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Richard Maltby Jr.

Lyricist, Book Writer, DirectorBorn 1937

Richard Maltby Jr.
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Richard Eldridge Maltby Jr. (born October 6, 1937) is an American theatre director and producer, lyricist, and screenwriter. He conceived and directed the only two musical revues to win the Tony Award for Best Musical: Ain't Misbehavin' (1978: Tony, N.Y. Drama Critics, Outer Critics, Drama Desk Awards, also Tony Award for Best Director) and Fosse (1999: Tony, Outer Critics, Drama Desk Awards).

Also credited on

11 works

Ain't Misbehavin'
Fosse
Song and Dance
Miss Saigon
The Pirate Queen
Miss Saigon (2017 Revival)
Big
Nick & Nora
Company
Cyrano
Baker Street

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