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Awards and Nominations

Tony Awards - 1983 - Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre

Al Kasha, Seven Brides for Seven Brothers

Tony Awards - 1981 - Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre

Al Kasha, Copperfield

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How Often Do Broadway Writing Teams Share Credits?

This time, the reader question was: How often do Broadway writing teams share credits for both music and lyrics? 
Feature: PRESENTAZIONE DELLA NUOVA STAGIONE 2022/23 del TEATRO BRANCACCIO

PRESENTAZIONE DELLA NUOVA STAGIONE 2022/23 del TEATRO BRANCACCIO Graditi ritorni, nuove produzioni e altri spettacoli ancora da annunciare per la nuova stagione di un teatro che non ha nulla da invidiare ai cugini del West End.
BWW Review: 7 SPOSE PER 7 FRATELLI al TEATRO BRANCACCIO

7 SPOSE PER 7 FRATELLI at TEATRO BRANCACCIO IL CELEBRE MUSICAL IN SCENA FINO AL 6 FEBBRAIO A ROMA PER PROSEGUIRE IN TOUR A TORINO E ASSAGO
BWW Previews: SETTE SPOSE PER SETTE FRATELLI al TEATRO BRANCACCIO

SETTE SPOSE PER SETTE FRATELLI al TEATRO BRANCACCIO TORNA IN UNA NUOVA VERSIONE E UN NUOVO CAST IL BRILLANTE MUSICAL TRATTO DALL'OMONIMO FILM DELLA MGM DAL 19 GENNAIO AL 6 FEBBRAIO 2022.
BWW Feature: PRESENTAZIONE DELLA NUOVA STAGIONE del TEATRO BRANCACCIO

PRESENTAZIONE DELLA NUOVA STAGIONE del TEATRO BRANCACCIO Grandi ritorni e grandi novità nella nuova stagione del Teatro Brancaccio
VIDEO: Go Inside Rehearsals For The Muny for SEVEN BRIDES FOR SEVEN BROTHERS

BroadwayWorld has a first look at rehearsals for The Muny's production of Seven Brides for Seven Brothers, the third show of the theatre's 103rd season. Seven Brides for Seven Brothers runs August 12 - 18.
The Muny Announces Full Cast and Creative Team for SEVEN BRIDES FOR SEVEN BROTHERS

The Muny announced today its complete cast, design and production team for Seven Brides for Seven Brothers, the third show of the theatre’s 103rd season. Seven Brides for Seven Brothers runs August 12 – 18.
The Muny Announces Casting for SEVEN BRIDES FOR SEVEN BROTHERS

The Muny announced today the 12 extraordinary dancers and singers for its third show of its 103rd Season, Seven Brides for Seven Brothers, August 12-18. Joining the previously announced Kendra Kassebaum (Milly Bradon) and Edward Watts (Adam Pontipee) are Raymond Baynard (Caleb), Colby Dezelick (Frank), and more.
Start Meeting The Muny's Principal Casts

The St Louis Muny is Proud to Announce Principal Casting for their 2021 Season - tickets are available at Muny.org
Kate Rockwell, J. Harrison Ghee, Natascia Diaz, Emily Skinner, Kendra Kassenbaum and More Will Lead The Muny's 2021 Summer Season

After what will be a 23-month intermission, The Muny's 103rd season will open with the Muny premiere of Smokey Joe's Cafe, followed by The Sound of Music, Seven Brides for Seven Brothers, On Your Feet! and Chicago.
Al Kasha, Academy Award and Tony Nominated Composer and Songwriter, Dies at 83

Oscar winning and Tony nominated composer and songwriter Al Kasha passed away today, September 14th, in Los Angeles. He was 83 years old. 
The Muny Announces 2020 Season Creative Teams

