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Samuel Roger Horchow (July 3, 1928 – May 2, 2020) was an important American theatre producer and a businessman. He was known for helping create many popular shows on Broadway.

Samuel Horchow's Life and Broadway Success

Samuel Horchow was born in Cincinnati, Ohio. He grew up to become a successful businessman. But he also loved theatre very much.

In 1992, he took his passion to Broadway. Broadway is a famous area in New York City where many big theatre shows are performed. Samuel Horchow produced his very first Broadway show called Crazy for You. This musical was a huge hit!

For Crazy for You, Samuel Horchow won a special award. It was the Tony Award for Best Musical. The Tony Awards celebrate the best of Broadway theatre. Winning this award meant his show was considered the best musical that year.

He didn't stop there. Samuel Horchow also helped produce other well-known musicals. These included Kiss Me, Kate, Curtains, and Gypsy.

Samuel Horchow passed away in Dallas, Texas, on May 2, 2020. He was 91 years old.

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