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Jule Styne

Date of Death: September 20, 1994 (88)

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BIO

With the scores of such Broadway classics as Gentlemen Prefer Blondes, Peter Pan, Bells Are Ringing, Gypsy, and Funny Girl to his credit, composer Jule Styne ranks as one of the undisputed architects of the American musical theater.



Born in London's East End on December 31, 1905, Styne's family moved to the United States in 1912. Young Julius showed such a talent for the piano that he had performed with the Chicago, St. Louis, and Detroit Symphonies by age 10.

He developed his feel for popular music working with the jazz bands of 1920s Chicago, and as vocal coach to such 1930s Hollywood stars as Shirley Temple and Alice Faye.

Teaming with lyricist Sammy Cahn in the 1940s, he created a string of Hit Parade leaders including the Oscar-winning "Three Coins In The Fountain."

In addition to Sammy Cahn, Styne's collaborators include Betty Comden and Adolph Green, Stephen Sondheim, Bob Merrill, Leo Robin and E.Y. Harburg, and their combined efforts have produced such showstoppers as "The Party's Over," "Everything's Coming Up Roses," "People" and "Diamonds Are A Girl's Best Friend."

Jule Styne was elected to the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 1972, the Theatre Hall of Fame in 1981, and became a Kennedy Center Honoree in 1990. On the occasion of his 25th anniversary in show business, the following tribute was read into the Congressional Record: "The lives of Americans throughout our land, as well as the lives of people throughout the corners of the world, have been enriched by the artistry and genius of Jule Styne."

Styne passed away on September 20, 1994, in New York City.

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STAGE CREDITS

Sondheim: A Musical Tribute
[Broadway]
Concert [Broadway], 1973
Special Guest

Productions

GypsyGypsy
 
[Broadway, 2024]
Music
Funny GirlFunny Girl
 
[US Tour, 2023]
Composer
Peter Pan
 
[Broadway, 1999]
Composer
Peter Pan
 
[Broadway, 1998]
Composer
Peter Pan
 
[Broadway, 1991]
Composer
Peter Pan
 
[Broadway, 1990]
Composer
Teibele and Her Demon
 
[Broadway, 1979]
Producer
Peter Pan
 
[Broadway, 1979]
Composer
Side by Side by Sondheim
 
[Broadway, 1977]
Composer
Jockeys
 
[Off-Broadway, 1977]
Producer
Something More!
 
[Broadway, 1964]
Director
Fade Out - Fade In
 
[Broadway, 1964]
Producer
Arturo Ui
 
[Broadway, 1963]
Composer
Say, Darling
 
[Broadway, 1958]
Producer
Producer
Mr. Wonderful
 
[Broadway, 1956]
Producer
Will Success Spoil Rock Hunter
 
[Broadway, 1955]
Producer
Peter Pan
 
[Broadway, 1954]
Composer
Pal Joey
 
[West End, 1954]
Producer
Hazel Flagg
 
[Broadway, 1953]
Producer
In Any Language
 
[Broadway, 1952]
Producer
Pal Joey
 
[Broadway, 1952]
Producer
Make a Wish
 
[Broadway, 1951]
Producer
Producer

Writing

Barbara Cook's Broadway!
Lyricist
Composer
Do Re Mi
Composer
Fosse
Composer
Funny Girl
Composer
Composer
Gypsy
Composer
Hazel Flagg
Composer
Hellzapoppin
Composer
High Button Shoes
Composer/Lyricist
Lyricist
Composer
Lorelei
Composer
Peter Pan
Composer
Prettybelle
Composer
Say, Darling
Composer
Composer
Serafina
Composer
Stairway to Paradise
Sketches/Composer/Lyricist
Sugar
Composer
Two on the Aisle
Composer
Composer

Awards and Nominations


winner
Tony Awards - 1968 - Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre

Jule Styne, Hallelujah, Baby!

