Search results
Arthur Laurents (July 14, 1917 – May 5, 2011) was an American playwright, theatre director, film producer and screenwriter. With a career spanning seven decades he received numerous accolades including two Tony Awards , a Drama Desk Award , and nominations for two Academy Awards , two BAFTA Awards , and a Golden Globe Award .
- Arthur Levine, July 14, 1917, New York City, U.S.
- English
- May 5, 2011 (aged 93), New York City, U.S.
- Quogue, New York
Playwright, screenwriter, librettist, and director Arthur Laurents lived in this house, with Tom Hatcher, his partner of 52 years, from 1960 until his death in 2011. Laurents is best known for his work on Broadway, including three major musicals – West Side Story, Gypsy, and La Cage aux Folles.
VIEW The Full Map. Stephen Sondheim in his 49th Street residence, 2009. Photo by Piotr Redlinski/ The New York Times. Letter from Stephen Sondheim to Ken Lustbader/NYC LGBT Historic Sites Project, in response to featuring Sondheim's East 49th Street residence on the Project's website, March 11, 2020. The Project respected his wishes and delayed ...
May 6, 2011 · He was 93 years old, and died peacefully in his sleep. By Robert Simonson. May 06, 2011. Arthur Laurents Photo by Walter McBride. In recent weeks, Mr. Laurents had finished work on a new play, and ...
People also ask
Who was Arthur Laurents?
How many awards did Arthur Laurents win?
How long did Arthur Laurents live with Tom Hatcher?
Did Arthur Laurents win a Tony Award?
May 5, 2011 · This was the guiding principle of American playwright, screenwriter, and stage director Arthur Laurents ( b. Brooklyn, NY, 14 July 1917; d. New York, NY, 5 May 2011 ), whose remarkable career spanned seven decades. His numerous Broadway credits include the books for the musicals West Side Story (1957), Gypsy (1959), Anyone Can Whistle (1964 ...
May 6, 2011 · Arthur Laurents, the playwright, screenwriter and director who wrote and ultimately transformed two of Broadway’s landmark shows, “Gypsy” and “West Side Story,” and created one of Hollywood’s...
SHOW ALL QUESTIONS. Arthur Laurents (July 14, 1917 – May 5, 2011) was an American playwright, theatre director, film producer and screenwriter. With a career spanning seven decades he received numerous accolades including two Tony Awards, and a Drama Desk Award as well as nominations for two Academy Awards, two BAFTA Awards, and a Golden ...
