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Hugh Martin

Date of Death: March 11, 2011 (96)

Birth Place: Birmingham, Alabama, USA

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STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1940
One of The Martins

The Martins

[Broadway]
1939
Monsieur

[Broadway]
1938
Phil

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1937
Singing Ensemble

Productions

 
[Off-Broadway, 1998]
Additional Material
 
[Broadway, 1989]
Vocal Music Arranger
 
[Broadway, 1979]
Vocal Music Arranger
 
[Broadway, 1974]
Musical Supervisor
Vocal Music Arranger
Music Arrangements
 
[Broadway, 1974]
Vocal Music Arranger
 
[Broadway, 1964]
Vocal Coach
 
[Broadway, 1953]
Vocal Music Arranger
Musical Director
 
[Broadway, 1951]
Vocal Music Arranger
Musical Director
 
[Broadway, 1951]
Vocal Music Arranger
Vocal Music Arranger
 
[Broadway, 1949]
Musical Director
 
[Broadway, 1948]
Music Arrangements
Musical Director
Music Arranger
 
[Broadway, 1948]
Vocal Music Arranger
 
[Broadway, 1948]
Vocal Music Arranger
 
[Broadway, 1947]
Vocal Music Arranger
 
[Broadway, 1940]
Vocal Music Arranger
 
[Broadway, 1939]
Vocal Music Arranger
Vocal Music Arranger
 
[Broadway, 1939]
Vocal Music Arranger
 
[Broadway, 1939]
Vocal Music Arranger
 
[Broadway, 1938]
Vocal Music Arranger
 
[Broadway, 1937]
Music Arranger

Writing

Composer/Lyricist
Lyricist
Composer
Lyricist
Composer
Composer/Lyricist
Composer
Bookwriter/Composer/Lyricist
Lyricist
Composer
Bookwriter
Composer
Lyricist
Composer
Composer/Lyricist
Lyricist
Composer
Lyricist
Composer
Composer/Lyricist
Lyricist
Composer
Lyricist
Composer/Lyricist

Awards and Nominations

Tony Awards - 1990 - Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre

Hugh Martin, Meet Me in St. Louis

Tony Awards - 1964 - Best Musical

Hugh Martin, High Spirits

Tony Awards - 1964 - Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre

Hugh Martin, High Spirits

Videos

News


Judy Kaye & Christine Andreas to Star in HIGH SPIRITS 60th Anniversary Concert In January

54 Below will present High Spirits: The 60th Anniversary Concert of an Improbable Musical Comedy. Learn more about the concert and how to get tickets here!
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? 
Monthly BIRTHDAY SALUTE to a Major Cabaret Figure

A major, long-time cabaret figure gets our monthly birthday Tribute. How many hints will you need to know who it is?
Feature: Monthly Musical 'Birthday' Salute: TAKE THE QUIZ!

Have a little fun, take a little bit of a lucky guess, and learn a little more about famous music folks all born in August. Our Broadway World cabaret birthday hunter couldn't decide on just one person to salute in the usual 'born this month' feature, so instead there's a trivia quiz that name-drops a whole bunch of them. Drop by BWW and give it a try.
David Maiocco Brings The World's Greatest Pianists To Norwalk

Music Theatre of Connecticut continues its annual summer performance series, MTC’s Hot Summer Nights with world-renowned performer, David Maiocco in his brand new show, Classical Laughs!
JUDY GARLAND: A CELEBRATION 3 CD/2 LP Set To Be Released in July

Trapeze Music & Entertainment Limited/Acrobat Music has announced the release on July 5, 2024 of the 3-CD 73 track album Judy Garland: A Celebration, selections of which are included on the first volume of an LP of the same name. C
Lainie Kazan's Four Classic 60s Albums Available for the First Time in Almost 60 Years

Available for the first time in the nearly 60 years since they were introduced, the four 1960s vocal albums from Lainie Kazan are now streaming on all digital platforms.
ASCAP Unwraps Top 10 New Classic Holiday Songs Chart Featuring Kelly Clarkson, Justin Bieber, Katy Perry, Meghan Trainor, Jimmy Fallon & More

ASCAP Unwraps Top 10 New Classic Holiday Songs Chart featuring Kelly Clarkson, Justin Bieber, Katy Perry, Meghan Trainor, Jimmy Fallon, and more. The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP), a professional membership organization of songwriters, composers and music publishers, both the Top 10 ASCAP New Classic Holiday Songs.
Music Review: Julie Benko Brings Home The Holidays With CHRISTMAS WITH YOU EP

