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Mark O'Donnell
Writer
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Mark O'Donnell
Writer
Born:
Jul 19, 1954 in Cleveland, Ohio
Death:
Aug 06, 2012 in New York, NY
Roles (2)
Cry-Baby
Opened April 24, 2008
Book
Hairspray
Opened August 15, 2002
Book
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Cry-Baby
Hairspray
Awards
Drama Desk Award
2003
Outstanding Book of a Musical
Hairspray
Winner
New York Drama Critics' Circle
2003
Best Musical
Hairspray
Winner
Tony Award
2008
Best Book of a Musical
Cry-Baby
Nominee
2003
Best Book of a Musical
Hairspray
Winner
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