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Ernest Lehman

Date of Death: July 02, 2005 (89)

Birth Place: New York, NY, USA

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[Broadway, 2002]
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Tony Awards - 2002 - Best Musical

Ernest Lehman, Sweet Smell of Success

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THE SOUND OF MUSIC 60th Anniversary Events Set for Saltzburg Next Year

In honor of the 60th anniversary of the Sound of Music, Saltzburg, Vienna, is gearing up to host a large celebration including musical acts, a gala dinner with the Von Trapp family, and more, according to NPR. Find out what's planned and how to get in on the celebration.
Listen: Hear Christopher Plummers Vocals on 'Edelweiss' & More on THE SOUND OF MUSIC Super Deluxe Soundtrack

With an alternate version of “Edelweiss,” the Super Deluxe Edition offers never-before-heard alternate takes of the film’s iconic songs, including such favorites as “My Favorite Things” featuring Julie Andrews and cast, “The Sound of Music,” “Something Good,” “Sixteen Going On Seventeen,” “Maria,” and over 40 other previously unreleased tracks.
Rodgers & Hammerstein's THE SOUND OF MUSIC Returns to ABC This Holiday Season

Starring Julie Andrews and Christopher Plummer, the heartwarming film features fan-favorite songs including “Edelweiss,” “My Favorite Things,” “Climb Ev'ry Mountain,” “Do-Re-Mi,” “Sixteen Going on Seventeen,” “The Lonely Goatherd” and “The Sound of Music.”
THE SOUND OF MUSIC Will Air on ABC This Weekend For 20th Year

Rodgers & Hammerstein’sThe Sound of Music will be broadcast on ABC this Sunday, December 18, 2022 at 7/6c
THE SOUND OF MUSIC to Air This Sunday on ABC

Families can continue their favorite holiday tradition of viewing the Rodgers & Hammerstein cinematic treasure The Sound of Music this year by tuning in to ABC on Sunday, December 19, 2021 at 7/6c.
TCM Big Screen Classics Series Begins Jan. 24 & 27 With THE MALTESE FALCON

Next year, film aficionados can enjoy a yearlong journey spanning nine decades of cinema history, through a dozen of some of the movie industry’s greatest titles, as Fathom Events and Turner Classic Movies present the seventh annual TCM Big Screen Classics series.
PHOTO: THE SOUND OF MUSIC Child Actors Wear Masks Inspired By the Film's Costumes

The surviving actors who played the Von Trapp children in the film The Sound of Music are all supporting wearing a mask in a fun way fans of the film will recognize!
WHO'S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF? Announces Broadway Closing

The producers of the Broadway revival of Edward Albee's Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? announced today that the production will not open when Broadway resumes performances, due to ensuing cast scheduling conflicts amid the shutdown.
Up on the Marquee: WHO'S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF? Arrives at the Booth Theatre

Two-time Tony Award and three-time Emmy Award winner Laurie Metcalf and Rupert Everett will lead the upcoming Broadway revival of Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?. Directed by two-time Tony Award winner Joe Mantello, and also starring Russell Tovey and 2019 Olivier Award winner Patsy Ferran, the production will begin its strictly limited engagement on Monday, March 3, 2020, with an official opening night set for Thursday, April 9, 2020 at the Booth Theatre.
THE SOUND OF MUSIC Will Air on ABC Dec. 15

Families can continue their favorite holiday tradition of viewing the Rodgers & Hammerstein cinematic treasure, “The Sound of Music,” this year by tuning in to ABC on Sunday, December 15, 2019 at 7:00 P.M. ET/6:00 P.M. Central. Celebrate the Oscar®-winning classic by singing along to popular favorites such as “Edelweiss,” ”My Favorite Things,” “Climb Every Mountain,” “Do-Re-Mi,” “Sixteen Going On Seventeen,” “The Lonely Goatherd” and of course, “The Sound of Music.”
A Guide to Barbra Streisand Movie Musicals!

