| Frank
Loesser
(1910-1969), composer and lyricist, was born in New York to a musical
family. Although trained in the classical tradition, Loesser was
fascinated with popular music and wrote songs while he worked as a
newspaper reporter. Although he only wrote six Broadway musicals, he was
known for being one of the most versatile Broadway artists of his time.
His other successes include: Where’s Charley? (1948), Guys
and Dolls ( 1950 ), The Most Happy Fella (1956) and How
to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying (1961). |
