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Frank Henry Loesser ( / ˈlɛsər / "lesser"; June 29, 1910 – July 28, 1969) was an American songwriter who wrote the music and lyrics for the Broadway musicals Guys and Dolls and How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying, among others.
Learn about the life and career of Frank Loesser, the versatile and award-winning creator of musicals such as Guys and Dolls, The Most Happy Fella, and How To Succeed In Business Without Really Trying. Discover his songs, films, books, and legacy in this comprehensive biography.
Jun 25, 2024 · Frank Loesser was an American composer, librettist, and lyricist, who achieved major success writing for Broadway musicals, culminating in the 1962 Pulitzer Prize-winning How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying.
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Learn about Frank Loesser, the American songwriter who created musicals like Guys and Dolls, How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying, and more. Explore his biography, albums, news, and quotes.
This article is about the musical. For other uses, see Guys and Dolls (disambiguation). Guys and Dolls is a musical with music and lyrics by Frank Loesser and book by Jo Swerling and Abe Burrows.
- Abe Burrows, Jo Swerling
- 1992
Sep 28, 2018 · Celebrate Frank Loesser's 100th Birthday with ASCAP's Michael Kerker and Jo Sullivan Loesser as they commemorate the work of the late composer who created such gems for the stage as How to...
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Often called the most versatile of all Broadway composers, Frank Loesser passed away at the age of 59 on July 26, 1969 in New York City. He was survived by his wife Jo and four daughters.
