Arthur Laurents
Director
Arthur Laurents
Director
Arthur Laurents, the irascible, enduring Man of the Theatre who wrote plays and screenplays and enjoyed a significant career as a director — but who made his lasting mark as the librettist to two landmark musicals, West Side Story and Gypsy — died May 5 2011 at his Manhattan home after a short illness, his agent Jonathan Lomma confirmed. He was 93 years old, and died peacefully in his sleep.
Read Full Obituary- Born: Jul 14, 1917 in Brooklyn, New York
- Death: May 5, 2011 in New York, NY
Roles (36)
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West Side Story (2020) Opened Feb 20, 2020 |
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Prince of Broadway (2017) Opened Aug 24, 2017 |
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West Side Story (2009) Opened Mar 19, 2009 |
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Gypsy (2008) Opened Mar 27, 2008 |
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Gypsy (2003) Opened May 1, 2003 |
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Angela Lansbury - A Celebration (1996) Opened Nov 17, 1996 |
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Nick & Nora (1991) Opened Dec 8, 1991 |
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Gypsy (1989) Opened Nov 16, 1989 |
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Jerome Robbins' Broadway (1989) Opened Feb 26, 1989 |
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La Cage aux Folles (1983) Opened Aug 21, 1983 |
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Awards
| Drama Desk Award | |||
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| 1975 | Outstanding Director of a Musical | Gypsy | Winner |
| Drama League | |||
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| 2009 | Julia Hansen Award for Excellence in Directing | Winner |
| Outer Critics Circle | |||
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| 2009 | Outstanding Director of a Musical | West Side Story | Nominee |
| 2008 | Outstanding Director of a Musical | Gypsy | Nominee |
| Tony Award | |||
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| 2008 | Best Direction of a Musical | Gypsy | Nominee |
| 1984 | Best Direction of a Musical | La Cage aux Folles | Winner |
| 1975 | Best Direction of a Musical | Gypsy | Nominee |
| 1958 | Musical | West Side Story | Nominee |
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