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William F. Brown
Writer
William F. Brown
Writer
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Also Known As:
William Ferdinand Brown
Born:
Apr 16, 1928 in Jersey City, NJ
Death:
Jun 23, 2019 in Westport, CT
Roles (5)
The Wiz
Opened April 17, 2024
Book
The Wiz
Opened May 24, 1984
Book
A Broadway Musical
Opened December 21, 1978
Book
The Wiz
Opened January 05, 1975
Book
The Girl in the Freudian Slip
Opened May 18, 1967
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The Wiz
The Wiz
The Girl in the Freudian Slip
Awards
Tony Award
1975
Best Book of a Musical
The Wiz
Nominee
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