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John Kander
Gender
Male
Born
Mar 18, 1927
Kansas City, Missouri, USA
Composer
Writer
Lyricist
Arranger
Musical Director
Musical Staff
Other
CREDITS
Broadway
Touring
Special Events
Cabaret
(Apr 21, 2024 - Present)
Music by
John Kander
Musical
Drama
Revival
New York, New York
(Apr 26, 2023 - Jul 30, 2023)
Music by
John Kander
Musical
Original
Prince of Broadway
(Aug 24, 2017 - Oct 29, 2017)
Featuring songs by
John Kander
Musical
Revue
Original
The Visit
(Apr 23, 2015 - Jun 14, 2015)
Music by
John Kander
Musical
Drama
Original
Cabaret
(Apr 24, 2014 - Mar 29, 2015)
Music by
John Kander
Musical
Drama
Revival
The Scottsboro Boys
(Oct 31, 2010 - Dec 12, 2010)
Music by
John Kander
Lyrics by
John Kander
Musical
Drama
Original
Come Fly Away
(Mar 25, 2010 - Sep 05, 2010)
Featuring songs by
John Kander
Musical
Dance
Original
Liza's at the Palace....
(Dec 03, 2008 - Jan 04, 2009)
Special Thanks:
John Kander
Special
Concert
Solo
Original
Gypsy
(Mar 27, 2008 - Jan 11, 2009)
Dance arrangements by
John Kander
Musical
Drama
Revival
Curtains
(Mar 22, 2007 - Jun 29, 2008)
Music by
John Kander
Additional lyrics by
John Kander
Musical
Comedy
Original
Chita Rivera: The Dancer's Life
(Dec 11, 2005 - Feb 19, 2006)
Featuring songs by
John Kander
Musical
Original
Gypsy
(May 01, 2003 - May 30, 2004)
Dance arrangements by
John Kander
Musical
Drama
Revival
Fosse
(Jan 14, 1999 - Aug 25, 2001)
Featuring songs by
John Kander
Musical
Revue
Dance
Original
Cabaret
(Mar 19, 1998 - Jan 04, 2004)
Music by
John Kander
Musical
Drama
Revival
Steel Pier
(Apr 24, 1997 - Jun 28, 1997)
Music by
John Kander
Musical
Original
Chicago
(Nov 14, 1996 - Present)
Music by
John Kander
Musical
Comedy
Revival
Candles, Snow & Mistletoe
(Dec 27, 1993 - Dec 30, 1993)
Featuring songs by
John Kander
Featuring songs with lyrics by
John Kander
Special
Original
Kiss of the Spider Woman
(May 03, 1993 - Jul 01, 1995)
Music by
John Kander
Musical
Drama
Original
Three Men on a Horse
(Apr 13, 1993 - May 16, 1993)
Musical Director:
John Kander
Play
Comedy
Revival
The Crucible
(Dec 10, 1991 - Jan 05, 1992)
Musical Director:
John Kander
Play
Drama
Revival
Gypsy
(Nov 16, 1989 - Jul 28, 1991)
Dance arrangements by
John Kander
Musical
Drama
Revival
Cabaret
(Oct 22, 1987 - Jun 04, 1988)
Music by
John Kander
Musical
Drama
Revival
Hay Fever
(Dec 12, 1985 - Mar 29, 1986)
"No, My Heart" by
John Kander
Play
Comedy
Revival
The Rink
(Feb 09, 1984 - Aug 04, 1984)
Music by
John Kander
Musical
Original
Zorba
(Oct 16, 1983 - Sep 02, 1984)
Music by
John Kander
Musical
Revival
Woman of the Year
(Mar 29, 1981 - Mar 13, 1983)
Music by
John Kander
Musical
Comedy
Original
The Madwoman of Central Park West
(Jun 13, 1979 - Aug 25, 1979)
Featuring songs by
John Kander
Musical
Comedy
Original
The American Dance Machine
(Jun 14, 1978 - Dec 03, 1978)
Featuring songs by
John Kander
Special
Dance
Original
The Act
(Oct 29, 1977 - Jul 01, 1978)
Music by
John Kander
Musical
Original
Chicago
(Jun 03, 1975 - Aug 27, 1977)
Music by
John Kander
Musical
Comedy
Original
Gypsy
(Sep 23, 1974 - Jan 04, 1975)
Dance arrangements by
John Kander
