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Sheldon Harnick

SHELDON HARNICK

  
Nationality:    USA
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Research:    Member of the Dramatists Guild of America (as at 2015)

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         Apple Tree, The         Baker Street         Body Beautiful, The         Diary Of Adam And Eve, The         Fiddler On the Roof         Fiorello!         Man In the Moon         Never Too Late         Phantom Tollbooth, The         Pinocchio         Portifino         Rex         Rothschilds, The         She Loves Me         Smiling the Boy Fell Dead         Tenderloin         Umbrellas Of Cherbourg, The         Upstairs/Downstairs         Wonderful Life, A

Apple Tree, The

Apple Tree, The
the apple Tree is an evening of three short musicals: "the Diary of adam and eve," based on the Mark Twain story; "the Lady or the Tiger?" based on the Frank Stockton story; and "Passionella," based on a character created by Jules Feiffer.
nytheatre.com

Notes:
book, music And lyrics by Jerry Bock And Sheldon Harnick; Additional book material by Jerome Coopersmith

1st Produced:
Shubert Theatre, NY    1966

Organisations:
-

1st Published:
Random House, NY (1966)   1423424182

Music:
-

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Genre:
130 min Musical

Parts:
Male:  -            Female:  -            Other:  14 actors

Further Reference:
-

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Baker Street

Baker Street
Loosely based on the Sherlock Holmes story A Scandal in Bohemia by Arthur Conan Doyle, it is set in and around London in 1897, the year in which England celebrated the Diamond Jubilee of the reign of Queen Victoria (an event marked by an elaborate royal procession depicted by Bil Baird's marionettes). The musical veers from Conan Doyle's work in that Irene Adler becomes an associate of Holmes rather than his opponent, thus allowing an element of romance between the two.

Notes:
Book by Jerome Coopersmith; Music by Marian Grudeff And Raymond Jessel; Lyrics by Marian Grudeff And Raymond Jessel; Adapted from the stories by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle; the songs "Buffalo Belle," "Cold Clear World of the Intellect" And "I Shall Miss You Holmes" by Jerry Bock And Sheldon Harnick

1st Produced:
Broadway Theatre, NY    16 Feb 1965

Organisations:
-

1st Published:
Doubleday; Fireside Theatre Book Club Edition. edition (1966)   B000GHD9Q4

Music:
M.G.M. Records (1965)

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Genre:
Musical

Parts:
Male:  22            Female:  13            Other:  -

Further Reference:
-

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Body Beautiful, The

Body Beautiful, The
a rich and handsome Dartmouth graduate wants to box his was to glory. However he falls in love with a girl who disAproves of boxing

Notes:
Music by Jerry Bock; Lyrics by Sheldon Harnick; Book by Joseph Stein And Will Glickman

1st Produced:
Broadway Theater, New York    23 Jan 1958

Organisations:
-

1st Published:
Samuel French Inc, NY, 1957   -

Music:
Original cast recording: Blue Pear (1006)

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Genre:
Musical

Parts:
Male:  -            Female:  -            Other:  -

Further Reference:
-

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Diary Of Adam And Eve, The

Synopsis:
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Notes:
Written by Sheldon Harnick and Jerry Bock

1st Produced:
-    -

Organisations:
-

1st Published:
Contained in: "Modern Short Comedies From Broadway And London" published by Random House 1969   -

Music:
-

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Genre:
One act

Parts:
Male:  -            Female:  -            Other:  -

Further Reference:
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Fiddler On the Roof

Fiddler On the Roof
Setting: anatevka, a small village in Russia. 1905, on the eve of the Russian Revolution. the much-loved musical tale of a Jewish family in Tsarist Russia facing emotional turmoil and physical upheaval. at the heart of the family, and the story, is Tevye, an old-fashioned Father who wants to see his daughters married in the traditional Jewish way.

Notes:
Book by Joseph Stein; Based on stories by Sholom Aleichem; Music by Jerry Bock; Lyrics by Sheldon Harnick

1st Produced:
Imperial Theatre, NY    22 Sep 1964

Organisations:
-

1st Published:
Limelight editions, 2004   -

Music:
Original cast recording: RCa (82876-51430-2) 1964

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Genre:
Musical

Parts:
Male:  -            Female:  -            Other:  -

Further Reference:
-

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Fiorello!

