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Kurt Weill

Date of Death: April 03, 1950 (50)

Birth Place: Dessau, GERMANY

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Awards and Nominations

Olivier Awards - 1995 - Best Musical Revival

Kurt Weill, The Threepenny Opera

Tony Awards - 1977 - Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre

Kurt Weil, Happy End


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Drama Desk Awards - 1970 - Outstanding Music

Kurt Weill, The Rise and Fall of the City of Mahogonny


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Tony Awards - 1947 - Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre

Kurt Weill, Street Scene

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News


Chicago Opera Theater Reveals 2025/26 Season Featuring Chicago Premieres and More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 31, 2025

Chicago Opera Theater has unveiled its 2025/26 Season. The season centers around three operas never before seen in Chicago and more. Learn more about the season and see how to purchase tickets.
Symphony San Jose Unveils 2025 - 2026 Season Featuring Classical, Contemporary and More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 31, 2025

Symphony San Jose has revealed its 2025/2026 season—one filled with an exciting mix of classical masterpieces, contemporary discoveries, light classics, film music, pops, ballet, and education concerts. Learn more!
Video: Watch John Edwards Sing 'Love Song' in Encores! LOVE LIFE at New York City Center
by Michael Major - Mar 31, 2025

Watch John Edwards perform 'Love Song' in Encores! Love Life at New York City Center. Love Life has not been seen in New York in over 75 years. See more videos of Kate Baldwin, Brian Stokes Mitchell, and the cast now!
How Often Do Broadway Musicals Tackle the Topic of War?
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Mar 30, 2025

This time, the reader question was: How often do Broadway musicals tackle the topic of war? There are actually many musicals about war in the canon. The rare feat of Operation Mincemeat lies in its tone. The show is a fast-paced, zany, comedic take on a mission that used a dead body to mislead the Axis forces, leading to the successful Allied invasion of Sicily.
Video: Watch Kate Baldwin Sing 'Mr. Right' from Encores! LOVE LIFE
by Team BWW - Mar 29, 2025

Want to solve all your love life problems? All you need is “Mr. Right”! Watch Kate Baldwin bring the house down in this brassy, showstopping number from Encores! Love Life.
Odyssey Theatre Founding Artistic Director Ron Sossi Dies at 85
by Stephi Wild - Mar 24, 2025

BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that Odyssey Theatre Ensemble's founding artistic director Ron Sossi passed away on Wednesday, March 19, at the age of 85.
Photos: See Highlights from Charles Busch: MY LEADING LADIES at 54 Below
by Rebecca Kaplan - Mar 22, 2025

Tony Award-nominated actor, playwright and cabaret entertainer Charles Busch returns 3/21 to 3/23 with a new show of stories and songs devoted to the women who have inspired him from show business legends to the remarkable aunt who raised him. Check out photos here!
Rory Bremner to Launch 2025 Live Tour MAKING AN IMPRESSION
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 21, 2025

Master satirist Rory Bremner is back with an intimate show  that combines his signature stand-up with candid conversation, accompanied by a rotating cast of special guest hosts. Learn more about the tour here!
BroadwayWorld Cabaret Upcoming Show Roundup �" Mar. 21 to Mar. 27, 2025
by Rebecca Kaplan - Mar 21, 2025

Looking for a fun show to see this week? We have you covered with jazz, cabaret, comedy, and more! NYC has so many incredible events, but here are a few top picks to consider this week.
International Cast Of Eleven Selected As Finalists In 2025 Lotte Lenya Competition
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 19, 2025

The Kurt Weill Foundation for Music has named the eleven exceptional singing actors who will compete for a top prize of $25,000 in the final round of the twenty-seventh annual Lotte Lenya Competition, the internationally renowned theatrical singing contest.
Video: Watch Kate Baldwin, Brian Stokes Mitchell & More Rehearse For LOVE LIFE at Encores!
by Michael Major - Mar 18, 2025

Step inside the rehearsal room for Love Life at New York City Center Encores! Watch videos of Kate Baldwin, Brian Stokes Mitchell, and the cast of the Victoria Clark-directed production perform 'I Remember It Well' and 'Women's Club Blues.'
Nashville Symphony Announces 2025/26 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 18, 2025

