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Birth Place: Los Angeles, CA, USA

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Productions

 
[US Tour, 1999]
Book Revisions
 
[New York, 1999]
Book Revisions
 
[Broadway, 1999]
Book Revisions

Writing

Bookwriter
Conceiver
Bookwriter
Author
Bookwriter
Bookwriter
Bookwriter
Bookwriter
Bookwriter
Bookwriter
Bookwriter

Movies

Charade
[ 1963 ] writer
Father Goose
[ 1964 ] writer
Mirage
[ 1965 ] writer
Arabesque
[ 1966 ] writer
Far from the Madding Crowd
[ 1967 ] Teddy Coggan
Jigsaw
[ 1968 ] writer
The Secret War of Harry Frigg
[ 1968 ] writer
Sweet Charity
[ 1969 ] writer
Skin Game
[ 1971 ] writer
1776
[ 1972 ] writer
The Taking of Pelham One Two Three
[ 1974 ] writer
Silver Bears
[ 1977 ] writer
Who Is Killing the Great Chefs of Europe?
[ 1978 ] writer
Why Would I Lie?
[ 1980 ] writer
Just Cause
[ 1995 ] writer

Awards and Nominations

Drama Desk Awards - 2012 - Outstanding Book of a Musical

Peter Stone, Death Takes a Holidays


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2007 - Outstanding Book of a Musica

Peter Stone, Curtains

Tony Awards - 2007 - Best Book of a Musical

Peter Stone, Curtains


winner
Tony Awards - 1997 - Best Book of a Musical

Peter Stone, Titanic


winner
New York Drama Critics Circle Awards - 1991 - Best Musical

Peter Stone, The Will Rogers Follies

Tony Awards - 1991 - Best Book of a Musical

Peter Stone, The Will Rogers Follies

Tony Awards - 1983 - Best Book of a Musical

Peter Stone, My One and Only


winner
Tony Awards - 1981 - Best Book of a Musical

Peter Stone, Woman of the Year


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 1969 - Outstanding Book

Peter Stone, 1776


winner
New York Drama Critics Circle Awards - 1969 - Best Musical

Peter Stone, 1776

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News


Review: 1776 at Abbey Theater Of Dublin
by Paul Batterson - Jun 1, 2026

What did our critic think of 1776 at Abbey Theater Of Dublin?
Review: TITANIC at Theater Erfurt
by André Böke - May 24, 2026

What did our critic think of TITANIC at Theater Erfurt?
ANNIE GET YOUR GUN to Include Free Student Performance at Act II Playhouse
by A.A. Cristi - May 19, 2026

Act II Playhouse in Ambler, PA will host a free student performance of ANNIE GET YOUR GUN, giving young audiences access to the classic musical at no cost.
La ESAD de Málaga alza el telón de su Taller de Fin de Grado con el estreno del musical CURTAINS
by Adela González Pérez - May 18, 2026

Los alumnos de 4ºM de Interpretación Musical se despiden de las aulas con un montaje de intriga metateatral, orquesta en directo y funciones con fines solidarios.
1776 To Be Presented At Ann Arbor Civic Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - May 8, 2026

Ann Arbor Civic Theatre will present 1776, the Tony Award-winning musical about the drafting of the Declaration of Independence, at the Arthur Miller Theatre, featuring a cast of 26 actors in gender-inclusive roles.
ANNIE GET YOUR GUN To Be Presented At Act II Playhouse
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 28, 2026

Act II Playhouse has announced its latest production, “Annie Get Your Gun,” the beloved musical with music and lyrics by Irving Berlin, original book by Herbert and Dorothy Fields, and revised by Peter Stone.
CURTAINS To Be Presented At Canterbury Woods Performing Arts Center
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 24, 2026

O'Connell & Company will present CURTAINS, the Tony Award-winning musical comedy mystery by Kander & Ebb, at Canterbury Woods Performing Arts Center in Williamsville, NY.
Video: First Look at 1776 at Walnut Street Theatre
by Joshua Wright - Apr 21, 2026

Walnut Street Theatre has released first look footage of 1776, Sherman Edwards and Peter Stone's classic award-winning Broadway musical, now playing through May 31, 2026 as part of Philadelphia's celebration commemorating the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.
Video: Will Blum Performs 'Is Anybody There?' from 1776 at Paper Mill Playhouse
by Joshua Wright - Apr 21, 2026

Paper Mill Playhouse has released footage of Will Blum performing 'Is Anybody There?' in his role as John Adams in their current production of 1776, now playing through May 2, 2026.
Video: Liz Leclerc, Will Blum & John Treacy Egan Perform 'He Plays the Violin' from 1776 at Paper Mill Playhouse
by Joshua Wright - Apr 8, 2026

