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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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TOPDOG/UNDERDOG & More Lead Atlanta's April 2025 Top Theatre Shows Photo
TOPDOG/UNDERDOG & More Lead Atlanta's April 2025 Top Theatre Shows
by Team BWW - Mar 28, 2025

Atlanta is never lacking outstanding theatre, whether epic Broadway shows, engrossing dramas or bold fringe offerings. BroadwayWorld is rounding up our top recommended theatre every month. Selections for April 2025 include Actor's Express Topdog/Underdog and more!
Ann Talman Brings Cabaret to Bucks County Playhouse Photo
Ann Talman Brings Cabaret to Bucks County Playhouse
by Emmy Rice - Mar 22, 2025

Four-time Broadway veteran Ann Talman makes her debut at Bucks County Playhouse with a special and personal performance, Elizabeth Taylor and The Shadow of her Smile, on Sunday, April 6 at 7 p.m.
Review: THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BE at Paramount Theatre Photo
Review: THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BE at Paramount Theatre
by Tina St. Angelo Wetzel - Mar 20, 2025

The newest production at the Copley Theatre in Aurora is The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. It’s the story of “12” year olds competing in a spelling bee. Under the direction of Jeff Award-winning Stephen Schellhardt and a set designed by Lauren M. Nichols showcasing a gymnasium, this group of actors brings forth the anxieties, awkwardness, innocence, doubt, fear and ultimately joy of this age group.
Previews: FALSETTOS at Dezart Performs Photo
Previews: FALSETTOS at Dezart Performs
by Kay Kudukis - Mar 18, 2025

Dezart Performs (dezartperforms.org) presents FALSETTOS  directed by Dennis Courtney,April 18 - April 27 2025 at the Pearl McManus Theater in the Palm Springs Woman’s Club, 314 S. Cahuilla Road, Palm Springs.
SPELLING BEE to be Presented at The Center for Performing Arts in Rhinebeck Photo
SPELLING BEE to be Presented at The Center for Performing Arts in Rhinebeck
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 12, 2025

The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee will be presented by Up In One Productions at The Center for Performing Arts in March. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Cast Set for 25th ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE at Connecticut Stage Company Photo
Cast Set for 25th ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE at Connecticut Stage Company
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 12, 2025

Connecticut Stage Company will finish its second season with The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee in Concert in April. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Cast Set For MAKE ME A SONG at Bridgetown Salem Musical Theatre Photo
Cast Set For MAKE ME A SONG at Bridgetown Salem Musical Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Mar 12, 2025

Bridgetown Portland Musical Theatre has announced its cast for MAKE ME A SONG: The Music of William Finn, its first Salem-specific musical theater production. Learn more here!
THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE Comes to The Lehigh Valley Charter High Sc Photo
THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE Comes to The Lehigh Valley Charter High School For The Arts
by Stephi Wild - Mar 11, 2025

The Lehigh Valley Charter High School for the Arts will present The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee later this month. Learn more about the production here!
Review: Maggie Kneip's STUCK IN A MOMENT Was A Masterclass in Storytelling at Don't T Photo
Review: Maggie Kneip's STUCK IN A MOMENT Was A Masterclass in Storytelling at Don't Tell Mama
by Analisa Bell - Mar 10, 2025

Maggie Kneip has a story to tell—and on Wednesday night, March 5, at Don’t Tell Mama, she told it with a grace, vulnerability, and raw honesty. Kneip’s masterful storytelling made for a captivating evening.
Kentwood Players to Hold Auditions for URINETOWN: THE MUSICAL Photo
Kentwood Players to Hold Auditions for URINETOWN: THE MUSICAL
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 3, 2025

Kentwood Players will hold open auditions for Urinetown: The Musical, featuring Music by Mark Hollman, Lyrics by Mark Hollman and Greg Kotis, and Book by Greg Kotis. Learn more and see how to audition.
THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE Will Play at The Link Theatre Photo
THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE Will Play at The Link Theatre
by Theresa Bertram - Mar 2, 2025

