James Lapine

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James Lapine is an American playwright, screenwriter, and director who was born on January 10, 1949, in Mansfield, Ohio. He is best known for his work in the theater, including his collaborations with composer Stephen Sondheim on shows like "Sunday in the Park with George" and "Into the Woods." Lapine began his career as a playwright in the 1970s and quickly made a name for himself as a talented and innovative writer. He won a Pulitzer Prize for Drama in 1985 for his play "Driving Miss Daisy," which was later adapted into an Academy Award-winning film. In addition to his work as a playwright, Lapine has also had a successful career as a screenwriter and director, working on a number of films and television shows throughout his career. He has been nominated for several Tony Awards and has won three, including Best Book of a Musical for "Into the Woods" and "Passion." Lapine is perhaps best known, however, for his collaborations with Stephen Sondheim, which have produced some of the most beloved and groundbreaking musicals of the past few decades. Their work together on shows like "Sunday in the Park with George" and "Into the Woods" has been praised for its innovative structure, complex characters, and rich exploration of themes like art, love, and legacy. Throughout his career, Lapine has been celebrated for his ability to bring depth and nuance to his work, and his contributions to the world of theater and film have helped to shape the landscape of American culture.}

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Stage & Film

Staff & Creative

Flying Over Sunset
Original Broadway Production (2021)
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Falsettos
Broadway Revival (2016)
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A New Brain
Encores! Off-Center Production (2015)
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Little Miss Sunshine
Original Off-Broadway Production (2013)
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Annie
Broadway Revival (2012)
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Merrily We Roll Along
Encores! Production (2012)
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Little Miss Sunshine
Reading (2011)
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Little Miss Sunshine
World Premiere (2011)
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Sondheim on Sondheim
Original Broadway Production (2010)
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The Nightingale
Workshop (2008)
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The Nightingale
Workshop (2007)
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The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
Los Angeles Production (2007)
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The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
Chicago Production (2006)
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The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
San Francisco Production (2006)
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The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
Original Off-Broadway Production (2005)
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Passion
10th Anniversary Concert (2004)
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Amour
Original Broadway Production (2002)
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Into the Woods
Broadway Revival (2002)
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Der Glückner von Notre Dame
World Premiere (1999)
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Into the Woods
Reunion Concert (1997)
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Muscle
Workshop (1995)
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Sunday in the Park With George
Reunion Concert (1994)
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Passion
Original Broadway Production (1994)
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Falsettos
Los Angeles Production (1994)
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Passione d'Amore
Workshop (1993)
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Falsettos
National Tour (1993)
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Falsettos
Tour (1992)
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Falsettos
Original Broadway Production (1992)
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Falsettoland
Original Off-Broadway Production (1990)
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Into the Woods
National Tour (1988)
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Into the Woods
Original Broadway Production (1987)
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Into the Woods
World Premiere Production (1986)
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Merrily We Roll Along
La Jolla Production (1985)
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Sunday in the Park With George
Original Broadway Production (1984)
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March of the Falsettos
Los Angeles Production (1982)
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March of the Falsettos
Original Off-Broadway Production (1981)
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James Lapine is an American playwright, screenwriter, and director who was born on January 10, 1949, in Mansfield, Ohio. He is best known for his work in the theater, including his collaborations with composer Stephen Sondheim on shows like "Sunday in the Park with George" and "Into the Woods." Lapine began his career as a playwright in the 1970s and quickly made a name for himself as a talented and innovative writer. He won a Pulitzer Prize for Drama in 1985 for his play "Driving Miss Daisy," which was later adapted into an Academy Award-winning film. In addition to his work as a playwright, Lapine has also had a successful career as a screenwriter and director, working on a number of films and television shows throughout his career. He has been nominated for several Tony Awards and has won three, including Best Book of a Musical for "Into the Woods" and "Passion." Lapine is perhaps best known, however, for his collaborations with Stephen Sondheim, which have produced some of the most beloved and groundbreaking musicals of the past few decades. Their work together on shows like "Sunday in the Park with George" and "Into the Woods" has been praised for its innovative structure, complex characters, and rich exploration of themes like art, love, and legacy. Throughout his career, Lapine has been celebrated for his ability to bring depth and nuance to his work, and his contributions to the world of theater and film have helped to shape the landscape of American culture.}

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