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BIO

Steven Lutvak was born in The Bronx, New York, on July 18, 1959.



Lutvak was most known for his work on A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder (GGLAM) with Robert L. Freedman, which ran for over two years on Broadway and won the Tony Award for Best Musical. For his work on the show, Lutvak was nominated for the Tony Award for Best Original Score. Prior to GGLAM, Lutvak and Freedman wrote Campaign of the Century, a musical for which the duo won the California Musical Theater Competition from the Beverly Hills Theater Guild.

Lutvak composed the title track to the documentary film Mad Hot Ballroom, and wrote music for The Wayside Inn, Esmeralda, Almost September, and Campaign of the Century. He also released his own album, entitled The Time it Takes.

Lutvak died on October 9, 2023, at the age of 64.

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Productions

A Gentleman's Guide to Love & Murder
 
[US Tour, 2017]
Vocal Arrangements
A Gentleman's Guide to Love & MurderA Gentleman's Guide to Love & Murder
 
[US Tour, 2015]
Vocal Arranger
A Gentleman's Guide to Love & MurderA Gentleman's Guide to Love & Murder
 
[Broadway, 2013]
Vocal Music Arranger

Writing

Awards and Nominations


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2014 - Outstanding Lyrics

Steven Lutvak, A Gentleman's Guide to Love & Murder

Drama Desk Awards - 2014 - Outstanding Music

Steven Lutvak, A Gentleman's Guide to Love & Murder


winner
Richard Rodgers Award - 2014 - Richard Rodgers New Horizons Award

Steven Lutvak

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

Steven Lutvak, A Gentleman's Guide to Love & Murder


winner
- 2006 - Most promising musical theatre lyricist

Steven Lutvak

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many shows has Steven Lutvak written?

Steven Lutvak has written 3 shows including Hannah Senesh (Music), Songs From An Unmade Bed (Composer), A Gentleman's Guide to Love & Murder (Composer).

What awards has Steven Lutvak been nominated for?

Outstanding Lyrics (Drama Desk Awards) for A Gentleman's Guide to Love & Murder, Outstanding Music (Drama Desk Awards) for A Gentleman's Guide to Love & Murder, Richard Rodgers New Horizons Award (Richard Rodgers Award), 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 Steven Lutvak won?

Steven Lutvak has won the following awards: Outstanding Lyrics at the Drama Desk Awards for A Gentleman's Guide to Love & Murder, the Richard Rodgers New Horizons Award (Richard Rodgers Award), and Most Promising Musical Theatre Lyricist.

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