Sam Spewack

Sam Spewack

Deceased · Born: Sep 16, 1899 · Died: Oct 14, 1971

Personal Details

BornSep 16, 1899 Bakhmut, Yekaterinoslav Governorate, Russian Empire

Biography

Samuel and Bella Spewack, a remarkable duo in the world of theatre, shared a remarkable journey that spanned decades. Their educational background was rooted at Columbia University, where they honed their skills and laid the foundation for their future successes.

In 1997, their collaborative work, "Kiss Me Kate", received critical acclaim when it was performed at the Open Air Theatre, earning a nomination for the Laurence Olivier Theatre Award for Outstanding Musical Production. This achievement was a testament to their dedication and passion for their craft.

The following year, in 1998, they were recognized once again for their outstanding work, this time being awarded the London Critics Circle Theatre Award for Best Musical for "Kiss Me Kate" at the Victoria Palace Theatre in London, England.

Their contributions to the world of theatre did not go unnoticed, as they won two Tony Awards in 1949 for "Kiss Me, Kate". Samuel and Bella Spewack were honored as Best Authors (Musical) and received the Best Musical Award for their book.

Sadly, Samuel Spewack's life came to an end on October 14, 1971, at the age of 72, in New York City, New York, USA. Despite his passing, his legacy lives on through the countless contributions he made to the world of theatre, and his remarkable partnership with his wife, Bella Spewack.

Career

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2024
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2003
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1963
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1958
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1945
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1940
My Favorite Wife
My Favorite Wife as Screenplay
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1938
Boy Meets Girl
Boy Meets Girl as Screenplay
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1937
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1934
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The Gay Bride
The Gay Bride as Screenplay
{"id":74490,"title":"Should Ladies Behave","year":"1933","job":"Writer","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/should-ladies-behave","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_74490.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_74490.jpg"},"released":1}
1933
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1931