Gender
Male
Born
Jul 10, 1931
New York, New York, USA
Died
Dec 26, 2019
Miami, Florida, USA
Composer Performer Conception Lyricist Director Writer Musician
External Links
Jerry Herman's official website
Also Known As
Gerald Herman
  • CREDITS
    A Wonderful World: The Louis Armstrong Musical (Nov 11, 2024 - Feb 23, 2025)
    Musical, Original
    • Featuring songs by Jerry Herman
    • Featuring songs with lyrics by Jerry Herman
    Hello, Dolly! (Apr 20, 2017 - Aug 25, 2018)
    Musical, Revival
    • Music by Jerry Herman
    • Lyrics by Jerry Herman
    La Cage aux Folles (Apr 18, 2010 - May 01, 2011)
    Musical, Revival
    • Music by Jerry Herman
    • Lyrics by Jerry Herman
    La Cage aux Folles (Dec 09, 2004 - Jun 26, 2005)
    Musical, Revival
    • Music by Jerry Herman
    • Lyrics by Jerry Herman
    Barbara Cook's Broadway! (Mar 28, 2004 - Apr 18, 2004)
    Special, Original
    • Featuring songs by Jerry Herman
    An Evening with Jerry Herman (Jul 28, 1998 - Aug 23, 1998)
    Musical, Original
    • Music by Jerry Herman
    • Starring: Jerry Herman
      • Performer - Original
    • Lyrics by Jerry Herman
    • Piano: Jerry Herman
    Hello, Dolly! (Oct 19, 1995 - Jan 28, 1996)
    Musical, Revival
    • Music by Jerry Herman
    • Lyrics by Jerry Herman
    • Production Supervised by Jerry Herman
    Candles, Snow & Mistletoe (Dec 27, 1993 - Dec 30, 1993)
    Special, Original
    • Lyrics by Jerry Herman
    • Featuring songs by Jerry Herman
    Jerry's Girls (Dec 18, 1985 - Apr 20, 1986)
    Musical, Original
    • Music by Jerry Herman
    • Conceived by Jerry Herman
    • Lyrics by Jerry Herman
    La Cage aux Folles (Aug 21, 1983 - Nov 15, 1987)
    Musical, Original
    • Music by Jerry Herman
    • Lyrics by Jerry Herman
    Mame (Jul 24, 1983 - Aug 28, 1983)
    Musical, Revival
    • Music by Jerry Herman
    • Lyrics by Jerry Herman
    • Production Supervised by Jerry Herman
    A Day in Hollywood / A Night in the Ukraine (May 01, 1980 - Sep 27, 1981)
    Musical, Original
    • Featuring songs by Jerry Herman
    • Featuring songs with lyrics by Jerry Herman
    The Grand Tour (Jan 11, 1979 - Mar 04, 1979)
    Musical, Original
    • Music by Jerry Herman
    • Lyrics by Jerry Herman
    Hello, Dolly! (Mar 05, 1978 - Jul 09, 1978)
    Musical, Revival
    • Music by Jerry Herman
    • Lyrics by Jerry Herman
    • Production Supervised by Jerry Herman
    Hello, Dolly! (Nov 06, 1975 - Dec 21, 1975)
    Musical, Revival
    • Music by Jerry Herman
    • Lyrics by Jerry Herman
    Mack & Mabel (Oct 06, 1974 - Nov 30, 1974)
    Musical, Original
    • Music by Jerry Herman
    • Lyrics by Jerry Herman
    Dear World (Feb 06, 1969 - May 31, 1969)
    Musical, Original
    • Music by Jerry Herman
    • Lyrics by Jerry Herman
    Mame (May 24, 1966 - Jan 03, 1970)
    Musical, Original
    • Music by Jerry Herman
    • Lyrics by Jerry Herman
    Ben Franklin in Paris (Oct 27, 1964 - May 01, 1965)
    Musical, Original
    • Uncredited additional music and lyrics by Jerry Herman
    Hello, Dolly! (Jan 16, 1964 - Dec 27, 1970)
    Musical, Original
    • Music by Jerry Herman
    • Lyrics by Jerry Herman
    Milk and Honey (Oct 10, 1961 - Jan 26, 1963)
    Musical, Original
    • Music by Jerry Herman
    • Lyrics by Jerry Herman
    From A to Z (Apr 20, 1960 - May 07, 1960)
    Musical, Original
    • Featuring songs by Jerry Herman
    • Featuring songs with lyrics by Jerry Herman
