Russel Crouse
1893 - 1966
General Information
Bio
(1893-1966) Playwright, librettist. Russel Crouse was born in Findlay, Ohio, and died in New York City. He was well-known for his work with Howard Lindsay.
Full Name
Russel Crouse
Locations
New York
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Mr. Crouse and Mr. Lindsay owned and operated the Hudson Theatre in Manhattan, New York.
1893
BIRTH
Russel Crouse was born in Findlay, Ohio, on February 20, 1893.
1931
LITWORK
The Gang's All Here
Produced at the Imperial Theatre
The book for the musical collaborated with Frank McCoy, Morrie Ryskind and Oscar Hammerstein II.
Produced at the Imperial Theatre
The book for the musical collaborated with Frank McCoy, Morrie Ryskind and Oscar Hammerstein II.
1934
LITWORK
Anything Goes
Produced at the Neil Simon Theatre, then known at the Alvin Theatre.
Musical. The origianl book by Guy Bolton and P.G. Wodehouse was revised by Howard Lindsay and Russel Crouse.
Produced at the Neil Simon Theatre, then known at the Alvin Theatre.
Musical. The origianl book by Guy Bolton and P.G. Wodehouse was revised by Howard Lindsay and Russel Crouse.
1939
LITWORK
Life With Father
Produced at the Empire Theatre.
Play written in collaboration with Howard Lindsay, adapted from the book by Clarence Day, Jr.
Produced at the Empire Theatre.
Play written in collaboration with Howard Lindsay, adapted from the book by Clarence Day, Jr.
1945
LITWORK
State Of The Union
Opened in the Hudson Theatre
Mr. Crouse and Mr. Lindsay wrote the play, State Of The Union, which won a Pulitzer Prize for Drama in 1946.
Opened in the Hudson Theatre
Mr. Crouse and Mr. Lindsay wrote the play, State Of The Union, which won a Pulitzer Prize for Drama in 1946.
1956
LITWORK
Happy Hunting
Opened at the Majestic Theatre
Mr. Crouse and Mr. Lindsay wrote the book for the play, Happy Hunting.
Opened at the Majestic Theatre
Mr. Crouse and Mr. Lindsay wrote the book for the play, Happy Hunting.
1959
LITWORK
The Sound Of Music
Opened at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre.
Mr. Crouse and Mr. Lindsay wrote the book for the musical The Sound Of Music. The musical won a Tony Award in 1960.
Opened at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre.
Mr. Crouse and Mr. Lindsay wrote the book for the musical The Sound Of Music. The musical won a Tony Award in 1960.
1962
LITWORK
Mr. President
Opened at the St. James Theatre
Mr. Crouse and Mr. Lindsay wrote the book for the musical, Mr. President.
Opened at the St. James Theatre
Mr. Crouse and Mr. Lindsay wrote the book for the musical, Mr. President.
1966
DEATH
Russel Crouse died in New York City on April 3, 1966.
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