Frederick Loewe

Date of Death: February 14, 1988 (83)

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Frederick Loewe BIO

Frederick Loewe, a classically trained musician, wrote the scores for some of America's most memorable musicals, including My Fair Lady, Camelot, Brigadoon, Paint Your Wagon, and Gigi. Among his most famous songs with lyricist-partner Alan Jay Lerner are "Almost Like Being in Love," "I Could Have Danced All Night," and "Thank Heaven for Little Girls." A musical prodigy, Loewe was born in Berlin in 1901 and, at 13, was the youngest piano soloist to play with the Berlin Philharmonic. His popular song "Katrina," written when he was 15, sold more than a million copies across Europe. Struggling to find work on Broadway after arriving in the U.S. in 1924, Loewe worked at such odd jobs as cow punching, boxing and accompanying silent films on the piano. He wrote with several other lyricists until approaching Lerner at New York's Lambs Club in 1942 about collaborating on a show - thus beginning one of Broadway’s most extraordinary partnerships. The recipient of multiple Tony and Academy awards, Loewe died in Palm Springs in 1988.

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[Off-Broadway, 1964]
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Frederick Loewe Awards and Nominations


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Olivier Awards - 2002 - The Hilton Award for Outstanding Musical Production

Frederick Loewe, My Fair Lady


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Tony Awards - 1974 - Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre

Frederick Loewe, Gigi


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Tony Awards - 1957 - Best Musical

Frederick Loewe, My Fair Lady


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New York Drama Critics Circle Awards - 1956 - Best Musical

Frederick Loewe, My Fair Lady


winner
New York Drama Critics Circle Awards - 1947 - Best Musical

Frederick Loewe, Brigadoon

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This reviewer was overwhelmed by Christine Andreas’s magical and bewitching voice. C’est magnifique!!

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New York Public Library for the Performing Arts Will Open Exhibition Featuring Theater Photography of Friedman-Abeles

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The national tour of MY FAIR LADY has announced its cast for the 2023-2024 season.

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La MaMa to Present World Premiere of EXISTENTIALISM as Part of Talking Band's 50th Anniversary Season

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Almost four years after his COVID delayed Bay Area Cabaret appearance, Broadway star Max von Essen made it to the historic Venetian Room with selections from his 2019 CD of Broadway interpretations on which he was joined by Grammy winning composer and famed musical director, Billy Stritch who backs Essen for this show as well.

Review: MY FAIR LADY Stirs Up Conversation at the Benedum Center

Leave it to a musical based on George Bernard Shaw to have audiences debating in the aisles after bows.

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NEW YORK CITY CENTER announced additional casting for Encores! Titanic, the final production of the 30th Encores! series. Check out who has joined the star-studded line-up!

Review: A Loverly Night at Thalia Mara Hall with MY FAIR LADY

My Fair Lady is still as iconic and beautiful as ever with the Lincoln Center Theatre Production’s tour!

PEAK Performances to Present Opera-in-Concert Performances of BLIND INJUSTICE

PEAK Performances at Montclair State University is producing two opera-in-concert performances of Blind Injustice, composed by Montclair State University College of the Arts faculty member Scott Davenport Richards (A Star Across the Ocean, Charlie Crosses the Nation) with a libretto by David Cote (Three Way, The Scarlet Ibis).

Perelman Performing Arts Center to Present World Premiere of THE FOLLOWING EVENING in February

Perelman Performing Arts Center will present the world premiere of The Following Evening, created by 600 Highwaymen for Talking Band.

MY FAIR LADY Comes to the Benedum Center in January

The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust has announced that the Lincoln Center Theater's critically acclaimed production of Lerner & Loewe's MY FAIR LADY is coming to Pittsburgh on January 30 to February 4, 2024, at the Benedum Center, 237 7th Street. 

MY FAIR LADY Comes to Popejoy Hall in March

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Review: MY FAIR LADY at BASS CONCERT HALL

MY FAIR LADY rolled into town this week, treating Austin to a classic musical of old. And by “of old” I mean lavish costuming, soaring vocals, a beautiful choral ensemble and lush orchestrations performed by a full orchestra. What a treat! In case you missed it over the last 67 years, the musical tells the story of Eliza Doolittle, a Cockney flower girl who takes speech lessons from Professor Henry Higgins, a phonetics professor, so that she might transform into a refined lady. The musical is based on George Bernard Shaw's 1913 play 'Pygmalion,' with book and lyrics by Alan Jay Lerner and music by Frederick Loewe. 

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Frederick Loewe FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many shows has Frederick Loewe written?

Frederick Loewe has written 11 shows including Great Lady (Composer), What's Up (Composer), The Day Before Spring (Composer), Brigadoon (Composer), Paint Your Wagon (Composer), My Fair Lady (Composer), Camelot (Composer), Gigi (Composer), Lerner and Loewe: A Very Special Evening (Composer), Fosse (Composer), Gigi (Composer).

What awards has Frederick Loewe been nominated for?

Frederick Loewe has been nominated for several awards throughout his career. Some of his notable nominations include the Hilton Award for Outstanding Musical Production (Olivier Awards) for "My Fair Lady," Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre (Tony Awards) for "Gigi," Best Musical (Tony Awards) for "My Fair Lady," Best Musical (New York Drama Critics Circle Awards) for both "My Fair Lady" and "Brigadoon." These nominations highlight Loewe's talent and contribution to the Broadway industry.

What awards has Frederick Loewe won?

Frederick Loewe has won several awards throughout his career. Some of his notable achievements include receiving the Hilton Award for Outstanding Musical Production (Olivier Awards) for "My Fair Lady," winning the Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre (Tony Awards) for "Gigi," and earning the Best Musical accolade at the Tony Awards for both "My Fair Lady" and "Brigadoon." Additionally, Loewe's work on "My Fair Lady" was recognized with the Best Musical title at the New York Drama Critics Circle Awards.

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