    Hello, Dolly! (Sep 25, 2018 - Mar 11, 2020)
    Musical, Revival
    • Music by Jerry Herman
    • Lyrics by Jerry Herman
    Hello, Dolly! (Oct 05, 2013 - Apr 05, 2014)
    Musical, Revival
    • Music by Jerry Herman
    • Lyrics by Jerry Herman
    La Cage aux Folles (Oct 11, 2011 - Nov 18, 2012)
    Musical, Revival
    • Music by Jerry Herman
    • Lyrics by Jerry Herman
    Hello, Dolly! (Jul 12, 1994 - Feb 23, 1997)
    Musical, Revival
    • Music by Jerry Herman
    • Lyrics by Jerry Herman
    • Production Supervised by Jerry Herman
    La Cage aux Folles (Dec 29, 1993 - Apr 03, 1994)
    Musical, Revival
    • Music by Jerry Herman
    • Lyrics by Jerry Herman
    Mame (Jul 31, 1990 - Dec 09, 1990)
    Musical, Revival
    • Music by Jerry Herman
    • Lyrics by Jerry Herman
    La Cage aux Folles (Jan 12, 1987 - Feb 06, 1988)
    Musical, Original
    • Music by Jerry Herman
    • Lyrics by Jerry Herman
    La Cage aux Folles (Dec 12, 1984 - Sep 20, 1986)
    Musical, Original
    • Music by Jerry Herman
    • Lyrics by Jerry Herman
    La Cage aux Folles (May 29, 1984 - May 26, 1985)
    Musical, Original
    • Music by Jerry Herman
    • Lyrics by Jerry Herman
    Jerry's Girls (Feb 25, 1984 - Jan 20, 1985)
    Musical, Original
    • Music by Jerry Herman
    • Lyrics by Jerry Herman
    • Concept by Jerry Herman
    Hello, Dolly! (Apr 12, 1983 - Sep 04, 1983)
    Musical, Revival
    • Music by Jerry Herman
    • Lyrics by Jerry Herman
    • Production Supervisor: Jerry Herman
    A Day in Hollywood / A Night in the Ukraine (Nov 20, 1981 - May 23, 1982)
    Musical, Original
    • Featuring songs by Jerry Herman
    • Featuring songs with lyrics by Jerry Herman
    Hello, Dolly! (Jun 23, 1977 - Dec 31, 1978)
    Musical, Revival
    • Music by Jerry Herman
    • Lyrics by Jerry Herman
    • Production Supervisor: Jerry Herman
    Hello, Dolly! (Jun 23, 1975 - Jan 24, 1976)
    Musical, Revival
    • Music by Jerry Herman
    • Lyrics by Jerry Herman
    Hello, Dolly! (May 25, 1971 - Jul 24, 1971)
    Musical, Original
    • Music by Jerry Herman
    • Lyrics by Jerry Herman
    Hello, Dolly! (Jan 12, 1970 - May 17, 1970)
    Musical, Original
    • Music by Jerry Herman
    • Lyrics by Jerry Herman
    Mame (Sep 25, 1969 - Jun 13, 1970)
    Musical, Original
    • Music by Jerry Herman
    • Lyrics by Jerry Herman
    Mame (Jan 24, 1969 - May 17, 1969)
    Musical, Original
    • Music by Jerry Herman
    • Lyrics by Jerry Herman
    Hello, Dolly! (Dec 28, 1968 - Apr 20, 1969)
    Musical, Original
    • Music by Jerry Herman
    • Lyrics by Jerry Herman
    Mame (Apr 30, 1968 - Aug 31, 1968)
    Musical, Original
    • Music by Jerry Herman
    • Lyrics by Jerry Herman
    Hello, Dolly! (Nov 14, 1967 - Jul 14, 1968)
    Musical, Original
    • Music by Jerry Herman
    • Lyrics by Jerry Herman
    Mame (Aug 29, 1967 - Jun 15, 1968)
    Musical, Original
    • Music by Jerry Herman
    • Lyrics by Jerry Herman
    Hello, Dolly! (Nov 03, 1965 - Mar 24, 1968)
    Musical, Original
    • Music by Jerry Herman
    • Lyrics by Jerry Herman
    Hello, Dolly! (Sep 07, 1965 - Jun 11, 1967)
    Musical, Original
    • Music by Jerry Herman
    • Lyrics by Jerry Herman
    Hello, Dolly! (Apr 17, 1965 - Sep 05, 1965)
    Musical, Original
    • Music by Jerry Herman
    • Lyrics by Jerry Herman
    Milk and Honey (Jan 29, 1963 - Sep 14, 1963)
    Musical, Original
    • Music by Jerry Herman
    • Lyrics by Jerry Herman
  • AWARDS

