Lorenz Hart (1895-1943), American lyricist, whose witty, unpredictable, frequently cynical lines, set to music by Richard Rodgers, rank among the highest achievements in American musical comedy. Born in New York City, Hart studied journalism at Columbia University, left without graduating, and worked as a translator of plays. In 1919 he met Rodgers. The two men soon began a songwriting partnership that lasted more than 20 years, producing a series of hit Broadway musical scores: The Girl Friend, A Connecticut Yankee, On Your Toes, Babes in Arms. The Boys from Syracuse, and Pal Joey. Many songs from these shows quickly became standards, including “My Heart Stood Still,””Thou Swell,””Where or When,””My Funny Valentine,” and “Bewitched.”
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