Burt Shevelove
Date of Death: April 08, 1982
Latest News on Burt Shevelove:
Talk Is Free Theatre's TALES OF AN URBAN INDIAN To Have Toronto Run; THE FROGS Heads to To Shaw Festival (Apr 24, 2025)
Interview: Actor Kevin McHale on Making His UK Theatre Debut in THE FROGS (Apr 23, 2025)
Review: A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM at The Art Factory (Apr 5, 2025)
Talk Is Free Theatre's TALES OF AN URBAN INDIAN To Have Toronto Run; THE FROGS Heads to To Shaw Festival (Apr 24, 2025)
Interview: Actor Kevin McHale on Making His UK Theatre Debut in THE FROGS (Apr 23, 2025)
Review: A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM at The Art Factory (Apr 5, 2025)
STAGE CREDITS
Productions
Writing
Adaptation
Bookwriter
Bookwriter
Bookwriter
Bookwriter/Lyricist
Lyricist
Lyricist
Lyricist
Awards and Nominations
Tony Awards - 1972 - Best Direction of a Musical
Burt Shevelove, A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum
winner
Drama Desk Awards - 1971 - Outstanding Book
Burt Shevelove, No, No, Nanette
Tony Awards - 1971 - Best Direction of a Musical
Burt Shevelove, No, No Nanette
Tony Awards - 1968 - Best Direction of a Musical
Burt Shevelove, Hallelujah, Baby!
winner
Tony Awards - 1963 - Best Musical
Burt Shevelove , A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum
Videos
Exclusive Video: A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM at Signature Theatre
by Joshua Wright - 2024-11-05 10:14:30
Exclusive: 'Comedy Tonight' from Signature Theatre's A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM
by Joshua Wright - 2024-10-17 10:11:00
STAGE TUBE: On This Day for 5/8/16- A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM
by Nicole Rosky - 2016-05-08 11:00:01
STAGE TUBE: On This Day for 5/8/15- A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM
by Nicole Rosky - 2015-05-08 10:00:50
Exclusive: 'Comedy Tonight' from Signature Theatre's A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM
by Joshua Wright - 2024-10-17 10:11:00
STAGE TUBE: On This Day for 5/8/16- A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM
by Nicole Rosky - 2016-05-08 11:00:01
STAGE TUBE: On This Day for 5/8/15- A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM
by Nicole Rosky - 2015-05-08 10:00:50
STAGE TUBE: On This Day 5/8- A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM
by Nicole Rosky - 2014-05-08 09:25:40
STAGE TUBE: On This Day for 5/8/16- A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM
by Nicole Rosky - 2016-05-08 11:00:01
STAGE TUBE: On This Day for 5/8/15- A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM
by Nicole Rosky - 2015-05-08 10:00:50
STAGE TUBE: On This Day 5/8- A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM
by Nicole Rosky - 2014-05-08 09:25:40
STAGE TUBE: Watch Lost Documentary Footage from SONDHEIM: A MUSICAL TRIBUTE
by Nicole Rosky - 2013-09-23 15:32:22
STAGE TUBE: On This Day for 5/8/15- A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM
by Nicole Rosky - 2015-05-08 10:00:50
STAGE TUBE: On This Day 5/8- A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM
by Nicole Rosky - 2014-05-08 09:25:40
STAGE TUBE: Watch Lost Documentary Footage from SONDHEIM: A MUSICAL TRIBUTE
by Nicole Rosky - 2013-09-23 15:32:22
STAGE TUBE: On This Day 5/8- A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM
by Nicole Rosky - 2013-05-08 10:06:33
STAGE TUBE: On This Day 5/8- A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM
by Nicole Rosky - 2014-05-08 09:25:40
STAGE TUBE: Watch Lost Documentary Footage from SONDHEIM: A MUSICAL TRIBUTE
by Nicole Rosky - 2013-09-23 15:32:22
STAGE TUBE: On This Day 5/8- A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM
by Nicole Rosky - 2013-05-08 10:06:33
STAGE TUBE: On This Day 5/8- A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM
by Nicole Rosky - 2012-05-08 10:10:26
STAGE TUBE: Watch Lost Documentary Footage from SONDHEIM: A MUSICAL TRIBUTE
by Nicole Rosky - 2013-09-23 15:32:22
