Harold Prince
Gender
Male
Born
Jan 30, 1928
New York, New York, USA
Died
Jul 31, 2019
Reykjavík, ICELAND
Stage Manager
Director
Producer
Performer
Conception
Writer
Choreographer
Other
Also Known As
H. Smith Prince
Hal Prince
Harold S. Prince
Harold Smith Prince [Birthname]
Hal Prince
Harold S. Prince
Harold Smith Prince [Birthname]
Relations
Husband of
Judy Prince (1962 - 2019) his death
Judy Prince (1962 - 2019) his death
Father of
Daisy Prince
Daisy Prince
Father of
Charles Prince
Charles Prince
Son-in-law of
Saul Chaplin
Saul Chaplin
See Also
-
CREDITSHow to Dance in Ohio (Dec 10, 2023 - Feb 11, 2024)Musical, Original
- In Loving Memory of Harold Prince
Merrily We Roll Along (Oct 10, 2023 - Jul 07, 2024)Musical, Revival- Originally produced on Broadway by Harold Prince
- Originally directed on Broadway by Harold Prince
Sweeney Todd (Mar 26, 2023 - May 05, 2024)Musical, Revival- Originally directed on Broadway by Harold Prince
Company (Dec 09, 2021 - Jul 31, 2022)Musical, Revival- Originally produced by Harold Prince
- Originally directed by Harold Prince
Prince of Broadway (Aug 24, 2017 - Oct 29, 2017)Musical, Original- Directed by Harold Prince
- "Parade" co-conceived by Harold Prince
Fiddler on the Roof (Dec 20, 2015 - Dec 31, 2016)Musical, Revival- Originally produced on the New York stage by Harold Prince
On the Twentieth Century (Mar 15, 2015 - Jul 19, 2015)Musical, Revival- Original Broadway production directed by Harold Prince
Evita (Apr 05, 2012 - Jan 26, 2013)Musical, Revival- World premiere in 1978 directed by Harold Prince
A Little Night Music (Dec 13, 2009 - Jan 09, 2011)Musical, Revival- Originally Produced and Directed on Broadway by Harold Prince
Sweeney Todd (Nov 03, 2005 - Sep 03, 2006)Musical, Revival- Originally Directed on Broadway by: Harold Prince
On the Twentieth Century (Sep 26, 2005 - Sep 26, 2005)Musical, Benefit- Original Broadway Production directed by Harold Prince
Fiddler on the Roof (Feb 26, 2004 - Jan 08, 2006)Musical, Revival- Originally Produced on the New York Stage by Harold Prince
Hollywood Arms (Oct 31, 2002 - Jan 05, 2003)Play, Original- Directed by Harold Prince
- Produced by Harold Prince
Parade (Dec 17, 1998 - Feb 28, 1999)Musical, Original- Directed by Harold Prince
- Co-Conceived by Harold Prince
Company (Oct 05, 1995 - Dec 03, 1995)Musical, Revival- Originally produced on Broadway by Hal Prince
Company (Apr 11, 1993 - Apr 12, 1993)Musical, Benefit- Originally directed and produced by Harold Prince
Sweeney Todd (Sep 14, 1989 - Feb 25, 1990)Musical, Revival- Originally directed on Broadway by Harold Prince
Grind (Apr 16, 1985 - Jun 22, 1985)Musical, Original- Directed by Harold Prince
- Produced by Harold Prince
A Doll's Life (Sep 23, 1982 - Sep 26, 1982)Musical, Original- Directed by Harold Prince
- Produced in association with Harold Prince
Merrily We Roll Along (Nov 16, 1981 - Nov 28, 1981)Musical, Original- Directed by Harold Prince
- Produced by Harold Prince
Fiddler on the Roof (Jul 09, 1981 - Aug 23, 1981)Musical, Revival- Originally produced by Harold S. Prince
Fiddler on the Roof (Dec 28, 1976 - May 21, 1977)Musical, Revival- Originally produced by Harold S. Prince
Pacific Overtures (Jan 11, 1976 - Jun 27, 1976)Musical, Original- Directed by Harold Prince
- Produced by Harold Prince
