| Herman Levin | |
|---|---|
 Herman Levin, 1963 | |
| Born | Herman Nathaniel Levin (1907-12-01)December 1, 1907 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
| Died | December 27, 1990(1990-12-27) (aged 83) New York, New York |
| Occupation | Theatrical producer |
| Notable work | My Fair Lady Gentleman Prefer Blondes The Great White Hope |
| Awards | Tony Award for Best Musical (1957) Tony Award for Best Play (1969) |
Herman Nathaniel Levin (December 1, 1907 – December 27, 1990) was an American attorney and theatrical producer. He is most notable for the original production of My Fair Lady (1956), one of the most successful musicals in Broadway history. He also produced Gentleman Prefer Blondes, and the play The Great White Hope. He won two Tony Awards during his career.
He died at New York Hospital, aged 83, following a stroke.
References
- Hischak, Thomas S. (1 January 2009). "Levin, Herman". The Oxford Companion to the American Musical. Oxford University Press. doi:10.1093/acref/9780195335330.001.0001/acref-9780195335330-e-1084. Retrieved August 4, 2024.
- ^ Tomasson, Robert E. (December 28, 1990). "Herman Levin, 83, Producer, Dies; His Hits Included 'My Fair Lady'". The New York Times. p. 4. Retrieved August 1, 2024.
External links
- Herman Levin at the Internet Broadway Database
- Spotlight: Herman Levin (1990) – CUNY TV
- Herman Levin papers, 1943–1981 – UW–Madison's Wisconsin Center for Film and Theater Research
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