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STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1965
Guard [Replacement]

Man of The Inquisition [Replacement]


Awards and Nominations


winner
- 2001 - Most promising musical theatre librettist

Charles Leipart

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Writers Announced For Climate Event At Brighton Fringe

An exciting mix of 9 international authors are announced by Lita Doolan Productions to respond to climate change in urgent new production supported by the Pebble Trust.
POWER OF ONE Opens At Glasgow University Festival

Everyone has strong thoughts about what it is to be in lockdown. This unique experience of solitude prompts a call for scripts on the Young Vic Genesis website by Lita Doolan who curates and directs a theatre performance to dramatise quarantine more fully.
Elizabeth Ashley and Penny Fuller Will Star In Reading Of WHARTON/WILLIAMS

Tony Award-winner Elizabeth Ashley and Tony Award-nominee Penny Fuller will star in a reading of Wharton/Williams, a work based on the short stories of novelist Edith Wharton and Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Tennessee Williams. Adapted by award-winning playwright/librettist Charles Leipart, Wharton/Williams will be directed by Drama Desk and Outer Critics Circle Award-winner Michael Wilson.
Winter Park Playhouse Celebrates Successful Florida Festival Of New Musicals

The Florida Festival of New Musicals at The Winter Park Playhouse continues to grow strong and show its staying power as it doubles its submissions and increases its audience attendance. The recent 3rd Annual Festival also showed a marked increase in attendance by producers from New York City and all over the nation - a sign of the Festival's growing appeal to those who have the ability to get new musical works from page to stage.
Tamara Tunie to Direct JAZZLAND In Concert A Musical Based On ALICE IN WONDERLAND

It has been announced that Tamara Tunie will direct JAZZLAND: in Concert, a new musical inspired by Lewis Carroll's Alice in Wonderland, set in Depression-era Harlem at the height of the Harlem Renaissance.
Harlem School of The Arts & Actress Tamara Tuni Announce New Musical Based on ALICE IN WONDERLAND

JAZZLAND: in Concert, a new musical inspired by Lewis Carroll's Alice in Wonderland, and set in Harlem, circa the 1930s at the height of the Harlem Renaissance, will begin rehearsals in March, and is scheduled for a limited run at the HSA Theatre, 649 Saint Nicholas Avenue, in New York City.  Performances are scheduled for two consecutive weekends, beginning on Friday, May 11 through Sunday, May 20.
Okoboji Summer Theatre Announces Its 61st Season - Stephen Brotebeck Joins as Artistic Director

The Okoboji Summer Theatre (OST) is proud to announce the nine productions for its 2018 season: GODSPELL (By John-Michael Tebelak & Music By Stephen Schwartz) LEAVING IOWA (By Tim Clue and Spike Manton) I OUGHT TO BE IN PICTURES (By Neil Simon) ANNIE (By Thomas Meehan & Music By Martin Charnin & Charles Strouse) THE MIRACLE WORKER (By William Gibson) NOT NOW, DARLING (By Ray Cooney and John Chapman) A GRAND NIGHT FOR SINGING (By Rodgers & Hammerstein II) OVER THE RIVER AND THROUGH THE WOODS (By Joe DiPietro) THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE (By Richard Morris & Dick Scanlan. Music By Jeanine Tesori, & Lyrics By Dick Scanlan)
BWW Interview: Robert Meffe talks about 'Enchanted April' at SDSU

An interview with Robert Meffe, the Head of the MFA Musical Theatre Program at SDSU, on opportunities to work with the students on new musicals like 'Enchanted April' which runs Thursday, Nov. 30 through Sunday, Dec. 3 in the Don Powell Theatre at San Diego State University.
SDSU Collaborates on ENCHANTED APRIL, A New Musical Romance

SDSU School of Theatre, Television and Film presents Enchanted April, A New Musical Romance, running Today, Nov. 30 - Sunday, Dec. 3, 2017 in the Don Powell Theatre. Music is by Richard B. Evans, book and lyrics are by Charles Leipart, and director is Stephen Brotebeck.
SDSU Collaborates on ENCHANTED APRIL, A New Musical Romance

SDSU School of Theatre, Television and Film presents Enchanted April, A New Musical Romance, running Thursday, Nov. 30 - Sunday, Dec. 3, 2017 in the Don Powell Theatre. Music is by Richard B. Evans, book and lyrics are by Charles Leipart, and director is Stephen Brotebeck.
ANON(YMOUS), Symphony by the Sea and More Set for Arts Alive SDSU's Fall Season

Arts Alive SDSU has announced the Fall 2017 Signature performing arts events designed to showcase and increase awareness of the range and quality of arts performances and programs at San Diego State University.
Village Playwrights Announce Upcoming September/October Events

The Village Playwrights have announced upcoming September/October events! The Village Playwright meet from 8 pm to 10 pm at the LGBT Community Center, 208 W. 13th St., NYC.  Everyone is welcome.
Village Playwrights Announces Upcoming Events

The Village Playwright meet from 8 pm to 10 pm at the LGBT Community Center, 208 W. 13th St., NYC.  Everyone is welcome. Check out the upcoming events below!
Village Playwrights Announce Upcoming Events

The Village Playwright meet from 8 pm to 10 pm at the LGBT Community Center, 208 W. 13th St., NYC. Everyone is welcome.
Penny Fuller & Tony Roberts to Lead Reading of CHEZ RIKERS: AN URBAN FABLE at TNC

Theater for the New City and Executive Director Crystal Field present a public developmental reading of Chez Rikers: An Urban Fable, a new play by Charles Leipart, Tuesday, June 6 at 7PM at Theater for the New City (155 First Ave, between E. 9th & 10th streets).
Penny Fuller & Tony Roberts to Lead Reading of CHEZ RIKERS: AN URBAN FABLE at TNC

Theater for the New City and Executive Director Crystal Field present a public developmental reading of Chez Rikers: An Urban Fable, a new play by Charles Leipart, Tuesday, June 6 at 7PM at Theater for the New City (155 First Ave, between E. 9th & 10th streets).
Village Playwrights Announce Spring 2017 Lineup of Readings and More

The Village Playwrights have announced news about their upcoming events. The group meets from 8 pm to 10 pm at the LGBT Community Center, 208 W. 13th St., NYC. Scroll down for details!
QUEERLY BELOVED Readings Series and More Coming Up at Village Playwrights

Join the Village Playwrights on February 22, 2017 from 8 to 10 pm at the LGBT Community Center for QUEERLY BELOVED, staged readings of 10 minute plays to celebrate Valentine's Day. 
Village Playwrights to Present QUEERLY BELOVED at the LGBT Community Center

Queerly Beloved, staged readings of jury-chosen 10 minute plays to celebrate Valentine's Day from and LGBTQ perspective presented at the LGBT Community Center, 208 W 13th St. NYC on Wednesday February 22, 2017 from 8 pm to 10 pm. 
QUEERLY BELOVED Readings Series and More Coming Up at Village Playwrights

Join the Village Playwrights on February 22, 2017 from 8 to 10 pm at the LGBT Community Center for QUEERLY BELOVED, staged readings of 10 minute plays to celebrate Valentine's Day. 

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Charles Leipart been in?

Charles Leipart has appeared on Broadway in 1 shows.

How many West End shows has Charles Leipart been in?

Charles Leipart has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Charles Leipart been nominated for?

Most promising musical theatre librettist for the Richard Rodgers Award.

What awards has Charles Leipart won?

Most Promising Musical Theatre Librettist for The Last Starfighter. Charles Leipart has also received nominations for the Richard Rodgers Award and the Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Book of a Musical for his work on The Last Starfighter.

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