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William Finn (1952-2025) Composer, lyricist. William Finn was born in Boston, Massachusetts, and died in Bennington, Vermont.

Full Name

William Alan Finn

Locations

New York

Author's Timeline

1952

Birth

William Alan Finn was born in Boston, Massachusetts, on February 28, 1952.

1979

Literary Work

In Trousers
One-act musical
Mr. Finn wrote the book and lyrics.

1981

Literary Work

March of the Falsettos
Musical
Book and lyrics by Mr. Finn.

1990

Literary Work

Falsettoland
Musical
Lyrics by William Finn.

1992

Literary Work

Falsettos
Musical
Book by William Finn and James Lapine, and music and lyrics by Mr. Finn.

1998

Literary Work

A New Brain
Musical
Book by William Finn and James Lapine, and music and lyrics by Mr. Finn.

1999 to 2019

Other Life Event

New York County: Mr. Finn taught at New York University from 1999 to 2019.

2003

Literary Work

Elegies
A song cycle
Mr. Finn wrote the lyrics.

2005

Literary Work

The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
Musical comedy
Lyrics written by Mr. Finn.

0000

Residence

New York County: Mr. Finn had a home on the Upper West Side of Manhattan, New York.

2025

Death

William Finn died in a hospital in Bennington, Vermont, on April 7, 2025.

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