Arthur Kopit

Arthur Lee Kopit (; May 10, 1937 – April 2, 2021) was an American playwright. He was a two-time Pulitzer Prize finalist for ''Indians'' and ''Wings''. He was also nominated for three Tony Awards: Best Play for ''Indians'' (1970) and ''Wings'' (1979), as well as Best Book of a Musical for ''Nine'' (1982). He won the Vernon Rice Award (now known as the Drama Desk Award) in 1962 for ''Oh Dad, Poor Dad, Mamma's Hung You in the Closet and I'm Feelin' So Sad'' and was nominated for another Drama Desk Award in 1979 for ''Wings''. Provided by Wikipedia