Lucy Simon
Latest News on Lucy Simon:
25 Great Audition Songs for Sopranos (Nov 20, 2024)
Photos: First look at Curtain Players' THE SECRET GARDEN: THE MUSICAL (Sep 5, 2024)
Theatre and Literature: Musical Adaptations of Classic Novels (Jul 14, 2024)
25 Great Audition Songs for Sopranos (Nov 20, 2024)
Photos: First look at Curtain Players' THE SECRET GARDEN: THE MUSICAL (Sep 5, 2024)
Theatre and Literature: Musical Adaptations of Classic Novels (Jul 14, 2024)
BIO
Lucy Elizabeth Simon (May 5, 1940 – October 20, 2022) was an American composer for the theatre and of popular songs. She recorded and performed as a singer and songwriter, and was known for the musicals The Secret Garden (1991) and Doctor Zhivago (2011).
In 1963, Simon began performing with her sister Carly Simon as the Simon Sisters. The duo released three albums, beginning with Meet the Simon Sisters, which featured the song "Winkin', Blinkin' and Nod"; based on the poem by Eugene Field, the song became a minor hit and reached No. 73 on the Billboard Hot 100. Simon won a Grammy Award in 1981 with her husband, David Levine, in the Best Recording for Children category for In Harmony, and again in 1983 in the same category for In Harmony 2.
Simon received Tony Award and Drama Desk Award nominations for composing the music for the Broadway musical The Secret Garden.
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Awards and Nominations
Drama Desk Awards - 1991 - Outstanding Music
Lucy Simon, The Secret Garden
New York Drama Critics Circle Awards - 1991 - Best Musical
Lucy Simon, The Secret Garden
Tony Awards - 1991 - Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre
Lucy Simon, The Secret Garden
Videos
Video: Watch Highlights From the World Premiere of ON CEDAR STREET at Berkshire Theatre Group
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 24, 2023
Video: Go Inside Broadway-Aimed THE SECRET GARDEN Opening Night In Los Angeles
by Adam Riegler - Feb 27, 2023
Video: Warren Carlyle & Sierra Boggess Are Bringing THE SECRET GARDEN Back to Life
by Backstage Live with Richard Ridge - Feb 25, 2023
VIDEO: Westlife's Mark Feehily and Hadley Fraser Sing 'Lily's Eyes' From THE SECRET GARDEN
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 24, 2022
VIDEO: Quentin Garzón and Ali Ewoldt Sing 'Now' From DOCTOR ZHIVAGO
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 24, 2020
VIDEO: Sierra Boggess Performs 'Come to My Garden' From THE SECRET GARDEN With Her Sister and Brother in Law
by Stephi Wild - Apr 12, 2020
VIDEO: Ramin Karimloo and Celinde Schoenmaker Preview DOCTOR ZHIVAGO Concert
by Stephi Wild - Jul 28, 2019
TV Exclusive: Show Stories- Ken Ludwig Explains How He Scrapped a Whole Act to Make CRAZY FOR YOU a Hit!
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 20, 2018
TV Exclusive: Show Stories- Susan Stroman Gives Us the Low Down on How CRAZY FOR YOU Came to Be
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 20, 2018
TV Exclusive: Song Stories- Alan Menken Reveals How He Found the Sound of THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME with 'Out There'
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 19, 2018
TV Exclusive: Song Stories- Maury Yeston Reveals How He Made TITANIC Sail On!
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 18, 2018
TV Exclusive: Song Stories- How Did She Write One of Broadway's Best Duets? Lucy Simon Tells the Tale of 'Lily's Eyes'
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 17, 2018
TV Exclusive: Song Stories- Lynn Ahrens Explains How Mother Found Her Voice for RAGTIME's 'Back to Before'
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 20, 2018
TV Exclusive: Song Stories- Jason Robert Brown Reveals What Inspired PARADE's 'The Old Red Hills of Home'
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 16, 2018
TV Exclusive: Song Stories- Stephen Flaherty Explains the Origin of RAGTIME Anthem, 'Make Them Hear You'
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 15, 2018
News
25 Great Audition Songs for Sopranos
Let us help you find some fresh audition material. These 25 soprano audition songs are a combination of greats and lesser knowns, so you can choose material that you love and knock that audition out of the park. Check out what made the list!
Let us help you find some fresh audition material. These 25 soprano audition songs are a combination of greats and lesser knowns, so you can choose material that you love and knock that audition out of the park. Check out what made the list!
Photos: First look at Curtain Players' THE SECRET GARDEN: THE MUSICAL
Orphaned Mary Lennox, a ten year old English girl born and raised in India, is sent to the moors of Yorkshire, England, to live with a brooding uncle she has never met, on an estate that seems to be locked in the past. There, she finds her personality blossoming among the other residents of the estate as they bring new life to a long-neglected garden.
