Gary William Friedman
Latest News on Gary William Friedman:
Full Cast & Creative Team Set for PLATINUM DREAMS at The York Theatre (Feb 11, 2025)
The York Theatre Unveils 2025 Spring Season With New 'New2NY' Series (Jan 23, 2025)
MERTON OF THE MOVIES: THE MUSICAL Will Have Private Industry Readings Next Week (Nov 27, 2023)
Full Cast & Creative Team Set for PLATINUM DREAMS at The York Theatre (Feb 11, 2025)
The York Theatre Unveils 2025 Spring Season With New 'New2NY' Series (Jan 23, 2025)
MERTON OF THE MOVIES: THE MUSICAL Will Have Private Industry Readings Next Week (Nov 27, 2023)
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Outer Critics Circle Awards - 1984 - Best Score
Gary William Friedman, Taking My Turn
Tony Awards - 1971 - Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre
Gary William Friedman, The Me Nobody Knows
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Drama Desk Awards - 1970 - Most Promising Playwright
Gary William Friedman, The Me Nobody Knows
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Obie Awards - 1970 - Best Musical
Gary William Friedman, The Me Nobody Knows
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STAGE TUBE: Trailer, Behind the Scenes, and Rehearsals With Alan Menken in THE APPRENTICESHIP OF DUDDY KRAVITZ
by Christina Mancuso - 2015-06-19 14:25:27
News
Full Cast & Creative Team Set for PLATINUM DREAMS at The York Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 11, 2025
The York Theatre has revealed the cast and creative team for the first production of its Spring 2025 “New2NY” series - Platinum Dreams. See who is starring in the production and learn how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 11, 2025
The York Theatre has revealed the cast and creative team for the first production of its Spring 2025 “New2NY” series - Platinum Dreams. See who is starring in the production and learn how to purchase tickets.
The York Theatre Unveils 2025 Spring Season With New 'New2NY' Series
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 23, 2025
The York Theatre has unveiled its 2025 Spring Season with a new “New2NY” series. See full programming, learn more about the season, and see how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 23, 2025
The York Theatre has unveiled its 2025 Spring Season with a new “New2NY” series. See full programming, learn more about the season, and see how to purchase tickets.
MERTON OF THE MOVIES: THE MUSICAL Will Have Private Industry Readings Next Week
by Stephi Wild - Nov 27, 2023
Merton of the Movies: The Musical, with music by Gary William Friedman (The Me Nobody Knows, Taking My Turn), lyrics by Stevie Holland (Love, Linda: The Life of Mrs. Cole Porter) and Robert Lorick (The Tap Dance Kid), and book by Holland, Lorick and Mel Shapiro (Two Gentlemen of Verona) will have a private industry reading in New York on December 4th.
by Stephi Wild - Nov 27, 2023
Merton of the Movies: The Musical, with music by Gary William Friedman (The Me Nobody Knows, Taking My Turn), lyrics by Stevie Holland (Love, Linda: The Life of Mrs. Cole Porter) and Robert Lorick (The Tap Dance Kid), and book by Holland, Lorick and Mel Shapiro (Two Gentlemen of Verona) will have a private industry reading in New York on December 4th.
Photos: Stevie Holland, Justin Sargent and Gen Parton-Shin Star in PLATINUM DREAMS At 54 Below
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 31, 2023
See photos from 54 BELOW first-time ever concert event featuring the songs from the new musical Platinum Dreams.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 31, 2023
See photos from 54 BELOW first-time ever concert event featuring the songs from the new musical Platinum Dreams.
John-Andrew Morrison, Matt Saldivar, And More To Play 54 Below Next Week
by Blair Ingenthron - Jan 28, 2023
Next week, 54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club & Private Event Destination, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond. A recipient of the 2022 Tony Awards Honor for Excellence in the Theatre, 54 Below celebrates Broadway musicals and writers of the past and present, promoting an ongoing engagement with their work.
by Blair Ingenthron - Jan 28, 2023
Next week, 54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club & Private Event Destination, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond. A recipient of the 2022 Tony Awards Honor for Excellence in the Theatre, 54 Below celebrates Broadway musicals and writers of the past and present, promoting an ongoing engagement with their work.
Gen Parton-Shin Joins Stevie Holland and Justin Sargent for PLATINUM DREAMS In Concert at 54Below
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 6, 2022
54 BELOW, Broadway’s Supper Club, will present a first-time ever concert event featuring the songs from the new musical Platinum Dreams.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 6, 2022
54 BELOW, Broadway’s Supper Club, will present a first-time ever concert event featuring the songs from the new musical Platinum Dreams.