The Member of the Wedding (Jan 02, 1975 - Jan 11, 1975)Play, Revival- Produced by New Phoenix Repertory Co. (T. Edward Hambleton, Michael Montel: managing directors; Harold Prince, Stephen Porter: artistic directors)
The Rules of the Game (Dec 12, 1974 - Dec 21, 1974)Play, Revival- Produced by New Phoenix Repertory Co. (T. Edward Hambleton, Michael Montel: managing directors; Harold Prince, Stephen Porter: artistic directors)
Love for Love (Nov 11, 1974 - Nov 30, 1974)Play, Revival- Directed by Harold Prince
- Produced by New Phoenix Repertory Co. (T. Edward Hambleton, Michael Montel: managing directors; Harold Prince, Stephen Porter: artistic directors)
Candide (Mar 10, 1974 - Jan 04, 1976)Musical, Revival- Directed by Harold Prince
- Produced in conjunction with Harold Prince
Holiday (Dec 26, 1973 - Feb 16, 1974)Play, Revival- Produced by New Phoenix Repertory Co. (T. Edward Hambleton, Michael Montel: managing directors; Harold Prince, Stephen Porter: artistic directors)
Chemin de Fer (Nov 26, 1973 - Feb 16, 1974)Play, Revival- Produced by New Phoenix Repertory Co. (T. Edward Hambleton, Michael Montel: managing directors; Harold Prince, Stephen Porter: artistic directors)
The Visit (Nov 25, 1973 - Feb 16, 1974)Play, Revival- Directed by Harold Prince
- Produced by New Phoenix Repertory Co. (T. Edward Hambleton, Michael Montel: managing directors; Harold Prince, Stephen Porter: artistic directors)
Sondheim: A Musical Tribute (Mar 11, 1973 - Mar 11, 1973)Special, Benefit-
Performer: Harold Prince
- Special Guest - Original
A Little Night Music (Feb 25, 1973 - Aug 03, 1974)Musical, Original- Directed by Harold Prince
- Produced by Harold Prince
Don Juan (Dec 11, 1972 - Jan 14, 1973)Play, Revival- Produced by New Phoenix Repertory Co. (T. Edward Hambleton, Michael Montel: managing directors; Harold Prince, Stephen Porter: artistic directors)
The Great God Brown (Dec 10, 1972 - Jan 14, 1973)Play, Revival- Directed by Harold Prince
- Produced by New Phoenix Repertory Co. (T. Edward Hambleton, Michael Montel: managing directors; Harold Prince, Stephen Porter: artistic directors)
Follies (Apr 04, 1971 - Jul 01, 1972)Musical, Original- Directed by Harold Prince
- Produced by Harold Prince
Company (Apr 26, 1970 - Jan 01, 1972)Musical, Original- Directed by Harold Prince
- Produced by Harold Prince
Zorba (Nov 16, 1968 - Aug 09, 1969)Musical, Original- Directed by Harold Prince
- Produced by Harold Prince
Cabaret (Nov 20, 1966 - Sep 06, 1969)Musical, Original- Directed by Harold Prince
- Produced by Harold Prince
"It's a Bird...It's a Plane...It's Superman" (Mar 29, 1966 - Jul 17, 1966)Musical, Original- Directed by Harold Prince
- Produced by Harold Prince
She Loves Me (Apr 23, 1963 - Jan 11, 1964)Musical, Original- Directed by Harold Prince
- Produced by Harold Prince
A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum (May 08, 1962 - Aug 29, 1964)Musical, Original- Produced by Harold Prince
West Side Story (Apr 27, 1960 - Dec 10, 1960)Musical, Return Engagement- Produced by Harold S. Prince
Wonderful Town (Feb 25, 1953 - Jul 03, 1954)Musical, Original- Stage Manager: Hal Prince
-
Understudy: Hal Prince
- Frank Lippencott - Original
Call Me Madam (Oct 12, 1950 - May 03, 1952)Musical, Original- Assistant Stage Manager: Harold Prince