    Tony Award®

    Special Award for Lifetime Achievement

    2009 | Recipient
    Jerry Herman

    Best Original Score

    1984 | Winner  | La Cage aux Folles
    Music by Jerry Herman
    Lyrics by Jerry Herman
     

    Best Original Score

    1979 | Nominee  | The Grand Tour
    Music by Jerry Herman
    Lyrics by Jerry Herman
     

    Best Composer and Lyricist

    1966 | Nominee  | Mame
    Music by Jerry Herman
    Lyrics by Jerry Herman
     

    Best Musical

    1966 | Nominee  | Mame
    Music by Jerry Herman
    Lyrics by Jerry Herman

    Best Composer and Lyricist

    1964 | Winner  | Hello, Dolly!
    Music by Jerry Herman
    Lyrics by Jerry Herman

    Best Musical

    1964 | Winner  | Hello, Dolly!
    Music by Jerry Herman
    Lyrics by Jerry Herman
     

    Best Composer

    1962 | Nominee  | Milk and Honey
    Music by Jerry Herman
    Lyrics by Jerry Herman
     

    Best Musical

    1962 | Nominee  | Milk and Honey
    Music by Jerry Herman
    Lyrics by Jerry Herman

    Drama Desk Award

    Special Award

    2010 | Recipient
    Jerry Herman ("For enchanting and dazzling audiences with his exuberant music and heartfelt lyrics for more than half a century.")
     

    Outstanding Lyrics

    1984 | Nominee  | La Cage aux Folles
    Lyrics by Jerry Herman

    Outstanding Music

    1984 | Winner  | La Cage aux Folles
    Music by Jerry Herman
     

    Outstanding Music and Lyrics

    1975 | Nominee  | Mack & Mabel
    Music by Jerry Herman
    Lyrics by Jerry Herman

