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Claude-Michel Schönberg
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John Kander
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William Finn
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Richard Rodgers
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Meredith Willson
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Jim Jacobs & Warren Casey
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Stephen Sondheim
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Andrew Lippa
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Andrew Lippa is an American composer, lyricist, book writer, performer, and producer, and the resident artist at the Ars Nova Theater in Ne… read moreAndrew Lippa is an American composer, lyricist, book writer, performer, and producer, and the resident artist at the Ars Nova Theater in New York City. He went to Oak Park High School in Oak Park, Michigan. He was born on December 22, 19… read moreAndrew Lippa is an American composer, lyricist, book writer, performer, and producer, and the resident artist at the Ars Nova Theater in New York City. He went to Oak Park High School in Oak Park, Michigan. He was born on December 22, 1964 in Leeds, England. A graduate of the University of Michig… read more -
Gwen Verdon
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