Harold Rome

Broadway Composer and Lyricist

Harold Rome was an American composer, lyricist, and writer for musical theater. Born on May 27, 1908, in Hartford, Connecticut, he is best known for his work on Broadway in the mid-20th century. Rome's career began in earnest with his 1937 revue "Pins and Needles," which was performed by the International Ladies' Garment Workers' Union. The show was unique because it featured actual garment workers as performers and ran for over 1,100 performances.