Although she started her professional life on stage and with her studio recordings, she skyrocketed to fame in the late 1960s with the start of her film career. Check out our complete guide to Barbra Streisand singing and dancing on screen.
ABC to Air THE SOUND OF MUSIC on December 15

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Broadway-Bound WHO'S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF? Finds a Home at the Booth Theatre

As BroadwayWorld reported last week, Rupert Everett recently joined the cast of the upcoming Broadway revival of Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? alongside two-time Tony Award and three-time Emmy Award winner Laurie Metcalf. Directed by two-time Tony Award winner Joe Mantello, and also starring Russell Tovey and 2019 Olivier Award winner Patsy Ferran, the production will begin its strictly limited engagement on Monday, March 2, 2020, with an official opening night set for Thursday, April 2, 2020 at the Booth Theatre.
Rupert Everett Replaces Eddie Izzard in WHO'S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF? on Broadway

Rupert Everett has joined the cast of the upcoming Broadway revival of Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? alongside two-time Tony Award and three-time Emmy Award winner Laurie Metcalf. Everett will succeed the previously announced Eddie Izzard, who departs the production due to scheduling difficulties.
San Diego Symphony Announces 2018 Bayside Summer Nights Lineup; Patti LaBelle, Megan Hilty, and More

The San Diego Symphony has announced the lineup for its popular Bayside Summer Nights including 'godmother of soul' Patti LaBelle; Tony-nominated singer and actress Megan Hilty; rock music icon Rick Springfield; country mega-star Clint Black; perennial Broadway classic Chicago The Musical; Motown icons The Four Tops and The Temptations; and films accompanied by live orchestra, Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire in Concert and Academy Award-winning West Side Story. At the heart of every Bayside Summer Nights season is the San Diego Symphony Orchestra.  
San Diego Symphony Announces Diverse Lineup for 2018 Bayside Summer Nights

The San Diego Symphony has announced the lineup for its popular Bayside Summer Nights including 'godmother of soul' Patti LaBelle; Tony-nominated singer and actress Megan Hilty; rock music icon Rick Springfield; country mega-star Clint Black; perennial Broadway classic Chicago The Musical; Motown icons The Four Tops and The Temptations; and films accompanied by live orchestra, Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire in Concert and Academy Award-winning West Side Story. At the heart of every Bayside Summer Nights season is the San Diego Symphony Orchestra.
ABC Airs Rodgers & Hammerstein Classic THE SOUND OF MUSIC Tonight

The ABC Television Network will air THE SOUND OF MUSIC, the Rodgers & Hammerstein cinematic treasure, airing as part of Disney ABC's special 25 Days of Christmas programming event, TONIGHT, DEC. 17 (7:00-11:00 p.m. EST), on The ABC Television Network.
ABC Presents Rodgers & Hammerstein Classic THE SOUND OF MUSIC, 12/17

The ABC Television Network will air THE SOUND OF MUSIC, the Rodgers & Hammerstein cinematic treasure, airing as part of Disney ABC's special 25 Days of Christmas programming event, SUNDAY, DEC. 17 (7:00-11:00 p.m. EST), on The ABC Television Network.
BWW Interview: Jonathan Watton Tackles Hitchcock in Mirvish's NORTH BY NORTHWEST

A North American premiere is set to stun Toronto audiences when NORTH BY NORTHWEST, a stage adaption of Alfred Hitchcock's renown film, graces the stage at the Royal Alexandra Theatre. BroadwayWorld's Taylor Long spoke with leading man, Jonathan Watton, on playing Roger O. Thornhill.
Photo Flash: SWEET SMELL OF SUCCESS is in the Air at New Line Theatre

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many shows has Ernest Lehman written?

Ernest Lehman has written 1 shows including Sweet Smell of Success (Source Material).

What awards has Ernest Lehman been nominated for?

Ernest Lehman has been nominated for the Best Musical category at the Tony Awards for his work on "Sweet Smell of Success".

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