Paper Mill Playhouse has released footage of Liz Leclerc (Martha Jefferson), Will Blum (John Adams), and John Treacy Egan (Benjamin Franklin) performing 'He Plays the Violin' from their current production of 1776, now playing through May 2, 2026.
Review: 1776 at Paper Mill Playhouse Excellently Depicts History in the Making
by Marina Kennedy - Apr 8, 2026

The extraordinary musical, 1776 is now being performed at Paper Mill Playhouse through Saturday, May 2.
Photo: Will Blum, John Treacy Egan and More in 1776 at Paper Mill Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 1, 2026

You can now get a first look at the cast of 1776 at Paper Mill Playhouse. The production stars Will Blum as John Adams, John Treacy Egan as Benjamin Franklin, and more.
Review: Raleigh Little Theatre's 1776
by Jeffrey Kare - Mar 29, 2026

1776 tells the true story of how the United States of America was born. We follow John Adams as he attempts to convince members of the Second Continental Congress to vote for American independence from the shackles of the British monarchy.
Video: Will Blum and the Cast of Paper Mill Playhouse’s 1776 Sing 'Sit Down, John'
by Gillian Blum - Mar 28, 2026

Will Blum (John Adams) and the cast of Paper Mill Playhouse’s upcoming production of 1776 perform 'Sit Down, John' in the rehearsal room in this sneak peek video.
1776 Will Come to Wright State Theatre as the Final Show of the Season
by Stephi Wild - Mar 25, 2026

Wright State Theatre will present 1776, marking the final musical of their 2025-2026 season. This production showcases a pivotal moment in American history.
The Royal Theatre to Present Irving Berlin’s ANNIE GET YOUR GUN
by Gillian Blum - Mar 22, 2026

The historic Royal Theatre announced its upcoming production of Irving Berlin’s Annie Get Your Gun (Stone), the beloved classic musical featuring songs by legendary composer Irving Berlin.
Walnut Street Theatre to Stage 1776 THE MUSICAL for America's 250th Anniversary
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 12, 2026

Walnut Street Theatre will present 1776 THE MUSICAL as part of its 2025-26 Season of Legendary Stories, celebrating the 250th anniversary of the United States. The production is set to open on April 14, 2026, with performances running through May 8.
Photos: 1776 in Rehearsal at Paper Mill Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - Mar 11, 2026

Rehearsals are underway for 1776, the Tony Award-winning musical next up in Paper Mill Playhouse’s 2025-2026 season. Learn more and check out the photos below!
Walnut Street Theatre to Stage 1776 THE MUSICAL for America's 250th Anniversary
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 3, 2026

Walnut Street Theatre will conclude its 217th season with 1776 THE MUSICAL, a pivotal event in Philadelphia's 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. The show, featuring historical figures like John Adams and Benjamin Franklin.
Will Blum, John Treacy Egan and More to Star in 1776 at Paper Mill Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 23, 2026

Paper Mill Playhouse has revealed the complete cast and the creative team for 1776, the Tony Award-winning musical next up in Paper Mill’s 2025-2026 season.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many shows has Peter Stone written?

Peter Stone has written 12 shows including Kean (Bookwriter), Skyscraper (Bookwriter), 1776 (Bookwriter), Two By Two (Bookwriter), Straws in the Wind (Sketches), Woman of the Year (Bookwriter), My One and Only (Bookwriter), The Will Rogers Follies (Bookwriter), Some Like It Hot (Bookwriter), Titanic (Bookwriter), Death Takes a Holiday (Bookwriter), Curtains (Bookwriter).

What awards has Peter Stone been nominated for?

Peter Stone has been nominated for several awards throughout his career. He received nominations for Outstanding Book of a Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for "Death Takes a Holiday" and "Curtains". He was also nominated for Best Book of a Musical at the Tony Awards for "Curtains", "Titanic", "The Will Rogers Follies", "My One and Only", and "Woman of the Year". Additionally, Stone received nominations for Outstanding Book at the Drama Desk Awards for "1776". Furthermore, "The Will Rogers Follies" and "1776" were both nominated for Best Musical at the New York Drama Critics Circle Awards.

What awards has Peter Stone won?

Peter Stone has won several awards for his work in the Broadway industry. Some of his notable wins include the Outstanding Book of a Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for "Curtains," the Best Book of a Musical at the Tony Awards for "Titanic," the Best Musical at the New York Drama Critics Circle Awards for "The Will Rogers Follies," the Best Book of a Musical at the Tony Awards for "Woman of the Year," the Outstanding Book at the Drama Desk Awards for "1776," and the Best Musical at the New York Drama Critics Circle Awards for "1776."

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