Shows · George Weiss
George David Weiss (April 9, 1921 – August 23, 2010) was an American songwriter and arranger, who was a president of the Songwriters Guild of America. He is an inductee in the Songwriters Hall of Fame.
Also credited on2 works
First Impressions
A Wonderful World: The Louis Armstrong Musical
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In the literature5 passages
- Mr. Wonderful . Music and lyrics by Jerry Bock, Larry Holofcener, and George Weiss. Vocal selections: Warner Brothers, 1989.B00590X4L8 EBOK - Philip Lambert
- Mr. Wonderful . Book by Joseph Stein and Will Glickman. Music and lyrics by Jerry Bock, Larry Holofcener, and George Weiss. New York: Hart Stenographic Bureau, 1956.B00590X4L8 EBOK - Philip Lambert
- Hugo & Luigi and George Weiss providing book as well as score, on April 4, 1974, at the Off-Broadway Eastside Playhouse for a scant seven performances.More Opening Nights on Broadway - Steven Suskin
- Glenn Paxton, George Weiss; Directed and Choreographed by Jeffery K. Neill; Musical Direction and Special Arrangements, Wendell Kindberg; Production and Costumes Designed by Charles W. Roeder; Producer, Robert Alan Resnik; Production Assistant, Harry Levy; Lightmg, Charles Sachs, Pat Brooks, Judy Walsh; Props, Tom Lee; Piano, Wendell Kind…Theatre World, 1972-73 Season, v. 29 (Willis)
- Joe Polivy, George Weiss (16 performances) WE HAVE ALWAYS LIVED IN THE CASTLE by Hugh Wheeler, from the novel by Shirley Jackson; Director, Gene Santarelli; Set, Rob Hamilton; Costumes, Deborah Friedman; Lighting, Stephen P. Edelstein; Stage Manager, Toby Mailman. CAST: Pamela Barone, Patrick Crea, Ginger Grace, Patrick Hazelwood, Paul Ka…Theatre World, 1979-80 Season, v. 36 (Willis)
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