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Moss Hart

Date of Death: December 20, 1961 (57)

Birth Place: New York, NY, USA

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BIO

Moss Hart was an American playwright, librettist, and theatre director. Hart was known for his work with George S. Kaufman. Together they produced popular comedies such as You Can't Take it With You and The Man Who Came to Dinner. Hart also wrote the books of musicals by Irving Berlin and Cole Porter.

STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1956
Escort of the Queen of Transylvania [Replacement]

[Broadway]
1930
Lawrence Vail [Replacement]

[Broadway]
1926
Harry Smithers

Productions

 
[US Tour, 1963]
Director
Producer
 
[Broadway, 1960]
Producer
Director
 
[West End, 1958]
Director
 
[US Tour, 1957]
Director
 
[Broadway, 1956]
Director
 
[Broadway, 1954]
Director
 
[Broadway, 1952]
Director
 
[Broadway, 1949]
Producer
Producer
Director
Director
 
[Broadway, 1949]
Theatre Operator
 
[Broadway, 1948]
Director
 
[Broadway, 1948]
Theatre Owner / Operator
 
[Broadway, 1948]
Director
 
[Broadway, 1946]
Director
 
[Broadway, 1946]
Theatre Owner / Operator
 
[Broadway, 1945]
Director
 
[Broadway, 1944]
Director
 
[Broadway, 1944]
Theatre Owner / Operator
 
[Broadway, 1943]
Director
 
[Broadway, 1943]
Director
Director
 
[Broadway, 1942]
Theatre Operator
 
[Broadway, 1941]
Theatre Operator
Director
 
[Broadway, 1941]
Director
 
[Broadway, 1941]
Director
Director
 
[Broadway, 1938]
Producer

Writing

Bookwriter
Source Material
Bookwriter
Bookwriter
Bookwriter
Bookwriter
Bookwriter
Source Material
Bookwriter
Bookwriter
Source Material
Additional Material
Bookwriter
Bookwriter
Source Material
Bookwriter
Bookwriter
Bookwriter
Playwright

Awards and Nominations

Olivier Awards - 1998 - The American Express Award for Best New Musical

Moss Hart, Lady In The Dark


winner
Tony Awards - 1957 - Best Direction

Moss Hart, My Fair Lady

Videos

News


Saint Sebastian Players Presents Presents THE MAN WHO CAME TO DINNER

The Saint Sebastian Players keeps the joy and craziness of the holidays going as its 43rd season continues with The Man Who Came to Dinner by Moss Hart and George S. Kaufman. Performances take place January 24–February 16, 2025.
SOUTH PACIFIC And More Announced for Gateway Playhouse 2025 Mainstage Season

Gateway Playhouse in Somers Point recently announced its 2025 Mainstage Season, which will include: George S. Kaufman and Moss Hart's classic comedy “The Man Who Came to Dinner;” Rodgers and Hammerstein's beloved musical “South Pacific;” and more.
New Legacy Website Announced For Legendary Comic Playwright George S. Kaufman

Explore the newly announced legacy website dedicated to George S. Kaufman, offering insights into the life and works of the legendary comic playwright.
Discover the Story of Edna Ferber's Novel in New Book GIANT LOVE

Discover the story behind Edna Ferber's novel 'Giant' and its transformation into a classic film in GIANT LOVE, authored by Julie Gilbert. Learn more about the book and see how to purchase.
INHERIT THE WIND Announced At North Coast Repertory Theatre Reading Series

Experience the gripping courtroom drama INHERIT THE WIND at North Coast Repertory Theatre on November 18, 2024.
Interview: Michael Hammond talks adapting BABY JANE for the stage at The Company Theatre

If you’re a fan of the 1962 feature film “Whatever Happened to Baby Jane?” and eager to learn more about the story that inspired the cult classic, then you may want to head to The Company Theatre in Norwell, now through October 27, for “Baby Jane.”
INHERIT THE WIND Reading Comes to North Coast Repertory Theatre

Inherit the Wind by Jerome Lawrence and Robert Edwin Lee is a gripping courtroom drama that brings history to life with a powerful clash of ideas. Based on the famous Scopes 'Monkey' Trial, this play pits science against faith in a battle over the teaching of evolution in schools.
The Saint Sebastian Players' 43rd Season Opens With BELL, BOOK AND CANDLE

The Saint Sebastian Players’ 43rd season will open with the classic comedy Bell, Book and Candle by John Van Druten.
NOTES FROM A NARCISSISTIC NEGRO AND OTHER N WORDS to Play United Solo Festival

