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Harold Arlen

Date of Death: April 23, 1986 (81)

Birth Place: Buffalo, NY, USA

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The Wizard of OzThe Wizard of Oz
 
[West End, 2023]
MUSIC
The Show is On
 
[Broadway, 1937]
Composer
The Show is On
 
[Broadway, 1936]
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Writing

Music & Lyrics
After Midnight
Lyricist
Composer
Bloomer Girl
Composer
Cotton Club Show
Composer
Composer
Cotton Club Parade
Composer
Composer
Composer
Composer
Dream
Composer/Lyricist
House of Flowers
Composer
Lyricist
Composer
Jamaica
Composer
Life Begins at 8:40
Composer
Composer
Saratoga
Composer
Composer
Composer
St. Louis Woman
Composer
Composer
Star and Garter
Composer
Lyricist
Swing!
Composer/Lyricist
You Said It
Composer
Composer

Awards and Nominations

Tony Awards - 1958 - Best Musical

Harold Arlen, Jamaica

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Goodspeed Musicals Hosts 36 Writers for the 13th Annual Johnny Mercer Foundation Writ Photo
Goodspeed Musicals Hosts 36 Writers for the 13th Annual Johnny Mercer Foundation Writers Grove

Goodspeed Musicals has announced the participants for the 13th annual Johnny Mercer Foundation Writers Grove at Goodspeed Musicals, which will be held January 27 - February 23 on the Goodspeed campus in East Haddam, Conn.
Songbook Sundays Continue at Dizzy's Club With JUST IN TIME FOR JULE STYNE Photo
Songbook Sundays Continue at Dizzy's Club With JUST IN TIME FOR JULE STYNE

Songbook Sundays, created and hosted by Deborah Grace Winer celebrating the American Songbook will continue at Jazz at Lincoln Center’s Dizzy’s Club with Just in Time for Jule Styne.
San Francisco Gay Men's Chorus Brings BROADWAY, OUR WAY to the Curran Theatre Photo
San Francisco Gay Men's Chorus Brings BROADWAY, OUR WAY to the Curran Theatre

The San Francisco Gay Men’s Chorus will present BROADWAY, OUR WAY, making their debut at one of Broadway’s most-famous touring venues, San Francisco’s Curran Theatre.
Exclusive: Listen to 'Migratory V' From Ari Axelrod's Upcoming Album 'A Place for Us: Photo
Exclusive: Listen to 'Migratory V' From Ari Axelrod's Upcoming Album 'A Place for Us: A Celebration of Jewish Broadway'

Ari Axelrod will release his new album A Place for Us: A Celebration of Jewish Broadway on Friday, January 17. We have your exclusive first listen to the track 'Migratory V', written by Adam Guettel for Myths & Hymns.
BLUES IN THE NIGHT to Open at Arizona Theatre Company in January Photo
BLUES IN THE NIGHT to Open at Arizona Theatre Company in January

Arizona Theatre Company will welcome in 2025 with the Tony Award- nominated musical Blues in the Night by Sheldon Epps. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.
The Wallis Presents The Scott Dunn Orchestra's Inaugural Concert THE HOLLYWOOD MODERN Photo
The Wallis Presents The Scott Dunn Orchestra's Inaugural Concert THE HOLLYWOOD MODERNISTS - THE SECOND GOLDEN AGE OF FILM SCORING

The Scott Dunn Orchestra has its inaugural concert The Hollywood Modernists - the Second Golden Age of Film Scoring on Saturday, January 18, 2025 at 7:30pm at the Bram Goldsmith Theater at the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts. 
Review: THE WIZARD OF OZ at Saguaro City Music Theatre Photo
Review: THE WIZARD OF OZ at Saguaro City Music Theatre

THE WIZARD OF OZ is the perfect holiday treat!
All Roads Theatre Company To Present ONE FOR MY BABY World Premiere And More At El Po Photo
All Roads Theatre Company To Present ONE FOR MY BABY World Premiere And More At El Portal Theatre

All Roads Theatre Company has announced its inaugural season at the El Portal Theatre in North Hollywood, beginning with the World Premiere Musical ONE FOR MY BABY, with a score by the incomparable Harold Arlen and headlined by Broadway stars LANA GORDON and LUBA MASON.
Review: THE WIZARD OF OZ at Manatee Performing Arts Center Photo
Review: THE WIZARD OF OZ at Manatee Performing Arts Center

The Manatee Performing Arts Center has once again delighted audiences with its enchanting production of 'The Wizard of Oz,' a timeless musical that brings to life L. Frank Baum's beloved story.
Ari Axelrod to Release A PLACE FOR US: A CELEBRATION OF JEWISH BROADWAY Album Photo
Ari Axelrod to Release A PLACE FOR US: A CELEBRATION OF JEWISH BROADWAY Album

PS CLASSICS will release a new album from award-winning musical storyteller Ari Axelrod. A Place for Us: A Celebration of Jewish Broadway will be available on CD and digital formats. Learn more!
Songbook Foundation to Unveil Irving Berlin Piano Photo
Songbook Foundation to Unveil Irving Berlin Piano

