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Birth Place: Paris, FRANCE

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STAGE CREDITS

Andy Williams with Michel Legrand
[Broadway]
Concert [Broadway], 1974
Performer

Productions

Amour
 
[Broadway, 2002]
Orchestrator

Writing

Composer
Amour
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Awards and Nominations

Tony Awards - 2003 - Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre

Michel Legrand , Amour


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Drama Desk Awards - 2002 - Outstanding Music

Michel Legrand, Amour


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2002 - Outstanding Orchestrations

Michel Legrand, Amour

Drama Desk Awards - 1979 - Outstanding Music

Michel Legrand, The Umbrella of Cherbourg

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Madison Lyric Stage to Present WE’VE ONLY JUST BEGUN: THE MUSIC OF THE CARPENTERS
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 17, 2025

Madison Lyric Stage, a professional theater company on the Connecticut shoreline, will present We’ve Only Just Begun: The Music of The Carpenters on Saturday, April 5 at 4:00 pm at Madison’s Shoreline Unitarian Universalist Society. 
Melissa Errico to Bring THE STORY OF A ROSE To D.C. Region Photo
Melissa Errico to Bring THE STORY OF A ROSE To D.C. Region
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 12, 2025

Tony Award-nominated Broadway actress Melissa Errico will take the stage at the Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall and Arts Center on May 7, with her mesmerizing new musical presentation, The Story of a Rose: A Musical Reverie on The Great War.
World Premiere Of Tom Gold's LE VOYAGE Comes To Bohemian National Hall Photo
World Premiere Of Tom Gold's LE VOYAGE Comes To Bohemian National Hall
by Stephi Wild - Mar 7, 2025

The Juilliard School's first-ever jazz voice graduate student Olivia Chindamo and versatile pianist Matthew Sheens join the New York City-based classical dance company in the World Premiere of Le Voyage.
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Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra Will Broadcast Four Upcoming Concerts
by Stephi Wild - Feb 27, 2025

Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra will return to the air waves and online at Classical California with four special broadcasts featuring milestone concerts under the baton of Music Director Jaime Martín.
Review: Melissa Errico A Valentine Fantasy In I CAN DREAM, CAN'T I? at Birdland Theat Photo
Review: Melissa Errico A Valentine Fantasy In I CAN DREAM, CAN'T I? at Birdland Theater
by Stephen Mosher - Feb 16, 2025

Another Melissa Errico triumph fills Birdland Theater with love.
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Vocalist & Composer Malakoff Kowalski Sets New Album 'Songs With Words'
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 4, 2025

Songs With Words is the new album by vocalist and composer Malakoff Kowalski, together with pianists Igor Levit, Johanna Summer, and Chilly Gonzales set for release on March 21. Listen to the first track release now.
Interview: Melissa Errico's Valentine's Day Residency Returns to Birdland Photo
Interview: Melissa Errico's Valentine's Day Residency Returns to Birdland
by Rebecca Kaplan - Jan 29, 2025

In cabaret master Melissa Errico's hands, familiar songs are recast as 'intimate conversations and private reflections,' perfect for a Valentine's Day weekend with your family, partner or friends. Read a conversation about the show, love, and more.
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New York Festival Of Song Presents LE TOUR DE FRANCE In February
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 29, 2025

New York Festival of Song will kick off its first concert of the new year with Le tour de France on Wednesday, February 26, 2025 at 8:00 p.m. at Merkin Hall at Kaufman Music Center. 
New York Festival Of Song to Present Le Tour De France Photo
New York Festival Of Song to Present Le Tour De France
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 28, 2025

​​​​​​​New York Festival of Song, led by Artistic Director Steven Blier, will kick off its first concert of the new year with Le tour de France at Merkin Hall at Kaufman Music Center. Learn more!
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Tom Gold Dance Reveals 2025 Spring Season
by Stephi Wild - Jan 22, 2025

Recently completing a weeklong residency at Berkshire Pulse dance studios in Housatonic, Massachusetts in the Berkshires, New York City-based classical dance company Tom Gold Dance will present its 2025 spring season in April.
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Kravis Center Rings In The New Year With FUNNY GIRL, Renee Fleming, and More
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 3, 2025

The Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts welcomes the New Year with a line-up of entertainment in its star-studded LIVE AMPLIFIED! season.
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by Rob Lester - Jan 3, 2025

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by Sarah Lasko - Dec 18, 2024

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Meow Meow To Star In IT'S COME TO THIS At Soho Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 12, 2024

International singing sensation and purr-fect post-pandemic, post-post-modern Superstar Meow Meow has announcef a limited run of her show It's Come To This at Soho Theatre in May 2025, following her critically acclaimed global takeover.
Feature: BroadwayWorld Cabaret Upcoming Show Roundup " Sept. 23 to Sept. 29, 2024 Photo
Feature: BroadwayWorld Cabaret Upcoming Show Roundup " Sept. 23 to Sept. 29, 2024
by Rebecca Kaplan - Sep 23, 2024

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See What's Coming Up At Birdland: Jazz Programming August 12th - August 25th Photo
See What's Coming Up At Birdland: Jazz Programming August 12th - August 25th
by Blair Ingenthron - Aug 10, 2024

Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater have revealed all jazz programming running August 12th - August 25th.
See What's Coming Up At Birdland August 5th - August 18th Photo
See What's Coming Up At Birdland August 5th - August 18th
by Blair Ingenthron - Aug 3, 2024

Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater has revealed jazz programming running August 5th - August 18th.
Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater Reveal August 2024 Programming Photo
Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater Reveal August 2024 Programming
by Blair Ingenthron - Jul 27, 2024

Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater will operate this August with a full slate of nightly performances.
First Look At Melissa Errico And Isabelle Georgesin The Premiere Of DEUX GRANDES DAME Photo
First Look At Melissa Errico And Isabelle Georgesin The Premiere Of DEUX GRANDES DAMES At London's Crazy Coqs
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 12, 2024

Melissa Errico and Isabelle Georges will debut their new show DEUX GRANDES DAMES at Crazy Coqs.
Review: DEUX GRANDES DAMES, The Crazy Coqs Photo
Review: DEUX GRANDES DAMES, The Crazy Coqs
by Matthew Paluch - Jul 11, 2024

Two for the price of one isn’t always a good deal, but Deux Grandes Dames with Melissa Errico & Isabelle Georges at Crazy Coqs - Brasserie Zedel is a dynamic vehicle for the two “tall” & “leading” ladies.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Michel Legrand been in?

Michel Legrand has appeared on Broadway in 1 shows.

How many West End shows has Michel Legrand been in?

Michel Legrand has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Michel Legrand been nominated for?

Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre (Tony Awards) for Amour, Outstanding Music (Drama Desk Awards) for Amour, Outstanding Orchestrations (Drama Desk Awards) for Amour and Outstanding Music (Drama Desk Awards) for The Umbrella of Cherbourg.

What awards has Michel Legrand won?

Michel Legrand has won the following awards: Outstanding Music at the Drama Desk Awards for Amour and Outstanding Orchestrations at the Drama Desk Awards for Amour.

How many shows has Michel Legrand written?

Michel Legrand has written 2 shows including Of Love Remembered (Composer), Amour (Composer).

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