Jonathan Larson

Jonathan David Larson (February 4, 1960 – January 25, 1996) was an American composer, lyricist and playwright most famous for writing the musicals Rent and Tick, Tick... Boom!, which explored the social issues of multiculturalism, substance use disorder, and homophobia. He received three posthumous Tony Awards and a posthumous Pulitzer Prize for Drama for Rent.

For the American journalist, see Jonathan Larsen.
"Jon Larson" redirects here. For other people with similar names, see John Larson (disambiguation).

Jonathan Larson
BornJonathan David Larson
(1960-02-04)February 4, 1960
White Plains, New York, U.S.
DiedJanuary 25, 1996(1996-01-25) (aged 35)
New York City, U.S.
Occupation
  • Composer
  • lyricist
  • playwright
EducationAdelphi University (BFA)
Period1982–1996
Notable works
  • Rent (1996)
  • Tick, Tick... Boom! (2001)
  • Superbia (not officially published)
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