'Fiddler on the Roof' Lyricist Sheldon Harnick Dies at 99
TL;DR Summary
Sheldon Harnick, the lyricist who partnered with composer Jerry Bock to create the songs for some of Broadway’s greatest musicals, including Fiddler on the Roof, Fiorello! and She Loves Me, has died at the age of 99. Harnick, who had an uncanny knack of making it sound as if the singer were having a conversation with the audience, was known for his simple yet deeply moving lyrics. Fiddler on the Roof was one of the most successful musicals in history, becoming the first on Broadway to surpass 3,000 performances.
- Sheldon Harnick, Famed ‘Fiddler on the Roof’ Lyricist, Dies at 99 Hollywood Reporter
- Sheldon Harnick, 'Fiddler on the Roof' Lyricist, Dies at 99 The New York Times
- Sheldon Harnick, lyricist of 'Fiddler on the Roof,' dies at 99 The Washington Post
- Sheldon Harnick, the lyricist who made Jewish longing universal in 'Fiddler on the Roof,' dies at 99 JTA News - Jewish Telegraphic Agency
- Sheldon Harnick obituary: Broadway lyricist dies at 99 Legacy.com
Reading Insights
Total Reads
0
Unique Readers
0
Time Saved
8 min
vs 9 min read
Condensed
95%
1,647 → 89 words
Want the full story? Read the original article
Read on Hollywood Reporter