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Alan Jay Lerner (1918-1986) was an American lyricist and librettist who collaborated with composers such as Frederick Loewe and Burton Lane. He wrote musicals such as Brigadoon, My Fair Lady, Gigi and Camelot, and won multiple awards for his work.
Aug 27, 2024 · Learn about Alan Jay Lerner, an American librettist and lyricist who collaborated with Frederick Loewe on hit musicals such as My Fair Lady and Gigi. Find out his awards, notable works, and autobiography.
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Alan Jay Lerner was a playwright, lyricist and producer who wrote musicals such as My Fair Lady, Gigi and Camelot. He won three Oscars and a Grammy for his screen adaptations and collaborated with composers such as Frederick Loewe and Charles Strouse.
- January 1, 1
- New York City, New York, USA
- January 1, 1
- New York City, New York, USA
Jun 15, 1986 · Alan Jay Lerner, the lyricist and playwright who formed with the composer Frederick (Fritz) Loewe one of the legendary partnerships of the American musical theater, died of lung cancer...
Alan Jay Lerner was a playwright and lyricist who collaborated with Frederick Loewe on musicals such as Brigadoon, My Fair Lady and Gigi. He won three Oscars, three Tonys and a Grammy, and had a turbulent personal life and a tax lawsuit.
- August 31, 1918
- June 14, 1986
Alan Jay Lerner's lyrics were marked by warmth and civilized urbanity, coupled with the highest order of craftsmanship. He was bom in New York on August 31, 1918 into a wealthy Manhattan family, the owners of Lerner Stores, Inc.
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May 21, 2018 · Alan Jay Lerner (born 1918) was one of the top songwriters in both Broadway musical theatre and Hollywood for a quarter century during the Golden Age of the American musical. His collaboration with Frederick Loewe yielded many fine musicals including Brigadoon, My Fair Lady, and Camelot.
