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Frank Henry Loesser ( / ˈlɛsər / "lesser"; June 29, 1910 – July 28, 1969) was an American songwriter who wrote the music and lyrics for the Broadway musicals Guys and Dolls and How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying, among others. He won a Tony Award for Guys and Dolls and shared the Pulitzer Prize for Drama for How to Succeed.
Jun 25, 2024 · Frank Loesser (born June 29, 1910, New York, N.Y., U.S.—died July 28, 1969, New York City) was an American composer, librettist, and lyricist, who achieved major success writing for Broadway musicals, culminating in the 1962 Pulitzer Prize-winning How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying. Self-taught despite his piano-teacher father ...
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Loesser died of lung cancer on July 26, 1969, at the age of 59, in his beloved New York City. The Loesser legacy lives on. There have been major revivals of The Most Happy Fella, both on Broadway and at the New York City Opera (added to their permanent repertory); Guys and Dolls won the 1992 Tony Award for Best Revival and ran three years, and ...
Frank Loesser was born in New York City on June 29, 1910. His father was well known as a pianist and teacher, frequently accompanying the celebrated Wagnerian soprano Lilli Lehmann. His older half-brother Arthur Loesser was to become one of the greatest pianists and music educators of his day.
Learn about Frank Loesser, the American songwriter who created musicals like Guys and Dolls, How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying, and more. Explore his biography, albums, news, and quotes.
Learn about the life and works of Frank Loesser, a versatile and prolific Broadway composer and lyricist who wrote hits such as "Guys and Dolls", "Baby, It's Cold Outside" and "I Believe in You". Explore his biography, awards, songs and legacy on the Kennedy Center website.
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Date of Death: July 28, 1969 (59) Birth Place: New York, NY, USA. Latest News on Frank Loesser: JUNIE B.'S ESSENTIAL SURVIVAL GUIDE TO SCHOOL JR. Is Now Available for Licensing (Jun 27, 2024) GUYS ...