Musical
Drama
Revival
Liza
(Jan 06, 1974 - Jan 26, 1974)
Music by
John Kander
Special
Original
70, Girls, 70
(Apr 15, 1971 - May 15, 1971)
Music by
John Kander
Musical
Original
Zorba
(Nov 16, 1968 - Aug 09, 1969)
Music by
John Kander
Musical
Original
The Happy Time
(Jan 18, 1968 - Sep 28, 1968)
Music by
John Kander
Musical
Comedy
Original
Cabaret
(Nov 20, 1966 - Sep 06, 1969)
Music by
John Kander
Musical
Drama
Original
Flora, The Red Menace
(May 11, 1965 - Jul 24, 1965)
Music by
John Kander
Musical
Original
Never Too Late
(Nov 27, 1962 - Apr 24, 1965)
Incidental music by
John Kander
Play
Comedy
Original
A Family Affair
(Jan 27, 1962 - Mar 25, 1962)
Music by
John Kander
Book by
John Kander
Lyrics by
John Kander
Musical
Comedy
Original
Irma La Douce
(Sep 29, 1960 - Dec 31, 1961)
Dance music by
John Kander
Musical
Comedy
Original
Gypsy
(May 21, 1959 - Mar 25, 1961)
Dance arrangements by
John Kander
Rehearsal Pianist:
John Kander
Musical
Drama
Original
Cabaret
(Jan 26, 2016 - Aug 06, 2017)
Music by John Kander
Musical
Drama
Revival
Chicago
(Sep 03, 2013 - Jun 09, 2019)
Music by John Kander
Musical
Comedy
Revival
Chicago
(May 10, 2011 - Nov 11, 2012)
Music by John Kander
Musical
Comedy
Revival
Chicago
(Nov 11, 2008 - Jun 27, 2010)
Music by John Kander
Musical
Comedy
Revival
Chita Rivera: The Dancer's Life
(Dec 19, 2006 - Jun 10, 2007)
Featuring songs by John Kander
Musical
Original
Chicago
(Jun 03, 2003 - Sep 09, 2007)
Music by John Kander
Musical
Comedy
Revival
Fosse
(Sep 14, 1999 - Feb 17, 2002)
Featuring songs by John Kander
Musical
Revue
Dance
Original
Cabaret
(Feb 23, 1999 - May 20, 2001)
Music by John Kander
Musical
Drama
Revival
Chicago
(Dec 12, 1997 - Oct 22, 2000)
Music by John Kander
Musical
Comedy
Revival
Chicago
(Mar 25, 1997 - Apr 30, 2000)
Music by John Kander
Musical
Comedy
Revival
Kiss of the Spider Woman
(Nov 01, 1994 - May 04, 1996)
Music by John Kander
Musical
Drama
Original
The World Goes 'Round
(Sep 27, 1992 - Jun 27, 1993)
Music by John Kander
Musical
Revue
Original
Gypsy
(May 09, 1989 - Oct 22, 1989)
Dance arrangements by John Kander
Musical
Drama
Revival
Cabaret
(Feb 26, 1987 - Jun 04, 1989)
Music by John Kander
Musical
Drama
Revival
Zorba
(Dec 31, 1985 - Aug 03, 1986)
Music by John Kander
Musical
Revival
Woman of the Year
(Jun 09, 1983 - Mar 04, 1984)
Music by John Kander
Musical
Comedy
Original
Zorba
(Jan 25, 1983 - Jun 30, 1985)
Music by John Kander
Musical
Revival
Chicago
(Sep 12, 1977 - Aug 05, 1978)
Music by John Kander
Musical
Comedy
Original
Zorba
(Sep 11, 1970 - May 18, 1971)
Music by John Kander
Musical
Original
Zorba
(Dec 26, 1969 - Aug 30, 1970)
Music by John Kander
Musical
Original
Cabaret
(Aug 19, 1969 - May 02, 1970)
Music by John Kander
Musical
Drama
Original
Cabaret
(Dec 23, 1967 - Jul 27, 1969)
Music by John Kander
Musical
Drama
Original
Irma La Douce
(Jan 04, 1962 - Aug 25, 1962)
Dance Music by John Kander
Musical
Comedy
Original
Gypsy
(Mar 29, 1961 - Dec 09, 1961)
Dance arrangements by John Kander
Musical
Drama
Original
The Visit
(Nov 30, 2011 - Nov 30, 2011)
Music by
John Kander
Special
Benefit
Concert
Revival
Happy Birthday, Mr. Abbott!
