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Arts & Literature

Lionel Bart

Who

Lionel Bart · Arts & Literature

What

Musical theater songwriter (Oliver!)

When

1930, London, England — 1999, London, England

Where

United Kingdom

Biography

Lionel Bart is recognized among Jewish contributors to Arts & Literature — Musical theater songwriter (Oliver!)

How & why

Born Lionel Begleiter to a Jewish immigrant family from Galicia in London's East End, Bart became the leading British musical-theatre songwriter of his era. His 1960 musical 'Oliver!', for which he wrote book, music and lyrics, won a Tony Award and became a globally beloved show and film. He also wrote hit songs for the early British pop scene.

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Source: Jinfo.org — Jews in Music

Contributions & Sources

Musical theater songwriter (Oliver!)

1930

Source: Jinfo.org — Jews in Music