Hal Prince
- Known For
- Directing
- Born
- January 30, 1928 in New York, New York, USA
- Died
- July 31, 2019
- Active Years
- 1956–2021 (66 Years)
- Total Credits
- 37 credits in database
Biography
Task: Write a factual identity profile of Hal Prince (Directing).
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Use only provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
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Original, neutral, encyclopedic prose.
Plain text only (no markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points).
Word count: 90-130 words.
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Source [1]:
Name: Hal Prince (also known as Harold S.).
Profession: American theatrical producer and director.
Notable works: The Phantom Of The Opera, Evita, A Little Night Music, Fiddler On The Roof, Cabaret, Kiss Of The Spider Woman, and Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber Of Fleet Street.
Awards: 21 Tony Awards for stage work.
Gender: Male.
Birthday: January 30, 1928.
Death: July 31, 2019 (91 years old).
Place of Birth: New York, New York, USA.
Known for: Directing.
Known credits: 32.
Source [2]: Discusses Prince Hal (Shakespeare character). Irrelevant to Hal Prince the producer.
Source [3]: Discusses Prince Hal (Shakespeare character). Irrelevant to Hal Prince the producer.
Hal Prince, also known as Harold S., was an American theatrical producer and director born in New York, New York, on January 30, 1928. He was known for directing and had 32 known credits. His stage work earned him 21 Tony Awards. He was responsible for several megahits, including The Phantom Of The Opera, Evita, A Little Night Music, Fiddler On The Roof, Cabaret, Kiss Of The Spider Woman, and Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber Of Fleet Street. Prince died on July 31, 2019, at the age of 91.
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Hal Prince was an American theatrical producer and director who was born in New York, New York, on January 30, 1928. Also known as Harold S., he is recognized for his directing work and holds 32 known credits. Throughout his career, Prince received 21 Tony Awards for his contributions to stage work. He was responsible for several megahits in the theatrical industry.
His notable productions include The Phantom Of The Opera, Evita, A Little Night Music, Fiddler On The Roof, Cabaret, Kiss Of The Spider Woman, and Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber Of Fleet Street. These works represent a significant portion of his professional legacy as a director and producer. Prince died on July 31, 2019, at the age of 91.
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"Hal Prince was an American theatrical producer and director who was born in New York, New York, on January 30, 1928. Also known as Harold S., he is recognized for his directing work and holds 32 known credits. Throughout his career, Prince received 21 Tony Awards for his contributions to stage work. He was responsible for several megahits in the theatrical industry.
His notable productions include The Phantom Of The Opera, Evita, A Little Night Music, Fiddler On The Roof, Cabaret, Kiss Of The Spider Woman, and Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber Of Fleet Street. These works represent a significant portion of his professional legacy as a director and producer. Prince died on July 31, 2019, at the age of 91."
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
37 titles- Broadway: Beyond the Golden Age (2021) as Self
- On Broadway (2019) as Self
- Harold Prince: The Director's Life (2018)
- Evita: The Making of a Superstar (2018) as Self
- Best Worst Thing That Ever Could Have Happened... (2016) as Self
- West Side Stories: The Making of a Classic (2016) as Self
- Elaine Stritch: Shoot Me (2013) as Himself
- The Story of Musicals (2012) as Self
- Phantom of the Opera: Behind the Mask (2006) as Self - Director
- Broadway: The American Musical (2004) as Self
- Broadway: The Golden Age, by the Legends Who Were There (2003) as Self
- West Side Memories (2003) as Self (as Hal Prince)
- The Music of Kander & Ebb: Razzle Dazzle (1997) as Self
- A Tribute to Stephen Sondheim (1995)
- Some Enchanted Evening: Celebrating Oscar Hammerstein II (1995) as Self
- Frasier (1993) as Fred (voice)
- New York City Opera: A Little Night Music (1990) Stage Director
- Behind The Mask: The Making Of Toronto’s ‘Phantom Of The Opera’ (1989) as Self
- Candide (1986) Stage Director
- Turandot (1983) Stage Director
- Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street (1982) Stage Director
- Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street (1982) Director
- Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street – Scenes from the Making of a Musical (1980) as Self
- Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street – Scenes from the Making of a Musical (1980) Stage Director
- She Loves Me (1979) Director of Communications
- A Little Night Music (1977) Director
- Pacific Overtures (1976) Stage Director
- Pacific Overtures (1976) Director
- It's a Bird, It's a Plane, It's Superman! (1975) Producer
- Sondheim: A Musical Tribute (1973)
- Original Cast Album: Company (1970) as Self
- Something for Everyone (1970) Director
- The Mike Douglas Show (1961) as Self
- West Side Story (1961) Theatre Play
- Tony Awards (1956) as Self - Nominee
- Tony Awards (1956) as Self - Presenter
- Tony Awards (1956) as Self - Nominee / Recipient
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Hal Prince best known for?
Hal Prince is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Broadway: The Golden Age, by the Legends Who Were There (2003), Frasier (1993), The Italian Job (1969), West Side Story (1961).
When and where was Hal Prince born?
Hal Prince was born on January 30, 1928 in New York, New York, USA. They passed away on July 31, 2019.
How many credits does Hal Prince have?
Hal Prince has accumulated over 37 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1956 to 2021.
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Task: Write a factual identity profile of Hal Prince (Directing). Constraints: Use only provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES. No invented details (titles, names, dates, etc.). Original, neutral, encyclopedic prose. Plain text only (no markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points). Word count: 90-130 words. Format: Pl...
Hal Prince by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Frasier (1993) as Fred (voice) — aged about 65
- Broadway: The Golden Age, by the Legends Who Were There (2003) as Self — aged about 75
- The Mike Douglas Show (1961) as Self — aged about 33
- Tony Awards (1956) as Self - Nominee — aged about 28
- Tony Awards (1956) as Self - Presenter — aged about 28
- Tony Awards (1956) as Self - Nominee / Recipient — aged about 28
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