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Michael Friedman

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ComposerLyricist 1960–2020

Michael Friedman (October 25, 1960 – May 5, 2020) was an American author, poet, editor, publisher, lawyer, and teacher. His most recent work, the fiction novel series Martian Dawn & Other Novels (2015) was recognized by Editor-in-Chief Lorin Stein of the Paris Review. The collection includes his first novel Martian Dawn, originally published in 2006 by Turtle Point Press, Are We Done Here? and On My Way To See You. Friedman is the author of poetry books Species (2000), and Distinctive Belt (1985), as well as poetry chapbooks Celluloid City (2003), Arts & Letters (1996), Cameo (1994), and Special Capacity (1992). Friedman was the cofounder and editor of the literary journal SHINY, which is no…

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Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson

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  • CRATCHIT'S WILD CHRISTMAS BINGE by ay : ‘ ; Christopher Durang; Original Music, Michael Friedman; Lyrics, Christophertheatre-pdfs/Theatre World/Theatre World, 2002-03 Season, v. 59 (Willis).txt
  • THE BLUE DEMON Written and Directed by Darko Tresnjak; Music by Michael Friedman; Scenic Design, David P. Gordon; Costume Design, Linda Cho; Lighting Design, Rui Rita; Sound Design, Kurt Kellenberger; Castingtheatre-pdfs/Theatre World/Theatre World, 2002-03 Season, v. 59 (Willis).txt
  • Lyrics Adapted by Michael Friedman; Director, Steven Cosson; Scenic Design, Kevin Judge; Costume Design, Emily Pepper; Lighting Design, Jennifer Setlow; Sound Design, Walter Trarbach; Choreographer, Jean |saacs; July 27—August 15, 2004; Cast: Aysan Celik (Mignon), Brad Fleischer (Bakery Owner/Militiaman/others), Stacey Fraser (Soprano), B…theatre-pdfs/Theatre World/Theatre World, 2003-04 Season, v. 60 (Willis).txt
  • The irreverent Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson—an emo take on our seventh president, with music and lyrics by Michael Friedman and book by Alex Timbers— was embraced by critics with Ben Brantley calling it “the most entertaining and perceptive political theater of the season.” Italso won the 2010 Drama Desk Award for outstanding book of a mu…theatre-pdfs/Theatre World/Theatre World, 2009-2010 Season, v. 66 (Willis).txt
  • Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson Written and directed by Alex Timbers, music and lyrics by Michael Friedman; Presented in collaboration with Center Theatre Group (Michael Ritchie, Artistic Director) in association with Les Freres Corbusier: Music Director, Justin Levine; Choreography, Danny Mefford: Set, Donyale Werle; Costumes, Emily Rebholz…theatre-pdfs/Theatre World/Theatre World, 2009-2010 Season, v. 66 (Willis).txt
  • Set, Alexander Dodge; Costumes, Gabriel Barry; Lighting, Philip Rosenberg; Sound, Alex Neumann; Composer, Michael Friedman; PSM, Jillian M.| Oliver; Cast: Brooks Ashmanskas (Melvin), Peter Dinklage (Chester), Bob Dishy (Raymond), Rightor Doyle (Steve), Annie Parisse (Tara), Susan| Pourfar (Pauline), Reg Rogers (Jerry); World Premiere; Jul…theatre-pdfs/Theatre World/Theatre World, 2009-2010 Season, v. 66 (Willis).txt

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