(Jun 22, 1987 - Jun 22, 1987)
Featuring songs by
John Kander
Special
Benefit
Original
AWARDS
Tony Award®
Special Award for Lifetime Achievement
2023 | Recipient
John Kander
Best Original Score Written for the Theatre
2015 | Nominee |
The Visit
Music by
John Kander
Best Original Score Written for the Theatre
2011 | Nominee |
The Scottsboro Boys
Music by
John Kander
Lyrics by
John Kander
Best Original Score
2007 | Nominee |
Curtains
Music by
John Kander
Additional lyrics by
John Kander
Best Original Musical Score
1997 | Nominee |
Steel Pier
Music by
John Kander
Best Original Score
1993 | Winner |
Kiss of the Spider Woman
Music by
John Kander
Best Original Score
1984 | Nominee |
The Rink
Music by
John Kander
Best Original Score
1981 | Winner |
Woman of the Year
Music by
John Kander
Best Original Score
1978 | Nominee |
The Act
Music by
John Kander
Best Original Score
1976 | Nominee |
Chicago
Music by
John Kander
Best Musical
1969 | Nominee |
Zorba
Music by
John Kander
Best Composer and Lyricist
1968 | Nominee |
The Happy Time
Music by
John Kander
Best Musical
1968 | Nominee |
The Happy Time
Music by
John Kander
Best Composer and Lyricist
1967 | Winner |
Cabaret
Music by
John Kander
Best Musical
1967 | Winner |
Cabaret
Music by
John Kander
Drama Desk Award
Outstanding Music
2015 | Nominee |
The Visit
Music by
John Kander
Outstanding Lyrics
2010 | Winner
John Kander
(for "The Scottsboro Boys")
Outstanding Music
2010 | Nominee
John Kander
(for "The Scottsboro Boys")
Outstanding Lyrics
2007 | Nominee |
Curtains
Additional lyrics by
John Kander
Outstanding Music
2007 | Nominee |
Curtains
Music by
John Kander
Special Award
2007 | Recipient
John Kander
(for 42 years of excellence in advancing the art of the musical theatre)
Outstanding Music
1997 | Nominee |
Steel Pier
Music by
John Kander
Outstanding Music
1993 | Winner |
Kiss of the Spider Woman
Music by
John Kander
CREDITS
AWARDS
Broadway
Touring
Special Events
Cabaret
(Apr 21, 2024 - Present)
Music by
John Kander
Musical
Drama
Revival
New York, New York
(Apr 26, 2023 - Jul 30, 2023)
Music by
John Kander
Musical
Original
Prince of Broadway
(Aug 24, 2017 - Oct 29, 2017)
Featuring songs by
John Kander
Musical
Revue
Original
The Visit
(Apr 23, 2015 - Jun 14, 2015)
Music by
John Kander
Musical
Drama
Original
Cabaret
(Apr 24, 2014 - Mar 29, 2015)
Music by
John Kander
Musical
Drama
Revival
The Scottsboro Boys
(Oct 31, 2010 - Dec 12, 2010)
Music by
John Kander
Lyrics by
John Kander
Musical
Drama
Original
Come Fly Away
(Mar 25, 2010 - Sep 05, 2010)
Featuring songs by
John Kander
Musical
Dance
Original
Liza's at the Palace....
