Peter Udell | |
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| Born | 1929 (age 95–96) |
| Origin | Great Neck, New York, U.S. |
| Genres | Musical theatre |
| Occupation(s) | Lyricist, Writer |
| Years active | 1960s–present |
Peter Udell (born 1929) is an American lyricist and writer, best known for his collaborations with composer Gary Geld.[1][2]
He started his career in popular music in the 1960s, writing lyrics for songs including "Sealed With A Kiss", "Ginny Come Lately", "Save Your Heart for Me" and "Hurting Each Other".
Udell wrote the lyrics and co-wrote the book for the Broadway musicals Purlie (1970), Shenandoah (1975), Angel (1978), Comin' Uptown (1979) and Amen Corner (1983).
He received a Tony Award for Best Book of a Musical for Shenandoah, and was also nominated for Best Original Score.
- ^ Hischak, Thomas (2008). The Oxford Companion to the American Musical. New York: Oxford University Press. p. 763. ISBN 978-0195335330.
- ^ Wilson, John S. (February 16, 1975). "The 'Shenandoah' Saga". The New York Times. Retrieved August 15, 2020.