Alan Jay Lerner
Writing
- Born
- August 31, 1918 · New York City, New York, U.S.
- Died
- June 14, 1986 (age 67)
Alan Jay Lerner was an American lyricist and librettist. In collaboration with Frederick Loewe, and later Burton Lane, he created some of the world's most popular and enduring works of musical theatre both for the stage and on film. Lerner won three Tony Awards and three Academy Awards, among other honors.
Known for
My Fair Lady
December 1, 1964
An American in Paris
September 26, 1951
Gigi
May 15, 1958
Paint Your Wagon
October 15, 1969
Brigadoon
September 8, 1954
The Little Prince
November 6, 1974
Royal Wedding
March 8, 1951
Camelot
October 25, 1967
On a Clear Day You Can See Forever
June 17, 1970
The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn
July 21, 1960
Brigadoon
October 15, 1966
Camelot
September 26, 1982
Behind the camera18
- 2022Becoming Benanti: The Role of a Lifetime Lyricist
- 2021Mashup Original Story
- 2008Camelot: Live from Lincoln Center Lyricist, Writer
- 2005National Theatre: My Fair Lady Writer
- 1992I'm a Stranger Here Myself: Kurt Weill in America Lyricist
- 1982Camelot Lyricist, Writer
- 1974The Little Prince Screenplay, Lyricist
- 1970On a Clear Day You Can See Forever Screenplay, Theatre Play, Lyricist
- 1969Paint Your Wagon Producer, Screenplay, Musical, Lyricist
- 1967