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entertainment2 years ago

'Fiddler on the Roof' Lyricist Sheldon Harnick Dies at 99

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.

via Hollywood Reporter|
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obituary2 years ago

'Fiddler on the Roof' Lyricist Sheldon Harnick Passes Away at 99

Sheldon Harnick, a Broadway lyricist known for his creative partnership with composer Jerry Bock, has died at the age of 99. The duo collaborated on five shows that drew Tony Award nominations for best musical, including "Fiddler on the Roof," which became their most successful production. The musical ran on Broadway from 1964 to 1972 and won 10 Tony Awards, including best composer and lyricist. Harnick's partnership with Bock barely survived the 1960s, but they eventually reconciled as friends.

via The Washington Post|
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entertainment2 years ago

Legendary 'Fiddler on the Roof' Lyricist Sheldon Harnick Dies at 99

Sheldon Harnick, the lyricist behind the iconic Broadway musical "Fiddler on the Roof," has died at the age of 99. Harnick collaborated with composer Jerry Bock to create some of Broadway's most beloved musicals, including "Fiorello!" and "She Loves Me." However, it was "Fiddler on the Roof" that became their masterpiece, with songs like "Matchmaker, Matchmaker," "Sunrise, Sunset," and "If I Were a Rich Man" becoming post-War Broadway classics. Harnick's lyrics were praised for their clarity and purpose, and he never relied on easy rhymes or cliches. He is survived by his wife, daughter, son, and four grandchildren.

via Deadline|
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entertainment2 years ago

Tony-winning 'Fiddler on the Roof' lyricist Sheldon Harnick dies at 99.

Sheldon Harnick, the Tony-winning lyricist who collaborated with composer Jerry Bock on some of Broadway's most successful musicals, including Fiddler on the Roof and She Loves Me, has died at the age of 99. Harnick's lyrics were known for their humanity-rich quality and ability to express the hopes and fears of characters without crossing into sentimentality. He and Bock were nominated for Tony Awards for several productions, winning for Fiorello! and Fiddler on the Roof. Harnick remained creatively active until the end of his life, providing new lyrics for the 2016 revival of She Loves Me.

via Playbill|
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obituary2 years ago

Legendary 'Fiddler on the Roof' Lyricist Sheldon Harnick Passes Away at 99

Sheldon Harnick, the Tony Award-winning lyricist who collaborated with composer Jerry Bock to create some of Broadway's most memorable musicals, including "Fiddler on the Roof" and "Fiorello!," has died at the age of 99. Harnick's lyrics gave voice to a broad range of characters and emotions, from starry-eyed young lovers to struggling Jews in early-20th-century Russia. "Fiddler on the Roof" became the longest-running musical in Broadway history and won nine Tony Awards, including one for its score. Harnick also worked on other shows and became an accomplished opera translator and librettist.

via The New York Times|
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