Michael Stewart
Michael Stewart · Arts & Literature
Book writer of Hello, Dolly!, Bye Bye Birdie and Barnum
1924, New York City, USA — 1987, New York City, USA
United States
Michael Stewart is recognized among Jewish contributors to Arts & Literature — Book writer of Hello, Dolly!, Bye Bye Birdie and Barnum
Michael Stewart, born Michael Stewart Rubin into a Jewish family in New York City, was one of Broadway's leading musical book writers. He wrote the librettos for 'Bye Bye Birdie' (1960), 'Hello, Dolly!' (1964) and 'Barnum' (1980), winning Tony Awards and shaping the golden age of American musical comedy. His documented Jewish background places him among the many Jewish writers who built the Broadway musical.
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Source: Jinfo.org — Broadway and Hollywood musicals written by Jews
Book writer of Hello, Dolly!, Bye Bye Birdie and Barnum
Source: Jinfo.org — Broadway and Hollywood musicals written by Jews
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