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STAGE CREDITS

[Off-Broadway]
1979
Performer

Productions

 
[Regional (US), 2018]
Music
Lyricist
 
[New York, 2015]
Music, Lyrics, Co-Librettist
 
[Off-Broadway, 2005]
Composer
 
[Off-Broadway, 1989]
Composer
 
[Off-Broadway, 1979]
Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 1979]
Director

Writing

Lyricist
Composer
Composer
Lyricist
Lyricist
Music
Bookwriter
Lyricist
Composer
Bookwriter
Bookwriter
Composer
Lyricist
Lyricist
Composer
Lyricist
Composer
Bookwriter
Composer
Lyricist
Bookwriter
Lyricist
Bookwriter
Composer
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


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Drama Desk Awards - 1990 - Outstanding Lyrics

William Finn, Falsettoland

Drama Desk Awards - 1990 - Outstanding Music

William Finn, Falsettoland

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Video: Kate Baldwin Sings 'Everything' from HELD MOMENTARILY at 54 Below Photo
Video: Kate Baldwin Sings 'Everything' from HELD MOMENTARILY at 54 Below

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

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

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

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

 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.
Review: 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE at 2nd Generation Theatre Photo
Review: 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE at 2nd Generation Theatre

An utterly charming afternoon of fun perfectly sums up THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE, now playing at Shea's Smith Theatre. Second Generation Theatre Company has a track record of presenting quality productions in this cozy theatre, and they continue to produce at a very high level
Bucks County Playhouse to Bring SEAN HEELY'S CELTIC CHRISTMAS to New Jersey Photo
Bucks County Playhouse to Bring SEAN HEELY'S CELTIC CHRISTMAS to New Jersey

Bucks County Playhouse will present “Seán Heely's Celtic Christmas” at Villa Victoria Academy in Ewing, NJ. The one-night-only event will be held on Thursday, December 18 at 8:00 pm. The concert is part of the Playhouse's Community Arts Series.
Review: BUBBLE BOY, A MUSICAL ABOUT BURSTING OUT at Johnson County Arts & Heritage Ce Photo
Review: BUBBLE BOY, A MUSICAL ABOUT BURSTING OUT at Johnson County Arts & Heritage Center

What did our critic think of BUBBLE BOY, A MUSICAL ABOUT BURSTING OUT at Johnson County Arts & Heritage Center?
Photos: An Epic LES MIS 20 Years Later & Irvington Theater's Re-Opening Photo
Photos: An Epic LES MIS 20 Years Later & Irvington Theater's Re-Opening

Currently, BTC finds itself fully immersed in yet another exciting school year. The school just announced that they will kick off the 2024-2025 performance season with a Fall production of Les Misérables.
The National Youth Music Theatre Announces Bold Rebrand, Move to Birmingham, and More Photo
The National Youth Music Theatre Announces Bold Rebrand, Move to Birmingham, and More

The National Youth Music Theatre has announced a rebrand, relocation to Birmingham, and a new vision aimed at empowering young talent, marking a significant shift in its strategic direction.
Cast Set for FALSETTOS at Ground Floor Theatre Photo
Cast Set for FALSETTOS at Ground Floor Theatre

Ground Floor Theatre has revealed the cast for the Tony Award-winning Broadway musical Falsettos directed by Trace Turner with musical direction by Trey Shonkwiler and choreography by Richard Cerato. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.
Photos: Barrington Stage Co. Breaks Attendance Record For NYC Gala Photo
Photos: Barrington Stage Co. Breaks Attendance Record For NYC Gala

Monday is typically referred to as a “slow” night of the week in New York City inasmuch as most Broadway shows are “dark”.  However, in some ways it becomes one of the most exciting nights to be in Manhattan. 
Video: SPELLING BEE at the Kennedy Center with Beanie Feldstein, Bonnie Milligan, and Photo
Video: SPELLING BEE at the Kennedy Center with Beanie Feldstein, Bonnie Milligan, and More

Get a first look at The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee at the Kennedy Center, featuring music by William Finn and a book by Rachel Sheinkin. Check out all-new video of the cast performing selections from the show.
Review: THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNUM COUNTY SPELLING BEE at Kennedy Center Photo
Review: THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNUM COUNTY SPELLING BEE at Kennedy Center

The latest entry into Kennedy Center’s Broadway Center Stage series is the crowd pleasing quirky musical by William Finn (Music and Lyrics) and Rachel Sheinkin (Book) known as The 25th Annual Putnum County Spelling Bee. The 2005 musical also features additional material by Jay Reiss. See what our critic had to say.
Review Roundup: SPELLING BEE at the Kennedy Center Photo
Review Roundup: SPELLING BEE at the Kennedy Center

See what the critics are saying about The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee at the Kennedy Center. Read all the reviews for the new production starring Beanie Feldstein, Kevin McHale and more!
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld October 15, 2024 Photo
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld October 15, 2024

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is October 15, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Photos: SPELLING BEE at the Kennedy Center with Beanie Feldstein, Bonnie Milligan, an Photo
Photos: SPELLING BEE at the Kennedy Center with Beanie Feldstein, Bonnie Milligan, and More

All new photos have been released from The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee at the Kennedy Center, featuring music by William Finn and a book by Rachel Sheinkin. Check out the photos here!
Videos You Missed This Week: TAMMY FAYE, LEFT ON TENTH, and More Photo
Videos You Missed This Week: TAMMY FAYE, LEFT ON TENTH, and More

Catch up on all the latest from the week ending October 11, 2024 with videos from Left on Tenth, McNeal, and more!
Cast Set For FALSETTOS at Court Theatre Photo
Cast Set For FALSETTOS at Court Theatre

Court Theatre and TimeLine Theatre Company will present William Finn and James Lapine’s Falsettos, a tribute to family and its many forms; a playful interrogation of faith and identity; and a celebration of the beauty, complexity, and necessity of love.
FEVER DREAMS (OF ANIMALS ON THE VERGE OF EXTINCTION) Comes to TheaterWorks Hartford Photo
FEVER DREAMS (OF ANIMALS ON THE VERGE OF EXTINCTION) Comes to TheaterWorks Hartford

TheaterWorks Hartford, under the leadership of Artistic Director Rob Ruggiero and Managing Director Jeff Griffin, has announced details for its 2024-2025 season opener Fever Dreams (of animals on the verge of extinction).

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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