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John O'Farrell
Writer
John O'Farrell
Writer
Born:
Mar 27, 1962 in Maidenhead, United Kingdom
@mrjohnofarrell
Roles (1)
Something Rotten!
Opened April 22, 2015
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Something Rotten!
Awards
Drama Desk Award
2015
Outstanding Book of a Musical
Something Rotten!
Nominee
Outer Critics Circle
2022
Outstanding Book of a Musical
Mrs. Doubtfire
Nominee
Tony Award
2015
Best Book of a Musical
Something Rotten!
Nominee