Jerry Herman
Birth Place: New York, NY, USA
Video: Watch Billy Porter, Wayne Brady & More Rehearse LA CAGE AUX FOLLES (Jun 9, 2026)
Top Off-Broadway Shows for June 2026 (Jun 9, 2026)
Video: 2026 Lifetime Achievement and Isabelle Stevenson Tony Awards Recipients Speeches (Jun 5, 2026)
BIO
Herman is known for his work on Broadway classics such as Hello, Dolly!, Mame, La Cage Aux Folles, Dear World, Mack & Mabel, The Grand Tour, Milk & Honey and many more. He has been nominated for five Tony Awards, and won twice, for Hello, Dolly! and La Cage Aux Folles. He received a Lifetime Achievement Tony Award in 2009, and a Kennedy Center Honors in 2010.
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[ 1974 ] lyricist
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Videos
Video: First Listen to the Encores! Orchestra Playing LA CAGE AUX FOLLES
by Michael Major - 2026-05-22 13:00:44
Video: Billy Porter Sings 'A Little More Mascara' In Rehearsals for Encores! LA CAGE AUX FOLLES
by Nicole Rosky - 2026-04-14 10:12:15
Video: Norm Lewis Performs 'Song on the Sand' from LA CAGE AUX FOLLES at The Muny
by A.A. Cristi - 2025-08-04 17:58:15
Video: Watch 'Put On Your Sunday Clothes' From HELLO, DOLLY! at Lyric Stage Boston
by Michael Major - 2025-05-28 11:46:33
Video: Christiane Noll Sings 'Almost Young' From MRS. SANTA CLAUS at 54 Below
by Michael Major - 2025-03-26 14:07:15
Photo/Video: First Look at Amber Iman in HELLO, DOLLY! at Arkansas Rep
by Joshua Wright - 2024-08-22 13:56:09
Video: First Look at Alexis Michelle in LA CAGE AUX FOLLES at Barrington Stage Company
by Joshua Wright - 2024-06-25 10:14:06
Video: More Rehearsal Footage from LA CAGE AUX FOLLES at Barrington Stage Company
by Joshua Wright - 2024-06-12 17:07:45
Video: In Rehearsals with LA CAGE AUX FOLLES at Barrington Stage Company
by Blair Ingenthron - 2024-06-08 15:18:40
Video: Imelda Staunton on Returning to the Stage for HELLO, DOLLY!
by Blair Ingenthron - 2024-04-21 13:58:25
Exclusive: Watch Teal Wicks Sing 'Back to Before' in RAGTIME at Signature Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 2023-11-28 10:00:20
Photos/Video: First Look at Jennifer Simard, Jeff Richmond, and More in HELLO, DOLLY! at the Renaissance Theatre
by Stephi Wild - 2023-11-09 05:28:11
Video: Watch Highlights of Donna Murphy and More in Encores! DEAR WORLD
by Show Highlights - 2023-03-16 16:12:15
Video: Samantha Williams Sings 'I've Never Said I Love You' From DEAR WORLD
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 2023-03-10 11:32:18
Video: Donna Murphy Sings 'I Don't Want To Know' From DEAR WORLD
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 2023-03-08 14:10:06
News
by Michael Major - Jun 9, 2026
Step inside the rehearsal room with the cast of La Cage Aux Folles at New York City Center Encores! New videos show Billy Porter, Wayne Brady, Alaman Diadhiou, Rachel Webb, and the complete company perform songs.
by Sidney Paterra - Jun 9, 2026
What’s happening Off-Broadway in June? BroadwayWorld is here to guide you through the top picks for theatre this season. June 2026 is packed with world premiere stage adaptations, musical revivals, and much more.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 5, 2026
You can now watch the acceptance speeches from this year’s Special Tony Award for Lifetime Achievement in the Theatre recipients André Bishop, Jules Fisher, and James Lapin, and Isabelle Stevenson Tony Award winner Mary-Mitchell Campbell.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 29, 2026
Next month, 54 BELOW, Broadway’s Supper Club & Private Event Destination, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Grammy and Emmy winner Will Roland, Tony winner Norm Lewis and more.
by - May 29, 2026
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is May 29, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 28, 2026
Ogunquit Playhouse has revealed the full cast and creative team for Hello, Dolly!, featuring a book by Michael Stewart and music & lyrics by Jerry Herman. The cast will feature Beth Leavel as Dolly Levi.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 27, 2026
54 Below will honor the LGBTQ+ performers, producers, and artists who are vital members of our artistic community this Pride Month. Join in celebrating their contributions to the cabaret art form.
by - May 26, 2026
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is May 26, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed over the weekend.
by Steve Murray - May 22, 2026
What did our critic think of LA CAGE AUX FOLLES at Theatre Rhinoceros?
by Michael Major - May 22, 2026
Get your first listen to La Cage Aux Folles as the 28-piece Encores! Orchestra brings the sweeping, original 1983 orchestrations to life. Watch a new video of Guest Music Director Joseph Joubert conduct the orchestra through Jerry Herman’s score.
by Luka Vonier - May 22, 2026
Summer is coming fast and furious and some of Broadway's best performers are getting ready to hit the stage at NYC's premiere cabaret destination, 54 Below. Enjoy previews from some of June's performers, including Norm Lewis, Lee Roy Reams, Meghan Murphy, and Linda Eder. Get your tickets today!
