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	Jerry Herman - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Jerry Herman (born Gerald Herman on July 10, 1933 in New York City) is an American composer/lyricist of the Broadway musical theater.
		Many of Jerry Herman's showtunes have become standards and are presented regularly on television, in film, on stage, and are recorded by many of the world's most notable singers.
		Herman's autobiography, Showtune: A Memoir by Jerry Herman (with Marilyn Stasio), was published by Donald I. Fine Books, an imprint of Penguin Books, in 1996.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Jerry_Herman (979 words)

	Jerry Herman Biography / Biography of Jerry Herman Biography Biography
		Jerry Herman (born 1931) wrote the music and the lyrics for three of the longest running musicals in Broadway history, Hello Dolly!, Mame, and La Cage aux Folles.
		Jerry Herman was born on July 10, 1931 in Jersey City, New Jersey, the only child of Harry Herman, a gym teacher, and Ruth Sachs Herman, a former pianist and singer.
		Herman wrote in his memoirs, "I learned about prejudice at an early age, when a group of neighborhood boys threw stones at me on my way to Hebrew school." His parents were active in the local Jewish community center, and they made their shy son attend events there.
	www.bookrags.com /biography-jerry-herman (244 words)

	JerryHerman
		Jerry Herman first burst onto the Broadway scene with Milk and Honey, and was nominated for both a Tony Award and a Grammy Award.
		Herman believes in writing melodic songs that can have lives of their own outside of the shows for which they are written.
		Jerry Herman's The Best Of Times (originally titled "Tune the Grand Up") was conceived by Paul Gilger in 1980 for his hometown community theatre in Mansfield, Ohio.
	www.eytmackandmabel.homestead.com /JerryHerman.html (1227 words)

	Big on Broadway / Famed composer Jerry Herman spreads show-tune gospel
		Herman took pains to excuse Stephen Sondheim, whom he termed "a genius" and "unique," from his indictment of the modern musical theater.
		Herman's Bay Area engagement, which included a pair of concerts at the Bernard Osher Marin Jewish Community Center in San Rafael, was part of the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers Foundation Jerry Herman Legacy Series.
		But Herman, who grew up believing that songwriting was too much fun to be a career (he studied to be an architect or designer), has always been an accidental hitmaker.
	www.sfgate.com /cgi-bin/article.cgi?file=/chronicle/archive/2001/04/01/PK235219.DTL&type=printable (859 words)

	PerformInk Online
		Herman also will be accompanied by Broadway performers Jason Graae (Ragtime), Karen Morrow (The Mystery of Edwin Drood) and Paige O’Hara (the voice of Belle in the Disney animated Beauty and the Beast)–all of whom will conduct master classes in vocal performance and auditioning.
		Herman was elected to the Songwriters Hall of Fame and the Theatre Hall of Fame and, in 1987, was presented with the Johnny Mercer Award.
		Herman’s latest project is the release (on June 9) by DRG Records of his concept CD, "Miss Spectacular," featuring Christine Baranski, Michael Feinstein and other luminaries.
	www.performink.com /Archives/stagepersonae/2002/HermanJerry.html (1919 words)

	News (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
		Jerry Herman is best known for writing the music and lyrics to Hello Dolly, which ran on Broadway for seven years from January 1964 to December 1970.
		Herman and his colleagues answered many questions, recalling how they first launched their careers in musical theatre, who influenced them and what was their favorite audition song!
		Herman talked about being mentored by Irving Berlin and encouraged as a young man by his mother to pursue songwriting.
	www.cmu.edu /cfa/drama/news/guests/herman.htm (441 words)

	glbtq >> arts >> Herman, Jerry
		So it is not surprising that, although seemingly retired from the musical comedy stage, he remains the best proponent of the "diva musical," described by theater historian John Clum as a musical comedy "about a woman's escape from the humdrum" and pedestrian life to which social convention would consign her.
		First, there is what Herman himself calls the "statement song" in which the heroine delivers her philosophy of life.
		Herman's heroines do not hesitate to interfere--always generously, always joyously--in other characters' lives, in particular teaching the younger generation how to live more freely and with greater satisfaction.
	www.glbtq.com /arts/herman_j.html (768 words)

	Broadway: The American Musical . Stars Over Broadway . Jerry Herman \| PBS
		One of the leading composers and lyricists for the American musical theater during the past 30 years, Herman was playing piano by the age of six under the tuition of his mother, a professional piano teacher.
		In 1966, Herman had another triumph with "Mame," which is generally considered to be his best score.
		Herman occasionally presents an evening devoted to his own songs, and many shows have been staged in tribute to him over the years, including "Jerry's Girls," which played on Broadway in 1986.
	www.pbs.org /wnet/broadway/stars/herman_j.html (448 words)

