Harold Rome

"[4] Rome played piano in local dance bands such as Eddie Wittstein's and was already writing music while studying architecture and law at Yale University.[citation needed] In 1937, he made his Broadway debut as co-writer, composer, and lyricist of the topical revue Pins and Needles, which was originally written for a small theatrical production directed by Samuel Roland.[clarification needed] The show was a huge success, running for 1108 performances, and prompted George S. Kaufman and Moss Hart to invite Rome to collaborate on another topical revue, Sing Out the News, in 1938.[citation needed] During World War II, Rome wrote English lyrics to a tune composed by the Soviet Dmitri Shostakovitch.[citation needed] Rome's music and/or lyrics can be heard in such films as Babes on Broadway (1941), Thousands Cheer (1943), Anchors Aweigh (1945), and Rear Window (1954).
Hartford, ConnecticutNew York City, New Yorkmusical theaterHartford Public High SchoolTrinity CollegeEddie WittsteinYale UniversityTau Epsilon PhiBachelor of ArtsYale Law SchoolJewishresortAdirondacksTin Pan AlleyBroadwayPins and NeedlesInternational Ladies' Garment Workers' UnionDavid DubinskyGeorge S. KaufmanMoss HartMais qu’est-ce que j’ai?Mitch MillerDmitri ShostakovitchWorld War IICall Me MisterWish You Were HereDestry Rides AgainI Can Get It for You WholesaleBarbra StreisandThe Zulu and the ZaydaGérard Calvi54th Street TheaterGone with the WindScarlettBabes on BroadwayThousands CheerAnchors AweighRear WindowDrama Desk AwardAmerican Theater Hall of FameZero MostelKathryn GraysonJohnnie JohnstonMiss MarmelsteinThe New York TimesColin LarkinThe Guinness Encyclopedia of Popular MusicGuinness PublishingLibrary of CongressInternet Broadway Database