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STAGE CREDITS

In Trousers
[Off-Broadway]
1979
Performer

Productions

The Royal Family of BroadwayThe Royal Family of Broadway
 
[Regional (US), 2018]
Music
Lyricist
A New BrainA New Brain
 
[New York, 2015]
Music, Lyrics, Co-Librettist
As You Like It
 
[Off-Broadway, 2005]
Composer
The Winter's Tale
 
[Off-Broadway, 1989]
Composer
In Trousers
 
[Off-Broadway, 1979]
Director
In Trousers
 
[Off-Broadway, 1979]
Director

Writing

Little Miss Sunshine
Lyricist
Composer
Elegies
Composer
Lyricist
Falsettoland
Lyricist
Music
Bookwriter
Falsettos
Lyricist
Composer
Bookwriter
In Trousers
Bookwriter
Composer
Lyricist
Make Me a Song
Lyricist
Composer
March of the Falsettos
Lyricist
Composer
Bookwriter
Muscle
Composer
Lyricist
Bookwriter
A New Brain
Lyricist
Bookwriter
Composer
Romance in Hard Times
Lyricist
Composer
Bookwriter

Awards and Nominations

Tony Awards - 2005 - Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre

William Finn, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee


winner
Tony Awards - 1992 - Best Book of a Musical

William Finn, Falsettos


winner
Tony Awards - 1992 - Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre

William Finn, Falsettos


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 1990 - Outstanding Lyrics

William Finn, Falsettoland

Drama Desk Awards - 1990 - Outstanding Music

William Finn, Falsettoland

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Beanie Feldstein, Kevin McHale, Noah Galvin & More to Star in SPELLING BEE at the Kennedy Center

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Review: A NEW BRAIN at Fuse Theatre Ensemble Photo
Review: A NEW BRAIN at Fuse Theatre Ensemble

Fuse's take on this musical about art, creativity, and renewal has a ton of heart.
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Photos: Inside The Barrington Stage Co. 30th Anniversary Celebration Photo
Photos: Inside The Barrington Stage Co. 30th Anniversary Celebration

Go inside Barrington Stage Company's The Best of Times, A 30th Anniversary Celebration with new photos.
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Christmas In July at Bucks County Playhouse to Provide Special Offers & Discounts

Bucks County Playhouse is kicking off its 2024 Holiday Celebration with “Christmas in July,” July 25 – July 31.
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The Keegan Theatre Reveals 28th Season in 2024-2025

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TimeLine Theatre Announces FAREWELLINGTON Events On Path To New Home In Uptown

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Exclusive: Oh My Pod U Guys- Singing For My Supper with Mary Testa

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Review: Don't Miss FALSETTOS at Stageworks

Perfect to celebrate Pride Month!
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Jeanine Tesori and Bess Wohl Join Dramatists Guild Council

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Review: FALSETTOS PROVES TO BE VERY SOBERING at STAGEWORKS THEATRE Photo
Review: FALSETTOS PROVES TO BE VERY SOBERING at STAGEWORKS THEATRE

Falsettos, a primarily sung-through musical was written by William Finn and James Lapine and features two one-act installments March of the Falsettos and Falsettoland. The aforementioned are the last two additions to a trio of one-act musicals by Finn and Lapine, the other being called In Trousers.
Full Cast Announced for ELEGIES Starring Nadine Garner Photo
Full Cast Announced for ELEGIES Starring Nadine Garner

The producers of the quirky and uplifting musical, Elegies – A Song Cycle have announced that national treasure, Nadine Garner will be joined by Music Theatre stars, Kerrie Anne Greenland and Glenn Hill.
Review: THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM SPELLING BEE at Cain Park Alma Theater Photo
Review: THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM SPELLING BEE at Cain Park Alma Theater

 It is only appropriate, since the National Spelling Bee wound down last week, that Cain Park, the Cleveland Heights outdoor entertainment venue, has mounted THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many shows has William Finn written?

William Finn has written 15 shows including Muscle (Bookwriter), In Trousers (Bookwriter), March of the Falsettos (Bookwriter), America Kicks Up Its Heels (Composer), Romance in Hard Times (Bookwriter), Dangerous Games (Lyricist), Falsettoland (Bookwriter), Falsettos (Bookwriter), A New Brain (Bookwriter), Love's Fire: Fresh Numbers by Seven American Playwrights (Playwright), Elegies (Composer), The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee (Composer), Make Me a Song (Composer), Little Miss Sunshine (Composer), You're Standing in My Way: A New Song Cycle (Lyrics).

What awards has William Finn been nominated for?

William Finn has been nominated for the following awards: - Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre (Tony Awards) for The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee - Best Book of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Falsettos - Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre (Tony Awards) for Falsettos - Outstanding Lyrics (Drama Desk Awards) for Falsettoland - Outstanding Music (Drama Desk Awards) for Falsettoland.

What awards has William Finn won?

William Finn has won the following awards: Best Book of a Musical at the Tony Awards for Falsettos, Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre at the Tony Awards for Falsettos, and Outstanding Lyrics at the Drama Desk Awards for Falsettoland.

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