(Dec 03, 2008 - Jan 04, 2009)
Special Thanks:
John Kander
Special
Concert
Solo
Original
Gypsy
(Mar 27, 2008 - Jan 11, 2009)
Dance arrangements by
John Kander
Musical
Drama
Revival
Curtains
(Mar 22, 2007 - Jun 29, 2008)
Music by
John Kander
Additional lyrics by
John Kander
Musical
Comedy
Original
Chita Rivera: The Dancer's Life
(Dec 11, 2005 - Feb 19, 2006)
Featuring songs by
John Kander
Musical
Original
Gypsy
(May 01, 2003 - May 30, 2004)
Dance arrangements by
John Kander
Musical
Drama
Revival
Fosse
(Jan 14, 1999 - Aug 25, 2001)
Featuring songs by
John Kander
Musical
Revue
Dance
Original
Cabaret
(Mar 19, 1998 - Jan 04, 2004)
Music by
John Kander
Musical
Drama
Revival
Steel Pier
(Apr 24, 1997 - Jun 28, 1997)
Music by
John Kander
Musical
Original
Chicago
(Nov 14, 1996 - Present)
Music by
John Kander
Musical
Comedy
Revival
Candles, Snow & Mistletoe
(Dec 27, 1993 - Dec 30, 1993)
Featuring songs by
John Kander
Featuring songs with lyrics by
John Kander
Special
Original
Kiss of the Spider Woman
(May 03, 1993 - Jul 01, 1995)
Music by
John Kander
Musical
Drama
Original
Three Men on a Horse
(Apr 13, 1993 - May 16, 1993)
Musical Director:
John Kander
Play
Comedy
Revival
The Crucible
(Dec 10, 1991 - Jan 05, 1992)
Musical Director:
John Kander
Play
Drama
Revival
Gypsy
(Nov 16, 1989 - Jul 28, 1991)
Dance arrangements by
John Kander
Musical
Drama
Revival
Cabaret
(Oct 22, 1987 - Jun 04, 1988)
Music by
John Kander
Musical
Drama
Revival
Hay Fever
(Dec 12, 1985 - Mar 29, 1986)
"No, My Heart" by
John Kander
Play
Comedy
Revival
The Rink
(Feb 09, 1984 - Aug 04, 1984)
Music by
John Kander
Musical
Original
Zorba
(Oct 16, 1983 - Sep 02, 1984)
Music by
John Kander
Musical
Revival
Woman of the Year
(Mar 29, 1981 - Mar 13, 1983)
Music by
John Kander
Musical
Comedy
Original
The Madwoman of Central Park West
(Jun 13, 1979 - Aug 25, 1979)
Featuring songs by
John Kander
Musical
Comedy
Original
The American Dance Machine
(Jun 14, 1978 - Dec 03, 1978)
Featuring songs by
John Kander
Special
Dance
Original
The Act
(Oct 29, 1977 - Jul 01, 1978)
Music by
John Kander
Musical
Original
Chicago
(Jun 03, 1975 - Aug 27, 1977)
Music by
John Kander
Musical
Comedy
Original
Gypsy
(Sep 23, 1974 - Jan 04, 1975)
Dance arrangements by
John Kander
Musical
Drama
Revival
Liza
(Jan 06, 1974 - Jan 26, 1974)
Music by
John Kander
Special
Original
70, Girls, 70
(Apr 15, 1971 - May 15, 1971)
Music by
John Kander
Musical
Original
Zorba
(Nov 16, 1968 - Aug 09, 1969)
Music by
John Kander
Musical
Original
The Happy Time
(Jan 18, 1968 - Sep 28, 1968)
Music by
John Kander
Musical
Comedy
Original
Cabaret
(Nov 20, 1966 - Sep 06, 1969)
Music by
John Kander
Musical
Drama
Original
Flora, The Red Menace
(May 11, 1965 - Jul 24, 1965)
Music by
John Kander
Musical
Original
Never Too Late
(Nov 27, 1962 - Apr 24, 1965)
Incidental music by
John Kander
Play
Comedy
Original
A Family Affair
(Jan 27, 1962 - Mar 25, 1962)
Music by
John Kander
Book by
John Kander
Lyrics by
John Kander
Musical
Comedy
Original
Irma La Douce
(Sep 29, 1960 - Dec 31, 1961)
Dance music by
John Kander
Musical
Comedy
Original
Gypsy
(May 21, 1959 - Mar 25, 1961)
Dance arrangements by
John Kander
Rehearsal Pianist:
John Kander
Musical
Drama
Original
Cabaret
(Jan 26, 2016 - Aug 06, 2017)
Music by John Kander
Musical
Drama
Revival
Chicago
(Sep 03, 2013 - Jun 09, 2019)
Music by John Kander
Musical
Comedy
Revival
Chicago
(May 10, 2011 - Nov 11, 2012)
Music by John Kander
Musical
Comedy
Revival
Chicago
(Nov 11, 2008 - Jun 27, 2010)
Music by John Kander
Musical
Comedy
Revival
Chita Rivera: The Dancer's Life
(Dec 19, 2006 - Jun 10, 2007)
Featuring songs by John Kander
Musical
Original
Chicago
