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(1884-1979) Librettist, lyricist, playwright. Guy Bolton teamed with other lyricists and composers to create several successful Broadway shows. He was the brother of the writer Ivy May Bolton.

Full Name

Guy Bolton

Locations

New York

Author's Timeline


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Bolton teamed with other lyricists and composers to create several successful Broadway shows.

1884

BIRTH

Guy Reginald Bolton was born in Broxbourne, England in 1884.

1915

LITWORK

Very Good Eddie


Musical comedy written with Philip Bartholomae.

1917

LITWORK

Oh Boy


Musical comedy written with lyricist P. G. Wodehouse and composer Jerome Kern.

1917

LITWORK

Leave It To Jane


Musical written with lyricist P. G. Wodehouse and composer Jerome Kern.

1918

LITWORK

Oh, Lady! Lady!


Musical comedy written with lyricist P. G. Wodehouse and composer Jerome Kern.

1920

LITWORK

Sally


Musical comedy.

1924

LITWORK

Sitting Pretty


Musical.

1924

LITWORK

Lady Be Good


Musical comedy collaborated with George and Ira Gershwin.

1928

LITWORK

Oh Kay!


Musical comedy written with P. G. Wodehouse, George Gershwin and Ira Gershwin.

1930

LITWORK

Girl Crazy


Musical comedy written with John McGowan, George Gershwin and Ira Gershwin.

1934

LITWORK

Anything Goes


Musical comedy written with P.G. Wodehouse, Howard Lindsay, Russel Crouse, and Cole Porter.

1979

DEATH

Guy Bolton died in London, England in 1979.

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