Tickets, Please! (Apr 27, 1950 - Nov 25, 1950)Musical, Original- Assistant Stage Manager: H. Smith Prince
The Phantom of the Opera (Nov 07, 2025 - Present)Musical, Revival- Based on the original direction by Harold Prince
Company (Oct 08, 2023 - Oct 06, 2024)Musical, Revival- Originally produced by Harold Prince
- Originally directed by Harold Prince
The Phantom of the Opera (Nov 27, 2013 - Feb 02, 2020)Musical, Original- Originally directed by Harold Prince
Evita (Sep 10, 2013 - Oct 19, 2014)Musical, Revival- World premiere in 1978 directed by Harold Prince
Fiddler on the Roof (Feb 07, 2009 - Jun 27, 2010)Musical, Revival- Produced on the New York Stage by Harold Prince
Sweeney Todd (Oct 23, 2007 - Jun 29, 2008)Musical, Revival- Originally directed on Broadway by Hal Prince
Evita (Nov 02, 2004 - Feb 12, 2006)Musical, Revival- Entire Production Supervised by Harold Prince
- Original Broadway Production Directed by Harold Prince
Fiddler on the Roof (Oct 24, 2000 - May 26, 2002)Musical, Revival- Produced on the New York stage by Harold Prince
Parade (Jun 13, 2000 - Oct 29, 2000)Musical, Original- Directed by Harold Prince
- Co - Conceived by Harold Prince
Fiddler on the Roof (Sep 07, 1994 - Jun 23, 1996)Musical, Revival- Produced on the New York Stage by Harold Prince
The Phantom of the Opera - Music Box (Dec 03, 1992 - Oct 31, 2010)Musical, Original- Directed by Harold Prince
Evita (Aug 04, 1992 - May 08, 1994)Musical, Revival- Original New York Production Directed by Harold Prince
The Phantom of the Opera - Raoul (May 22, 1990 - Nov 15, 1998)Musical, Original- Directed by Harold Prince
The Phantom of the Opera - Christine (May 18, 1989 - Jan 03, 1999)Musical, Original- Directed by Harold Prince
A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum (Feb 28, 1987 - Jul 26, 1987)Musical, Revival- Originally Produced on Broadway by Harold S. Prince
Fiddler on the Roof (Aug 25, 1981 - May 30, 1982)Musical, Revival- Originally produced by Harold S. Prince
On the Twentieth Century (Jun 09, 1979 - Nov 25, 1979)Musical, Original- Originally Directed on Broadway by Harold Prince
Pacific Overtures (Aug 31, 1976 - Dec 18, 1976)Musical, Original- Directed by Hal Prince
- Produced by Hal Prince
Fiddler on the Roof (Jun 02, 1976 - Dec 12, 1976)Musical, Revival- Originally produced by Harold S. Prince
A Little Night Music (Feb 26, 1974 - Feb 15, 1975)Musical, Original- Directed by Harold Prince
- Produced by Harold Prince
Follies (Jul 03, 1972 - Oct 01, 1972)Musical, Original- Directed by Harold Prince
- Produced by Harold Prince
Company (May 20, 1971 - May 20, 1972)Musical, Original- Directed by Harold Prince
- Produced by Harold Prince
Zorba (Dec 26, 1969 - Aug 30, 1970)Musical, Original- Directed by Harold Prince
- Produced by Harold Prince
Cabaret (Aug 19, 1969 - May 02, 1970)Musical, Original- Directed by Harold Prince
- Produced by Harold Prince
Cabaret (Dec 23, 1967 - Jul 27, 1969)Musical, Original- Production Directed by Harold Prince
- Produced by Harold Prince
A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum (Dec 25, 1963 - Nov 14, 1964)Musical, Original- Produced by arrangement with Hal Prince
Fiorello! (Aug 08, 1960 - Jan 27, 1962)Musical, Original- Produced by arrangement with Harold S. Prince
-
AWARDS
Tony Award®
Special Tony Award for Lifetime Achievement
2006 | RecipientHarold Prince