    Theatre World

    Special Award

    1999 | Recipient  | An Evening with Jerry Herman
    Starring: Jerry Herman
A Wonderful World: The Louis Armstrong Musical (Nov 11, 2024 - Feb 23, 2025)
Musical, Original
  • Featuring songs by Jerry Herman
  • Featuring songs with lyrics by Jerry Herman
Hello, Dolly! (Apr 20, 2017 - Aug 25, 2018)
Musical, Revival
  • Music by Jerry Herman
  • Lyrics by Jerry Herman
La Cage aux Folles (Apr 18, 2010 - May 01, 2011)
Musical, Revival
  • Music by Jerry Herman
  • Lyrics by Jerry Herman
La Cage aux Folles (Dec 09, 2004 - Jun 26, 2005)
Musical, Revival
  • Music by Jerry Herman
  • Lyrics by Jerry Herman
Barbara Cook's Broadway! (Mar 28, 2004 - Apr 18, 2004)
Special, Original
  • Featuring songs by Jerry Herman
An Evening with Jerry Herman (Jul 28, 1998 - Aug 23, 1998)
Musical, Original
  • Music by Jerry Herman
  • Starring: Jerry Herman
    • Performer - Original
  • Lyrics by Jerry Herman
  • Piano: Jerry Herman
Hello, Dolly! (Oct 19, 1995 - Jan 28, 1996)
Musical, Revival
  • Music by Jerry Herman
  • Lyrics by Jerry Herman
  • Production Supervised by Jerry Herman
Candles, Snow & Mistletoe (Dec 27, 1993 - Dec 30, 1993)
Special, Original
  • Lyrics by Jerry Herman
  • Featuring songs by Jerry Herman
Jerry's Girls (Dec 18, 1985 - Apr 20, 1986)
Musical, Original
  • Music by Jerry Herman
  • Conceived by Jerry Herman
  • Lyrics by Jerry Herman
La Cage aux Folles (Aug 21, 1983 - Nov 15, 1987)
Musical, Original
  • Music by Jerry Herman
  • Lyrics by Jerry Herman
Mame (Jul 24, 1983 - Aug 28, 1983)
Musical, Revival
  • Music by Jerry Herman
  • Lyrics by Jerry Herman
  • Production Supervised by Jerry Herman
A Day in Hollywood / A Night in the Ukraine (May 01, 1980 - Sep 27, 1981)
Musical, Original
  • Featuring songs by Jerry Herman
  • Featuring songs with lyrics by Jerry Herman
The Grand Tour (Jan 11, 1979 - Mar 04, 1979)
Musical, Original
  • Music by Jerry Herman
  • Lyrics by Jerry Herman
Hello, Dolly! (Mar 05, 1978 - Jul 09, 1978)
Musical, Revival
  • Music by Jerry Herman
  • Lyrics by Jerry Herman
  • Production Supervised by Jerry Herman
Hello, Dolly! (Nov 06, 1975 - Dec 21, 1975)
Musical, Revival
  • Music by Jerry Herman
  • Lyrics by Jerry Herman
Mack & Mabel (Oct 06, 1974 - Nov 30, 1974)
Musical, Original
  • Music by Jerry Herman
  • Lyrics by Jerry Herman
Dear World (Feb 06, 1969 - May 31, 1969)
Musical, Original
  • Music by Jerry Herman
  • Lyrics by Jerry Herman
Mame (May 24, 1966 - Jan 03, 1970)
Musical, Original
  • Music by Jerry Herman
  • Lyrics by Jerry Herman
Ben Franklin in Paris (Oct 27, 1964 - May 01, 1965)
Musical, Original
  • Uncredited additional music and lyrics by Jerry Herman
Hello, Dolly! (Jan 16, 1964 - Dec 27, 1970)
Musical, Original
  • Music by Jerry Herman
  • Lyrics by Jerry Herman
Milk and Honey (Oct 10, 1961 - Jan 26, 1963)
Musical, Original
  • Music by Jerry Herman
  • Lyrics by Jerry Herman
From A to Z (Apr 20, 1960 - May 07, 1960)
Musical, Original
  • Featuring songs by Jerry Herman
  • Featuring songs with lyrics by Jerry Herman
Hello, Dolly! (Sep 25, 2018 - Mar 11, 2020)
Musical, Revival
  • Music by Jerry Herman
  • Lyrics by Jerry Herman
Hello, Dolly! (Oct 05, 2013 - Apr 05, 2014)
Musical, Revival
  • Music by Jerry Herman
  • Lyrics by Jerry Herman
La Cage aux Folles (Oct 11, 2011 - Nov 18, 2012)
Musical, Revival
  • Music by Jerry Herman
  • Lyrics by Jerry Herman
Hello, Dolly! (Jul 12, 1994 - Feb 23, 1997)
Musical, Revival
  • Music by Jerry Herman
  • Lyrics by Jerry Herman
  • Production Supervised by Jerry Herman
La Cage aux Folles (Dec 29, 1993 - Apr 03, 1994)
Musical, Revival
  • Music by Jerry Herman
  • Lyrics by Jerry Herman
Mame (Jul 31, 1990 - Dec 09, 1990)
Musical, Revival
  • Music by Jerry Herman
  • Lyrics by Jerry Herman
La Cage aux Folles (Jan 12, 1987 - Feb 06, 1988)
Musical, Original
  • Music by Jerry Herman
  • Lyrics by Jerry Herman
La Cage aux Folles (Dec 12, 1984 - Sep 20, 1986)
Musical, Original
  • Music by Jerry Herman
  • Lyrics by Jerry Herman
La Cage aux Folles (May 29, 1984 - May 26, 1985)
Musical, Original
  • Music by Jerry Herman
  • Lyrics by Jerry Herman
Jerry's Girls (Feb 25, 1984 - Jan 20, 1985)
Musical, Original
  • Music by Jerry Herman
  • Lyrics by Jerry Herman
  • Concept by Jerry Herman
Hello, Dolly! (Apr 12, 1983 - Sep 04, 1983)
Musical, Revival
  • Music by Jerry Herman
  • Lyrics by Jerry Herman
  • Production Supervisor: Jerry Herman
A Day in Hollywood / A Night in the Ukraine (Nov 20, 1981 - May 23, 1982)
Musical, Original
  • Featuring songs by Jerry Herman
  • Featuring songs with lyrics by Jerry Herman
Hello, Dolly! (Jun 23, 1977 - Dec 31, 1978)
Musical, Revival
  • Music by Jerry Herman
  • Lyrics by Jerry Herman
  • Production Supervisor: Jerry Herman
Hello, Dolly! (Jun 23, 1975 - Jan 24, 1976)
Musical, Revival
  • Music by Jerry Herman
  • Lyrics by Jerry Herman
Hello, Dolly! (May 25, 1971 - Jul 24, 1971)
Musical, Original
  • Music by Jerry Herman
  • Lyrics by Jerry Herman
Hello, Dolly! (Jan 12, 1970 - May 17, 1970)
Musical, Original
  • Music by Jerry Herman
  • Lyrics by Jerry Herman
Mame (Sep 25, 1969 - Jun 13, 1970)
Musical, Original
  • Music by Jerry Herman
  • Lyrics by Jerry Herman
Mame (Jan 24, 1969 - May 17, 1969)
Musical, Original
  • Music by Jerry Herman
  • Lyrics by Jerry Herman
Hello, Dolly! (Dec 28, 1968 - Apr 20, 1969)
Musical, Original
  • Music by Jerry Herman
  • Lyrics by Jerry Herman
Mame (Apr 30, 1968 - Aug 31, 1968)
Musical, Original
  • Music by Jerry Herman
  • Lyrics by Jerry Herman
Hello, Dolly! (Nov 14, 1967 - Jul 14, 1968)
Musical, Original
  • Music by Jerry Herman
  • Lyrics by Jerry Herman
Mame (Aug 29, 1967 - Jun 15, 1968)
Musical, Original
  • Music by Jerry Herman
  • Lyrics by Jerry Herman
Hello, Dolly! (Nov 03, 1965 - Mar 24, 1968)
Musical, Original
  • Music by Jerry Herman
  • Lyrics by Jerry Herman
Hello, Dolly! (Sep 07, 1965 - Jun 11, 1967)
Musical, Original
  • Music by Jerry Herman
  • Lyrics by Jerry Herman
Hello, Dolly! (Apr 17, 1965 - Sep 05, 1965)
Musical, Original
  • Music by Jerry Herman
  • Lyrics by Jerry Herman
Milk and Honey (Jan 29, 1963 - Sep 14, 1963)
Musical, Original
  • Music by Jerry Herman
  • Lyrics by Jerry Herman