Tony Awards - 1964 - Best Musical

Jule Styne, Funny Girl

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

Jule Styne, Funny Girl

Tony Awards - 1957 - Best Musical

Jule Styne, Bells Are Ringing

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by Joshua Wright - Feb 10, 2025

Experience the premiere of Gypsy at the Philharmonie de Paris, a musical production exploring the ambitions of a vaudeville family in the late 1920s. Performances run from April 16-19, 2025, under the direction of Laurent Pelly with music by Jule Styne and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim.
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by Rob Lester - Feb 8, 2025

JUST IN TIME FOR JULE STYNE at Dizzy's was another 'Songbook Sundays' soiree celebrating a Great American Songbook writer. A night of Jule Styne's music curated by Deborah Grace Winer 'makes someone happy.'
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by A.A. Cristi - Feb 7, 2025

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by Stephi Wild - Feb 5, 2025

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by Juan-Jose Gonzalez - Feb 4, 2025

La nueva producción dirigida por Antonio Banderas y protagonizada por Marta Ribera, Lydia Fairén, Laia Prats y Carlos Seguí, comienza funciones el 7 de febrero.
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With the hit Broadway revival of Gypsy now performing through the summer, show star Audra McDonald visited The Late Show to discuss the production. Watch the interview now!
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Spotlight: GYPSY at OFC Creations Theatre Center
by BWW Special Offer - Feb 4, 2025

Jodi Benson Stars in OFC Creations GYPSY! Starring Jodi Benson as Mama Rose, OFC Creations (Rochester, NY) presents GYPSY, A Musical Fable. Jodi Benson is best known for providing the voice of Ariel in The Little Mermaid.
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GYPSY Tickets Now Available Through August 2025
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 3, 2025

George C. Wolfe's new production of GYPSY starring six-time Tony Award Winner Audra McDonald has released a new block of tickets, on sale now through August 2025.
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Breaking Down the Different Stephen Sondheim Revues
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Feb 2, 2025

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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.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Jule Styne been in?

Jule Styne has appeared on Broadway in 1 shows.

How many West End shows has Jule Styne been in?

Jule Styne has not appeared in the West End

What awards has Jule Styne been nominated for?

Jule Styne has been nominated for several prestigious awards throughout his career. He received a nomination for Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre (Tony Awards) for his work on "Hallelujah, Baby!" Additionally, he was nominated for Best Musical (Tony Awards) for "Funny Girl" and "Bells Are Ringing." Furthermore, he received another nomination for Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre (Tony Awards) for "Funny Girl." These nominations highlight Styne's talent and contribution to the Broadway industry.

What awards has Jule Styne won?

Jule Styne has won several awards throughout his career. He received the Tony Award for Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre for his work on the musical "Hallelujah, Baby!" Additionally, Styne won the Tony Award for Best Musical for the iconic Broadway production of "Funny Girl." These achievements highlight his talent and contribution to the world of musical theater.

How many shows has Jule Styne written?

Jule Styne has written 37 shows including One Night Stand (Composer), Glad to See You (Composer), High Button Shoes (Composer/Lyricist), Gentlemen Prefer Blondes (Composer), Two on the Aisle (Composer), Hazel Flagg (Composer), Peter Pan (Composer), Wake Up, Darling (Composer), Bells Are Ringing (Composer), Miss Lonelyhearts (Composer), Say, Darling (Composer), A Party with Betty Comden & Adolph Green (Composer), Gypsy (Composer), Do Re Mi (Composer), Subways Are for Sleeping (Composer), Funny Girl (Composer), Fade Out - Fade In (Composer), Hallelujah, Baby! (Composer), Darling of the Day (Composer), Look to the Lilies (Composer), Prettybelle (Composer), Lorelei (Composer), Jule's Friends at the Palace (Composer), Serafina (Composer), Side by Side by Sondheim (Composer), Hellzapoppin (Composer), Bar Mitzvah Boy (Composer), Pieces of Eight (Composer), The Dangerous Christmas of Red Riding Hood (Composer), Jerome Robbins' Broadway (Composer), Some Like It Hot (Composer), The Red Shoes (Composer), Fosse (Composer), Elaine Stritch At Liberty (Composer), Barbara Cook's Broadway! (Composer), Stairway to Paradise (Sketches/Composer/Lyricist), Come Fly Away (Composer).

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