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SHELDON HARNICK |
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Plays by Sheldon Harnick |
Apple Tree, The | ||
| 1st Produced: | Shubert Theatre, NY | 1966 | ||||
Company: | n/a | |||||
| 1st Published: | Random House, NY (1966) | ISBN/ASIN: | 1423424182 | |||
| Music: | - | doollee no | #62039 | |||
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Genre: | 130 min Musical | |||||
| Parts: | Male | - | Female | - | ||
Parts other: | 14 actors | |||||
Notes: | book, music and lyrics by Jerry Bock and Sheldon Harnick; additional book material by Jerome Coopersmith | |||||
| 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. | |||||
Further Reference: | - | |||||
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Baker Street | ||
| 1st Produced: | Broadway Theatre, NY | 16 Feb 1965 | ||||
Company: | n/a | |||||
| 1st Published: | I don't think it has been published. Try emailing Playwright or Agent where listed at top of page. | ISBN/ASIN: | decca-5200 | |||
| Music: | Original cast recording: Universal/Decca 1965 | doollee no | #64209 | |||
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Genre: | Musical | |||||
| Parts: | Male | - | Female | - | ||
Parts other: | - | |||||
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 | |||||
| Setting: In and around London. 1897, the year in which England celebrated the Diamond Jubilee of the reign of Queen Victoria. | |||||
Further Reference: | - | |||||
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Body Beautiful, The | ||
| 1st Produced: | Broadway Theater, New York | 23 Jan 1958 | ||||
Company: | n/a | |||||
| 1st Published: | Samuel French Inc, NY, 1957 | ISBN/ASIN: | blue-pear-1006 | |||
| Music: | Original cast recording: Blue Pear (1006) | doollee no | #64210 | |||
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Genre: | Musical | |||||
| Parts: | Male | - | Female | - | ||
Parts other: | - | |||||
Notes: | Music by Jerry Bock; Lyrics by Sheldon Harnick; Book by Joseph Stein and Will Glickman | |||||
| 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 | |||||
Further Reference: | - | |||||
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Fiddler On The Roof | ||
| 1st Produced: | Imperial Theatre, NY | 22 Sep 1964 | ||||
Company: | n/a | |||||
| 1st Published: | Limelight Editions, 2004 | ISBN/ASIN: | 82876-51430-2 | |||
| Music: | Original cast recording: RCA (82876-51430-2) 1964 | doollee no | #61827 | |||
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Genre: | Musical | |||||
| Parts: | Male | - | Female | - | ||
Parts other: | - | |||||
Notes: | Book by Joseph Stein; Based on stories by Sholom Aleichem; Music by Jerry Bock; Lyrics by Sheldon Harnick | |||||
| 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. | |||||
Further Reference: | - | |||||
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Fiorello! | ||
| 1st Produced: | Broadhurst Theatre, NY | 23 Nov 1959 | ||||
Company: | n/a | |||||
| 1st Published: | I don't think it has been published. Try emailing Playwright or Agent where listed at top of page. | ISBN/ASIN: | cap-92052 | |||
| Music: | Original cast recording: Capitol (92052) 1959 | doollee no | #64211 | |||
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Genre: | Musical | |||||
| Parts: | Male | - | Female | - | ||
Parts other: | - | |||||
Notes: | Book by Jerome Weidman and George Abbott; Music by Jerry Bock; Lyrics by Sheldon Harnick | |||||
| 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 | |||||
Further Reference: | - | |||||
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Man In The Moon | ||
| 1st Produced: | Biltmore Theatre, NY | 22 Nov 1963 | ||||
Company: | n/a | |||||
| 1st Published: | I don't think it has been published. Try emailing Playwright or Agent where listed at top of page. | ISBN/ASIN: | - | |||
| Music: | Original cast recording: Golden (104) 1963 | doollee no | #64212 | |||
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Genre: | Musical | |||||
| Parts: | Male | - | Female | - | ||
Parts other: | - | |||||
Notes: | Music by Jerry Bock; Book by Arthur Burns; Lyrics by Sheldon Harnick; Based on a story by Bil Baird | |||||
Synopsis: | n/a | |||||
Further Reference: | - | |||||
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Never Too Late | ||
| 1st Produced: | Playhouse Theatre, NY | 27 Nov 1962 | ||||
Company: | n/a | |||||
| 1st Published: | Samuel French Inc, New York | ISBN/ASIN: | - | |||
| Music: | - | doollee no | #64213 | |||
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Genre: | Musical | |||||
| Parts: | Male | 6 | Female | 3 | ||
Parts other: | - | |||||
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 | |||||
Synopsis: | A married man in his fifties learns he's about to become a father again. | |||||
Further Reference: | - | |||||
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Phantom Tollbooth, The | ||
| 1st Produced: | 2007 | |||||
Company: | n/a | |||||
| 1st Published: | I don't think it has been published. Try emailing Playwright or Agent where listed at top of page. | ISBN/ASIN: | - | |||
| Music: | - | doollee no | #77087 | |||
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Genre: | Musical | |||||
| Parts: | Male | - | Female | - | ||
Parts other: | - | |||||
Notes: | Music and Lyrics by Arnold Black and Sheldon Harnick, Based on the book by Norton Juster | |||||
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. | |||||
Further Reference: | - | |||||
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Portifino | ||
