Marvin Hamlisch (Writer, Arranger)

Marvin Hamlisch

Writer, Arranger

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Marvin Hamlisch

Writer, Arranger

It seemed his fate to brush up against show-business legends while on his way up the ladder. He wrote songs for Liza Minnelli, worked with Judy Garland and was accompanist and straight man for Groucho Marx during a 1974-75 tour.

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Born: Jun 02, 1944 in New York, New York
Death: Aug 06, 2012 in Los Angeles, CA

Roles (31)

	A Chorus Line Official 50th Anniversary Celebration Opened July 27, 2025	Music
	Liza's at the Palace.... Opened December 03, 2008	Orchestrations Music Arrangements
	A Chorus Line Opened October 05, 2006	Music
	Imaginary Friends Opened December 12, 2002	Composer
	Sweet Smell of Success Opened March 14, 2002	Music
	Minnelli on Minnelli Opened December 08, 1999	Musical Supervisor Music Arrangements
	Street Corner Symphony Opened November 24, 1997	Featured Songs
	The 47th Annual Tony Awards - 1993 Opened June 06, 1993	as Participating Artist (Original)
	The Goodbye Girl Opened March 04, 1993	Music
	Blithe Spirit Opened March 31, 1987	Music Arrangements
	Smile Opened November 24, 1986	Music
	André De Shields' Haarlem Nocturne Opened November 18, 1984	Featured Songs ("The Way We Were")
	Shirley MacLaine on Broadway Opened April 19, 1984	Music
	The 37th Annual Tony Awards - 1983 Opened June 05, 1983	as Participating Artist (Original)
	The 36th Annual Tony Awards - 1982 Opened June 06, 1982	as Participating Artist (Original)
	Up in One Opened May 23, 1979	Additional musical material Special arrangements
	They're Playing Our Song Opened February 11, 1979	Music
	A Chorus Line Opened October 19, 1975	Music
	Jule's Friends at the Palace Opened May 19, 1974	Performer
	Liza Opened January 06, 1974	Musical Coordinator Musical Arrangements
	Seesaw Opened March 18, 1973	Dance Arrangements
	Minnie's Boys Opened March 26, 1970	Incidental Music Dance Arrangements
	Golden Rainbow Opened February 04, 1968	Dance Music Arrangements
	Henry, Sweet Henry Opened October 23, 1967	Dance Arrangements
	Funny Girl Opened March 26, 1964	Assistant Vocal Arrangements

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Awards

Drama Desk Award
2002	Outstanding Music	Sweet Smell of Success	Nominee
1993	Outstanding Music	The Goodbye Girl	Nominee
1979	Outstanding Music	They're Playing Our Song	Nominee
1976	Outstanding Music and Lyrics	A Chorus Line	Winner

New York Drama Critics' Circle
1975	Best Musical	A Chorus Line	Winner

Pulitzer Prize
1976	Pulitzer Prize for Drama	A Chorus Line	Winner

Tony Award
2002	Best Original Score	Sweet Smell of Success	Nominee
1976	Best Original Score	A Chorus Line	Winner

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Marvin Hamlisch

Writer, Arranger

Marvin Hamlisch

Writer, Arranger

Roles (31)

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Inside the Playbill: Marvin Hamlisch (Writer, Arranger)

Awards