Jonathan Larson
Jonathan David Larson was an American composer, lyricist and playwright, most famous for writing the musicals Rent and Tick, Tick... Boom!, which explored the social issues of multiculturalism, substance use disorder, and homophobia.
Background
- Born in
- White Plains
- Educated at
- BroadwayAdelphi UniversityWhite Plains High School
- Awards
- 🏆 Pulitzer Prize for Drama🏆 Tony Award for Best Original Score🏆 Tony Award for Best Book of a Musical🏆 Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Book of a Musical🏆 Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Lyrics
Trending & Selected Quotes
Trending topics shown first"The heart may freeze, or it can burn. The pain will ease and I can learn. There is no future, there is no past. I live this moment as, my last."
"Break of day, the dawn is here / Johnny's up and pacing / Compromise or persevere? / His mind is racing / Johnny has no guide / Johnny wants to hide / Can he make his mark, if he gives up his spark? /…"
"This is a car that allows you to adjust the temperature of your ass."
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Timeline
1960
Born
Birth1996
Died
Death
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