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Christopher Durang, Tony-Winning Playwright of Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike, Dies at 75
Christopher Durang, the Pulitzer Prize finalist and Tony-winning playwright of Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike, known for his darkly humorous treatment of …
Christopher Durang, the Pulitzer Prize finalist and Tony-winning playwright of Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike, known for his darkly humorous treatment of taboo subjects, died at his home in Pipersville, PA in Bucks County on April 2. Through works such as The Nature and Purpose of the Universe(1975), Beyond Therapy(1981), Baby with the Bathwater(1983), The Marriage of Bette and Boo(1985) and Laughing Wild(1987), he became known for a blend of farce, satire and absurd comedy that touched on serious topics such as religion, sexuality and family. Durang was a Pulitzer Prize finalist for his black comedy Miss Witherspoon(2006) and won the 2013 Tony Award for his Chekhovian riff, Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike, which starred Weaver and David Hyde Pierce.
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