Hugh Wheeler
Hugh Callingham Wheeler (19 March 1912 – 26 July 1987) was an English-born American based playwright, screenwriter, librettist, poet, and translator. He resided in the United States from 1934 until his death and became a naturalized citizen in 1942. He had attended London University.[1][2]
Under the noms de plume Patrick Quentin, Q. Patrick and Jonathan Stagge, Wheeler was the author or co-author of many mystery novels and short stories. In 1963, his 1961 collection, The Ordeal of Mrs. Snow was given a Special Edgar Award by the Mystery Writers of America. He won the Tony Award and the Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Book of a Musical in 1973 and 1974 for his books for the musicals A Little Night Music and Candide, and won both again in 1979 for his book for Sweeney Todd.
Wheeler is credited as "research consultant" for the film Cabaret, though numerous sources list him as co-writer of the screenplay.[1][3][4]
Additional stage musical credits
- Irene (new libretto) (1973)
- Truckload (1975)
- Pacific Overtures (1976)
- The Little Prince and the Aviator (1982)
- Meet Me in St. Louis (1989)
Plays
- Big Fish, Little Fish (1961)
- Look, We've Come Through (1961)
- We Have Always Lived in the Castle (1966)
Screenplays
- Something for Everyone (1970)
- Travels with My Aunt (1972)
- A Little Night Music (1978)
- Nijinsky (1980)
Novels
- The Crippled Muse (1951)
Awards and achievements
| Awards and achievements | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by John Guare and Mel Shapiro for Two Gentlemen of Verona |
Tony Award for Best Book of a Musical 1973 for A Little Night Music |
Succeeded by Hugh Wheeler for Candide |
| Preceded by Hugh Wheeler for A Little Night Music |
Tony Award for Best Book of a Musical 1974 for Candide |
Succeeded by James Kirkwood and Nicholas Dante for A Chorus Line |
| Preceded by Betty Comden and Adolph Green for On The Twentieth Century |
Tony Award for Best Book of a Musical 1979 for Sweeney Todd |
Succeeded by Tim Rice for Evita |
References
- 1 2 Hugh Wheeler profile, filmreference.com, accessed May 28, 2009.
- ↑ Hampton, Wilborn.Obituary, New York Times, July 28, 1987.
- ↑ Kemp, Peter H. "Cabaret: Senses of Cinema". Archive.sensesofcinema.com. Retrieved 2012-03-14.
- ↑ Kael, Pauline (1991). 5001 Nights at the Movies. Henry Holt and Company, LLC. Retrieved 2010-08-27.
External links
- Hugh Wheeler profile, IBDB.com; accessed 13 May 2014.
- Hugh Wheeler profile, IMDb.com; accessed 13 May 2014.