| 1st Produced: | Adelphi Theatre, New York | 21 Feb 1958 | ||||
Company: | n/a | |||||
| 1st Published: | I don't think it has been published. Try emailing Playwright or Agent where listed at top of page. | ISBN/ASIN: | - | |||
| Music: | - | doollee no | #128977 | |||
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Genre: | Musical | |||||
| Parts: | Male | - | Female | - | ||
Parts other: | - | |||||
Notes: | Music by Louis Bellson; lyrics by Richard Ney; Sheldon Harnick; book by Richard Ney | |||||
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 | |||||
Further Reference: | - | |||||
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Rex | ||
| 1st Produced: | Lunt-Fontanne Theater, New York | 1976 | ||||
Company: | n/a | |||||
| 1st Published: | I don't think it has been published. Try emailing Playwright or Agent where listed at top of page. | ISBN/ASIN: | - | |||
| Music: | Original cast recording: RCA (68933) 1976 | doollee no | #64044 | |||
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Genre: | Musical | |||||
| Parts: | Male | - | Female | - | ||
Parts other: | - | |||||
Notes: | by Sherman Yellan; Music by Richard Rogers; lyrics by Sheldon Harnick | |||||
| The life and loves of Henry VIII | |||||
Further Reference: | - | |||||
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Rothschilds, The | ||
| 1st Produced: | Lunt-Fontanne Theater, New York | 19 Oct 1970 | ||||
Company: | n/a | |||||
| 1st Published: | Music Theatre International, | ISBN/ASIN: | - | |||
| Music: | Original cast recording: Sony (30337) 1970 | doollee no | #64214 | |||
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Genre: | Musical | |||||
| Parts: | Male | - | Female | - | ||
Parts other: | - | |||||
Notes: | Music by Jerry Bock; Lyrics by Sheldon Harnick; Book by Sherman Yellen; Based on "The Rothschilds" by Frederic Morton | |||||
| 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 | |||||
Further Reference: | - | |||||
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She Loves Me | ||
| 1st Produced: | Eugene O'Neill Theatre, NY | 23 Apr 1963 | ||||
Company: | n/a | |||||
| 1st Published: | I don't think it has been published. Try emailing Playwright or Agent where listed at top of page. | ISBN/ASIN: | Polydor-831968 | |||
| Music: | Original cast recording: Ploydor (831968) 1963 | doollee no | #64215 | |||
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Genre: | Musical | |||||
| Parts: | Male | 9 | Female | 7 | ||
Parts other: | - | |||||
Notes: | Music by Jerry Bock; Lyrics by Sheldon Harnick; Book by Joe Masteroff; Based on a play by Miklos Laszlo | |||||
| 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? | |||||
Further Reference: | Theatre Record Volume XXXI (2011) Issue 10 Page 534 | |||||
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Smiling the Boy Fell Dead | ||
| 1st Produced: | Cherry Lane Theatre, New York | 1961 | ||||
Company: | n/a | |||||
| 1st Published: | I don't think it has been published. Try emailing Playwright or Agent where listed at top of page. | ISBN/ASIN: | mx-LB-549-50 | |||
| Music: | Original Off-Broadway cast recording: Sunbeam (mx LB-549/50 1961 | doollee no | #107852 | |||
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Genre: | Musical | |||||
| Parts: | Male | - | Female | - | ||
Parts other: | - | |||||
Notes: | Book by Ira Wallach; Music by David Baker; lyrics by Sheldon Harnick. Originally titled "Horatio" | |||||
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Tenderloin | ||
| 1st Produced: | 46th Street Theater, New York, NY | 1960 | ||||
Company: | n/a | |||||
| 1st Published: | Music Theatre International | ISBN/ASIN: | angel-65002 | |||
| Music: | Original cast recording Angel (65002) 1960 | doollee no | #64216 | |||
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Genre: | Musical | |||||
| Parts: | Male | - | Female | - | ||
Parts other: | - | |||||
Notes: | Book by George Abbott and Jerome Weidman; Music by Jerry Bock; Lyrics by Sheldon Harnick; Based on the novel by Samuel Hopkins Adams | |||||
| 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 | |||||
Further Reference: | - | |||||
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Umbrellas of Cherbourg, The | ||
| 1st Produced: | 11 Feb 2011 | |||||
Company: | Kneehigh | |||||
| 1st Published: | I don't think it has been published. Try emailing Playwright or Agent where listed at top of page. | ISBN/ASIN: | - | |||
| Music: | - | doollee no | #124679 | |||
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Genre: | Piece | |||||
| Parts: | Male | - | Female | - | ||
Parts other: | - | |||||
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. | |||||
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. | |||||
Further Reference: | - | |||||
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Wonderful Life, A | ||
| 1st Produced: | John W. Engeman Theater, 250 Main Street (Northport, Long Island), NY | 26 Nov 2011 | ||||
Company: | The John W. Engeman Theater | |||||
| 1st Published: | I don't think it has been published. Try emailing Playwright or Agent where listed at top of page. | ISBN/ASIN: | - | |||
| Music: | - | doollee no | #134151 | |||
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Genre: | musical | |||||
| Parts: | Male | - | Female | - | ||
Parts other: | large cast | |||||
Notes: | written by Sheldon Harnick and Joe Raposo | |||||
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. | |||||
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