Special Award
1972 | RecipientHarold Prince (presented with award for "Fiddler on the Roof")
Best Musical
1963 | Winner | A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the ForumProduced by Harold Prince
Best Producer of a Musical
1963 | Winner | A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the ForumProduced by Harold Prince
Drama Desk Award
Harold Prince Award
2020 | RecipientHarold Prince
Outstanding Director of a Musical
1988 | Winner | The Phantom of the OperaDirected by Harold Prince
How to Dance in Ohio
(Dec 10, 2023 - Feb 11, 2024)
Musical, Original
- In Loving Memory of Harold Prince
Merrily We Roll Along
(Oct 10, 2023 - Jul 07, 2024)
Musical, Revival
- Originally produced on Broadway by Harold Prince
- Originally directed on Broadway by Harold Prince
Sweeney Todd
(Mar 26, 2023 - May 05, 2024)
Musical, Revival
- Originally directed on Broadway by Harold Prince
Company
(Dec 09, 2021 - Jul 31, 2022)
Musical, Revival
- Originally produced by Harold Prince
- Originally directed by Harold Prince
Prince of Broadway
(Aug 24, 2017 - Oct 29, 2017)
Musical, Original
- Directed by Harold Prince
- "Parade" co-conceived by Harold Prince
Fiddler on the Roof
(Dec 20, 2015 - Dec 31, 2016)
Musical, Revival
- Originally produced on the New York stage by Harold Prince
On the Twentieth Century
(Mar 15, 2015 - Jul 19, 2015)
Musical, Revival
- Original Broadway production directed by Harold Prince
Evita
(Apr 05, 2012 - Jan 26, 2013)
Musical, Revival
- World premiere in 1978 directed by Harold Prince
A Little Night Music
(Dec 13, 2009 - Jan 09, 2011)
Musical, Revival
- Originally Produced and Directed on Broadway by Harold Prince
Sweeney Todd
(Nov 03, 2005 - Sep 03, 2006)
Musical, Revival
- Originally Directed on Broadway by: Harold Prince
On the Twentieth Century
(Sep 26, 2005 - Sep 26, 2005)
Musical, Benefit
- Original Broadway Production directed by Harold Prince
Fiddler on the Roof
(Feb 26, 2004 - Jan 08, 2006)
Musical, Revival
- Originally Produced on the New York Stage by Harold Prince
Hollywood Arms
(Oct 31, 2002 - Jan 05, 2003)
Play, Original
- Directed by Harold Prince
- Produced by Harold Prince
Parade
(Dec 17, 1998 - Feb 28, 1999)
Musical, Original
- Directed by Harold Prince
- Co-Conceived by Harold Prince
Company
(Oct 05, 1995 - Dec 03, 1995)
Musical, Revival
- Originally produced on Broadway by Hal Prince
Company
(Apr 11, 1993 - Apr 12, 1993)
Musical, Benefit
- Originally directed and produced by Harold Prince
Sweeney Todd
(Sep 14, 1989 - Feb 25, 1990)
Musical, Revival
- Originally directed on Broadway by Harold Prince
Grind
(Apr 16, 1985 - Jun 22, 1985)
Musical, Original
- Directed by Harold Prince
- Produced by Harold Prince
A Doll's Life
(Sep 23, 1982 - Sep 26, 1982)
Musical, Original
- Directed by Harold Prince
- Produced in association with Harold Prince
Merrily We Roll Along
(Nov 16, 1981 - Nov 28, 1981)
Musical, Original
- Directed by Harold Prince
- Produced by Harold Prince
Fiddler on the Roof
(Jul 09, 1981 - Aug 23, 1981)
Musical, Revival
- Originally produced by Harold S. Prince
Fiddler on the Roof
(Dec 28, 1976 - May 21, 1977)
Musical, Revival
- Originally produced by Harold S. Prince
Pacific Overtures
(Jan 11, 1976 - Jun 27, 1976)
Musical, Original
- Directed by Harold Prince
- Produced by Harold Prince
The Member of the Wedding
