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Mark Charlap

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Mark Charlap · Arts & Literature

What

Composer of Peter Pan

When

1928, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA — 1974, New York City, USA

Where

United States

Biography

Mark Charlap is recognized among Jewish contributors to Arts & Literature — Composer of Peter Pan

How & why

Mark 'Moose' Charlap was an American Broadway composer best known for writing the music for the 1954 musical Peter Pan (with lyrics by Carolyn Leigh), whose songs became enduring standards. He was born into a Jewish family in Philadelphia; jazz pianist Bill Charlap is his son. His melodies remain staples of the American musical stage.

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Source: Jinfo.org — Broadway and Hollywood musicals written by Jews

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Composer of Peter Pan

1954

Source: Jinfo.org — Broadway and Hollywood musicals written by Jews