Fiorello!
the story of New York Mayor and Congressman Fiorello LaGuardia. LaGuardia a lawyer in a poor and deprived part of New York decides to do something to help the local people and runs for Congress

Notes:
Book by Jerome Weidman And George Abbott; Music by Jerry Bock; Lyrics by Sheldon Harnick

1st Produced:
Broadhurst Theatre, NY    23 Nov 1959

Organisations:
-

1st Published:
-   -

Music:
Original cast recording: Capitol (92052) 1959

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Genre:
Musical

Parts:
Male:  -            Female:  -            Other:  -

Further Reference:
-

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Man In the Moon

Synopsis:
-

Notes:
Music by Jerry Bock; Book by Arthur Burns; Lyrics by Sheldon Harnick; Based on A story by Bil Baird

1st Produced:
Biltmore Theatre, NY    22 Nov 1963

Organisations:
-

1st Published:
-   -

Music:
Original cast recording: Golden (104) 1963

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Genre:
Musical

Parts:
Male:  -            Female:  -            Other:  -

Further Reference:
-

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Never Too Late

Synopsis:
a married man in his fifties learns he's about to become a Father again.

Notes:
Written by Sumner Arthur Long; Incidental music by John Kander; Lyrics by Jerry Bock; "Never Too Late" cha-cha by Jerry Bock; Lyrics for song "Never Too Late" cha-cha by Sheldon Harnick

1st Produced:
Playhouse Theatre, NY    27 Nov 1962

Organisations:
-

1st Published:
Samuel French Inc, New York   -

Music:
-

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Genre:
Musical

Parts:
Male:  6            Female:  3            Other:  -

Further Reference:
-

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Phantom Tollbooth, The

Synopsis:
Imagine a show that teaches kids academic subjects such as words and numbers, as well as explores subjects like the power of thinking, overcoming fear, and heroism. Next, imagine this show in a magical, fantasy sort of setting. Finally, add many great songs, smart dances, and genius special effects and you'll get the Phantom Tollbooth.
- Jonny Perl, DC theatre Scene

Notes:
Music And Lyrics by Arnold Black And Sheldon Harnick, Based on the book by Norton Juster

1st Produced:

Organisations:
-

1st Published:
-   -

Music:
-

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Genre:
Musical

Parts:
Male:  -            Female:  -            Other:  -

Further Reference:
-

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Pinocchio

Synopsis:
-

Notes:
Music by Mary Rodgers; lyrics by Sheldon Harnick; book by Jerome Coopersmith. Based on the book "The Adventures of Pinocchio" by Carlo Coldoni

1st Produced:
Bil Baird Theatre, New York    15 Dec 1973

Organisations:
-

1st Published:
-   -

Music:
-

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Genre:
Musical

Parts:
Male:  -            Female:  -            Other:  -

Further Reference:
-

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Portifino

Synopsis:
the Italian resort town of Portofino and some of its inhabitants. the Padre who has a look-alike - Guido an emissary from the Devil. a witch and a famous racing driver

Notes:
Music by Louis Bellson; lyrics by Richard Ney; Sheldon Harnick; book by Richard Ney

1st Produced:
Adelphi Theatre, New York    21 Feb 1958

Organisations:
-

1st Published:
-   -

Music:
-

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Genre:
Musical

Parts:
Male:  -            Female:  -            Other:  -

Further Reference:
-

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Rex

Rex
the life and loves of Henry VIII

Notes:
by Sherman Yellan; Music by Richard Rodgers; lyrics by Sheldon Harnick

1st Produced:
Lunt-Fontanne Theater, New York    1976

Organisations:
-

1st Published:
-   -

Music:
Original cast recording: RCa (68933) 1976

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Genre:
Musical

Parts:
Male:  -            Female:  -            Other:  -

Further Reference:
-

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Rothschilds, The

Rothschilds, The
the story of the start of the Rothschild banking dynasty. In 1712 Mayer Rothschild returns home after completing a year's banking apprenticeship. His fiancee Gutele and he want to get married - but there is a limit to the number of Jewish wedding permitted per year. Mayer sets up shop and deals in rare coins. at the Frankfurt Fair he manages to persuade Prince William - after he has given him a rare coin - to allow his marriage to take place. Later Gutele and Mayer have had five sons - all work in the shop and all are excellent salesmen. Prince William needs an agent to negotiate terms of a loan with Denmark. Mayer offers his and his sons services. they go to Denmark but while they are away Napoleon invades and Prince William flees. Meyer sends his sons throughout europe to call in all of the Prince's loans

Notes:
Music by Jerry Bock; Lyrics by Sheldon Harnick; Book by Sherman Yellen; Based on "the Rothschilds" by Frederic Morton. aka Rothchild & Sons

1st Produced:
Lunt-Fontanne Theater, New York    19 Oct 1970

Organisations:
-

1st Published:
Music Theatre International,    -

Music:
Original cast recording: Sony (30337) 1970

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Genre:
Musical

Parts:
Male:  -            Female:  -            Other:  -

Further Reference:
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She Loves Me

She Loves Me
the staff at Maraczek's Parfumerie arrive for work. George has been keeping a correspondence with an unknown young lady who he calls his "Dear Friend". New stock arrives - it is a musical cigarette box. Nobody is keen on them and they don't think they will sell. amalia comes into the shop at first she is mistaken for a customer - but she is looking for a job. When she manages to sell on of the cigarette boxes she is hired. She and George do not strike it off. George continues his correspondence - just who could the "Dear Friend" be?

