Herbert Stothart
Herbert Stothart was an American composer, arranger, conductor, and songwriter.
He studied music in Europe and at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, where he
later taught. Stothart began his career in theater as a musical director for
touring productions under producer Arthur Hammerstein, which led to
collaborations on Broadway works. He later worked with composers such as Vincent
Youmans and others in the Broadway and popular music world, contributing to
several successful stage works and songs, including "The Donkey Serenade"
(adapted from Rudolf Friml’s music). In 1929, Stot...
