Herman, Jerry, 1931-

Jerry Herman (b. 1933) is a composer and lyricist of Broadway musicals. Herman writes in an easily accessible, infectiously tuneful and optimistic style with a winning combination of innocence and wit. Finding particular success in the 1960s with Hello, Dolly! and Mame, his style seemed more out-of-step during the turbulent 70s, though he and many others regard his score for Mack and Mabel (1974) as his best. He found renewed success with La cage aux folles (1983).

From the description of Jerry Herman collection 1950-2003 (bulk 1960-1990). (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 71128327

Jerry Herman, composer and lyricist. Harvey Fierstein, book. Based on a play by Jean Poiret.

From the description of La cage aux folles : typescript, 2004. (New York Public Library). WorldCat record id: 79468093

The original Broadway production of this show opened Jan. 16, 1964, with Carol Channing in the lead role, directed by Gower Champion.

From the description of Hello, Dolly! / music and lyrics by Jerry Herman ; book by Michael Stewart, based on the play "The Matchmaker" by Thornton Wilder, 1996. (New York Public Library). WorldCat record id: 712606183