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Hal Prince

Born January 30, 1928 · New York, New York, USA

Died July 31, 2019 · aged 91

Hal Prince was an American theatrical producer and director, responsible for such megahits as 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. For his stage work, he received 21 Tony Awards.

Known For

West Side StoryWest Side Story · 1961
West Side Story
★ 7.21961
MovieCrimeDrama
In Manhattan’s Upper West Side, rival gangs of Polish-Americans and newly arrived Puerto Ricans clash for control of the neighborhood, even as two young members from opposite sides fall dangerously in love.
Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street – Scenes from the Making of a MusicalSweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street – Scenes from the Making of a Musical · 1980
Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street – Scenes from the Making of a Musical
★ 9.01980
MovieDocumentaryMusic
Opening with the first day of rehearsals of the London production of "Sweeney Todd", this ninety-minute documentary focuses on the rehearsal process with the musical's director, composer and actors.
Pacific OverturesPacific Overtures · 1976
Pacific Overtures
★ 9.01976
MovieMusic
In 1853 Japan, the story follows the Westernization of Japan, mainly through the story of Kayama, a samurai, and Manjiro, a fisherman. The lives of both men are radically changed by the coming of American ships to Japan.
CandideCandide · 1986
Candide
★ 10.01986
MovieMusic
Candide falls in love with the beautiful but materialistic Cunegonde. Her barron father doesn't approve of the affair so Candide wanders, meeting all the misfortunes along the way.
It's a Bird, It's a Plane, It's Superman!It's a Bird, It's a Plane, It's Superman! · 1975
It's a Bird, It's a Plane, It's Superman!
★ 4.41975
MovieComedyTV Movie
TV adaptation of the campy 1960s Broadway musical about the Man of Steel, his friends, his enemies, and his self-image problems.
Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet StreetSweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street · 1982
Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street
★ 8.21982
MovieMusicDrama
In 1846, Anthony Hope sails into London with the mysterious Sweeney Todd, a once-naive barber whose life and marriage was uprooted by a corrupt justice system. Todd confides in Nellie Lovett, the owner of a local meat pie shop, and the two become partners, as Todd swears revenge on those that have wronged him and decides to take up his old profession.
Something for EveryoneSomething for Everyone · 1970
Something for Everyone
★ 6.51970
MovieDramaComedy
In post-war Austria, an opportunistic young man begins working as a footman to a widowed countess and uses his sexual talents to better his station in life.
She Loves MeShe Loves Me · 1979
She Loves Me
★ 8.81979
MovieComedyMusic
BBC production of the 1963 Broadway musical which was based on Ernst Lubitsch's 1940 film "The Shop Around The Corner."

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