Arthur Laurents
American playwright, director, screenwriter
Born
Died
2011
15 years ago — 93 years old
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
United States
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A prominent playwright and screenwriter, contributed significantly to American theater and film. Best recognized for writing the book for the musical 'West Side Story' and the play 'See You Next Tuesday'. His works often featured complex characters and intricate storytelling. Directed productions on Broadway and received acclaim for revivals and adaptations. Also worked in television, creating and writing scripts for series that garnered critical praise. Received multiple awards including Tony Awards and a Drama Desk Award for contributions to theater.
Wrote the book for 'West Side Story'
Authored the play 'See You Next Tuesday'
Directed Broadway productions
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