The Link Theatre will present an incredible ensemble cast filled with talent from NYC and NEA in the upcoming production of The 25 th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. 
BACK TO THE FUTURE, SPAMALOT and More Set for Theatre Under the Stars 2025 Season Photo
BACK TO THE FUTURE, SPAMALOT and More Set for Theatre Under the Stars 2025 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 25, 2025

Theatre Under The Stars (TUTS) is taking audiences on an adventure through time for its 2025/26 Season. The exploration begins with a new production of The 25TH Annual Putnam County  Spelling Bee.
MONTHLY QUIZ""Musical People Born in February Photo
MONTHLY QUIZ""Musical People Born in February
by Rob Lester - Feb 1, 2025

Every month, Broadway World's cabaret section offers a quiz saluting notable music-related people born in that month. February's edition is ready for you now. Put on your thinking cap. The clues should help.
Shifting Ground Collective to Present THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE Photo
Shifting Ground Collective to Present THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 21, 2025

Shifting Ground Collective has revealed cast and creative team for its latest mainstage production, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.
BOEING BOEING & More Set for Peterborough Players 2025 Summer Season Photo
BOEING BOEING & More Set for Peterborough Players 2025 Summer Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 14, 2025

Peterborough Players has revealed their 2025 summer season featuring five productions, including Boeing Boeing and many more.
Video: Kate Baldwin Sings 'Everything' from HELD MOMENTARILY at 54 Below Photo
Video: Kate Baldwin Sings 'Everything' from HELD MOMENTARILY at 54 Below
by Michael Major - Dec 16, 2024

Watch a video of Kate Baldwin singing 'Everything' by Oliver Houser. Oliver Houser is a writer, composer, actor, and a student at the Macaulay Honors Program at Hunter College, NY.
Review: FALSETTOS at Ground Floor Theatre Photo
Review: FALSETTOS at Ground Floor Theatre
by Sabrina Wallace - Dec 13, 2024

GroundFloor’s production of Falsettos masterfully walks the fine line between comedy and tragedy, presenting William Finn and James Lapine’s poignant musical with a bold, albeit occasionally polarizing, emphasis on its absurd humor.
Review: Stephanie J. Block in Concert at Theatre Raleigh Photo
Review: Stephanie J. Block in Concert at Theatre Raleigh
by Jeffrey Kare - Dec 9, 2024

We’ve come to the end of the second year of Theatre Raleigh’s concert series. Several prolific performers have graced their stages here in the Triangle area throughout 2024. From local talent to Broadway stars such as Telly Leung, Seth Rudetsky, and Julie Benko. As for their closing act this season, it’s none other than Tony Award-winning powerhouse Stephanie J. Block.
Review: FRONT PORCH CABARET Sings the Hits at Front Porch Theatricals Photo
Review: FRONT PORCH CABARET Sings the Hits at Front Porch Theatricals
by Greg Kerestan - Dec 4, 2024

I keep saying it and it keeps being true: it doesn't really matter what Front Porch announces for their season, because 'Front Porch Presents' is a strong enough endorsement on its own. If you told me Front Porch was presenting a notorious snooze like In My Life or Lestat, I'd put my preconceived notions aside and go in expecting one of the best things I'd ever seen. Lucky for us, Front porch is NOT presenting any snoozes this season: they're presenting Maltby and Shire's Baby in the spring, and Sondheim's Sunday in the Park with George in the summer. They're great choices, underrepresented shows in the Pittsburgh area without being totally alien like A My Name Is Still Alice, which was supposedly NEVER produced as a fully staged musical until this past season.
The Ma'ayanot H.S./Black Box Studios Drama Society Will Perform THE 25th ANNUAL PUTNA Photo
The Ma'ayanot H.S./Black Box Studios Drama Society Will Perform THE 25th ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE
by Stephi Wild - Nov 26, 2024

 The Ma'ayanot Yeshiva High School Drama Society, in ongoing partnership with Black Box Studios, will present THE 25th ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE this December.
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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?

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 and 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 (Tony Awards) for Falsettos; Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre (Tony Awards) for Falsettos; and Outstanding Lyrics (Drama Desk Awards) for Falsettoland.

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