Meredith Willson
1902 - 1984
General Information
Bio
(1902-1984) Lyricist, librettist, playwright, author. Meredith Willson was educated at Damrosch Institute of Musical Art (now known as The Juilliard School). He lived in Manhattan.
Full Name
Meredith Willson
Locations
New York
Author's Timeline
Unknown
RESIDENCE
Mr. Willson lived in Manhattan, New York.
1902
BIRTH
Robert Reiniger Meredith Willson was born in Mason City, Iowa, on May 18, 1902.
1919
OTHER
Mr. Willson attended Frank Damrosch's Institute of Musical Art (which later became the Juilliard School) in Manhattan, New York.
1948
LITWORK
And There I Stood With My Piccolo
Doubleday
Autobiography.
Doubleday
Autobiography.
1955
LITWORK
Eggs I Have Laid
Henry Holt and Company
Autobiography.
Henry Holt and Company
Autobiography.
1957
LITWORK
The Music Man
Meredith Willson wrote the book, music, and lyrics for the Broadway musical, "The Music Man."
Meredith Willson wrote the book, music, and lyrics for the Broadway musical, "The Music Man."
1959
LITWORK
But He Doesn't Know the Territory
Putnam
Autobiography.
Putnam
Autobiography.
1960
LITWORK
The Unsinkable Molly Brown
Mr. Willson wrote the music and lyrics for the musical, "The Unsinkable Molly Brown."
Mr. Willson wrote the music and lyrics for the musical, "The Unsinkable Molly Brown."
1963
LITWORK
Here's Love
Mr. Willson wrote the music, lyrics, and book for the musical, "Here's Love."
Mr. Willson wrote the music, lyrics, and book for the musical, "Here's Love."
1969
LITWORK
1491
Mr. Willson wrote the music and lyrics for the musical, "1491." He co-wrote the book with Richard Morris.
Mr. Willson wrote the music and lyrics for the musical, "1491." He co-wrote the book with Richard Morris.
1984
DEATH
Meredith Willson died in Santa Monica, California, on June 15, 1984.
1984
INTERMENT
Meredith Willson was interred at Elmwood Saint Joseph Cemetery in Mason City, Cerro Gordo County, Iowa.
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