John Kander

Biography

John Kander (born March 18, 1927) is an American composer best known for his contributions to musical theater, including scoring Chicago and Cabaret with lyricist Fred Ebb.

Known For

Chicago: The Musical

Liza: A Truly Terrific Absolutely True Story

Harold Prince: The Director's Life

Chita Rivera: A Lot Of Livin' To Do

The Music of Kander & Ebb: Razzle Dazzle

Live from Broadway: Hello, Dolly!

Cabaret: The Musical That Changed Musicals

Filmography

2025

Liza: A Truly Terrific Absolutely True Story

as Self
2021

Broadway: Beyond the Golden Age

as Self
2018

Harold Prince: The Director's Life

as
2018

Every Act of Life

as Self
2017

Broadway: The Next Generation

as Self
2015

Chita Rivera: A Lot Of Livin' To Do

as Self
2015

The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

as
2013

Cabaret: The Musical That Changed Musicals

as Self
2006

Chicago: The Musical

as
2004

AFI's 100 Years... 100 Songs: America's Greatest Music in the Movies

as Self
1997

The Music of Kander & Ebb: Razzle Dazzle

as Self
1995

Live from Broadway: Hello, Dolly!

as
1978

The Kennedy Center Honors

as Self
1974

Dinah!

as Self
1971

Great Performances

as Self
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The Songwriters: An Evening with John Kander and Fred Ebb

as Himself
1956

Tony Awards

as Self - Special Tony Award for Lifetime Achievement Recipient