	AEGiS-Chicago Tribune: Looking on the bright side with Broadway icon Jerry Herman
		In Broadway's pantheon, 70-year-old Herman is the chin-up guy, the Good Humor Man. He has been lauded, as well as needled (usually with affection), and hummed and hummed and hummed, thanks to his favored Tin Pan Alley-bred brand of show tune.
		Herman is also meeting with the American Theatre Critics Association, in town for a convention.
		Herman's mother arranged a fateful meeting, "through the friend of a friend of a hairdresser, or something like that," with the great "Guys and Dolls" composer-lyricist Frank Loesser.
	www.aegis.com /news/ct/2002/CT020602.html (1261 words)

	ORANGE COUNTY WEEKLY OC Weekly: Theater: Musical Chairman (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
		Jerry Herman is coming to town, and you should care only if you’re interested in the future of theater.
		Herman is one of musical theater’s most successful practitioners and biggest defenders.
		As proof, Herman points to the current success on Broadway of such old-fashioned musicals as The Producers and Hairspray, which boast more contemporary music and subject matters but are frothy entertainment vehicles first.
	www.ocweekly.com /ink/03/10/theater-beers2.php (639 words)

	Carnegie Mellon Press Release: October 9, 2003
		PITTSBURGH—Carnegie Mellon University and the Pittsburgh CLO are proud to host the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) Foundation's Jerry Herman Legacy Series Oct. 16 - 18, in the Purnell Center for the Arts on the Carnegie Mellon campus.
		The Jerry Herman Legacy Series is one of the ASCAP Foundation's many talent development programs.
		The Jerry Herman Legacy Series is named for and funded by Jerry Herman, who is best known for writing the music and lyrics for several musicals including the Broadway blockbusters "Hello, Dolly!," "Mame" and "La Cage aux Folles." These events are held three times a year in three different cities.
	www.cmu.edu /PR/releases03/031009_jherman.html (493 words)

	Stage (stage) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
		Without composer Herman ever having intended it, many of his songs can dovetail into one another, giving the appearance of a continuous narrative, although the first act is smoother than the second.
		For all of Jerry Herman's general exuberance and high spirits, he does have other emotions to explore.
		Jerry's Girls is a first-time directing effort from Frederick Willard, previously known as a musical director.
	newtimes.rway.com /stage/jerry.htm (901 words)

	Religion & Ethics NewsWeekly . PROFILE . Jerry Herman . December 27, 2002 \| PBS
		Jerry Herman, Broadway composer and lyricist, still enjoys the adulation of fans, forty years after his first hit musical.
		HERMAN: Being a good person is the most important thing to me -- being able to say on television, right now, that I have been a good person and I have never tried to hurt another human being.
		Herman feels the message of his music is especially important in times like these.
	www.pbs.org /wnet/religionandethics/week617/profile.html (1131 words)

	Theater News - Feature: We Need a Little Jerry! - Jerry Herman talks about the new Off-Broadway revue of his songs and ...
		Jerry Herman talks about the new Off-Broadway revue of his songs and discusses future projects.
		It's always a rewarding experience to have a conversation with Jerry Herman; one comes away feeling good, wishing that the man's enthusiasm could be bottled.
		JERRY HERMAN: Yes, it is the same basic show, but it's much edited and newly staged by Joey McKneely.
	www.theatermania.com /content/news.cfm/story/3164 (1549 words)

	Amazon.com: Books: Jerry Herman : Poet of the Showtune (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
		Citron obviously admires Herman and his oeuvre; in his acknowledgements, he writes "Herman is that rare subject, a joy for a biographer, possessed of total recall and never too busy to answer a question.
		His ardent, erudite discussions of Herman's music and lyrics reveal oft-unacknowledged depth, wit, and artistic order in fluffy hits and lead-footed flops alike, but sometimes he seems overly partisan, blaming everyone but Herman for failures and noting every initial box-office stiff that is, thanks to a little tweaking, perky in its after-Broadway life.
		Jerry is honest with his readers, and talks about his downs as well as the ups.
	www.amazon.com /exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/0300100825?v=glance (1189 words)

	Owen Keehnen Interviews Jerry Herman
		The name Jerry Herman is practically synonymous with The Golden Age of Broadway.
		Herman's wonderful scores have given joy to thousands and brought him numerous awards including two Tonys and two Grammys.
		Recently I had the chance to talk with Jerry Herman about his book, his new TV musical, his life in the theater, and living with HIV.
	www.queerculturalcenter.org /Pages/Keehnen/Herman.html (2121 words)

	In Brief: "An Evening With Jerry Herman"
		In it, Herman narrates some of his autobiography and plays and sings some of his favorite compositions.
		But never mind: The songs, and Jerry Herman's engaging pianism and commentary, are quite enough to provide a mirthful, and sometimes eye-moistening, happy time.
		Herman's music and words are not just lovely; they're also lovable.
	www.newyorkmetro.com /nymetro/arts/theater/reviews/3030 (416 words)

	Gail Edwards in her role as "Mame."
		In 1996, The University of Miami honored one of their legendary alumni, Broadway composer and lyricist Jerry Herman, by renaming the famed Ring Theatre to The Jerry Herman Ring Theatre.
		Herman was inducted into the Songwriter's Hall Of Fame in 1981 and the Theatre Hall Of Fame in 1986.
		East Coast production, but after meeting Jerry at his home, having lunch, and then singing through a medley of his songs, I decided that this would be too much fun to pass on.
	gailedwards.com /mame.htm (328 words)

