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Thomas Meehan

American writer (1929-2017) · United States · On the map · Writers · Died at 88

Thomas Edward Meehan was an American writer. He wrote the books for the musicals Annie, The Producers, Hairspray, Young Frankenstein and Cry-Baby. He co-wrote the books for Elf: The Musical and Limelight: The Story of Charlie Chaplin.

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Tony Award for Best Book of a Musical2003
Tony Award for Best Book of a Musical2001
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Country
United States
Category
Writers
Type
Writer / Author
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1929 to 2017 · aged 88

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