Notes:
Music by Jerry Bock; Lyrics by Sheldon Harnick; Book by Joe Masteroff; Based on A play by Miklos Laszlo

1st Produced:
Eugene O'Neill Theatre, NY    23 Apr 1963

Organisations:
-

1st Published:
-   -

Music:
Original cast recording: Ploydor (831968) 1963

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Genre:
Musical

Parts:
Male:  9            Female:  7            Other:  -

Further Reference:
Theatre Record Volume XXXI (2011) Issue 10 Page 534

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Smiling the Boy Fell Dead

Smiling the Boy Fell Dead
-

Notes:
Book by Ira Wallach; Music by David Baker; lyrics by Sheldon Harnick. Originally titled "Horatio"

1st Produced:
Cherry Lane Theatre, New York    1961

Organisations:
-

1st Published:
-   -

Music:
Original Off-Broadway cast recording: Sunbeam (mx LB-549/50 1961

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Genre:
Musical

Parts:
Male:  -            Female:  -            Other:  -

Further Reference:
-

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Tenderloin

Tenderloin
1890s. the Reverend Doctor Brock wants to clean up the Tenderloin district of New York and get rid of the prostitutes who ply their trade there. He enlists the help of a young newspaper journalist, Tommy - who also sings in one of the bars in Tenderloin - to help him. But Tommy is in league with a dishonest policeman and they fabricate evidence that the good Reverend had other interests in the girls. then Tommy meets choir girl Laura and is converted. He refuses to give evidence at the trial of Rev Brock. the clean up of Tenderloin begins - but Brock leaves for Detroit which he has heard is even more sinful

Notes:
Book by George Abbott And Jerome Weidman; Music by Jerry Bock; Lyrics by Sheldon Harnick; Based on the novel by Samuel Hopkins Adams

1st Produced:
46th Street Theater, New York, NY    1960

Organisations:
-

1st Published:
Music Theatre International   -

Music:
Original cast recording angel (65002) 1960

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Genre:
Musical

Parts:
Male:  -            Female:  -            Other:  -

Further Reference:
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Umbrellas Of Cherbourg, The

Synopsis:
the Umbrellas of Cherbourg traces the story of French auto mechanic Guy Fouchier who's fallen in love with 17-year-old Genevieve emery, an employee in her widowed mother's chic umbrElla shop. On the evening before Guy leaves for a two-year tour of combat in algeria, he and Genevieve vow to remain lovers. after discovering she's carrying Guy's child, she must choose between waiting for his return or accepting an offer of marriage from a wealthy diamond merchant.

Notes:
Kneehigh, directed And Adapted by Emma Rice, music by Michel Legrand, lyrics translated by Sheldon Harnickthe film the Umbrellas of Cherbourg, directed by Jacques Demy, was released in 1964 starring 19-year-old Catherine Deneuve. the film went on to be nominated for five Academy Awards And won the 1964 Palme d'Or At the Cannes Film Festival. the Academy Award-nominated song I Will Wait for You has been recorded by many Artists including Frank Sinatra, Bobby Darin, Tony Bennett And Liza Minnelli.

1st Produced:

Organisations:
Kneehigh

1st Published:
-   -

Music:
-

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Genre:
Piece

Parts:
Male:  -            Female:  -            Other:  -

Further Reference:
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Upstairs/Downstairs

Synopsis:
-

Notes:
Music by Burton Lane; lyrics by Sheldon Harnick; book by Hugh Wheeler Based on the television series "Upstairs, Downstairs" created by Jean Marsh and Eileen Atkins

1st Produced:
-    -

Organisations:
-

1st Published:
-   -

Music:
-

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Genre:
Musical

Parts:
Male:  -            Female:  -            Other:  -

Further Reference:
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Wonderful Life, A

Synopsis:
Frank CApra's film classic has been brought to vibrant theatrical life through the remarkable collaboration of Pulitzer Prize and Tony award-winner Sheldon Harnick and Grammy and emmy award-winner Joe Raposo. the story of George Bailey and his wonderful life in Bedford Falls remains a timeless fable of dreams, disillusionment and the power of love. an uplifting chronicle of the extraordinary lives of ordinary folk, a Wonderful Life exhilarates the mind and heart as it celebrate the innate goodness in us all.
- nytheatre.com

Notes:
written by Sheldon Harnick And Joe Raposo

1st Produced:
John W. Engeman Theater, 250 Main Street (Northport, Long Island), NY    26 Nov 2011

Organisations:
the John W. engeman Theater

1st Published:
-   -

Music:
-

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Genre:
musical

Parts:
Male:  -            Female:  -            Other:  large cast

Further Reference:
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