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BIO

Maury Yeston is a Tony Award-winning composer, lyricist, and writer who has made a significant impact on the world of musical theater. Born on October 23, 1945, in Jersey City, New Jersey, Yeston was raised in a musical family and began studying piano at a young age. He attended Yale University, where he earned a degree in music theory and composition, and later earned a Ph.D. in musicology from the University of Cambridge.



Yeston's first major success in musical theater came in 1982 with the debut of his show "Nine." Based on Federico Fellini's film "8½," "Nine" tells the story of a famous film director struggling to find inspiration for his next project. The show was a critical and commercial success, earning Yeston two Tony Awards for Best Original Score and Best Book of a Musical. The show was later adapted into a film in 2009, starring Daniel Day-Lewis, Penélope Cruz, and Marion Cotillard.

In 1989, Yeston wrote the music and lyrics for "Grand Hotel," which was based on the novel by Vicki Baum and the subsequent film adaptation. Set in a luxurious Berlin hotel during the 1920s, "Grand Hotel" features a large ensemble cast and explores the lives of the guests and staff over the course of a single weekend. The show received mixed reviews but was a box office success and earned Yeston another Tony nomination for Best Original Score.

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Productions

The Royal FamilyThe Royal Family
 
[Broadway, 2009]
Composer
Hans Christian Andersen
 
[West End, 2004]
Book Revisions
Orchestrations/Arrangements
Hans Christian Andersen
 
[Regional (US), 2003]
Book Revisions
Grand Hotel
 
[Broadway, 1989]
Composer
Nine
 
[Broadway, 1982]
Vocal/Incidental Arrangements
Cloud 9
 
[Off-Broadway, 1981]
Composer

Writing

Death Takes a Holiday
Composer
Lyricist
December Songs
Composer/Lyricist
Goya
Composer/Lyricist
Grand Hotel
Composer/Lyricist
In the Beginning
Composer/Lyricist
Nine
Composer
Lyricist
Composer/Lyricist
One Two Three Four Five
Composer/Lyricist
Composer
Composer
Lyricist
Lyricist
Phantom
Composer/Lyricist
Composer/Lyricist
Titanic
Composer
Lyricist

Awards and Nominations

Drama Desk Awards - 2012 - Outstanding Lyrics

Maury Yeston, Death Takes a Holiday

Drama Desk Awards - 2012 - Outstanding Music

Maury Yeston, Death Takes a Holiday

Olivier Awards - 1997 - The American Express Award for Best New Musical

Maury Yeston, Nine


winner
Tony Awards - 1997 - Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre

Maury Yeston, Titanic

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

Maury Yeston , Grand Hotel

Drama Desk Awards - 1989 - Outstanding Lyrics

Maury Yeston, Grand Hotel

Drama Desk Awards - 1989 - Outstanding Music

Maury Yeston, Grand Hotel


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 1982 - Outstanding Music

Maury Yeston, Nine


winner
Tony Awards - 1982 - Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre

Maury Yeston, Nine

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Lorna Dallas Will Perform Encore of SNAPSHOTS at Chelsea Table + Stage
by Stephi Wild - Mar 24, 2025

Lorna Dallas will return to Chelsea Table + Stage for an encore performance of her all-new show in ”Snapshots”, her latest collection of musical memories. The debut of the show this past fall was welcomed with glorious acclaim.
TITANIC THE MUSICAL Continues Marriott Theatre's 50th Anniversary Season Photo
TITANIC THE MUSICAL Continues Marriott Theatre's 50th Anniversary Season
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 19, 2025

Marriott Theatre, continues its 50th Anniversary Season celebration with the epic production of Titanic The Musical, directed and choreographed by Connor Gallagher (Marriott Theatre debut! Broadway: Beetlejuice; Off-Broadway: The Big Gay Jamboree, The Robber Bridegroom, Into the Woods; Beauty and The Beast, Disney’s Tale of Moana, Tangled) with Musical Direction by Jeff Award winner Ryan T. Nelson.
PHANTOM Comes to Arizona Broadway Theatre Photo
PHANTOM Comes to Arizona Broadway Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Mar 13, 2025

