orig. Gerald Herman
born July 10, 1933, New York, N.Y., U.S.
U.S. songwriter.
Herman studied drama in Miami, Fla., and wrote for TV but soon switched to theatre. After some off-Broadway successes, his Milk and Honey (1961, Tony Award) opened on Broadway. The wildly successful Hello, Dolly! (1964; film, 1969) won 10 Tony Awards. Later Herman musicals include Mame (1966) and La Cage Aux Folles (1983).