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William Finn
Who
William Finn · Arts & Literature
What
Composer-lyricist of Falsettos
When
1952, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
Where
United States
Biography
William Finn is recognized among Jewish contributors to Arts & Literature — Composer-lyricist of Falsettos
How & why
Finn is a composer and lyricist best known for 'Falsettos', which draws on Jewish family life and the early AIDS crisis, and for 'The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee'. He won two Tony Awards for 'Falsettos' (Best Score and Best Book). He is Jewish, and Jewish identity is a recurring theme in his work.
Sources & external links
Verify and go deeper with these external references.
Source: Jinfo.org — Broadway and Hollywood musicals written by Jews
Contributions & Sources
Composer-lyricist of Falsettos
1992
Source: Jinfo.org — Broadway and Hollywood musicals written by Jews
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