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Rupert Holmes

Who

Rupert Holmes · Arts & Literature

What

Tony Award — Best Musical

When

1947, Northwich, Cheshire, England

Where

England · United States

Biography

Rupert Holmes is recognized among Jewish contributors to Arts & Literature — Tony Award — Best Musical

How & why

Rupert Holmes, born David Goldstein, is a songwriter, playwright and novelist who won the 1986 Tony Award for Best Musical (and for Book and Score) for 'The Mystery of Edwin Drood', and is also known for the hit song 'Escape (The Piña Colada Song)'. Born in England to an American mother and English father, he was raised largely in New York. He is of Jewish descent through his mother.

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Source: Jinfo.org — Jewish Recipients of the Tony Award for Best Musical

Contributions & Sources

Tony Award — Best Musical

Source: Jinfo.org — Jewish Recipients of the Tony Award for Best Musical