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Roger O. Hirson
Writer
Roger O. Hirson
Writer
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Born:
May 05, 1926 in New York, NY
Death:
May 27, 2019 in New York, NY
Roles (3)
Pippin
Opened April 25, 2013
Book
Pippin
Opened October 23, 1972
Book
Walking Happy
Opened November 26, 1966
Book
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Pippin
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Awards
New York Drama Critics' Circle
1973
Best Musical
Pippin
Nominee
Tony Award
1973
Best Book of a Musical
Pippin
Nominee
