Gary Geld
Gary Geld · Arts & Literature
Composer of Purlie and Shenandoah
1935, United States — 2015, United States
United States
Gary Geld is recognized among Jewish contributors to Arts & Literature — Composer of Purlie and Shenandoah
Geld was a composer who, with lyricist Peter Udell, wrote the Broadway musicals 'Purlie' (1970) and 'Shenandoah' (1975), and co-wrote the pop hit 'Sealed with a Kiss'. Born Gary Kaplan, he was adopted and raised by Rabbi Dr. Solomon Geld, growing up in a Jewish home in Clifton, New Jersey. His theatre work earned multiple Tony nominations.
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Source: Jinfo.org — Broadway and Hollywood musicals written by Jews
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Composer of Purlie and Shenandoah
Source: Jinfo.org — Broadway and Hollywood musicals written by Jews
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