Arizona Broadway Theatre is now presenting Phantom, with book by Arthur Kopit and music and lyrics by Maury Yeston, on stage through April 10, 2025. Learn more here!
Review: PHANTOM at Arizona Broadway Theatre Photo
Review: PHANTOM at Arizona Broadway Theatre
by Herbert Paine - Mar 10, 2025

By now, the phrase Phantom of the Opera conjures one thing: Andrew Lloyd Webber’s juggernaut, a chandelier-crashing, organ-blasting spectacle that has been haunting Broadway since the Reagan administration. But Maury Yeston and Arthur Kopit’s PHANTOM, currently at Arizona Broadway Theatre in Peoria until April 10, is an entirely different beast—lusher, more romantic. It plays like a grand old movie, the kind that knew how to sweep you up in its spell.
Children's Musical Theater San Jose Names Kikau Alvaro as New Artistic Director Photo
Children's Musical Theater San Jose Names Kikau Alvaro as New Artistic Director
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 5, 2025

Children’s Musical Theater San Jose Board of Directors and Managing Director Dana Zell named Kikau Alvaro as the new Artistic Director, succeeding Kevin Hauge, who will retire at the end of the current season. Learn more!
The Alchemy Theatre Announces Cast of GRAND HOTEL, THE MUSICAL Photo
The Alchemy Theatre Announces Cast of GRAND HOTEL, THE MUSICAL
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 20, 2025

The Alchemy Theatre has announced the cast and creative team for Grand Hotel, The Musical. Grand Hotel, The Musical will be performed at the Whisenhunt at ZACH Theatre from May 30 - June 15, 2025.
Franc D'Ambrosio to Perform The Music Of Andrew Lloyd Webber at Feinstein's Photo
Franc D'Ambrosio to Perform The Music Of Andrew Lloyd Webber at Feinstein's
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 17, 2025

Broadway legend Franc D'Ambrosio will take the stage with special guest Glory Crampton for a celebration of Andrew Lloyd Webber's musicals. Learn more and see how to attend.
Davis Gaines Brings LOVE IS IN THE AIR to the Green Room 42 Photo
Davis Gaines Brings LOVE IS IN THE AIR to the Green Room 42
by Stephi Wild - Feb 5, 2025

Davis Gaines in a rare New York appearance, will perform a special show for Valentine's Day, “Love is in the Air” a romantic evening of love songs! Learn more about the upcoming show here!
Photos: Benjamin Velez & Madeline Myers Honored with 2025 Kleban Prize Photo
Photos: Benjamin Velez & Madeline Myers Honored with 2025 Kleban Prize
by Jennifer Broski - Feb 4, 2025

ASCAP and BMI honored the winners of the 35th Annual Kleban Prize for the most promising musical theater lyricist and librettist- Benjamin Velez and Madeline Myers. Check out photos from inside the ceremony.
Video: Watch Ramin Karimloo Perform 'Only With You' From NINE Photo
Video: Watch Ramin Karimloo Perform 'Only With You' From NINE
by Michael Major - Jan 30, 2025

Ramin Karimloo has released a video of himself singing 'Only You' from Nine the Musical. The video also features Melissa James, Victoria Hamilton-Barritt, and Zizi Strallen. 
Review: NINE at Garden Theatre Photo
Review: NINE at Garden Theatre
by Paul Batterson - Jan 26, 2025

What did our critic think of NINE at Garden Theatre?
Interview: Sarah Chelli of NINE at Garden Theater Photo
Interview: Sarah Chelli of NINE at Garden Theater
by Paul Batterson - Jan 18, 2025

In her second go around in the musical NINE, Sarah Chelli has gone from being the one cheated on to the one being cheated with. Read our interview here!
WHEN ELVIS MET THE BEATLES Will Premiere at Ogunquit Playhouse; 2025 Season Announced Photo
WHEN ELVIS MET THE BEATLES Will Premiere at Ogunquit Playhouse; 2025 Season Announced
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 14, 2025

