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About Nathan Hurwitz

Dr. Hurwitz received his BFA from New York University, his MA from Northwestern University, and his Ph.D. from the University of Pittsburgh. Having taught at NYU, the University of Pittsburgh, Point Park University, H.B. Studios, and Syracuse Univer...More

Dr. Hurwitz received his BFA from New York University, his MA from Northwestern University, and his Ph.D. from the University of Pittsburgh. Having taught at NYU, the University of Pittsburgh, Point Park University, H.B. Studios, and Syracuse University, he is currently an Associate Professor at Rider University in Lawrenceville, NJ, USA. He currently has three books in publication: "A History of the American Musical Theatre: No Business Like It" (Routledge), "Songwriters of the American Musical Theatre: A Style Guide for Singers" (Routledge), and "Musicals: The Definitive Illustrated Story (contributing author - DK/Penguin Books). He has also published and presented a great many articles and papers at conferences from Brisbane to Barcelona many of which can be found at https://www.nathanhurwitz.com. Less

- Associate Professor
- Theatre and Dance
- August 2009 to Present
- Associate Professor
- Theatre
- August 2003 to June 2009
- Associate Professor
- Theatre
- August 2002 to June 2003
- Associate Professor
- Broadway, off-Broadway, US tours, International tours
- December 1977 to August 2002

The University of Pittsburgh
- Ph.D.
- January 1991 to March 1999
Doctorate in Theatre: History, Literature, and Criticism, with areas of expertise in Ibsen, Greek and Roman Theatre, Comedy, and Musical Theatre
Northwestern University
- MA
- September 1988 to January 1991
MA in Theatre: History, Literature, and Criticism, with areas of expertise in George Bernard Shaw, 20th century theatre theorists, Greek and Roman theatre and musical theatre
New York University
- BFA
- August 1976 to December 1980
BFA in Acting and Directing, having studied acting with Stella Adler, directing with Jack Garfien, conducting with Lehman Engel. Minors in music and computer programming.