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BroadwayWorld Awards - 2014 - Best Book of a Musical

Robert L. Freedman, A Gentleman's Guide to Love & Murder


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Drama Desk Awards - 2014 - Outstanding Book of a Musical

Robert L. Freedman, A Gentleman's Guide to Love & Murder


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Drama Desk Awards - 2014 - Outstanding Lyrics

Robert L. Freedman, A Gentleman's Guide to Love & Murder


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Tony Awards - 2014 - Best Book of a Musical

Robert L. Freedman, A Gentleman's Guide to Love & Murder

Tony Awards - 2014 - Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre

Robert L. Freedman, A Gentleman's Guide to Love & Murder


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- 2006 - Most promising musical theatre lyricist

Robert L. Freedman

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BroadwayCon Reveals First Slate of 2025 Panels and Programming

BroadwayCon has unveiled a first look at its programming schedule for BroadwayCon 2025. See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets and attend!
Photos: Cheeyang Ng & Eric Sorrels Receive the 2024 Fred Ebb Award

The Fred Ebb Foundation has presented the twentieth annual Fred Ebb Award for aspiring musical theatre songwriters to the team of Cheeyang Ng & Eric Sorrels. See photos from inside the ceremony!
20th Annual Fred Ebb Award To Be Presented Tonight at The Todd Haimes Theater

The Fred Ebb Foundation in association with the Roundabout Theatre Company will present the twentieth annual Fred Ebb Award for aspiring musical theatre songwriters to the team of Cheeyang Ng & Eric Sorrels. Learn more!
Gabrielle Stravelli, Klea Blackhurst, and Graham Rowat Join SING HAPPY: THE LYRICS OF FRED EBB

The Fred Ebb Foundation and Birdland Jazz Club announced additional performers for Sing Happy: The Lyrics of Fred Ebb, which will take place next week at Birdland Jazz Club.
Cheeyang Ng and Eric Sorrels Will Receive 20th Annual Fred Ebb Award

The Fred Ebb Foundation will present the twentieth annual Fred Ebb Award for aspiring musical theatre songwriters to the team of Cheeyang Ng & Eric Sorrels. Learn more about the award and the ceremony here!
Kate Baldwin, Heidi Blickenstaff & More to Join SING HAPPY: THE LYRICS OF FRED EBB at Birdland

The Fred Ebb Foundation will present SING HAPPY: THE LYRICS OF FRED EBB, a special event celebrating the work of the renowned lyricist. Performers include Kate Baldwin, Heidi Blickenstaff, Telly Leung and more.
Syracuse University Department of Drama Reveals 24/25 season

The Syracuse University Department of Drama has announced the 2024/2025 season. Learn more about the lineup here!
GROW A SHOW Musical Theatre Workshop Returns To The Lied Center!

The Grow a Show Musical Theatre Workshop returns to the Lied Center, offering emerging artists a platform to develop and showcase new works.
Casting Announced For Final Week of The Blank Theatre's 32nd Annual Young Playwrights Festival

Casting has been announced for the fourth and final week of The Blank Theatre's 32nd Annual Young Playwrights Festival. The last three of 12 winning plays by young playwrights aged 15–19 will be presented live onstage August 1–4.
Interview: Michael McGowan Reflects on Husband Steven Lutvak's Life & Legacy Ahead of Tribute Show

This Thursday, July 18th at 3 pm, NYU Skirball Center will honor the late Tony Award-winning composer Steven Lutvak (A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder). The day marks what would have been Steven’s 65th birthday. The show will feature songs from A Gentlemen’s Guide to Love and Murder, Steven’s albums, and never-before heard works-in-progress.
Arvada Center 24/25 Season Tickets Now On Sale

The Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities 2024-2025 Theatre Season single tickets go on sale July 1.
NYU's Skirball Center to Honor Steven Lutvak With Performances & Tributes in July

