The pair auditioned for M-G-M in the mid-1930s and earned a contract, writing songs for "Maytime," for which they borrowed classical themes. Among their more famous songs are "The Donkey Serenade," which features their lyrics and a theme by Friml (which they adapted), and "Strange Music," inspired by the music of Edvard Grieg.
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Grand Hotel Opened November 12, 1989 |
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Timbuktu! Opened March 01, 1978 |
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Anya Opened November 29, 1965 |
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Kean Opened November 02, 1961 |
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Kismet Opened December 03, 1953 |
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Magdalena Opened September 20, 1948 |
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Gypsy Lady Opened September 17, 1946 |
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Song of Norway Opened August 21, 1944 |
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| Drama Desk Award | |||
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| 1990 | Outstanding Lyrics | Nominee | |
| 1990 | Outstanding Music | Nominee |
| Tony Award | |||
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| 1990 | Best Original Score | Nominee |