Two of this American writer's novels were adapted into Broadway musicals, in addition to two dramatic plays based on two other works. One of the musicals is even set in the town where he was born.
Who is the writer?
Bonus Points Name the musicals and their source material.
Smaxie, are you really this knowledgeable, or are you working from the same trivia book that Jose is? (wink) You don't even give the rest of us a chance!