STAGE TUBE: On This Day 5/8- A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM
by Nicole Rosky - 2013-05-08 10:06:33
STAGE TUBE: On This Day 5/8- A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM
by Nicole Rosky - 2012-05-08 10:10:26
STAGE TUBE: On This Day 5/8- A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM
by Nicole Rosky - 2013-05-08 10:06:33
STAGE TUBE: On This Day 5/8- A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM
by Nicole Rosky - 2012-05-08 10:10:26
Exclusive Video: A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM at Signature Theatre
by Joshua Wright - 2024-11-05 10:14:30
STAGE TUBE: On This Day 5/8- A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM
by Nicole Rosky - 2012-05-08 10:10:26
Exclusive Video: A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM at Signature Theatre
by Joshua Wright - 2024-11-05 10:14:30
Exclusive: 'Comedy Tonight' from Signature Theatre's A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM
by Joshua Wright - 2024-10-17 10:11:00
Exclusive Video: A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM at Signature Theatre
by Joshua Wright - 2024-11-05 10:14:30
Exclusive: 'Comedy Tonight' from Signature Theatre's A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM
by Joshua Wright - 2024-10-17 10:11:00
STAGE TUBE: On This Day for 5/8/16- A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM
by Nicole Rosky - 2016-05-08 11:00:01
News
Talk Is Free Theatre's TALES OF AN URBAN INDIAN To Have Toronto Run; THE FROGS Heads to To Shaw Festival
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 24, 2025
Talk Is Free Theatre Artistic Producer Arkady Spivak announced today that their production of Tales of an Urban Indian–which, for most of its 800+ performances across Canada and around the world, has been performed on a moving city bus–will make its upcoming Toronto engagement a stationary one.
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 24, 2025
Talk Is Free Theatre Artistic Producer Arkady Spivak announced today that their production of Tales of an Urban Indian–which, for most of its 800+ performances across Canada and around the world, has been performed on a moving city bus–will make its upcoming Toronto engagement a stationary one.
Interview: Actor Kevin McHale on Making His UK Theatre Debut in THE FROGS
by Kat Mokrynski - Apr 23, 2025
Recently, we had the chance to chat with Kevin McHale, who is making his UK stage debut in The Frogs as Xanthias. We discussed what it’s like to be making his UK debut at Southwark Playhouse, what it’s like performing for the stage versus the screen and his favourite Sondheim song!
by Kat Mokrynski - Apr 23, 2025
Recently, we had the chance to chat with Kevin McHale, who is making his UK stage debut in The Frogs as Xanthias. We discussed what it’s like to be making his UK debut at Southwark Playhouse, what it’s like performing for the stage versus the screen and his favourite Sondheim song!
Review: A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM at The Art Factory
by Jonathan Netek - Apr 5, 2025
Tragedy tomorrow, Comedy (and Camp and Farce!) tonight at The Art Factory.
by Jonathan Netek - Apr 5, 2025
Tragedy tomorrow, Comedy (and Camp and Farce!) tonight at The Art Factory.
Cady Huffman Will Lead A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM Concert in Jacksonville
by Joshua Wright - Apr 4, 2025
Two of Jacksonville's most prominent nonprofit arts organizations, the Florida Theatre and Theatre Jacksonville, are producing the classic Broadway musical in concert A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To The Forum for two performances.
by Joshua Wright - Apr 4, 2025
Two of Jacksonville's most prominent nonprofit arts organizations, the Florida Theatre and Theatre Jacksonville, are producing the classic Broadway musical in concert A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To The Forum for two performances.
