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James Magruder

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Book Writer b. 1960

James Magruder (born 1960) is an American playwright, author, and translator. Magruder received his doctorate in dramaturgy and dramatic criticism at the Yale School of Drama. He is best known for his work on Broadway where he wrote the book for the musical Triumph of Love and adapted Jeff Whitty's original book for the Broadway mounting of the musical Head over Heels. His translation, Three French Comedies (Yale University Press, 1996) was named an "Outstanding Literary Translation of the Year" by the American Literary Translators Association. His translation/adaptation of Molière's The Imaginary Invalid was staged by the Yale Repertory Theatre in 1999. He has also published a short story c…

Also credited on2 works

Head Over Heels
Triumph of Love

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  • THE TRIUMPH OF LOVE by Pierre Carlet de Marivaux; Translated by James Magruder; Director, Kent Thompson; Sets, David Crank; Costumes, Kristine Kearney; Lighting, Rachel Budin. CAST: Michael Booth, Robin Chadwick, Tara Falk, Jacqueline Knapp, Philip Lehl, Elizabeth Long, Michael Mandell, James Magruder. PRIVATE LIVES by Noel Coward; Direct…theatre-pdfs/Theatre World/Theatre World, 1995-96 Season, v.52 (Willis).txt
  • TRIUMPH OF LOVE: Book. James Magruder; Music, Jeffrey Stock; Lyrics, Susan Birkenhead; Based on the play by Marivaux; Director, Michael Mayer; Choreographer. Doug Varone; Musical Director, Bradley Vieth; Sets. Heidi Landesman; Costumes, Catherine Zuber; Lighting, Brian MacDevitt. CAST: Susan Egan, Denny Dillon, Christopher Sieber, Robert…theatre-pdfs/Theatre World/Theatre World, 1996-97 Season, v. 53 (Willis).txt
  • TRIUMPH OF LOVE; Book, James Magruder; Music, Jeffrey Stock; Lyrics, Susan Birkenhead; Director, Michael Mayer; Choreographer, Doug Varone; Musical Director. Bradley Vieth; Sets, Heidi Landesman; Costumes, Catherine Zuber; Lighting. Brian MacDevitt CAST: Susan Egan, Denny Dillon, Christopher Sieber, Robert LuPone. Mary Beth Peil, Kenny Ra…theatre-pdfs/Theatre World/Theatre World, 1996-97 Season, v. 53 (Willis).txt
  • THE MISER by Moliére, translation and adaptation by James Magruder; Director David Schweizer; Scenic Design, Riccardo Hernandez; Costume Design, David Zinn; Lighting Design, Russell H. Champa; Sound Design/Composer, Mark Bennett; Production Dramaturg, Gavin Witt; January 9-February 8, 2004; Cast: Dan Cordle (La FlEche/Commissioner), Chris…theatre-pdfs/Theatre World/Theatre World, 2003-04 Season, v. 60 (Willis).txt
  • Costume Design, Catherine Zuber; Lighting Design, Mimi Jordan Sherin; Sound Design, David Budries; Production Dramaturg, James Magruder; February 20—April 11, 2004; Cast: Rebecca Baxter (Beggar Woman), James E. Bonilla or Reed Cahill Vicchio (Boy), Mariatheatre-pdfs/Theatre World/Theatre World, 2003-04 Season, v. 60 (Willis).txt
  • Adapted from a Scenario by Carlo Gozzi; American Adaptation by James Magruder; Director, Nona Ciobanu; Scenic and Costume Design, luliantheatre-pdfs/Theatre World/Theatre World, 2003-04 Season, v. 60 (Willis).txt

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