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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 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.
His older half-brother Arthur Loesser was to become one of the greatest pianists and music educators of his day. Frank Loesser, however, never studied music formally but would become one of the most influential film and stage musical writers in history.
Sep 28, 2018 · A Tribute To Frank Loesser, Up Close & Personal. Over the course of his career, Frank Loesser wrote more than 700 songs and 5 Broadway musicals and contributed music and lyrics to dozens of...
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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.
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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.