Starring Miguel Falabella, UMA COISA ENGRAÇADA ACONTECEU A CAMINHO DO F�"RUM (A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum) Brings New Life to a Broadway Classic
by Claudio Erlichman - Apr 3, 2025
Starring Miguel Falabella, the musical A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum” (Uma Coisa Engraçada Aconteceu a Caminho do Forum, in portuguese) is a huge success that is getting a Brazilian production for the first time.
by Claudio Erlichman - Apr 3, 2025
Starring Miguel Falabella, the musical A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum” (Uma Coisa Engraçada Aconteceu a Caminho do Forum, in portuguese) is a huge success that is getting a Brazilian production for the first time.
Additional Cast Set for THE FROGS Starring GLEE's Kevin McHale
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 28, 2025
Additional cast members will join Kevin McHale, the Grammy-nominated and SAG Award winning actor, best known for playing Artie Abrams on the Fox TV series Glee, in The Frogs at Southwark Playhouse Borough. Learn more!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 28, 2025
Additional cast members will join Kevin McHale, the Grammy-nominated and SAG Award winning actor, best known for playing Artie Abrams on the Fox TV series Glee, in The Frogs at Southwark Playhouse Borough. Learn more!
Review: A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM at Georgetown Palace Theatre
by Victoria Schwarz - Mar 25, 2025
From March 28 to April 19, Georgetown Palace Theatre presents on their Springer Stage A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM, sponsored by Joanne and Bill Harrah and the Assistance League, as part of their 2025 season.
by Victoria Schwarz - Mar 25, 2025
From March 28 to April 19, Georgetown Palace Theatre presents on their Springer Stage A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM, sponsored by Joanne and Bill Harrah and the Assistance League, as part of their 2025 season.
Kevin McHale Will Make UK Stage Debut in Sondheim's THE FROGS
by Stephi Wild - Dec 5, 2024
Kevin McHale will make his UK stage debut in Sondheim's The Frogs, coming to Southwark Playhouse Borough next year. Learn more about the show and how to get tickets here!
by Stephi Wild - Dec 5, 2024
Kevin McHale will make his UK stage debut in Sondheim's The Frogs, coming to Southwark Playhouse Borough next year. Learn more about the show and how to get tickets here!
Review: A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM at Signature Theatre
by David Friscic - Nov 10, 2024
Shenanigans and Sondheim are a great combination in Signature Theatre’s production of the beloved musical farce A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum.
by David Friscic - Nov 10, 2024
Shenanigans and Sondheim are a great combination in Signature Theatre’s production of the beloved musical farce A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum.
Videos You Missed This Week: RAGTIME, WICKED, and More
by Sidney Paterra - Nov 8, 2024
It's been a busy week on (and off) Broadway! Fall 2024 is here at last, which means that a whole new bunch of Broadway and off-Broadway shows are opening soon. Catch up on all the latest from the week ending November 8, 2024 with videos from Ragtime, Wicked, Suffs, and more!
by Sidney Paterra - Nov 8, 2024
It's been a busy week on (and off) Broadway! Fall 2024 is here at last, which means that a whole new bunch of Broadway and off-Broadway shows are opening soon. Catch up on all the latest from the week ending November 8, 2024 with videos from Ragtime, Wicked, Suffs, and more!
Exclusive Photos: A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM at Signature Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 7, 2024
Get an exclusive first look at photos of Signature Theatre's A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, with music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and book by Burt Shevelove and Larry Gelbart. Check out the photos here!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 7, 2024
Get an exclusive first look at photos of Signature Theatre's A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, with music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and book by Burt Shevelove and Larry Gelbart. Check out the photos here!
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld November 6, 2024
by - Nov 6, 2024
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is November 6, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
by - Nov 6, 2024
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is November 6, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Exclusive: A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM at Signature Theatre
by Joshua Wright - Nov 5, 2024
Get an exclusive first look at Signature Theatre's A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, with music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and book by Burt Shevelove and Larry Gelbart.
by Joshua Wright - Nov 5, 2024
Get an exclusive first look at Signature Theatre's A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, with music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and book by Burt Shevelove and Larry Gelbart.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld October 18, 2024
by - Oct 18, 2024
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is October 18, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
by - Oct 18, 2024
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is October 18, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Exclusive: 'Comedy Tonight' from Signature Theatre's A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM
by Joshua Wright - Oct 17, 2024
Go inside rehearsals for Signature Theatre's A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, with music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and book by Burt Shevelove and Larry Gelbart. Watch the cast perform 'Comedy Tonight' in this exclusive video!
by Joshua Wright - Oct 17, 2024
Go inside rehearsals for Signature Theatre's A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, with music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and book by Burt Shevelove and Larry Gelbart. Watch the cast perform 'Comedy Tonight' in this exclusive video!
