Harold Prince
- Performer
- Staging
- Producer
- Writer
- Misc. Credit
- Stage Crew
From ChatGPT
Prince's first Broadway credit as a producer was the 1954 musical "The Pajama Game," which won a Tony Award for Best Musical. He went on to produce and direct a string of successful shows, including "Damn Yankees," "West Side Story," "Fiddler on the Roof," "Cabaret," "Company," "Sweeney Todd," and "The Phantom of the Opera."
Prince was known for his innovative and daring approach to musical theater, pushing the boundaries of what was considered acceptable on the Broadway stage. He was a pioneer of the concept musical, which used songs and music to explore complex themes and emotions, and he was also known for his use of non-linear narratives and unconventional staging techniques.
Prince won 21 Tony Awards over the course of his career, more than any other individual in Tony Award history. He also received numerous other honors and awards for his contributions to the theater, including a Kennedy Center Honor, an Olivier Award for Lifetime Achievement, and a National Medal of Arts.
Prince passed away in 2019 at the age of 91, leaving behind a legacy as one of the most influential and innovative figures in the history of the Broadway musical.
Personal Info
Birth Date:
January 30, 1928
Birth Location:
New York, New York, USA
Death Date:
July 31, 2019
Death Location:
Reykjavik, Iceland
Cause of Death:
no location entered yet
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Notes
Photos & Headshots
From ChatGPT
Prince's first Broadway credit as a producer was the 1954 musical "The Pajama Game," which won a Tony Award for Best Musical. He went on to produce and direct a string of successful shows, including "Damn Yankees," "West Side Story," "Fiddler on the Roof," "Cabaret," "Company," "Sweeney Todd," and "The Phantom of the Opera."
Prince was known for his innovative and daring approach to musical theater, pushing the boundaries of what was considered acceptable on the Broadway stage. He was a pioneer of the concept musical, which used songs and music to explore complex themes and emotions, and he was also known for his use of non-linear narratives and unconventional staging techniques.
Prince won 21 Tony Awards over the course of his career, more than any other individual in Tony Award history. He also received numerous other honors and awards for his contributions to the theater, including a Kennedy Center Honor, an Olivier Award for Lifetime Achievement, and a National Medal of Arts.
Prince passed away in 2019 at the age of 91, leaving behind a legacy as one of the most influential and innovative figures in the history of the Broadway musical.
Personal Info
Birth Date:
January 30, 1928
Birth Location:
New York, New York, USA
Death Date:
July 31, 2019
Death Location:
Reykjavik, Iceland
Cause of Death:
no location entered yet
Other Names
- Hal Prince
- Harold Smith Prince
- H. Smith Prince
- Harold S. Prince