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Frank Henry Loesser (/ ˈ l ɛ s ər / "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.
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.
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FRANK LOESSER (1910 – 1969) has been called the most versatile of all Broadway composers. Each of his five Broadway musicals: Where’s Charley?, Guys And Dolls, The Most Happy Fella, Greenwillow and How To Succeed In Business Without Really Trying, is endowed with its own unique sound and style.
Frank Loesser, however, never studied music formally but would become one of the most influential film and stage musical writers in history. Loesser wrote his first song at the age of six (“The May Party”) and as a child taught himself the harmonica and then the piano.
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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Dec 2, 2006 · Heart & Soul: The Life and Music of Frank Loesser highlights the creative genius behind Guys and Dolls and How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying.
