Burt Shevelove

Burt Shevelove

Known for: Writing
Biography: 1915-09-19
Deathday: 1982-04-07 (66 years old)

Biography

Burt Shevelove (September 19, 1915 – April 8, 1982) was an American musical theater playwright, lyricist, librettist, and director. Born in Newark, New Jersey, he graduated from Brown University and Yale (Master's degree). At Brown in 1935, he acted in the first ever Brownbrokers musical titled Something Bruin. After serving as a volunteer ambulance driver in World War II, he began working as a writer, director and producer for radio and television. At the time of his death he had lived in London for many years.His Broadway career started in 1948 with writing material, co-producing and directing for the revue Small Wonder. Among his successes were A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum and No, No, Nanette, for which he won the Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Book of a Musical.

He died at his apartment in London, where he had been living for about 15 years, on April 8. 1982. He was survived by his mother and a sister.

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Known For
Writing

Gender
Male

Birthday
1915-09-19

Deathday
1982-04-07 (66 years old)

Citizenships
United States of America

Awards
Tony Award for Best Author

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