NYU Skirball Center will honor the late Tony Award-winning composer Steven Lutvak, the musical mind behind the Tony Award-winning musical A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder. Learn more and see how to attend.
CINDERELLA, KING JAMES & More Set for Syracuse Stage 24/25 Season

Syracuse Stage reveals its 2024/2025 season lineup featuring a diverse range of productions including classics, contemporary plays, and family-friendly shows. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Review: A GENTLEMAN'S GUIDE TO LOVE & MURDER at STNJ-The Best in Musical Comedy

The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey (STNJ) kicks off its exciting 62nd season with the musical comedy, 'A Gentleman’s Guide to Love & Murder.' We loved it from the opening scene to the curtain call.
Video: A Gentleman's Guide to Love & Murder at The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey

Get a first look at The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey's A GENTLEMAN'S GUIDE TO LOVE & MURDER - now on stage through June 9th.
Video: Inside Rehearsals For A GENTLEMAN'S GUIDE TO LOVE & MURDER at The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey

Go inside rehearsals for The Shakespeare Theatre's A GENTLEMAN'S GUIDE TO LOVE & MURDER!
Review: A GENTLEMAN'S GUIDE TO LOVE AND MURDER at Arizona Broadway Theatre

A GENTLEMAN’S GUIDE TO LOVE AND MURDER is that rarity – a new musical with a score inspired by a theatrical style of the past that will forever remain timeless. And it’s so much fun. At Arizona Broadway Theatre.
Video: Go Inside The First Rehearsal for A GENTLEMAN'S GUIDE TO LOVE & MURDER at The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey

Go inside the first day of rehearsals for The Shakespeare Theatre's A GENTLEMAN'S GUIDE TO LOVE & MURDER! Filled with unforgettable music and non-stop laughs, Robert L. Freedman and Steven Lutvak's 2014 Tony Award-winning Best Musical is based on the 1907 novel The Autobiography of a Criminal and the 1949 film Kind Hearts and Coronets, starring Sir Alec Guinness.
North Coast Repertory Theatre Reveals 2024-25 Season

North Coast Repertory Theatre has announced its Season 43 (2024-2025). This season’s roster includes a World Premiere comic mystery, three San Diego premieres, a Tony Award-winning musical, a searing classic drama, an inspiring autobiographical piece, a family comedy, a new and hilarious Hercule Poirot mystery, a unique look at the Asian immigration experience, and one century-old cake. 
A GENTLEMAN'S GUIDE TO LOVE AND MURDER Comes to Granbury Next Month

Granbury Theatre Company will continue its Broadway on the Brazos season with the musical comedy “A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder” on April 5-28, 2024, at the historic Granbury Opera House in Downtown Granbury.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many shows has Robert L. Freedman written?

Robert L. Freedman has written 2 shows including A Gentleman's Guide to Love & Murder (Bookwriter), The Flamingo Kid (Book and Lyrics).

What awards has Robert L. Freedman been nominated for?

Best Book of a Musical (BroadwayWorld Awards) for A Gentleman's Guide to Love & Murder, Outstanding Book of a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for A Gentleman's Guide to Love & Murder, Outstanding Lyrics (Drama Desk Awards) for A Gentleman's Guide to Love & Murder, Best Book of a Musical (Tony Awards) for A Gentleman's Guide to Love & Murder, Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre (Tony Awards) for A Gentleman's Guide to Love & Murder and Most promising musical theatre lyricist () for .

What awards has Robert L. Freedman won?

Robert L. Freedman has won the following awards: Best Book of a Musical (BroadwayWorld Awards) for A Gentleman's Guide to Love & Murder; Outstanding Book of a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for A Gentleman's Guide to Love & Murder; Outstanding Lyrics (Drama Desk Awards) for A Gentleman's Guide to Love & Murder; Best Book of a Musical (Tony Awards) for A Gentleman's Guide to Love & Murder; and Most Promising Musical Theatre Lyricist.

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