Arthur Laurents
Arthur Laurents · Arts & Literature
Wrote the books of West Side Story and Gypsy; screenwriter of The Way We Were
1917, New York City, USA — 2011, New York City, USA
USA
Arthur Laurents is recognized among Jewish contributors to Arts & Literature — Wrote the books of West Side Story and Gypsy; screenwriter of The Way We Were
Laurents was an American playwright, screenwriter and stage director who wrote the librettos ('books') for the landmark musicals West Side Story and Gypsy, and the screenplays for The Way We Were and The Turning Point. He also directed acclaimed Broadway productions, including a revival of Gypsy. He was Jewish, raised in a Jewish family in Brooklyn.
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Wrote the books of West Side Story and Gypsy; screenwriter of The Way We Were
Source: Jinfo.org — Jewish screenwriters
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