Stevie Holland, Justin Sargent and Noah Ricketts to Star in PLATINUM DREAMS In Concert at 54 Below
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 21, 2022
54 BELOW, Broadway’s Supper Club, will present a first-time ever concert event featuring the songs from the new musical Platinum Dreams. Platinum Dreams in Concert plays on January 30, 2023, at 7PM.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 21, 2022
54 BELOW, Broadway’s Supper Club, will present a first-time ever concert event featuring the songs from the new musical Platinum Dreams. Platinum Dreams in Concert plays on January 30, 2023, at 7PM.
LOVE, LINDA: THE LIFE OF MRS. COLE PORTER Now Streaming on BroadwayHD
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 18, 2021
The film of the Off-Broadway musical Love, Linda: The Life of Mrs. Cole Porter, begins its world premiere streaming debut with BroadwayHD, the premier streaming service for live theater today, Thursday, November 18, 2021.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 18, 2021
The film of the Off-Broadway musical Love, Linda: The Life of Mrs. Cole Porter, begins its world premiere streaming debut with BroadwayHD, the premier streaming service for live theater today, Thursday, November 18, 2021.
A STAR IS BORN, CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG, FIDDLER ON THE ROOF & More to Stream on BroadwayHD in November
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 3, 2021
BroadwayHD has unveiled a lineup of star-studded titles with classic movie musicals, concerts and spectacular theater performances. Kicking off the month on November 1st is the 1976 musical romantic drama film, A Star is Born, featuring Barbra Streisand and Kris Kristofferson.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 3, 2021
BroadwayHD has unveiled a lineup of star-studded titles with classic movie musicals, concerts and spectacular theater performances. Kicking off the month on November 1st is the 1976 musical romantic drama film, A Star is Born, featuring Barbra Streisand and Kris Kristofferson.
VIDEO: Watch a Sneak Peek of LOVE, LINDA with Stevie Holland
by Nicole Rosky - May 26, 2021
Cole Porter fans will be able to celebrate his birthday on June 9th in style this year with the world premiere on demand presentation of the Off-Broadway musical Love, Linda: The Life of Mrs. Cole Porter. With book by Stevie Holland with Gary William Friedman, music and lyrics by the legendary Cole Porter and arrangements and additional music by Mr. Friedman. The filmed presentation of this solo show stars the musical's co-creator and originator of the role Stevie Holland, as directed for the stage by Richard Maltby, Jr.*
by Nicole Rosky - May 26, 2021
Cole Porter fans will be able to celebrate his birthday on June 9th in style this year with the world premiere on demand presentation of the Off-Broadway musical Love, Linda: The Life of Mrs. Cole Porter. With book by Stevie Holland with Gary William Friedman, music and lyrics by the legendary Cole Porter and arrangements and additional music by Mr. Friedman. The filmed presentation of this solo show stars the musical's co-creator and originator of the role Stevie Holland, as directed for the stage by Richard Maltby, Jr.*
On Demand Presentation of LOVE, LINDA: THE LIFE OF MRS. COLE PORTER to Debut in June
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 19, 2021
Cole Porter fans will be able to celebrate his birthday in style this year with the world premiere on demand presentation of the Off-Broadway musical Love, Linda: The Life of Mrs. Cole Porter. With book by Stevie Holland with Gary William Friedman, music and lyrics by the legendary Cole Porter and arrangements and additional music by Mr. Friedman.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 19, 2021
Cole Porter fans will be able to celebrate his birthday in style this year with the world premiere on demand presentation of the Off-Broadway musical Love, Linda: The Life of Mrs. Cole Porter. With book by Stevie Holland with Gary William Friedman, music and lyrics by the legendary Cole Porter and arrangements and additional music by Mr. Friedman.
150+ Musicals That You Can Stream Now!
by Team BWW - Apr 4, 2021
Visit our list of the best musicals & shows you can watch from home! We've got you covered with all the must-sees on streaming sites including Tony-award winners, favorite stars and top performances.
by Team BWW - Apr 4, 2021
Visit our list of the best musicals & shows you can watch from home! We've got you covered with all the must-sees on streaming sites including Tony-award winners, favorite stars and top performances.
LOVE, LINDA: THE LIFE OF MRS. COLE PORTER Starring Stevie Holland to Have Virtual World Premiere in June
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 19, 2021
Cole Porter fans will be able to celebrate his June 9th Birthday in style this year with Love, Linda: The Life of Mrs. Cole Porter. A filmed presentation of the show will star the musical’s co-creator and originator of the role Stevie Holland, with stage direction by Richard Maltby, Jr.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 19, 2021
Cole Porter fans will be able to celebrate his June 9th Birthday in style this year with Love, Linda: The Life of Mrs. Cole Porter. A filmed presentation of the show will star the musical’s co-creator and originator of the role Stevie Holland, with stage direction by Richard Maltby, Jr.