(Jan 02, 1975 - Jan 11, 1975)
Play, Revival
- Produced by New Phoenix Repertory Co. (T. Edward Hambleton, Michael Montel: managing directors; Harold Prince, Stephen Porter: artistic directors)
The Rules of the Game
(Dec 12, 1974 - Dec 21, 1974)
Play, Revival
- Produced by New Phoenix Repertory Co. (T. Edward Hambleton, Michael Montel: managing directors; Harold Prince, Stephen Porter: artistic directors)
Love for Love
(Nov 11, 1974 - Nov 30, 1974)
Play, Revival
- Directed by Harold Prince
- Produced by New Phoenix Repertory Co. (T. Edward Hambleton, Michael Montel: managing directors; Harold Prince, Stephen Porter: artistic directors)
Candide
(Mar 10, 1974 - Jan 04, 1976)
Musical, Revival
- Directed by Harold Prince
- Produced in conjunction with Harold Prince
Holiday
(Dec 26, 1973 - Feb 16, 1974)
Play, Revival
- Produced by New Phoenix Repertory Co. (T. Edward Hambleton, Michael Montel: managing directors; Harold Prince, Stephen Porter: artistic directors)
Chemin de Fer
(Nov 26, 1973 - Feb 16, 1974)
Play, Revival
- Produced by New Phoenix Repertory Co. (T. Edward Hambleton, Michael Montel: managing directors; Harold Prince, Stephen Porter: artistic directors)
The Visit
(Nov 25, 1973 - Feb 16, 1974)
Play, Revival
- Directed by Harold Prince
- Produced by New Phoenix Repertory Co. (T. Edward Hambleton, Michael Montel: managing directors; Harold Prince, Stephen Porter: artistic directors)
Sondheim: A Musical Tribute
(Mar 11, 1973 - Mar 11, 1973)
Special, Benefit
-
Performer: Harold Prince
- Special Guest - Original
A Little Night Music
(Feb 25, 1973 - Aug 03, 1974)
Musical, Original
- Directed by Harold Prince
- Produced by Harold Prince
Don Juan
(Dec 11, 1972 - Jan 14, 1973)
Play, Revival
- Produced by New Phoenix Repertory Co. (T. Edward Hambleton, Michael Montel: managing directors; Harold Prince, Stephen Porter: artistic directors)
The Great God Brown
(Dec 10, 1972 - Jan 14, 1973)
Play, Revival
- Directed by Harold Prince
- Produced by New Phoenix Repertory Co. (T. Edward Hambleton, Michael Montel: managing directors; Harold Prince, Stephen Porter: artistic directors)
Follies
(Apr 04, 1971 - Jul 01, 1972)
Musical, Original
- Directed by Harold Prince
- Produced by Harold Prince
Company
(Apr 26, 1970 - Jan 01, 1972)
Musical, Original
- Directed by Harold Prince
- Produced by Harold Prince
Zorba
(Nov 16, 1968 - Aug 09, 1969)
Musical, Original
- Directed by Harold Prince
- Produced by Harold Prince
Cabaret
(Nov 20, 1966 - Sep 06, 1969)
Musical, Original
- Directed by Harold Prince
- Produced by Harold Prince
"It's a Bird...It's a Plane...It's Superman"
(Mar 29, 1966 - Jul 17, 1966)
Musical, Original
- Directed by Harold Prince
- Produced by Harold Prince
She Loves Me
(Apr 23, 1963 - Jan 11, 1964)
Musical, Original
- Directed by Harold Prince
- Produced by Harold Prince
A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum
(May 08, 1962 - Aug 29, 1964)
Musical, Original
- Produced by Harold Prince
West Side Story
(Apr 27, 1960 - Dec 10, 1960)
Musical, Return Engagement
- Produced by Harold S. Prince
Wonderful Town
(Feb 25, 1953 - Jul 03, 1954)
Musical, Original
- Stage Manager: Hal Prince
-
Understudy: Hal Prince
- Frank Lippencott - Original
Call Me Madam
(Oct 12, 1950 - May 03, 1952)
Musical, Original
- Assistant Stage Manager: Harold Prince
Tickets, Please!
