Jessie Nelson wrote the musical Waitress with music and lyrics by Sara Bareilles. The show played on Broadway for 4 years and moved to the West End in London.

Sara Bareilles can next be seen starring in the upcoming Tina Fey's series, GIRLS5EVA. Bareilles first achieved mainstream critical praise in 2007 with her widely successful hit "Love Song,” which reached No. 1 in 22 countries around the world from her debut album Little Voice.

William Goldman (August 12, 1931 - November 16, 2018) was an American novelist, screenwriter, and playwright.

HAROLD PRINCE (Director/Producer) Last season Mr. Prince directed the Goodman's world premiere of Carrie Hamilton and Carol Burnett's Hollywood Arms, which transferred to Broadway. Mr.

John Kander (born March 18, 1927) is the composer of a series of musical theatre successes as part of the songwriting team of Kander and Ebb. John Kander graduated from Oberlin College.

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Sherman Edwards was born in New York taught American history at James Monroe High School. After earning an undergraduate degree in history, at New York University, he later did graduate work in history at Cornell University.

Sherman Yellen, librettist, was nominated for a Tony Award for his book for The Rothschilds. His contribution to musical theatre includes his libretto for Rex, music by Richard Rodgers, and lyrics by Sheldon Harnick, recently revised and presented at The York Theatre in New York.