Max Meth (25 February 1900 – 3 January 1984)Obituary, ''The New York Times'', Section B, p.12, January 12, 1984 was an Austrian-American

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musical director and conductor for over 40 years (1927–1968).Max Meth at the Internet Broadway Database
/ref> He came to the United States from Austria. He won the

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twice, in 1949 for the original ''

As the Girls Go ''As the Girls Go'' is a musical with music by Jimmy McHugh, lyrics by Harold Adamson and a book by William Roos. After an out-of-town tryout at the Opera House in Boston in October 1948, the original Broadway production of ''As the Girls Go'' op ...

'', and in 1952 for a revival of '' Pal Joey''.

Broadway credits

* ''Artists and Models'' Nov 15, 1927 – Mar 24, 1928 * ''The Greenwich Village Follies'' Apr 9, 1928 – July 28, 1928 * '' A Night in Venice'' May 21, 1929 – Oct 19, 1929 * ''Nina Rosa'' Sep 20, 1930 – Jan 17, 1931 * ''

The New Yorkers ''The New Yorkers'' is a musical written by Cole Porter (lyrics and music) and Herbert Fields (book). Star Jimmy Durante also wrote the words and music for the songs in which his character was featured. The musical premiered on Broadway in 1930. ...

'' Dec 8, 1930 – May 2, 1931 * ''Ballyhoo of 1932'' Sep 6, 1932 – Nov 26, 1932 * ''Take a Chance'' Nov 26, 1932 – July 1, 1933 * ''

Roberta ''Roberta'' is a musical from 1933 with music by Jerome Kern, and lyrics and book by Otto Harbach. The musical is based on the novel ''Gowns by Roberta'' by Alice Duer Miller. It features the songs " Yesterdays", "Smoke Gets in Your Eyes", "Let ...

'' Nov 18, 1933 – July 21, 1934 * ''Say When'' Nov 8, 1934 – Jan 12, 1935 * ''Revenge with Music'' Nov 28, 1934 – May 27, 1935 * ''

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'' May 20, 1935 – June 22, 1935 * ''

Right This Way ''Right This Way'' is a Broadway theatre, Broadway production that opened at the Richard Rodgers Theatre, 46th Street Theatre on January 5, 1938, and ran for fifteen performances. It was categorized as an original musical comedy and was set in Pa ...

'' Jan 5, 1938 – Jan 15, 1938 * ''Sing Out the News'' Sep 24, 1938 - Jan 7, 1939 * ''

Leave It to Me! ''Leave It to Me!'' is a 1938 musical produced by Vinton Freedley with music and lyrics by Cole Porter. The book was a collaborative effort by Samuel and Bella Spewack, who also directed the Broadway production. The musical was based on the play ...

'' - Replacement Nov 9, 1938 – July 15, 1939 * ''

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'' Oct 25, 1940 – Mar 8, 1941 * ''

Let's Face It! ''Let's Face It!'' is a musical with music and lyrics by Cole Porter. The book by Herbert and Dorothy Fields is based on the 1925 play ''The Cradle Snatchers'' by Russell Medcraft and Norma Mitchell. The 1941 Broadway and 1942 West End produc ...

'' Oct 29, 1941 – Mar 20, 1943 * ''Jackpot'' Jan 13, 1944 – Mar 11, 1944 * ''Dream With Music'' May 18, 1944 – June 10, 1944 * ''Up in Central Park'' Jan 27, 1945 – Apr 13, 1946 * ''

Beggar's Holiday ''Beggar's Holiday'' is a musical with a book and lyrics by John La Touche and music by Duke Ellington. History and background The project originated with black scenic designer Perry Watkins, who envisioned a jazz-driven adaptation of John G ...

'' Dec 26, 1946 – Mar 29, 1947 * ''

Finian's Rainbow ''Finian's Rainbow'' is a musical with a book by E. Y. Harburg and Fred Saidy, lyrics by Harburg, and music by Burton Lane, produced by Lee Sabinson. The original 1947 Broadway production ran for 725 performances, while a film version was ...

'' – Replacement Jan 10, 1947 – Oct 2, 1948 * ''

'' Nov 13, 1948 – Jan 14, 1950 * ''Great to Be Alive!'' Mar 23, 1950 – May 6, 1950 * '' Pal Joey'' (Revival) Jan 3, 1952 – Apr 18, 1953 * ''Seventh Heaven'' May 26, 1955 – July 2, 1955 * '' Ziegfeld Follies of 1957'' Mar 1, 1957 – Jun 15, 1957 * ''

'' (Revival) May 23, 1960 – June 1, 1960 * '' The Unsinkable Molly Brown'' - Replacement Nov 3, 1960 – Feb 10, 1962 * ''The Megilla of Itzik Manger'' Oct 9, 1968 – Dec 15, 1968

Awards

* 1949

Tony Award for Best Conductor and Musical Director The Tony Award for Best Conductor and Musical Director was awarded to acknowledge the contributions of conductors and musical directors in both musicals and operas. The award was first presented in 1948, and later discontinued after 1964. Winners ...

– ''

'' (winner)1949 Tony Awards
/ref> * 1952

– '' Pal Joey'' (winner)1952 Tony Awards
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References

External links

* American male conductors (music) Music directors Tony Award winners 1900 births 1984 deaths 20th-century American conductors (music) Austrian emigrants to the United States 20th-century American male musicians {{US-conductor-stub