The Great American Songbook Foundation is unveiling a piece of music history once owned by the man who wrote it - Irving Berlin's Piano. Learn more about how to see!
Cole Porter Celebrated At Jazz At Lincoln Center With Karen Ziemba, Margo Seibert, Mi Photo
Cole Porter Celebrated At Jazz At Lincoln Center With Karen Ziemba, Margo Seibert, Milton Suggs, Ted Rosenthal And More

Songbook Sundays, created and hosted by Deborah Grace Winer celebrating the American Songbook will continue at Jazz at Lincoln Center's Dizzy's Club with Happen to Like Cole Porter on Sunday, December 8th at 5 PM and 7:30 PM.
Lennie McKenzie's CHRISTMAS EXTRAVAGANZA Returns To East Lynne Photo
Lennie McKenzie's CHRISTMAS EXTRAVAGANZA Returns To East Lynne

Lennie McKenzie, a favorite among the New York City piano bar scene, will return to East Lynne Theater with “Lennie’s Christmas Extravaganza: A Holiday Cabaret with Special Guests” for two weekends in December.
New Musical CALL ME FROM THE GRAVE Will Receive Developmental Readings Photo
New Musical CALL ME FROM THE GRAVE Will Receive Developmental Readings

Amas Musical Theatre will present developmental readings of Call Me From the Grave, a new musical with music and lyrics by Charlie Romano, and book by Harold Hodge, Jr. at Ripley-Grier Studios.
New York Festival Of Song to Present 15th Annual A GOYISHE CHRISTMAS TO YOU! Photo
New York Festival Of Song to Present 15th Annual A GOYISHE CHRISTMAS TO YOU!

Experience the 15th annual A GOYISHE CHRISTMAS TO YOU! by the New York Festival of Song at Congregation Beth Simchat Torah, featuring Yuletide songs by Jewish composers. Learn how to attend.
Review: Jazz Singer VICKI BURNS Brightens a Sunday Afternoon at 92NY Photo
Review: Jazz Singer VICKI BURNS Brightens a Sunday Afternoon at 92NY

Vicki Burns is a singer who pleases, scats, swings, and is a modest but solid presence. If you missed her concert in-person at 92NY, part of the free Faculty Concert Series, you can hear most of what you missed on her CD called Lotus Blossom Days.
Pianist, Vocalist, Humorist Judy Carmichael To Return To Bay Street Theater Photo
Pianist, Vocalist, Humorist Judy Carmichael To Return To Bay Street Theater

Judy Carmichael, known for her piano, vocal, and humor talents, is set to perform at Bay Street Theater. The event will feature her unique blend of music and comedy, celebrating the American Songbook. Learn how to purchase tickets.
CELLOVOCI Releases Debut Album HAPPY DAYS Photo
CELLOVOCI Releases Debut Album HAPPY DAYS

CELLOVOCI, featuring BRANDEN & JAMES and EFFIE PASSERO, released their debut album 'THE PRAYER' today. The trio will perform at Carnegie Hall on October 17, showcasing their classical-crossover style.
Feature: BroadwayWorld Cabaret Upcoming Show Roundup " Oct. 7 to Oct. 13, 2024 Photo
Feature: BroadwayWorld Cabaret Upcoming Show Roundup " Oct. 7 to Oct. 13, 2024

Are you trying to plan your entertainment for the week or looking for a fun show to see this weekend? We have you covered with a few top picks for jazz, cabaret, comedy, and more! NYC has so many incredible events, but here are a few top picks to consider this week including Jeff Harnar's Sammy Cahn show, the Stylistics and a gala for the Beechman.
Deborah Silver Comes to Arts Garage This Month Photo
Deborah Silver Comes to Arts Garage This Month

Arts Garage will present the new show by the two-time Billboard #1 charting artist praised by legendary music producer Quincy Jones as “The Real Deal”: Deborah Silver will perform 'Basie, Beatles & Beyond' on October 27 (Sunday) at 7 pm.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many shows has Harold Arlen written?

Harold Arlen has written 28 shows including Cotton Club Parade (Composer), The Wizard of Oz (Composer), Rhyth-Mania (Composer), Blackberries of 1931 (Composer), Earl Carroll's Vanities [1930] (Composer), You Said It (Composer), Earl Carroll's Vanities [1932] (Composer), Cotton Club Parade (Composer), George White's Music Hall Varieties [1932] (Composer), Cotton Club Parade (Composer), Cotton Club Parade (Composer), Life Begins at 8:40 (Composer), Hooray For What! (Composer), Star and Garter (Composer), Bloomer Girl (Composer), St. Louis Woman (Composer), House of Flowers (Composer), Jamaica (Composer), Saratoga (Composer), The Harold Arlen Songbook (Composer), The Wizard of Oz (Composer), Barbara Cook: A Concert for the Theatre (Composer), Dream (Composer/Lyricist), Swing! (Composer/Lyricist), Mostly Sondheim (Composer), Come Fly Away (Composer), After Midnight (Composer), A Star is Born (Music & Lyrics).

What awards has Harold Arlen been nominated for?

Harold Arlen has been nominated for the Tony Award for Best Musical for the show "Jamaica".

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