Orphaned Mary Lennox, a ten year old English girl born and raised in India, is sent to the moors of Yorkshire, England, to live with a brooding uncle she has never met, on an estate that seems to be locked in the past. There, she finds her personality blossoming among the other residents of the estate as they bring new life to a long-neglected garden.
Theatre and Literature: Musical Adaptations of Classic Novels
Which classic books have been made for the stage? Check out the full list here!
Which classic books have been made for the stage? Check out the full list here!
Fulton Theatre to Present Concert Fundraiser of THE SECRET GARDEN
Fulton Theatre will present a concert of The Secret Garden on May 23rd, 2024 at 6:30pm. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Fulton Theatre will present a concert of The Secret Garden on May 23rd, 2024 at 6:30pm. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Adam Guettel, Austin Pendleton and More Will Be Honored with Dramatists Guild Awards
The Dramatists Guild previously announced that playwright Christopher Durang will receive a Lifetime Achievement award at this year’s ceremony. He will be joined by two additional recipients, George C. Wolfe and Emily Mann.
The Dramatists Guild previously announced that playwright Christopher Durang will receive a Lifetime Achievement award at this year’s ceremony. He will be joined by two additional recipients, George C. Wolfe and Emily Mann.
Video: Sierra Boggess & Derrick Davis Sing 'Come Spirit Come Charm' at Lucy Simon Tribute
Broadway stars came together last night to pay tribute to the life & work of Grammy Winner and Tony Nominee, Lucy Simon, at Joe's Pub. Watch as Sierra Boggess & Derrick Davis sing 'Come Spirit Come Charm.'
Broadway stars came together last night to pay tribute to the life & work of Grammy Winner and Tony Nominee, Lucy Simon, at Joe's Pub. Watch as Sierra Boggess & Derrick Davis sing 'Come Spirit Come Charm.'
Laura Benanti, Sierra Boggess, and More Will Pay Tribute to Lucy Simon at Joe's Pub
Broadway stars will honor the work and life of Grammy Winner and Tony Nominee, Lucy Simon next month at Joe's Pub. The performance is set for Monday, March 25th at 7:00pm. Learn more about the performance and find out who will perform here!
Broadway stars will honor the work and life of Grammy Winner and Tony Nominee, Lucy Simon next month at Joe's Pub. The performance is set for Monday, March 25th at 7:00pm. Learn more about the performance and find out who will perform here!
THE SECRET GARDEN Opens at New Stage Theatre This Week
The Secret Garden: Spring Version opens at New Stage Theatre this month. Performances run February 6-25, 2024.
The Secret Garden: Spring Version opens at New Stage Theatre this month. Performances run February 6-25, 2024.
Previews: WILLY WONKA JR at Ovations Repertory Theatre
The show is directed by Orlando Pena, the artistic director of Ovations Dance Academy, who has over 30 years of experience in the dance industry. Pena says that he chose this musical because he loves the story, the characters, and the message of the show.
The show is directed by Orlando Pena, the artistic director of Ovations Dance Academy, who has over 30 years of experience in the dance industry. Pena says that he chose this musical because he loves the story, the characters, and the message of the show.
THE SECRET GARDEN: SPRING VERSION Comes to New Stage Theatre Next Month
The Secret Garden: Spring Version comes to New Stage Theatre in February. The production features music and lyrics by Marsha Norman, and music by Lucy Simone, and is based on the novel by Frances Hodgson Burnett. Learn more about the show and how to get tickets here!
The Secret Garden: Spring Version comes to New Stage Theatre in February. The production features music and lyrics by Marsha Norman, and music by Lucy Simone, and is based on the novel by Frances Hodgson Burnett. Learn more about the show and how to get tickets here!
Review: THE SECRET GARDEN, Tabard Theatre
For this festive season, the team behind Tabard Theatre's production of Five Children and It have brought out their own take that will delight and captivate audiences of all ages.
For this festive season, the team behind Tabard Theatre's production of Five Children and It have brought out their own take that will delight and captivate audiences of all ages.
Photos: First Look At THE SECRET GARDEN At Sandler Center for the Performing Arts
This past weekend, Lucy Simon and Marsha Norman’s musical The Secret Garden took center stage at the Sandler Center for the Performing Arts as part of the 32nd season of Virginia Musical Theatre. See photos from the production.
This past weekend, Lucy Simon and Marsha Norman’s musical The Secret Garden took center stage at the Sandler Center for the Performing Arts as part of the 32nd season of Virginia Musical Theatre. See photos from the production.
