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Has won twenty Tony Awards as both a producer and a director.

Protege of musical theatre director/writer George Abbott.

Parents with Judith Chaplin of theater director Daisy Prince.

Primarily known for his contributions to the theatrical stage. He produced Damn Yankees, West Side Story, and Cabaret, among many other classics.

In addition to producing, has directed many stage musicals including the original productions of Cabaret, A Little Night Music, Evita & The Phantom of the Opera.

Known for his many collaborations as director/producer with composer/lyricist Stephen Sondheim. These plays are Company, Follies, A Little Night Music, Pacific Overtures, Candide, Side by Sondheim, Sweeny Todd, Merrily We Roll Along, and Bounce. He also co-produced West Side Story (featuring lyrics by Sondheim).

His son, Charles Prince, is a professional orchestra conductor, who has appeared with numerous well-known symphonies all over the world.

He was awarded the American National Medal of the Arts in 2000 by the National Endowment of the Arts in Washington D.C.

His wife, Judy, is the daughter of Saul Chaplin.

He was awarded the 1996 Drama Logue Award for Direction for "The Kiss of the Spider Woman" at the Ahmanson Theatre in Los Angeles, California.

He was awarded the 1996 Drama Logue Award for Direction for "Show Boat" in the Center Theatre Group production at the Ahmanson Theatre in Los Angeles, California.

Son of Blanche (Stern) and Harold Smith. His stepfather was Milton A. Prince, a stockbroker, who adopted him. Both of Harold's parents were from German Jewish families.

As a producer, Harold Prince won 5 Tony Awards (out of 11 nominations) for Best Musical: 1963 for "A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum"; 1965 for "Fiddler on the Roof"; 1967 for "Cabaret"; 1971 for "Company"; and 1973 for "A Little Night Music".

Harold Prince was nominated for 36 Tony Awards, winning 21 Tonys across three categories: 8 for Best Director, 6 for Producer of a Musical and 5 for Best Musical. Additionally, he was awarded two Special Tonys. In 1974 for "Candide", he received a Special Tony for "Outstanding contribution to the artistic development of the musical theater". And, in 2006, Harold was presented a Lifetime Achievement Award.

Won 6 Tony Awards (out of 7 nominations) for Producer of a Musical: 1955 for "The Pajama Game"; 1956 for "Damn Yankees"; 1960 for "Fiorello!"; 1963 for "A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum"; 1965 for "Fiddler on the Roof"; and 1971 for "Company". Harold was also nominated in 1964 for "She Loves Me".