Arthur Laurents
1917 - 2011
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(1917-2011) Playwright, screenwriter. Arthur Laurents grew up in Brooklyn, New York, and died in Manhattan, New York.
Full Name
Arthur Laurents
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Author's Timeline
1917
BIRTH
Arthur Laurents was born Arthur Levine in Brooklyn, New York, on July 14, 1917.
1937
OTHER
Mr. Laurents studied at Cornell University in Ithaca, New York, and received a bachelor of arts degree in 1937.
1945
LITWORK
Home of the Brave
Play.
Play.
1950
LITWORK
The Bird Cage
Play.
Play.
1957
LITWORK
West Side Story
Mr. Laurents wrote the book for the musical, "West Side Story."
Mr. Laurents wrote the book for the musical, "West Side Story."
1959
LITWORK
Gypsy
Mr. Laurents wrote the book for the musical, "Gypsy."
Mr. Laurents wrote the book for the musical, "Gypsy."
1967
LITWORK
Hallelujah, Baby!
Mr. Laurents wrote the book for the musical, "Hallelujah, Baby!" The play won a Tony Award in 1968 for best musical of the year.
Mr. Laurents wrote the book for the musical, "Hallelujah, Baby!" The play won a Tony Award in 1968 for best musical of the year.
1972
LITWORK
The Way We Were
Harper & Row
0060125381 / 978-0060125387
Mr. Laurents wrote both the novel and the screenplay for the 1973 film, "The Way We Were."
Harper & Row
0060125381 / 978-0060125387
Mr. Laurents wrote both the novel and the screenplay for the 1973 film, "The Way We Were."
1977
LITWORK
The Turning Point
Signet
Mr. Laurents wrote the novel and the screenplay for the 1977 film, "The Turning Point."
Signet
Mr. Laurents wrote the novel and the screenplay for the 1977 film, "The Turning Point."
1991
LITWORK
Nick & Nora
Mr. Laurents wrote the book for the musical, "Nick & Nora."
Mr. Laurents wrote the book for the musical, "Nick & Nora."
2000
LITWORK
Original Story By
New York: Alfred A. Knopt
0375400559 / 978-0375400551.
Memoir.
New York: Alfred A. Knopt
0375400559 / 978-0375400551.
Memoir.
2009
LITWORK
Mainly On Directing: Gypsy, West Side Story, and Other Musicals
Knopf
0307270882 / 978-0307270887
Memoir.
Knopf
0307270882 / 978-0307270887
Memoir.
2011
DEATH
Arthur Laurents died at his home in Manhattan, New York, on May 5, 2011.
2011
INTERMENT
Arthur Laurents' remains were cremated and the ashes were placed within a memorial bench in Quogue, Long Island, New York.
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