Abe Burrows
1910 - 1985
General Information
Bio
(1910-1985) Librettist, author. Abe Burrows was born and died in Manhattan, New York.
Full Name
Abe Burrows
Locations
New York
Author's Timeline
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RESIDENCE
Was born and died in Manhattan.
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Mr. Burrows attended Morris High School in the Bronx, New York.
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Mr. Burrows attended City College and New York University.
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Mr. Burrows worked for a time on Wall Street in Manhattan, New York.
1910
BIRTH
Abe Burrows was born Abram Solman Borowitz in Manhattan, New York, on December 18, 1910.
1928
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Mr. Burrows graduated from New Utrecht High School in Brooklyn, New York, in 1928.
1950
LITWORK
Guys and Dolls
Musical comedy written with Jo Swerling and Frank Loesser.
Musical comedy written with Jo Swerling and Frank Loesser.
1950
LITWORK
Guys And Dolls
Mr. Burrows and Jo Swerling wrote the book for the musical, "Guys and Dolls."
Mr. Burrows and Jo Swerling wrote the book for the musical, "Guys and Dolls."
1951
LITWORK
Make A Wish
Play.
Play.
1951
LITWORK
Two On The Aisle
Play.
Play.
1952
LITWORK
Three Wishes For Jamie
Play.
Play.
1953
LITWORK
Can-Can
Musical comedy written with Cole Porter.
Musical comedy written with Cole Porter.
1955
LITWORK
Silk Stockings
Play written with George S. Kaufman and Leueen McGrath.
Play written with George S. Kaufman and Leueen McGrath.
1956
LITWORK
Happy Hunting
Play.
Play.
1958
LITWORK
Say Darling
Play.
Play.
1961
LITWORK
How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying
Musical comedy written with Jack Weinstock, Willie Gilbert, and Frank Loesser; winner of Pulitzer Prize.
Musical comedy written with Jack Weinstock, Willie Gilbert, and Frank Loesser; winner of Pulitzer Prize.
1965
LITWORK
Cactus Flower
Play.
Play.
1985
DEATH
Abe Burrows died in Manhattan, New York, on May 17, 1985.
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