Featuring more than 80 performances covering a wide range of genres, the Nashville Symphony has announced its 2025/26 season. Classical Series programs offer seminal works to showcase the virtuosity and versatility of the Orchestra’s musicians, including Dvořák’s Symphony No. 9, Beethoven’s Symphony No. 5, Holst’s The Planets, Verdi’s Requiem, Mozart’s Symphony No. 41 (“Jupiter”), and Brahms’ Piano Concerto No. 2.
Video: LOVE LIFE In Rehearsal At New York City Center
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 18, 2025

Step behind the scenes of Love Life at New York City Center, as Kim Kowalke, President & CEO of the Kurt Weill Foundation, dives into the story behind the iconic 'Love Song' and get an exclusive first listen to the song, performed by John Edwards. Watch the video!
Coming Up at 54 Below: Exclusive Previews from Jenn Colella, Lillias White & More
by Joey Mervis - Mar 17, 2025

Broadway's best performers are getting ready to hit the stage at NYC's premiere cabaret destination, 54 Below. Enjoy previews from some of this month's performers, including Jenn Colella ('I Could Have Danced All Night'), Charles Busch ('Bill'), and Lillias White ('I'm Getting Along Right').
Jenn Colella and More to Perform at 54 Below Next Week
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 14, 2025

Next week, 54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Jenn Colella, and more. See who else is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.
THESE GIRLS HAVE DEMONS To Be Presented In Berlin This Week
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 13, 2025

These Girls Have Demons, a new rock musical by bookwriter/lyricist Meghan Brown and composer Sarah Taylor Ellis, will be presented March 14 in an industry workshop in Berlin.
Video: Kate Baldwin Sings 'Mister Right' from LOVE LIFE
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 13, 2025

Up next at New York City Center Encores! is Love Life, directed by Tony winner Victoria Clark with Guest Music Director Rob Berman and choreography by Joann Hunter. Watch in this video as Clark explains what audiences can expect from the production and Kate Baldwin sings “Mr. Right.” 
Lynne Charnay to Celebrate 100th Birthday With Performance at Don't Tell Mama
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 12, 2025

On the evening of her 100th birthday, legendary performer Lynne Charnay will take the stage at Don't Tell Mama. Learn more about the upcoming performance!
Feature: Las Vegas Philharmonic Presents SHOSTAKOVICH’S FIFTH on March 15
by Debbie Hall - Mar 10, 2025

The Las Vegas Philharmonic will bring the magic of Shostakovich’s Fifth with guest conductor Leonard Slatkin to The Smith Center on March 15.
Video: Hear the Encores! Orchestra Rehearse LOVE LIFE at New York City Center
by Michael Major - Mar 4, 2025

Get a first listen to the Encores! Orchestra rehearsing the music of Kurt Weill’s Love Life, which has not been heard in New York for over 75 years. Love Life’s original Broadway production never recorded a cast recording. See the video!

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many shows has Kurt Weill written?

Kurt Weill has written 25 shows including Silverlake (Composer), Die Sieben Todsünden (Composer), Marie Galante (Composer), Johnny Johnson (Composer), The Eternal Road (Composer), Knickerbocker Holiday (Composer), Lady in the Dark (Composer), One Touch of Venus (Composer), The Firebrand of Florence (Composer), Street Scene (Composer), Down in the Valley (Composer), Love Life (Composer), Lost in the Stars (Composer), Brecht on Brecht (Composer), The World of Kurt Weill in Song (Music), The Rise and Fall of the City of Mahagonny (Composer), The Rise and Fall of The City of Mahagonny (Composer), Berlin to Broadway with Kurt Weill (Composer), Happy End (Composer), A Kurt Weill Cabaret (Composer), Nashville New York (Composer), The Threepenny Opera (Composer), Here Lies Jenny (Lyricist), Here Lies Jenny (Composer), LoveMusik (Source Material).

What awards has Kurt Weill been nominated for?

Kurt Weill has been nominated for several awards throughout his career. Some of his notable nominations include Best Musical Revival at the Olivier Awards for "The Threepenny Opera," Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre at the Tony Awards for "Happy End," Outstanding Music at the Drama Desk Awards for "The Rise and Fall of the City of Mahogonny," and Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre at the Tony Awards for "Street Scene."

What awards has Kurt Weill won?

Kurt Weill has won several awards for his work in the Broadway industry. He received the Outstanding Music award at the Drama Desk Awards for his contribution to "The Rise and Fall of the City of Mahagonny". Additionally, he was honored with the Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre award at the Tony Awards for his work on "Street Scene". These accolades recognize Weill's talent and contribution to the world of Broadway.

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