James Lapine

Born: 1949-01-10

Biography

James Elliot Lapine (born January 10, 1949) is an American stage director, playwright, screenwriter, and librettist. He has won the Tony Award for Best Book of a Musical three times, for Into the Woods, Falsettos, and Passion. He has frequently collaborated with Stephen Sondheim and William Finn.

Known For

Into the Woods
Life with Mikey
Impromptu
Custody
Into the Woods
Falsettos
Passion
Six by Sondheim
Table Settings
Into the Woods

Top Movie Credits

Into the Woods Musical
Life with Mikey Director
Impromptu Director
Custody Director
Into the Woods Writer
Falsettos Director
Passion Writer
Six by Sondheim Director
Table Settings Writer
Into the Woods Musical