Hal Prince

Hal Prince (born January 30, 1928), full name Harold Smith Prince, is a theatrical producer and director associated with many of the best-known Broadway musical (and less notably, dramatic) productions of the past half-century.

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January 30 - 1928 - Theatrical producer - Broadway - Musical

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He was born in New York City, and began work in the theatre as an assistant stage manager to legendary theatrical producer and director George Abbott. Along with Abbott, he co-produced The Pajama Game, which won the 1955 Tony Award for Best Musical, and was followed by a string of successes. His early work with Stephen Sondheim on West Side Story led to a long string of collaborations including Company, Follies, and Sweeney Todd. After the disappointing Merrily We Roll Along, they did not work together again until Bounce.

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New York City - George Abbott - Tony Award - Stephen Sondheim - Bounce

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He directed two of Andrew Lloyd Webber's successes: Evita and The Phantom of the Opera.

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Prince won his twentieth Tony Award in 1995 for Best Direction of the musical revival Show Boat, making him the record holder for most Tony Awards won.

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He married Judy Chaplin, daughter of Saul Chaplin. They are parents of actress Daisy Prince.

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Saul Chaplin - Daisy Prince

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