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# John Kander

(1927)   Composer

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John Kander is a composer.

## Quick Facts About John Kander

Born March 18, 1927

Profession Composer

## About John Kander

American musical theatre composer... \| John Harold Kander is an American composer, known largely for his work in the musical theater. As part of the songwriting team Kander and Ebb, Kander wrote the scores for 15 musicals, including Cabaret (1966) and Chicago (1975), both of which were later adapted into acclaimed films. He and Ebb also

##  Quotes by John Kander

> [I guess I think of a musical as something in which the music is sort of like the engine of the piece…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/john-kander/i-guess-i-think-of-a-musical-as-something-in-which-the-music-is-sort/)

[John Kander](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/john-kander/)

[Actor](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/actor/)

[Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/535/john-kander-90009_actor_i-guess-i-think-of-a-musical-as-somethin_2123671.png)

> [There is a kind of classlessness in the theater. The rehearsal pianist, the head carpenter, the stage manager, the star of the…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/john-kander/there-is-a-kind-of-classlessness-in-the-theater-the-rehearsal-pianist/)

[John Kander](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/john-kander/)

[Actor](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/actor/)

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