Watch: LaChanze, Jenn Colella & More Featured in WELL-BEHAVED WOMEN Music Videos
Experience the dynamic performances of LaChanze, Jenn Colella, and other Broadway stars in the WELL-BEHAVED WOMEN music videos
Experience the dynamic performances of LaChanze, Jenn Colella, and other Broadway stars in the WELL-BEHAVED WOMEN music videos
Previews: THE NUTCRACKER SUITE at Ovations Dance Repertory
Audiences can expect a visually stunning and joyous experience. In terms of the show's message, Orlando Pena kept it simple and profound: 'Back to basics - turn off your phone and enjoy a classic ballet.'
Audiences can expect a visually stunning and joyous experience. In terms of the show's message, Orlando Pena kept it simple and profound: 'Back to basics - turn off your phone and enjoy a classic ballet.'
THE SECRET GARDEN, THE MUSICAL Returns To The Chance By Popular Demand This Holiday Season
Chance Theater, Anaheim's official resident theater company, has announced an encore presentation of “The Secret Garden, The Musical,” presented as part of Chance Theater's Holiday Literature Series. Adapted from the novel by Frances Hodgson Burnett, with book and lyrics by Marsha Norman, and music by Lucy Simon.
Chance Theater, Anaheim's official resident theater company, has announced an encore presentation of “The Secret Garden, The Musical,” presented as part of Chance Theater's Holiday Literature Series. Adapted from the novel by Frances Hodgson Burnett, with book and lyrics by Marsha Norman, and music by Lucy Simon.
The Drama Book Shop Announces Upcoming Author Events
The Drama Book Shop presents a series of events featuring new theatrical literary works by authors and playwrights. Join them for inspiring discussions and celebrations of the power of American theater. Reserve your seat on their website.
The Drama Book Shop presents a series of events featuring new theatrical literary works by authors and playwrights. Join them for inspiring discussions and celebrations of the power of American theater. Reserve your seat on their website.
THE SECRET GARDEN: SPRING VERSION Comes to New Stage Theatre Next Year
The Secret Garden: Spring Version comes to New Stage Theatre next year. Performances run February 6-10, 13, 15-17 at 7:00 p.m. and February 11 & 18 at 2:00 p.m. Learn more about the production here!
The Secret Garden: Spring Version comes to New Stage Theatre next year. Performances run February 6-10, 13, 15-17 at 7:00 p.m. and February 11 & 18 at 2:00 p.m. Learn more about the production here!
Video: Watch Highlights From the World Premiere of ON CEDAR STREET at Berkshire Theatre Group
Watch the exciting highlights from the world premiere of ON CEDAR STREET at Berkshire Theatre Group. Don't miss your chance to catch this limited-run show. Experience the mesmerizing performances and captivating story at one of the premier theatre venues.
Watch the exciting highlights from the world premiere of ON CEDAR STREET at Berkshire Theatre Group. Don't miss your chance to catch this limited-run show. Experience the mesmerizing performances and captivating story at one of the premier theatre venues.
Photos: See Lauren Ward, Stephen Bogardus & More in ON CEDAR STREET World Premiere at BTG
Get a first look at the world premiere of ON CEDAR STREET with stunning photos featuring Stephen Bogardus, Lauren Ward, and more. Discover the highly-anticipated new production through this captivating photo gallery.
Get a first look at the world premiere of ON CEDAR STREET with stunning photos featuring Stephen Bogardus, Lauren Ward, and more. Discover the highly-anticipated new production through this captivating photo gallery.
Review: ON CEDAR STREET at Berkshire Theatre Group
Berkshire Audiences are fortunate that we often have opportunities to experience world premiere presentations like ON CEDAR STREET. While it is difficult to say what the future may hold for the new musical, it is safe to say that the production which continues on the Larry Vaber stage at Berkshire Theatre Group’s Unicorn Theatre in Stockbridge through September 2, is a delightful way to spend one of the remaining summer evenings.
Berkshire Audiences are fortunate that we often have opportunities to experience world premiere presentations like ON CEDAR STREET. While it is difficult to say what the future may hold for the new musical, it is safe to say that the production which continues on the Larry Vaber stage at Berkshire Theatre Group’s Unicorn Theatre in Stockbridge through September 2, is a delightful way to spend one of the remaining summer evenings.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many shows has Lucy Simon written?
Lucy Simon has written 3 shows including The Secret Garden (Composer), Zhivago (Composer), Doctor Zhivago (Music).
What awards has Lucy Simon been nominated for?
Outstanding Music (Drama Desk Awards) for The Secret Garden, Best Musical (New York Drama Critics Circle Awards) for The Secret Garden and Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre (Tony Awards) for The Secret Garden.
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