Tony Award®

Special Award for Lifetime Achievement

2009 | Recipient
Jerry Herman

Best Original Score

1984 | Winner  | La Cage aux Folles
Music by Jerry Herman
Lyrics by Jerry Herman
 

Best Original Score

1979 | Nominee  | The Grand Tour
Music by Jerry Herman
Lyrics by Jerry Herman
 

Best Composer and Lyricist

1966 | Nominee  | Mame
Music by Jerry Herman
Lyrics by Jerry Herman
 

Best Musical

1966 | Nominee  | Mame
Music by Jerry Herman
Lyrics by Jerry Herman

Best Composer and Lyricist

1964 | Winner  | Hello, Dolly!
Music by Jerry Herman
Lyrics by Jerry Herman

Best Musical

1964 | Winner  | Hello, Dolly!
Music by Jerry Herman
Lyrics by Jerry Herman
 

Best Composer

1962 | Nominee  | Milk and Honey
Music by Jerry Herman
Lyrics by Jerry Herman
 

Best Musical

1962 | Nominee  | Milk and Honey
Music by Jerry Herman
Lyrics by Jerry Herman

Drama Desk Award

Special Award

2010 | Recipient
Jerry Herman ("For enchanting and dazzling audiences with his exuberant music and heartfelt lyrics for more than half a century.")
 

Outstanding Lyrics

1984 | Nominee  | La Cage aux Folles
Lyrics by Jerry Herman

Outstanding Music

1984 | Winner  | La Cage aux Folles
Music by Jerry Herman
 

Outstanding Music and Lyrics

1975 | Nominee  | Mack & Mabel
Music by Jerry Herman
Lyrics by Jerry Herman

Theatre World

Special Award

1999 | Recipient  | An Evening with Jerry Herman
Starring: Jerry Herman

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