Will Holt

Will Holt (1929 – 1989) was a twentieth century book writer and lyricist most noted for his work on the Broadway stage during the 1970s.

Born in Portland, Holt is best known for his book for the 1974 Andrews Sisters musical, "Over Here!" and for his Tony nominated play, "The Me Nobody Knows". He is also known for the English lyrics of Lemon Tree to the tune of the Brazilian folk song "Meu limão, meu limoeiro". He studied with Richard Dyer-Bennet.

Broadway Credits

"Platinum" [Original, Musical] ::Book by Will Holt;::Based on an original idea by Will Holt;::Lyrics by Will Holt::Nov 12, 1978 - Dec 10, 1978"Music Is" [Original, Musical, Comedy] ::Lyrics by Will Holt::Dec 20, 1976 - Dec 26, 1976"Me and Bessie" [Original, Musical] ::Book by Will Holt;::Conceived by Will Holt::Oct 22, 1975 - Dec 5, 1976"Over Here!" [Original, Musical] ::Book by Will Holt::Mar 6, 1974 - Jan 4, 1975"The Me Nobody Knows" [Original, Musical] ::Lyrics by Will Holt::Dec 18, 1970 - Nov 14, 1971"Come Summer" [Original, Musical] ::Book by Will Holt;::Lyrics by Will Holt::Music by David Baker::Mar 18, 1969 - Mar 22, 1969"A Kurt Weill Cabaret" [Original, Musical, Revue] ::Lyrics translated by Marc Blitzstein, George Tabori, Arnold Weinstein and Will Holt::Original production 1963 (Off Broadway)::revised version: Nov 5, 1979 - Jun 1, 1980

ources

* [http://www.doollee.com/PlaywrightsH/holt-will.html "Doollee", the Playwrights Database]

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