Richard Wilbur
Writer, Translator
Richard Wilbur
Writer, Translator
Pulitzer Prize-winning poet, translator, and lyricist Richard Wilbur died on October 15 at age 96, the Associated Press has reported. Mr. Wilbur, who worked in the theatre mainly as a translator, was also a Tony nominee for his work as a lyricist on the 1956 Leonard Bernstein musical Candide.
Read Full Obituary- Born: Mar 1, 1921 in New York, NY
- Death: Oct 14, 2017 in Belmont, MA
Roles (11)
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Tartuffe (2003) Opened Jan 9, 2003 |
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Candide (1997) Opened Apr 29, 1997 |
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The Imaginary Cuckold (1995) Opened Feb 2, 1995 |
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The School for Husbands (1995) Opened Feb 2, 1995 |
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The Misanthrope (1983) Opened Jan 27, 1983 |
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Tartuffe (1977) Opened Sep 25, 1977 |
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Candide (1974) Opened Mar 10, 1974 |
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The School for Wives (1971) Opened Feb 16, 1971 |
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The Misanthrope (1968) Opened Oct 9, 1968 |
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Tartuffe (1965) Opened Jan 14, 1965 |
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Awards
| Drama Desk Award | |||
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| 1983 | Special Award | The Misanthrope | Winner |
| New York Drama Critics' Circle | |||
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| 1974 | Best Musical | Candide | Winner |
| Tony Award | |||
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| 1957 | Musical | Candide | Nominee |
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