	Playbill Features: ON THE RECORD: Jerry Herman's Girls & an Intriguing Galt MacDermot Score
		Jerry's Girls was initially produced -- by the "Bosom Buddies Company" -- off off-Broadway in August 1981; Ain't Misbehavin', which started under more or less similar circumstances, was still a reigning hit at the time.
		Jerry Herman, who had been without success since Mame in 1966, was the featured performer, supported by four non-star girls.
		Speaking of Jerry Herman, I'm pleased to report that I've heard favorable word from two different sources about his score for the upcoming Miss Spectacular.
	www.playbill.com /features/article/66053.html (1331 words)

	Amazon.com: DVD: Jerry Herman's Broadway at the Hollywood Bowl (1994) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
		And watching Jerry Herman himself being moved to tears by Leslie Uggams' great "If He Walked Into My Life" shows how much that song means to its creator, and to millions of others.
		Jerry Herman is irrefutable evidence that human beings can create works that the angels in Heaven would envy.
		Jerry Herman is about the most successful Broadway composer today.
	www.amazon.com /exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/6304558139?v=glance (1032 words)

	Robert Craig and Jerry Herman Join Legg Mason Equity Research
		Herman will remain in Cleveland, Ohio, where they have partnered to provide industry coverage since 1995.
		He continued, "Their dynamic partnership and well-regarded analysis of a rapidly evolving industry with huge market potential will be of tremendous benefit to our clients and our firm." Prior to joining Legg Mason, Mr.
		Herman were senior equity analysts at First Union Securities.
	www.prnewswire.com /cgi-bin/stories.pl?ACCT=104&STORY=/www/story/02-16-2001/0001429766&EDATE= (221 words)

	Jerry Herman, Ask A Star: Broadway.com Buzz
		Herman left New York City in 1993, but his work won't be leaving the Great White Way any time soon.
		Herman, I saw La Cage aux Folles and was pleasantly surprised to see the role of Georges shine along with Albin, undoubtedly the "showier" character.
		Herman, I am a huge fan of your work, but I am also a huge fan of Stephen Sondheim.
	www.broadway.com /gen/Buzz_Story.aspx?ci=503370 (1052 words)

	An Evening with Jerry Herman, a CurtainUp review
		Herman's pride and joy are evident as he sings, plays the piano and, most of all, listens to his friends singing his songs.
		Even though the material is both over-scripted and a bit shop-worn by now, no one seems to care: these are just the signposts on this trip down a melodic memory lane that has the audience humming and even singing and clapping along.
		Camp then takes center stage as he and Herman become "Bosom Buddies" and remains in command all the way to a wildly successful rendition of the title song from La Cage (with still more impersonations, this time delivered with an enormous red feather boa in tow).
	www.curtainup.com /jerryher.html (651 words)

	Stage Preview: Broadway's Jerry Herman still feels wonderful
		Herman will perform himself, of course -- he loves to perform his own songs -- but he will be surrounded by four veterans of Broadway and CLO: Karen Morrow (six Broadway shows, five CLO), Paige O'Hara (three Broadway, seven CLO), Jason Graae (four Broadway, 11 CLO) and Herman's regular musical director, Don Pippin (23 Broadway).
		In addition, three master class students will win $1,000 Jerry Herman Legacy Series scholarships, funded by Herman and the ASCAP Foundation, to continue their educations.
		The "Hello, Jerry!" show has now been to about a dozen cities, with four scheduled for the season ahead.
	www.post-gazette.com /ae/20031015herman1015fnp6.asp (808 words)

	Jerry Herman @ Filmbug
		Jerry Herman was born (as Gerald Herman) on July 10, 1933 in New York City.
		Herman moved into musical theatre when he wrote both lyrics and music for the off-Broadway revue I Feel Wonderful which opened at the Theatre de Lys on October 18, 1954 and ran for 48 performances.
		His songs and lyrics are well known and have been presented on television, film, and on the stage.
	www.filmbug.com /db/344213 (136 words)

	Showtune - Celebrating The Music Of Jerry Herman
		The place was the cozy York Theater, the host was Jerry Herman, the staff was a half dozen talented performers serving up a delicious smorgasbord of vintage show stoppers, under the supervision of major domo, Joey McKneely.
		This sparkling jewel of a review is infused with the qualities of Jerry Herman's music: his insightful humanity, unshakable belief in love and unquenchable optimism all enveloped in genuine warmth which transcends, if only momentarily, the soulless chill of the world outside.
		Jerry proves he can be funny as an entirely different, more topical note is struck in Act two, when the cast goes madcap at the Movies: "Movies Were Movies", "Look What Happened to Mabel", "That's How Young I Feel", "My Best Girl", "Nelson (Eddy)", "Just Go To The Movies"!
	www.theatrescene.net /ts/articles.nsf/OBM/8542AABEA8025B6885256CE0001572DC (620 words)

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