Book by Michael Steward
Music and Lyrics by Jerry Herman
Based on the play the Matchmaker by Thornton Wilder
Original production Directed and Choreographed by Gower Champion
Produced for the Broadway Stage by David Merrick and Champion Five, Inc.
This musical adaptation of Thornton Wilder’s hit play The Matchmaker bursts with humor, romance, energetic dance and some of the greatest songs in musical theatre history. The romantic and comic exploits of Dolly Gallagher Levi, turn-of-the-century matchmaker and “woman who arranges things,” are certain to thrill and entertain audiences again and again.
Winner! Ten 1964 Tony Awards, including Best Musical, Author and Composer/Lyricist
Winner! New York Drama Critics Circle Award for Best Musical
Winner! Two 1968 Outer Critics Circle Awards
Winner! Four 2017 Tony Awards, including Best Revival of a Musical
Winner! Three 2017 Drama Desk Awards, including Outstanding Revival of a Musical