Jonathan Larson
American composer, lyricist and playwright (1960–1996) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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For the American journalist, see Jonathan Larsen.
"Jon Larson" redirects here. For other people with similar names, see John Larson (disambiguation).
Jonathan David Larson (February 4, 1960 – January 25, 1996) was an American composer, lyricist and playwright most famous for writing the musicals Rent and Tick, Tick... Boom!, which explored the social issues of multiculturalism, substance use disorder, and homophobia. He received three posthumous Tony Awards and a posthumous Pulitzer Prize for Drama for Rent.
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Born | Jonathan David Larson (1960-02-04)February 4, 1960 White Plains, New York, U.S. |
Died | January 25, 1996(1996-01-25) (aged 35) New York City, U.S. |
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Education | Adelphi University (BFA) |
Period | 1982–1996 |
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