Theatre Beyond Broadway has announced the world premiere production of Notes from a Narcissistic Negro and Other N Words as part of the United Solo Fesitival Fall 2024 at Theatre Row.
MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG Available to Watch at the New York Public Library

A live capture of Merrily We Roll Along is now available to watch at the New York Public Library. However, this recording is one of two filmed versions of the production. In June, it was announced that the production was going to be professionally filmed for future release. The library's film was recorded in March.
Photos: First Look At TOOTSIE At North Shore Music Theatre

See first look photos of TOOTSIE, playing at North Shore Music Theatre through August 25. 
UTA Names Patrick Herold And Rachel Viola Co-Heads Of Theatre

UTA has named Patrick Herold and Rachel Viola co-heads of the agency’s theatre practice. Read more.
BWW Q&A: Susan Dormady Eisenberg On Her Book ONE MORE SEAT AT THE ROUND TABLE

Set backstage during the out-of-town chaos of Lerner and Loewe’s now-classic 1960 musical, One More Seat at the Round Table portrays the struggles of feisty drama school grad Jane Conroy, who lands a plum Gal Friday job, and Bryce Christmas, a gifted, if insecure, actor on the verge of his big break.
Review: MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG at Morgan Auditorium At The University Of La Verne

Merrily We Roll Along is that rare gem, a grown-up, subtle, perceptive musical that can delight both audiences love musicals and audiences who hate them.  This production by the Inland Valley Repertory Theatre, with brilliant direction by Frank Minano, is complex, bittersweet, funny, heartfelt, ultimately joyous and inspiring.
Photos: CAMELOT at Laguna Playhouse

Laguna Playhouse is presenting the transfer of North Coast Repertory Theatre of Lerner & Loewe’s CAMELOT. See production photos here!
Video: FROZEN at North Shore Music Theatre

See video footage of Alyssa Fox, Celeste Rose, and more in the first-ever in-the-round production of Frozen at North Shore Music Theatre here!
MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG's Final Week Was Highest Grossing Week Ever For A Sondheim Musical

MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG sets a new record as the highest-grossing Sondheim musical in a single week, breaking the box office record for the 10th and final time.
Photos: Lindsay Mendez Reflects on the 'Life-Changing Journey' of MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG

Nearly nine months after the critically acclaimed revival opened at the Hudson Theatre, Merrily We Roll Along star Lindsay Mendez said goodbye to her 'old friends' in a heartwarming Instagram post.
MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG Closes on Broadway; Watch the Final Curtain Call

The critically acclaimed, first ever Broadway revival of Stephen Sondheim and George Furth’s Merrily We Roll Along plays its final performance July 7, 2024 at the Hudson Theatre, following 20 previews and 312 regular performances.
Broadway Buying Guide: July 1, 2024- Long-Running Hits Top the Week

Looking for the best deals on Broadway shows? Welcome to our new weekly guide to the most popular shows listed on BroadwayWorld. Check out which shows are selling this week, July 1, 2024.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Moss Hart been in?

Moss Hart has appeared on Broadway in 3 shows.

How many West End shows has Moss Hart been in?

Moss Hart has not appeared in the West End

What awards has Moss Hart been nominated for?

Moss Hart has been nominated for several prestigious awards throughout his career. He was nominated for the American Express Award for Best New Musical at the Olivier Awards for his work on "Lady In The Dark." Additionally, he received a nomination for Best Direction at the Tony Awards for his contribution to "My Fair Lady." These nominations highlight Hart's talent and recognition in the Broadway industry.

What awards has Moss Hart won?

Moss Hart has won the Tony Award for Best Direction for the Broadway show "My Fair Lady".

How many shows has Moss Hart written?

Moss Hart has written 29 shows including The New Meet the People (Additional Material), Jonica (Bookwriter), Once in a Lifetime (Playwright), Face the Music (Bookwriter), As Thousands Cheer (Bookwriter), The Great Waltz (Bookwriter), Merrily We Roll Along (Playwright), Jubilee (Bookwriter), The Show is On (Bookwriter), I'd Rather Be Right (Bookwriter), Sing Out the News (Sketches), The Fabulous Invalid (Playwright), The American Way (Playwright), Lady in the Dark (Bookwriter), Winged Victory (Bookwriter), Seven Lively Arts (Bookwriter), Christopher Blake (Playwright), Inside U.S.A. (Bookwriter), Light Up the Sky (Playwright), The Climate of Eden (Playwright), The Climate of Eden (Playwright), You Can't Take It With You (Playwright), Sherry! (Source Material), The Great Waltz (Source Material), Hans Andersen (Source Material), Merrily We Roll Along (Source Material), Once in a Lifetime (Playwright), The Man Who Came to Dinner (Playwright), Act One (Source Material).

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