1985 22c Jerome Kern

22¢ Jerome Kern
Performing Arts 

Issue Date: January 23, 1985
City: New York, NY

Jerome Kern has been called the "King of the American Musical Stage." He composed over 1,000 songs and 108 theatrical scores, including Showboat. He was twice the recipient of an Academy Award for music. Among his most memorable ...  more

22¢ Jerome Kern
Performing Arts 

Issue Date: January 23, 1985
City: New York, NY

Jerome Kern has been called the "King of the American Musical Stage." He composed over 1,000 songs and 108 theatrical scores, including Showboat. He was twice the recipient of an Academy Award for music. Among his most memorable compositions are “Ol’ Man River,” “The Way You Look Tonight” and “Smoke Gets in Your Eyes.”