Cast and Creative Team Set for A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM at Signature Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 1, 2024
Signature Theatre has revealed the cast and creative team for the classic musical comedy A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, with music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and book by Burt Shevelove and Larry Gelbart. See who is starring in the production and learn how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 1, 2024
Signature Theatre has revealed the cast and creative team for the classic musical comedy A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, with music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and book by Burt Shevelove and Larry Gelbart. See who is starring in the production and learn how to purchase tickets.
Bergen County Players to Host Post-Show Talkback with Playwright Joe Gilford
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 30, 2024
Bergen County Players will host a post-show talkback with playwright Joe Gilford on October 13 at the Little Firehouse Theatre. Learn more about the playwright and see how to attend.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 30, 2024
Bergen County Players will host a post-show talkback with playwright Joe Gilford on October 13 at the Little Firehouse Theatre. Learn more about the playwright and see how to attend.
Video: The Bergen County Players Presents A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 20, 2024
Get a first look at Bergen County Players' A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM, running through October 19 at the Little Firehouse Theatre in Oradell, NJ. Watch the cast perform 'Comedy Tonight.'
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 20, 2024
Get a first look at Bergen County Players' A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM, running through October 19 at the Little Firehouse Theatre in Oradell, NJ. Watch the cast perform 'Comedy Tonight.'
NO, NO, NANETTE to be Presented at South Bay Musical Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 17, 2024
South Bay Musical Theatre will present NO, NO, NANETTE, running from September 28 to October 19, 2024, at the Saratoga Civic Theater. Learn how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 17, 2024
South Bay Musical Theatre will present NO, NO, NANETTE, running from September 28 to October 19, 2024, at the Saratoga Civic Theater. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Photos: A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM At Bergen County Players
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 14, 2024
Bergen County Players will take humor back to its roots, combining the time-tested 2,000-year-old comedies of Roman playwright Plautus with the infectious energy of classic vaudeville for an all-new production of the Tony Award-winning musical comedy A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum. See photos from the production!
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 14, 2024
Bergen County Players will take humor back to its roots, combining the time-tested 2,000-year-old comedies of Roman playwright Plautus with the infectious energy of classic vaudeville for an all-new production of the Tony Award-winning musical comedy A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum. See photos from the production!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has Burt Shevelove been in?
Burt Shevelove has appeared on Broadway in 1 shows.
How many West End shows has Burt Shevelove been in?
Burt Shevelove has not appeared in the West End
What awards has Burt Shevelove been nominated for?
Burt Shevelove has been nominated for several awards throughout his career. He was nominated for Best Direction of a Musical at the Tony Awards for "A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum" and "No, No, Nanette." He also received a nomination for Outstanding Book at the Drama Desk Awards for "No, No, Nanette." Additionally, Shevelove was nominated for Best Direction of a Musical at the Tony Awards for "Hallelujah, Baby!" and his musical "A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum" was nominated for Best Musical at the Tony Awards.
What awards has Burt Shevelove won?
Burt Shevelove has won the Outstanding Book (Drama Desk Awards) for "No, No, Nanette" and the Best Musical (Tony Awards) for "A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum".
How many shows has Burt Shevelove written?
Burt Shevelove has written 7 shows including Small Wonder (Lyricist), A Month of Sundays (Bookwriter/Lyricist), A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum (Bookwriter), Too Much Johnson (Adaptation), The Frogs (Bookwriter), Happy New Year (Bookwriter), Jerome Robbins' Broadway (Bookwriter).
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