Herbert Kretzmer was born in South Africa, where he began a career in journalism writing the commentary for a weekly cinema newsreel. He came to live in London in 1954, and has since pursued twin careers as newspaperman and songwriter. He was feature writer on The Daily Sketch and a profile writer on The Sunday Despatch. He joined The Daily Express in 1960 and later became its drama critic, a post he held for 18 years, covering about 3,000 first nights.
Herbert Kretzmer, Les Misérables
Herbert Kretzmer, Les Misérables
Herbert Kretzmer has written 4 shows including Our Man Crichton (Bookwriter/Lyricist), The Four Musketeers (Lyricist), Les Miserables (Lyricist), Martin Guerre (Lyricist).
Herbert Kretzmer has been nominated for the Best Musical at the New York Drama Critics Circle Awards for Les Misérables and for the Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre at the Tony Awards for Les Misérables.
Herbert Kretzmer won the Best Musical award from the New York Drama Critics Circle Awards for Les Misérables and the Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre award from the Tony Awards for Les Misérables.
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