Jonathan Larson
Theatrical Composer
1960 – 1996
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Who was Jonathan Larson?
Jonathan Larson was an American composer and playwright noted for exploring the serious social issues of multiculturalism, addiction, and homophobia in his work. Typical examples of his use of these themes are found in his works, Rent and tick, tick... BOOM!. He received three posthumous Tony Awards and a posthumous Pulitzer Prize for Drama for the rock musical Rent.
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- Born
- Feb 4, 1960
White Plains - Also known as
- Larson, Jonathan
- Jon
- Parents
- Religion
- Judaism
- Nationality
- United States of America
- Profession
- Education
- Adelphi University
- Died
- Jan 25, 1996
New York City
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on July 23, 2013
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