00:20
Exclusive: See A Preview of the 2023 Kleban Prize Ceremony, Streaming On Broadway On Demand
by A.A. Cristi - 2023-02-07 19:17:51
Exclusive Video: Get A First Look At Yeston/Kopit's PHANTOM Starring K-Pop Sensation Kyuhyun
by Alan Henry - 2022-04-26 10:28:10
News
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 20, 2026
Summer is here and there is no better time of year to soak up the sun and dive into a new book. You're in luck, because Broadway's best have put pen to paper to turn out theatre page-turners of every kind. From theatre biographies to theatre fiction; theatre books for kids to theatre history; check out our collection of 21 new Broadway books for every theatre lover's Summer 2026 reading list.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 11, 2026
Composer/lyricist Maury Yeston – who recently celebrated his landmark 80th birthday – will join author Joshua Rosenblum and theater journalist Peter Filichia at the Leonard Nimoy Thalia at Symphony Space.
by Stephen Sorokoff - Jun 5, 2026
Special guest in their show Jason Robert Brown sent everyone out into the Theatre District with a renewed sense of 'HOPE'. See photos and a review of the show.
by André Böke - May 24, 2026
What did our critic think of TITANIC at Theater Erfurt?
by Stephi Wild - May 1, 2026
The BMI Lehman Engel Musical Theatre Workshop is accepting applications for its Songwriting and Bookwriting programs, held weekly at BMI's lower Manhattan office. Alumni include Tony and Academy Award winners.
by Stephi Wild - Apr 13, 2026
Eileen Barnett will perform a one-night-only cabaret event, IT'S MY BIRTHDAY AND I'LL SING IF I WANT TO, with details available on BroadwayWorld's regional listings.
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 18, 2026
BroadwayWorld can exclusively reveal new details of two previously unknown Stephen Sondheim songs, which debut on Thursday's episode of the podcast series Loving You: The Untold Sondheim.
by - Feb 24, 2026
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is February 24, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
by Louise Penn - Feb 23, 2026
To Maury With Love at Theatre Royal Drury Lane celebrated composer Maury Yeston’s 80th birthday with songs from Titanic, Nine, and Grand Hotel. Featuring the London Musical Theatre Orchestra, the charity concert supported Bowel Cancer UK, delivering strong performances despite limited context and minor technical issues overall.
by Stephi Wild - Feb 20, 2026
On his 80th birthday, six-time Tony Award–winning producer Kenneth D. Greenblatt has retired as GFour Productions Founder and Chairman. Learn more here.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 11, 2026
Sydnie Christmas and Madalena Alberto complete the star line-up of the concert celebrating multi-Tony Award winning composer Maury Yeston's 80th birthday at Theatre Royal Drury Lane.
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 10, 2026
The York Theatre will present its Spring Benefit 2026 featuring Songs for a New World by Jason Robert Brown. The one-night event stars Jay Copeland, Nikki Renée Daniels, Jason Gotay, and Jill Paice, and is directed by Jessica McRoberts.
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Feb 3, 2026
The Kleban Foundation presented the 36th annual Kleban Prize for Musical Theatre on Monday, February 2 at 4PM in a private ceremony hosted by ASCAP and BMI at ASCAP. See photos!
by Stephi Wild - Jan 29, 2026
The Kleban Foundation will present the 36th annual Kleban Prize for Musical Theatre on Monday, February 2 at 4PM in a private ceremony (by invitation only) hosted by ASCAP and BMI at ASCAP. Learn more about the lineup here!
by Stephi Wild - Jan 21, 2026
Graham Bickley, Rob Houchen, and Kelly Mathieson are set to join Ramin Karimloo in the upcoming production of TO MAURY, WITH LOVE.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 15, 2026
As part of their ArtsCinema Stage2Screen Series, The Park Theatre of Jaffrey is presenting the HD filmed UK production of the Tony-winning musical Titanic: The Musical.
by Stephi Wild - Jan 13, 2026
The Kleban Foundation has announced the recipients of the 36th annual Kleban Prize for Musical Theatre. The winners are Eric Price and Phillip Christian Smith. Learn more here!
by Tina St. Angelo - Jan 11, 2026
What did our critic think of YESTON & KOPIT'S PHANTOM IN CONCERT at BrightSide Theatre?
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 7, 2026
Theatre By The Sea owner and producer Bill Hanney has announced the 2026 Summer Schedule, which will include four beloved musicals. The season will open with Little Shop of Horrors.
by Stephi Wild - Jan 5, 2026
In personal celebration of Stephen Sondheim, an all new tribute podcast will be released by Martin Milnes and Peter E. Jones, on all streaming platforms. Learn more here!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Maury Yeston has written 10 shows including In the Beginning (Composer/Lyricist), Nine (Composer/Lyricist), Goya (Composer/Lyricist), One Two Three Four Five (Composer/Lyricist), Grand Hotel (Composer/Lyricist), Phantom (Composer/Lyricist), Titanic (Composer), Death Takes a Holiday (Composer), December Songs (Composer/Lyricist), Anything Can Happen in the Theater: The Songs of Maury Yeston (Composer/Lyricist).
Outstanding Lyrics (Drama Desk Awards) for Death Takes a Holiday , Outstanding Music (Drama Desk Awards) for Death Takes a Holiday , The American Express Award for Best New Musical (Olivier Awards) for Nine, Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre (Tony Awards) for Titanic, Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre (Tony Awards) for Grand Hotel, Outstanding Lyrics (Drama Desk Awards) for Grand Hotel, Outstanding Music (Drama Desk Awards) for Grand Hotel, Outstanding Music (Drama Desk Awards) for Nine and Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre (Tony Awards) for Nine.
Maury Yeston has won several prestigious awards, including the Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre at the Tony Awards for Titanic. He also received the Outstanding Music at the Drama Desk Awards for Nine. Additionally, Yeston won the Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre at the Tony Awards for Nine.
