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Christopher Durang (1949-2024) Playwright. Christopher Durang was born in Montclair, New Jersey, and died in Pipersville, Pennsylvania. Many of his plays were performed in Manhattan, New York, both on Broadway and Off Broadway.

Full Name

Christopher Durang

Locations

New York

Author's Timeline


1949

Birth

Christopher Ferdinand Durang was born in Montclair, New Jersey, on January 2, 1949.

1974

Literary Work

The Idiots Karamazov
Dramatists Play Service, Inc., 1998
082220553X / 978-0822205531
Comedy play written with Albert Innaurato.

1978

Literary Work

A History of American Film
Avon Books
0380392712 / 978-0380392711
Musical for which Mr. Durang wrote the book and lyrics.

1979

Literary Work

Sister Mary Ignatius Explains It All for You
Dramatists Play Service Inc., 1980
Play, winner of an Obie Award.

1981

Literary Work

Beyond Therapy
Nelson Doubleday, Inc.
Play.

1983

Literary Work

Baby with the Bathwater
Nelson Doubleday; Book Club Edition
Play.

1985

Literary Work

The Marriage of Bette and Boo
Dramatists Play Service
5104303950 / 978-5104303950
Autobiographical comedy play.

1987

Literary Work

Laughing Wild
The Fireside Theatre; Book club edition, 1988
Comedy Play.

1999

Literary Work

Betty’s Summer Vacation
Grove Press
0739407945 / 978-0739407943
Play.

2005

Literary Work

Miss Witherspoon
Dramatists Play Service, Inc.
0822221535 / 978-0822221531
Play.

2013

Literary Work

Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike
Grove Press
0802122388 / 978-0802122384
Play.

2024

Death

Christopher Durang died at his home in Pipersville, Pennsylvania, on April 2, 2024.

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