Jerry Herman
Composer
1931 –
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Who is Jerry Herman?
Jerry Herman is an American composer and lyricist, known for his work in Broadway musical theater. He composed the scores for the hit Broadway musicals Hello, Dolly!, Mame, and La Cage aux Folles. He has been nominated for the Tony Award five times, and won twice, for Hello, Dolly! and La Cage aux Folles. In 2009, Herman received the Tony Award for Lifetime Achievement in the Theatre. He is a recipient of the 2010 Kennedy Center Honors.
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- Born
- Jul 10, 1931
New York City - Also known as
- Original Mame Cast
- Herman, Jerry
- Gerald Herman
- Parents
- Spouses
- Nationality
- United States of America
- Profession
- Education
- University of Miami
- Lived in
- New York City
- Jersey City
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on July 23, 2013
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