by Rob Lester - May 18, 2026
A cabaret night celebrating the music of Bob Merrill in conjunction with J2 Spotlight Musical Theater Co.'s production of CARNIVAL. THE MYSTERY OF EDWIN DROOD is currently playing through May 24.
by Rob Lester - May 11, 2026
THE BEST OF TIMES was a fine celebration of the songs of Jerry Herman by J2 Spotlight with its alumni and others. Their spring season continues with THE MYSTERY OF EDWIN DROOD opening 5/14
by Stephi Wild - May 8, 2026
La Cage aux Folles at Théâtre du Châtelet will extend its run beyond the theater walls with a series of 17 performances at La Seine Musicale. Learn more about the show here!
by Rob Lester - May 6, 2026
Don't think that the words 'Lecture Series' means something dry or preachy. J2 Spotlight's 'Behind the Spotlight' series emphasizes fun facts and insiders' perspectives. These go along with the mood of the varied post-show events after the bows at most performances of fully staged full-length musicals, with Carnival! playing now, followed by The Mystery of Edwin Drood.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 4, 2026
Arrow Rock Lyceum Theatre has revealed its 65th anniversary season, featuring six productions with Broadway veterans Angie Schworer, Jonathan Hadley, Natascia Diaz, and others.
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - May 17, 2026
Perhaps the most well-known instance of a show changing titles during the development process belongs to the groundbreaking 1943 phenomenon, Oklahoma! The Rodgers and Hammerstein musical that changed the art form in terms of subject matter, integration of elements, and more was originally titled Away We Go! when it went out of town for a New Haven tryout. Oklahoma! is far from the only instance where a musical changed its title along the development road.
by Stephi Wild - Apr 30, 2026
The Tony Awards Administration Committee announced that André Bishop, Jules Fisher, and James Lapine will each receive the 2026 Special Tony Award for Lifetime Achievement in the Theatre.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 29, 2026
Olney Theatre Center has revealed its 2026-27 season featuring a production of La Cage aux Folles directed by Artistic Director Jason Loewith, Les Misérables, directed by Stephen Brackett and more.
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 27, 2026
Arrow Rock Lyceum Theatre announced its 65th anniversary season, featuring Broadway alumni in productions of ANNIE, 1776, INTO THE WOODS, STEEL MAGNOLIAS, and more at its Missouri stage.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Jerry Herman has appeared on Broadway in 1 shows.
Jerry Herman has appeared on London's West End in 1 shows.
Jerry Herman's first West End show was Mack & Mabel which opened in 1988
Jerry Herman has been nominated for several awards throughout his career. Some of the notable nominations include: - Best Musical Revival (Olivier Awards) for "La Cage Aux Folles" - Special Tony Award for Lifetime Achievement in the Theatre (Tony Awards) - The Helen Hayes Tribute, sponsored by Jaylee and Gilbert Mead (Helen Hayes Awards) - Performance (Theatre World Awards) for Special Award - The American Express Award for Best New Musical (Olivier Awards) for "Mack & Mabel" - Outstanding Lyrics (Drama Desk Awards) for "La Cage aux Folles" - Outstanding Music (Drama Desk Awards) for "La Cage aux Folles" - Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre (Tony Awards) for "La Cage aux Folles" - Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre (Tony Awards) for "The Grand Tour" - Outstanding Music & Lyrics (Drama Desk Awards) for "Mack & Mabel" - Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre (Tony Awards) for "Mame" - Best Musical (New York Drama Critics Circle Awards) for "Hello, Dolly!" - Best Musical (Tony Awards) for "Hello, Dolly!" - Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre (Tony Awards) for "Hello, Dolly!" - Best Musical (Tony Awards) for "Milk and Honey" - Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre (Tony Awards) for "Milk and Honey" Jerry Herman's talent and contributions to the theater industry have been recognized through these nominations.
Jerry Herman has won several awards throughout his career. Some of his notable achievements include winning the Best Musical Revival at the Olivier Awards for "La Cage Aux Folles," receiving a Special Tony Award for Lifetime Achievement in the Theatre, being honored with The Helen Hayes Tribute sponsored by Jaylee and Gilbert Mead at the Helen Hayes Awards, and receiving a Performance Special Award at the Theatre World Awards. He also won Outstanding Music at the Drama Desk Awards for "La Cage aux Folles" and received the Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre Tony Award for both "La Cage aux Folles" and "Hello, Dolly!" Additionally, "Hello, Dolly!" won the Best Musical category at the New York Drama Critics Circle Awards and the Tony Awards.
Jerry Herman has written 19 shows including I Feel Wonderful (Composer/Lyricist), Nightcap (Composer/Lyricist), Parade (Sketches/Composer/Lyricist), Milk and Honey (Composer), Madame Aphrodite (Composer/Lyricist), Hello, Dolly! (Composer), Ben Franklin in Paris (Composer), Mame (Composer), Dear World (Composer), Mack & Mabel (Composer/Lyricist), Joe Masiell Not at the Palace (Material), The Grand Tour (Composer/Lyricist), La Cage aux Folles (Composer), Jerry's Girls (Conceiver), The Grand Tour (Composer), Milk and Honey (Composer), An Evening with Jerry Herman (Composer/Lyricist), Showtune (Composer), Barbara Cook's Broadway! (Composer).
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