Abe Burrows

Playwright and director: 'Guys and Dolls'

Abe Burrows - Playwright and director: 'Guys and Dolls'
Born

December 18th, 1910
114 years ago

Died

May 17th, 1985
39 years ago — 74 years old

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

United States

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An author and playwright who contributed significantly to American theater. Early works included 'Coney Island' and 'The Guy Who Came Back'. Achieved acclaim with the musical 'Guys and Dolls', which won the Tony Award for Best Musical. Also wrote the book for the musical 'How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying', which garnered the Pulitzer Prize for Drama. Established a reputation for witty dialogue and engaging narratives.

Wrote the book for 'Guys and Dolls'

Co-created 'How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying'

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