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David Lindsay-Abaire

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LyricistBook Writer b. 1969

Pulitzer-winning playwright who wrote the books for Shrek and Kimberly Akimbo.

Also credited on3 works

Shrek the Musical
Kimberly Akimbo
High Fidelity

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In the literature3 passages

  • That book writer/lyricist David Lindsay-Abaire and composer Jeanine Tesori slavishly followed the film’s template made it seem a little dull. Once again, Shrek was an ogre whose lack of looks made people fearful of him, which made him rationalize that he didn’t need anyone or anything.ebooks/Filichia, Peter/Strippers, Showgirls, and Sharks - Peter Filichia.txt
  • KIMBERLY AKIMBO by David Lindsay-Abaire; Director, David Petrarca; Scenery, Robert Brill; Costumes, Martin Pakledinaz; Lighting, Brian MacDevitt; Sound, Bruce Ellman; Music, Jason Robert Brown; Casting,theatre-pdfs/Theatre World/Theatre World, 2002-03 Season, v. 59 (Willis).txt
  • Good People by David Lindsay-Abaire; Director, Matt Shakman; Sets, Craig Siebels; Costumes, E.B. Brooks; Lighting, Elizabeth Harper; Sound, Jonathan Snipes; PSM, Jill Gold; ASM, Kyra Hansen; Cast: Cherise Boothe (Kate), Sara Botsford (Jean), Marylouise Burke (Dottie), Brad Fleischer (Stevie), Jane Kaczmarek (Margie), Jon Tenney (Mike); Ap…theatre-pdfs/Theatre World/Theatre World, 2011-12 Season, v. 68 (Willis).txt

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