Thomas Meehan (writer)

Thomas Meehan
BornThomas Edward Meehan
(1929-08-14)August 14, 1929
Ossining, New York, U.S.
DiedAugust 21, 2017(2017-08-21) (aged 88)
New York City, U.S.
OccupationPlaywright
Alma materHamilton College
Notable worksAnnie
The Producers
Hairspray
Notable awardsTony Award for Best Book of a Musical
Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Book of a Musical
Spouse
  • Karen Meehan (divorced)
  • Carolyn Wagstaff Capstick
    (m. 1988)
Children4

Thomas Edward Meehan (August 14, 1929[1][2] – August 21, 2017) was an American playwright. He wrote the books for the musicals Annie, The Producers, Hairspray, Young Frankenstein and Cry-Baby. He co-wrote the books for Elf: The Musical and Limelight: The Story of Charlie Chaplin.[3]

He received the Tony Award for Best Book of a Musical three times—in 1977 for Annie, in 2001 for The Producers (shared with Mel Brooks), and in 2003 for Hairspray (shared with Mark O'Donnell).[4]

  1. ^ Date information sourced from Library of Congress Authorities data, via corresponding WorldCat Identities linked authority file (LAF).
  2. ^ Some other sources state 1932 and 1934 as a year of birth. The U.S. copyright office entry under his name lists 1929.
  3. ^ "'Annie,' 'The Producers' writer Thomas Meehan dies at 88". WCVB News. August 22, 2017. Retrieved August 22, 2017.
  4. ^ "Thomas Meehan (Writer)". Playbill. Retrieved June 20, 2022.

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