Husband and wife music making team Julie Benko and Jason Yeager have produced a gorgeous holiday EP that checks off all the Christmas boxes.
Stephanie J. Block's Debut Holiday Album MERRY CHRISTMAS, DARLING Out Now

Celebrate the holiday season with Stephanie J. Block's debut album 'Merry Christmas, Darling.' Don't miss out on this must-have addition to your holiday music collection.
Broadway Theatres Will Dim Lights in Memory of Sheldon Harnick Next Week

On November 9, 2023, the Committee of Theatre Owners will dim the lights of Broadway theatres in New York for one minute at exactly 6:45pm, in honor of Sheldon Harnick.
Album Review: JUDY GARLAND: THE TWO-A-DAY IS BACK IN TOWN, Brings Our Judy Into Your Living Room Like Never Before

Garland shares… that’s what she does on this album. She was a most generous performer, always giving of herself, and it is really present on these live recordings.
Stage West Opens Season With ONCE UPON A MATTRESS

How do you tell a real princess from a wannabe?  You’ll have a grand time finding out, as Stage West, in a co-production with Theatre TCU, presents the charming, classic fairytale musical Once Upon a Mattress, which begins a 3-week run on Thursday, October 19.  Learn more about the production here!
Broadway Streaming Guide: October 2023 - Where to Watch THE GILDED AGE Season Two & More

Fall into October with a brand new lineup of Broadway-themed titles coming to streaming services. From the star-studded new season of The Gilded Age to two new albums by Barbra Streisand, check out what's streaming this month!
JSP Records to Issue Judy Garland's 1952 NY Palace Closing Night

JSP Records will release Judy Garland: The Two-A-Day Is Back In Town, Closing Night at the Palace, February 24, 1952, Garland's legendary closing night at the Palace in New York after her historic sold-out 19-week run, on October 6, 2023.
Tony Winning Lyricist and Songwriter Sheldon Harnick Dies at Age 99

BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that Sheldon Harnick, lyricist known for Fiddler on the Roof, Fiorello!, She Loves Me, and many more, has died at age 99.
Luciana Braga Honors Judy Garland in the Musical JUDY â€" O ARCO-IRIS E AQUI (Judy â€" The Rainbow Is Here)

JUDY – O ARCO-IRIS E AQUI is a non-linearly play intertwines Judy Garland's biography with Luciana Braga's personal story, in a metalanguage that navigates between past and present, fiction and reality, shedding light on the internal and external struggles that the artist still faces.
Album Review: JUDY GARLAND - THE LOST VEGAS SHOW Gives The World New Judy From Old Tapes Made New

JUDY GARLAND - THE LOST VEGAS SHOW - NEW FRONTIER HOTEL - JULY 16, 1956 is a true beauty of an album.
Interview: Michael Feinstein Talks Playing the Iconic Café Carlyle Stage This Holiday Season

Read BroadwayWorld's interview with five-time Grammy nominee and two-time Emmy nominee Michael Feinstein, as he talks about his holiday concert run at Cafe Carlyle, through December 31st!
Karine Hannah Releases 'Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas'

Bringing to the audience a completely new experience to one of the most loved Christmas songs of all time, Karine Hannah's version of 'Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas' will immerse the audience into a soft and full of emotion atmosphere.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Hugh Martin been in?

Hugh Martin has appeared on Broadway in 4 shows.

How many West End shows has Hugh Martin been in?

Hugh Martin has not appeared in the West End

What awards has Hugh Martin been nominated for?

Hugh Martin has been nominated for several awards throughout his career. He received nominations for Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre (Tony Awards) for the musical "Meet Me in St. Louis." Additionally, he was nominated for Best Musical (Tony Awards) for the production "High Spirits" and received another nomination for Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre (Tony Awards) for "High Spirits" as well.

How many shows has Hugh Martin written?

Hugh Martin has written 10 shows including Best Foot Forward (Composer/Lyricist), Look Ma, I'm Dancin'! (Composer/Lyricist), Make a Wish (Composer/Lyricist), Love from Judy (Lyricist), Meet Me in St. Louis (Composer), High Spirits (Bookwriter/Composer/Lyricist), Jerome Robbins' Broadway (Lyricist), I Will Come Back (Music), Mostly Sondheim (Composer), Meet Me in St. Louis (Songs).

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