Ogunquit Playhouse has unveiled their 93rd season, featuring a world premiere production, Guys and Dolls, and much more. See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets.
Benjamin Velez and Madeline Myers Are Recipients of the 2025 Kleban Prize For Musical Photo
Benjamin Velez and Madeline Myers Are Recipients of the 2025 Kleban Prize For Musical Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jan 14, 2025

The 2025 Kleban Prize for the most promising musical theatre lyricist has been awarded to Benjamin Velez. The 2025 Kleban Prize for the most promising musical theatre librettist has been awarded to Madeline Myers.
LES DONES DE GUIDO CONTINI llega del 23 al 27 de enero al Gaudí Photo
LES DONES DE GUIDO CONTINI llega del 23 al 27 de enero al Gaudí
by Juan-Jose Gonzalez - Jan 14, 2025

El musical basado en NINE con Mariona Castillo y dirigido por David Pintó tendrá cinco únicas funciones en Barcelona.
GRAND HOTEL And More Announced for The Alchemy Theatre 2025 Season Photo
GRAND HOTEL And More Announced for The Alchemy Theatre 2025 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 12, 2024

The Alchemy Theatre has announced its 2025 season. In spring of 2025, The Alchemy Theatre will present Grand Hotel, The Musical at the Whisenhunt at ZACH.
Ruthie Henshall, Amber Davies, and More Join NINE Concert Led By Ramin Karimloo Photo
Ruthie Henshall, Amber Davies, and More Join NINE Concert Led By Ramin Karimloo
by Stephi Wild - Dec 11, 2024

Further casting has been announced for Hope Mill Theatre’s new concert version of Nine the Musical, starring Broadway and West End star Ramin Karimloo, at Lowry, Salford next year.
25 Great Audition Songs for Sopranos Photo
25 Great Audition Songs for Sopranos
by Sarah Lasko - Nov 20, 2024

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: GRAND HOTEL's 35th Anniversary Original Broadway Cast Reunion Concert Photo
Photos: GRAND HOTEL's 35th Anniversary Original Broadway Cast Reunion Concert
by Rebecca Kaplan - Nov 15, 2024

“We’ll Take a Glass Together” when 54 Below presents Grand Hotel: The 35th Anniversary Original Broadway Cast Reunion Concert. This very special immersive concert received rave reviews in February. It runs 11/15 and 11/16. See photos from 11/14.
FORBIDDEN BROADWAY: MERRILY WE STOLE A SONG Comes to the Hobby Center Photo
FORBIDDEN BROADWAY: MERRILY WE STOLE A SONG Comes to the Hobby Center
by Stephi Wild - Nov 15, 2024

The Hobby Center for the Performing Arts will present the Tony Award®-winning FORBIDDEN BROADWAY, Gerard Alessandrini’s legendary and hilarious musical spoof of Broadway’s biggest shows and brightest stars.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many shows has Maury Yeston written?

Maury Yeston has written 10 shows including In the Beginning (Composer/Lyricist), Nine (Composer/Lyricist), Goya (Composer/Lyricist), One Two Three Four Five (Composer/Lyricist), Grand Hotel (Composer/Lyricist), Phantom (Composer/Lyricist), Titanic (Composer), Death Takes a Holiday (Composer), December Songs (Composer/Lyricist), Anything Can Happen in the Theater: The Songs of Maury Yeston (Composer/Lyricist).

What awards has Maury Yeston been nominated for?

Outstanding Lyrics (Drama Desk Awards) for Death Takes a Holiday , Outstanding Music (Drama Desk Awards) for Death Takes a Holiday , The American Express Award for Best New Musical (Olivier Awards) for Nine, Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre (Tony Awards) for Titanic, Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre (Tony Awards) for Grand Hotel, Outstanding Lyrics (Drama Desk Awards) for Grand Hotel, Outstanding Music (Drama Desk Awards) for Grand Hotel, Outstanding Music (Drama Desk Awards) for Nine and Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre (Tony Awards) for Nine.

What awards has Maury Yeston won?

Maury Yeston has won several prestigious awards, including: Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre at the Tony Awards for Titanic; Outstanding Music at the Drama Desk Awards for Nine; and Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre at the Tony Awards for Nine.

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