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STAGE CREDITS

In Trousers
[Off-Broadway]
1979
Performer

Productions

The Royal Family of BroadwayThe Royal Family of Broadway
 
[Regional (US), 2018]
Music
Lyricist
A New BrainA New Brain
 
[New York, 2015]
Music, Lyrics, Co-Librettist
As You Like It
 
[Off-Broadway, 2005]
Composer
The Winter's Tale
 
[Off-Broadway, 1989]
Composer
In Trousers
 
[Off-Broadway, 1979]
Director
In Trousers
 
[Off-Broadway, 1979]
Director

Writing

Little Miss Sunshine
Lyricist
Composer
Elegies
Composer
Lyricist
Falsettoland
Lyricist
Music
Bookwriter
Falsettos
Lyricist
Composer
Bookwriter
In Trousers
Bookwriter
Composer
Lyricist
Make Me a Song
Lyricist
Composer
March of the Falsettos
Lyricist
Composer
Bookwriter
Muscle
Composer
Lyricist
Bookwriter
A New Brain
Lyricist
Bookwriter
Composer
Romance in Hard Times
Lyricist
Composer
Bookwriter

Awards and Nominations

Tony Awards - 2005 - Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre

William Finn, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee


winner
Tony Awards - 1992 - Best Book of a Musical

William Finn, Falsettos


winner
Tony Awards - 1992 - Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre

William Finn, Falsettos


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 1990 - Outstanding Lyrics

William Finn, Falsettoland

Drama Desk Awards - 1990 - Outstanding Music

William Finn, Falsettoland

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by Stephi Wild - Jun 16, 2025

​​​​​​​Theatre Now New York will host a Master Class with Tony Award-winning writer Rachel Sheinkin (The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee) next week.
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by A.A. Cristi - Jun 12, 2025

The Broadway In Memoriam Committee has announced that a select group of theatres will dim their marquee lights on Tuesday, June 17 at 6:45 PM in a special individual tribute to William Finn, the Tony Award-winning composer and lyricist behind Falsettos and The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee.
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“Falsettos” at Keegan Theatre bursts with humor and heart as the musical’s talented cast explores the hope and chaos, and frustrations and forgiveness that are woven through the bonds of family and friendship.
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Photos: FALSETTOS At the Keegan Theatre
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The Keegan Theatre has released photos of its production of the Tony Award-winning musical FALSETTOS, by the legendary duo William Finn and James Lapine.
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2025 Off Broadway Alliance Awards Nominations
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Interview: Carolee Carmello Comes to Boston in KIMBERLY AKIMBO
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many shows has William Finn written?

William Finn has written 15 shows including Muscle (Bookwriter), In Trousers (Bookwriter), March of the Falsettos (Bookwriter), America Kicks Up Its Heels (Composer), Romance in Hard Times (Bookwriter), Dangerous Games (Lyricist), Falsettoland (Bookwriter), Falsettos (Bookwriter), A New Brain (Bookwriter), Love's Fire: Fresh Numbers by Seven American Playwrights (Playwright), Elegies (Composer), The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee (Composer), Make Me a Song (Composer), Little Miss Sunshine (Composer), You're Standing in My Way: A New Song Cycle (Lyrics).

What awards has William Finn been nominated for?

Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre (Tony Awards) for The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, Best Book of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Falsettos, Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre (Tony Awards) for Falsettos, Outstanding Lyrics (Drama Desk Awards) for Falsettoland and Outstanding Music (Drama Desk Awards) for Falsettoland.

What awards has William Finn won?

William Finn has won the Tony Award for Best Book of a Musical for Falsettos and the Tony Award for Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre, also for Falsettos. Additionally, he received the Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Lyrics for Falsettos.

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