Lehman Engel

Composer and conductor of Broadway musicals

Lehman Engel - Composer and conductor of Broadway musicals
Born

September 14th, 1910
114 years ago

Died

August 29th, 1982
42 years ago — 71 years old

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

United States

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A prominent figure in American musical theatre, contributions included the creation of the original Broadway scores for productions such as 'The Golden Apple' and 'The Pajama Game.' Engel served as a conductor for a number of high-profile performances and contributed to various recordings that showcased the richness of American musical compositions. His influence extended beyond composing as an educator and advocate for musical theatre, leading the BMI Musical Theatre Workshop. This workshop nurtured the talents of many aspiring composers and lyricists.

Composed 'The Golden Apple' and 'The Pajama Game'

Founded the BMI Musical Theatre Workshop

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