Jonathan Larson Papers 1978-1996

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Jonathan Larson Papers 1978-1996

http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/eadmus.mu011016

Jonathan Larson (1960-1996) was an American composer, lyricist, playwright, and performer who wrote primarily for the musical theater. The collection contains materials relating to his musicals, musical revues, club acts, films, and dance works, in particular , , and RENT, his successful rock musical adaptation of . These materials include manuscript and computer-generated music scores and sketches, lyric sheets and sketches, scripts, notes, research materials, correspondence, notes and sketches for designs, production materials, programs, and press materials. In addition, the collection contains personal writings and correspondence, class and workshop notes, business papers, photographs, and books containing Larson's annotations. Superbia tick, tick...BOOM! La Bohème

15,000 items; 59 containers; 28.5 linear feet

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Library of Congress. Music Division

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SNAC Resource ID: 6357903

Library of Congress. Music Division

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Larson, Jonathan, 1960-1996

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Sondheim, Stephen, 1930-2021

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