VIDEO: New Video Released of the Song 'Black' From THE ME NOBODY KNOWS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 8, 2020
The song “Black”, from the beloved Obie and Drama Desk-winning, Tony-nominated musical The Me Nobody Knows has been made into a video in honor of those who are uniting to raise a voice to injustice.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 8, 2020
The song “Black”, from the beloved Obie and Drama Desk-winning, Tony-nominated musical The Me Nobody Knows has been made into a video in honor of those who are uniting to raise a voice to injustice.
Select Segments of Stevie Holland in LOVE, LINDA: THE LIFE OF MRS. COLE PORTER Are Now on YouTube
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 6, 2020
In response to the growing need for in-home entertainment during this challenging time, segments from the November 2018 encore engagement of Love, Linda: The Life of Mrs. Cole Porter have been released on YouTube.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 6, 2020
In response to the growing need for in-home entertainment during this challenging time, segments from the November 2018 encore engagement of Love, Linda: The Life of Mrs. Cole Porter have been released on YouTube.
TAKING MY TURN In Concert at Feinstein's/54 Below Starring Rema Webb, Karen Ziemba and More is Now on YouTube
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 31, 2020
FEINSTEIN'S/54 BELOW presented a first-time ever NYC concert event celebrating the songs from the musical Taking My Turn on March 9, 2020. The concert featured George Dvorsky (Scarlet Pimpernel, Passion), Nina Hennessey (Cats, Dreamgirls), James Jackson, Jr. (A Strange Loop), Sally Mayes (She Loves Me, Closer Than Ever) and more!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 31, 2020
FEINSTEIN'S/54 BELOW presented a first-time ever NYC concert event celebrating the songs from the musical Taking My Turn on March 9, 2020. The concert featured George Dvorsky (Scarlet Pimpernel, Passion), Nina Hennessey (Cats, Dreamgirls), James Jackson, Jr. (A Strange Loop), Sally Mayes (She Loves Me, Closer Than Ever) and more!
Photo Flash: Rema Webb, George Dvorsky and More in TAKING MY TURN in Concert at Feinstein's/54Below
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 11, 2020
A first-time ever NYC concert event celebrating the songs from the musical Taking My Turn was presented at FEINSTEIN'S/54 BELOW, on March 9th.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 11, 2020
A first-time ever NYC concert event celebrating the songs from the musical Taking My Turn was presented at FEINSTEIN'S/54 BELOW, on March 9th.
Linda Eder, Alice Ripley, David Yazbek Ft. Lilli Cooper and More are Heading to Feinstein's/54 Below This Month
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 2, 2020
This Month, FEINSTEIN'S/54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond. To purchase tickets or for more information, visit www.54Below.com/Feinsteins or call (646) 476-3551.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 2, 2020
This Month, FEINSTEIN'S/54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond. To purchase tickets or for more information, visit www.54Below.com/Feinsteins or call (646) 476-3551.
Martin Vidnovic, Rema Webb and James Jackson, Jr. Join Company for TAKING MY TURN in Concert at Feinstein's/54Below
by Stephi Wild - Feb 17, 2020
FEINSTEIN'S/54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club, presents a first-time ever NYC concert event celebrating the songs from the musical Taking My Turn.
by Stephi Wild - Feb 17, 2020
FEINSTEIN'S/54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club, presents a first-time ever NYC concert event celebrating the songs from the musical Taking My Turn.
TAKING MY TURN In Concert Announced At Feinstein's/54 Below
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 14, 2020
FEINSTEIN'S/54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club, presents a first-time ever NYC concert event featuring the songs from the musical Taking My Turn.
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 14, 2020
FEINSTEIN'S/54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club, presents a first-time ever NYC concert event featuring the songs from the musical Taking My Turn.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many shows has Gary William Friedman written?
Gary William Friedman has written 12 shows including Sign in Sidney Brustein's Window (Composer), Kill the One-Eyed Man! (Music), The Me Nobody Knows (Composer), Laugh a Little, Cry a Little (Composer), Platinum (Composer), Taking My Turn (Composer), Ghetto (Composer), Bring in the Morning (Composer), Sheba (Composer), Magpie (Composer), Magpie (Music), Love, Linda: The Life Of Mrs. Cole Porter (Bookwriter).
What awards has Gary William Friedman been nominated for?
Best Score (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Taking My Turn, Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre (Tony Awards) for The Me Nobody Knows, Most Promising Playwright (Drama Desk Awards) for The Me Nobody Knows and Best Musical (Obie Awards) for The Me Nobody Knows.
What awards has Gary William Friedman won?
Gary William Friedman has received several prestigious awards, including Best Score at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for Taking My Turn. He was also honored as Most Promising Playwright at the Drama Desk Awards for The Me Nobody Knows. Additionally, he won Best Musical at the Obie Awards for The Me Nobody Knows.
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