(Jun 03, 2003 - Sep 09, 2007)
Music by John Kander
Musical
Comedy
Revival
Fosse
(Sep 14, 1999 - Feb 17, 2002)
Featuring songs by John Kander
Musical
Revue
Dance
Original
Cabaret
(Feb 23, 1999 - May 20, 2001)
Music by John Kander
Musical
Drama
Revival
Chicago
(Dec 12, 1997 - Oct 22, 2000)
Music by John Kander
Musical
Comedy
Revival
Chicago
(Mar 25, 1997 - Apr 30, 2000)
Music by John Kander
Musical
Comedy
Revival
Kiss of the Spider Woman
(Nov 01, 1994 - May 04, 1996)
Music by John Kander
Musical
Drama
Original
The World Goes 'Round
(Sep 27, 1992 - Jun 27, 1993)
Music by John Kander
Musical
Revue
Original
Gypsy
(May 09, 1989 - Oct 22, 1989)
Dance arrangements by John Kander
Musical
Drama
Revival
Cabaret
(Feb 26, 1987 - Jun 04, 1989)
Music by John Kander
Musical
Drama
Revival
Zorba
(Dec 31, 1985 - Aug 03, 1986)
Music by John Kander
Musical
Revival
Woman of the Year
(Jun 09, 1983 - Mar 04, 1984)
Music by John Kander
Musical
Comedy
Original
Zorba
(Jan 25, 1983 - Jun 30, 1985)
Music by John Kander
Musical
Revival
Chicago
(Sep 12, 1977 - Aug 05, 1978)
Music by John Kander
Musical
Comedy
Original
Zorba
(Sep 11, 1970 - May 18, 1971)
Music by John Kander
Musical
Original
Zorba
(Dec 26, 1969 - Aug 30, 1970)
Music by John Kander
Musical
Original
Cabaret
(Aug 19, 1969 - May 02, 1970)
Music by John Kander
Musical
Drama
Original
Cabaret
(Dec 23, 1967 - Jul 27, 1969)
Music by John Kander
Musical
Drama
Original
Irma La Douce
(Jan 04, 1962 - Aug 25, 1962)
Dance Music by John Kander
Musical
Comedy
Original
Gypsy
(Mar 29, 1961 - Dec 09, 1961)
Dance arrangements by John Kander
Musical
Drama
Original
The Visit
(Nov 30, 2011 - Nov 30, 2011)
Music by
John Kander
Special
Benefit
Concert
Revival
Happy Birthday, Mr. Abbott!
(Jun 22, 1987 - Jun 22, 1987)
Featuring songs by
John Kander
Special
Benefit
Original
Tony Award®
Special Award for Lifetime Achievement
2023 | Recipient
John Kander
Best Original Score Written for the Theatre
2015 | Nominee |
The Visit
Music by
John Kander
Best Original Score Written for the Theatre
2011 | Nominee |
The Scottsboro Boys
Music by
John Kander
Lyrics by
John Kander
Best Original Score
2007 | Nominee |
Curtains
Music by
John Kander
Additional lyrics by
John Kander
Best Original Musical Score
1997 | Nominee |
Steel Pier
Music by
John Kander
Best Original Score
1993 | Winner |
Kiss of the Spider Woman
Music by
John Kander
Best Original Score
1984 | Nominee |
The Rink
Music by
John Kander
Best Original Score
1981 | Winner |
Woman of the Year
Music by
John Kander
Best Original Score
1978 | Nominee |
The Act
Music by
John Kander
Best Original Score
1976 | Nominee |
Chicago
Music by
John Kander
Best Musical
1969 | Nominee |
Zorba
Music by
John Kander
Best Composer and Lyricist
1968 | Nominee |
The Happy Time
Music by
John Kander
Best Musical
1968 | Nominee |
The Happy Time
Music by
John Kander
Best Composer and Lyricist
1967 | Winner |
Cabaret
Music by
John Kander
Best Musical
1967 | Winner |
Cabaret
Music by
John Kander
Drama Desk Award
Outstanding Music
2015 | Nominee |
The Visit
Music by
John Kander
Outstanding Lyrics
2010 | Winner
John Kander
(for "The Scottsboro Boys")
Outstanding Music
2010 | Nominee
John Kander
(for "The Scottsboro Boys")
Outstanding Lyrics
2007 | Nominee |
Curtains
Additional lyrics by
John Kander
Outstanding Music
2007 | Nominee |
Curtains
Music by
John Kander
Special Award
2007 | Recipient
John Kander
(for 42 years of excellence in advancing the art of the musical theatre)
Outstanding Music
1997 | Nominee |
Steel Pier
Music by
John Kander
Outstanding Music
1993 | Winner |
Kiss of the Spider Woman
Music by
John Kander
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