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.[1] He also produced Gentleman Prefer Blondes, and the play The Great White Hope. He won two Tony Awards during his career.[2]
Herman Levin | |
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 Herman Levin, 1963 | |
| Born | Herman Nathaniel Levin December 1, 1907 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
| Died | December 27, 1990 (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) |
Early years
editLevin studied at the University of Missouri and the University of Pennsylvania but did not graduate. He earned a law degree from St. John's University Law School.
Career
editLevin began his career working as an official in New York City, eventually progressing to become director of the Welfare Department's Bureau of Licenses. At age 39 he made the transition to producing plays.[2]
Personal life and death
editLevin was married three times, with each marriage ending in divorce. He had a daughter., He died at New York Hospital, aged 83, following a stroke.[2]
References
edit- ↑ 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.
- 1 2 3 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
edit- 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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