(Apr 27, 1950 - Nov 25, 1950)
Musical, Original
- Assistant Stage Manager: H. Smith Prince
The Phantom of the Opera
(Nov 07, 2025 - Present)
Musical, Revival
- Based on the original direction by Harold Prince
Company
(Oct 08, 2023 - Oct 06, 2024)
Musical, Revival
- Originally produced by Harold Prince
- Originally directed by Harold Prince
The Phantom of the Opera
(Nov 27, 2013 - Feb 02, 2020)
Musical, Original
- Originally directed by Harold Prince
Evita
(Sep 10, 2013 - Oct 19, 2014)
Musical, Revival
- World premiere in 1978 directed by Harold Prince
Fiddler on the Roof
(Feb 07, 2009 - Jun 27, 2010)
Musical, Revival
- Produced on the New York Stage by Harold Prince
Sweeney Todd
(Oct 23, 2007 - Jun 29, 2008)
Musical, Revival
- Originally directed on Broadway by Hal Prince
Evita
(Nov 02, 2004 - Feb 12, 2006)
Musical, Revival
- Entire Production Supervised by Harold Prince
- Original Broadway Production Directed by Harold Prince
Fiddler on the Roof
(Oct 24, 2000 - May 26, 2002)
Musical, Revival
- Produced on the New York stage by Harold Prince
Parade
(Jun 13, 2000 - Oct 29, 2000)
Musical, Original
- Directed by Harold Prince
- Co - Conceived by Harold Prince
Fiddler on the Roof
(Sep 07, 1994 - Jun 23, 1996)
Musical, Revival
- Produced on the New York Stage by Harold Prince
The Phantom of the Opera - Music Box
(Dec 03, 1992 - Oct 31, 2010)
Musical, Original
- Directed by Harold Prince
Evita
(Aug 04, 1992 - May 08, 1994)
Musical, Revival
- Original New York Production Directed by Harold Prince
The Phantom of the Opera - Raoul
(May 22, 1990 - Nov 15, 1998)
Musical, Original
- Directed by Harold Prince
The Phantom of the Opera - Christine
(May 18, 1989 - Jan 03, 1999)
Musical, Original
- Directed by Harold Prince
A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum
(Feb 28, 1987 - Jul 26, 1987)
Musical, Revival
- Originally Produced on Broadway by Harold S. Prince
Fiddler on the Roof
(Aug 25, 1981 - May 30, 1982)
Musical, Revival
- Originally produced by Harold S. Prince
On the Twentieth Century
(Jun 09, 1979 - Nov 25, 1979)
Musical, Original
- Originally Directed on Broadway by Harold Prince
Pacific Overtures
(Aug 31, 1976 - Dec 18, 1976)
Musical, Original
- Directed by Hal Prince
- Produced by Hal Prince
Fiddler on the Roof
(Jun 02, 1976 - Dec 12, 1976)
Musical, Revival
- Originally produced by Harold S. Prince
A Little Night Music
(Feb 26, 1974 - Feb 15, 1975)
Musical, Original
- Directed by Harold Prince
- Produced by Harold Prince
Follies
(Jul 03, 1972 - Oct 01, 1972)
Musical, Original
- Directed by Harold Prince
- Produced by Harold Prince
Company
(May 20, 1971 - May 20, 1972)
Musical, Original
- Directed by Harold Prince
- Produced by Harold Prince
Zorba
(Dec 26, 1969 - Aug 30, 1970)
Musical, Original
- Directed by Harold Prince
- Produced by Harold Prince
Cabaret
(Aug 19, 1969 - May 02, 1970)
Musical, Original
- Directed by Harold Prince
- Produced by Harold Prince
Cabaret
(Dec 23, 1967 - Jul 27, 1969)
Musical, Original
- Production Directed by Harold Prince
- Produced by Harold Prince
A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum
(Dec 25, 1963 - Nov 14, 1964)
Musical, Original
- Produced by arrangement with Hal Prince
Fiorello!
(Aug 08, 1960 - Jan 27, 1962)
Musical, Original
- Produced by arrangement with Harold S. Prince
Tony Award®
Special Tony Award for Lifetime Achievement
2006 | Recipient
Harold Prince
Special Award
1972 | Recipient
Harold Prince (presented with award for "Fiddler on the Roof")
Best Musical
1963 | Winner
| A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum
Produced by Harold Prince
Best Producer of a Musical
1963 | Winner
| A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum
Produced by Harold Prince
Drama Desk Award
Harold Prince Award
2020 | Recipient
Harold Prince
Outstanding Director of a Musical
1988 | Winner
| The Phantom of the Opera
Directed by Harold Prince