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Frank Lazarus

Shows · Frank Lazarus

ComposerActor 1939–2025 On stage 1980

Frank Lazarus (4 May 1939 – 14 September 2025) was a British and South African actor, composer and lyricist. He was best known as the composer of the musical A Day in Hollywood / A Night in the Ukraine, for which he received a nomination for the Tony Award for Best Original Score in 1980. Lazarus also performed in the show, playing Carlo in both the 1979 London production and the subsequent Broadway run.

On stage 1 production

1980 A Day in Hollywood/ A Night in the Ukraine John Golden Theatre · Original · directed by Tommy Tune 588 perf.

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  • A DAY IN HOLLYWOOD A NIGHT IN THE UKRAINE Book and Lyrics, Dick Vosburgh; Music, Frank Lazarus; Directedtheatre-pdfs/Theatre World/Theatre World, 1979-80 Season, v. 36 (Willis).txt
  • Top Left: Priscilla Lopez, David Garrison, Kate Draper, Stephen James Below: Priscilla Lopez, David Garrison, Frank Lazarustheatre-pdfs/Theatre World/Theatre World, 1979-80 Season, v. 36 (Willis).txt

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