The Muny announced today the directors, choreographers and music directors for its 2020 season, which opens June 15 with Kander and Ebb's internationally-acclaimed Chicago. Among the talented list are a mix of Muny favorites and newcomers. In addition to casting, a comprehensive list of design teams for each production will be released later this spring. Telsey + Company is the official casting partner for Muny.
BWW Review: Ammons, Krebs Lead Entertaining SEVEN BRIDES FOR SEVEN BROTHERS at Springhouse

Seven Brides for Seven Brothers, the 1982 stage musical borne of the 1954 film treatment based on a story by Stephen Vincent Benet, doesn't hold up as well in 2019 as many classic musical theater titles a?" what with its sexist storyline, ersatz score that longs to remind us of something by Rodgers and Hammerstein, and its meandering plot a?" but make no mistake about it: The production of Seven Brides for Seven Brothers, now onstage through this weekend at Smyrna's Springhouse Theatre Company is mighty entertaining, thanks to Paula K. Parker's talented cast who bring the show to life with vigor and commitment.
Granbury Theatre Company Presents SEVEN BRIDES FOR SEVEN BROTHERS

Granbury Theatre Company will continue its 2019 Broadway on the Brazos season with the musical Seven Brides for Seven Brothers on April 26-May 27, 2019, at the historic Granbury Opera House in Downtown Granbury.
Photo Flash: IN A BOOTH AT CHASEN'S Celebrates Opening Night

Two-time Academy Award winner and Tony Nominee, Al Kasha. Two-Time Tony winner producer Ron Dante, multiple award-winning hit songwriter Phil Swann, acclaimed author and poet, Sam Bennett, and director-choreographer Kay Cole have woven the two-year courtship of Ronald Reagan and Nancy Davis into a funny and touching two-character musical that is both poignant, and endearing.  A true Hollywood love story made both human and timeless.
BWW Review: Sweet, Lovely One-Act Musical IN A BOOTH AT CHASEN'S Bows at the El Portal

In a Booth at Chasen's/The Real-Life Hollywood Romance of Ron and Nancy Reagan/book by Sam Bennett/music and lyrics by Al Kasha and Phil Swann/directed by Kay Cole/El Portal Theatre, Debbie Reynolds Mainstage/through December 16 Hollywood romances come and go, but certainly not that of Ron and Nancy Reagan. Those of us who witnessed Reagan's rise from movie actor in the 40s to president of SAG, then on to Governor of California and eventually to President of the United States where he served two terms from 1981 to 1989, know that he was not always the greatest politician...but certainly in comparison to today's standards, a good man...one who honestly loved his country. Nancy Davis had been a B actress in films and, it is often said, ran the White House for her husband during the 80s. We know the politics of those latter years and the rumors; what we do not know is how their relationship began...In a Booth at Chasen's restaurant in 1949. Now in a one-act musical that world premiered Sunday November 11 on the El Portal Mainstage, In a Booth at Chasen's plays on unti
Casting Announced For IN A BOOTH AT CHASEN'S At El Portal

On November 15, 1949, in Hollywood, California, an up-and-coming young actress met a handsome movie star for dinner -- a blind date that changed history.
Cast Announced for IN A BOOTH AT CHASEN'S

On November 15, 1949, in Hollywood, California, an up-and-coming young actress met a handsome movie star for dinner -- a blind date that changed history.
IN A BOOTH AT CHASEN'S Comes to El Portal - Tickets On Sale Sunday

On November 15, 1949, in Hollywood, California, an up-and-coming young actress met a handsome movie star for dinner -- a blind date that changed history.
SINGIN' IN THE RAIN, NEWSIES, MAMMA MIA! and LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS Headline 2018 Lineup at Music Circus

California Musical Theatre announces the 2018 lineup for Sacramento Music Circus, the 68th season for the venerable institution and the 16th at the Wells Fargo Pavilion.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many shows has Al Kasha written?

Al Kasha has written 2 shows including Copperfield (Bookwriter), Seven Brides for Seven Brothers (Composer/Lyricist).

What awards has Al Kasha been nominated for?

Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre (Tony Awards) for Seven Brides for Seven Brothers and Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre (Tony Awards) for Copperfield.

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