But the room hasn't always assembled to listen: at 42, he's the best Broadway composer who almost never happened.
He's the son of a Broadway composer and a singer, who must have given him a knowledge of obscure standards.
Songs by Broadway composers had been crossing over into the pop market - and often dominating it - since radio started broadcasting in 1920.
Just because these guys have been successful in the rock world does not mean they're going to be successful as Broadway composers
The first night is a tribute to a Broadway composer.
Because it's my observation that Broadway composers past the age of 50 never turned out anything good.
This is not a very propitious time to go looking for Broadway composers willing to extend their talents.
Styne quickly established himself as the most prolific Broadway composer in the postwar years, turning out the music for 16 shows between 1947 and 1972.
Louise has originated rôles with other Broadway composers as well.
Businesses could spend a lot of money to produce a musical, hiring talented Broadway composers and lyricists.