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Kevin Murphy

KEVIN MURPHY

  
Nationality:    USA
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Kevin Murphy is an American screenwriter, television producer, lyricist and composer. He wrote the book and lyrics of the musical Reefer Madness, as well as its television adaptation. For television, he has worked as a writer and producer for many series, most notably Desperate Housewives.

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below is a list of Kevin Murphy's plays - click on a Play Title for more information

         Craig Stevens' Guide To Making It On Broadway         Heathers: The Musical         I Love My Dead Gay Son - the Musical         Reefer Madness - the Musical

Craig Stevens' Guide To Making It On Broadway

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by Kevin Murphy with music by Rob Hartmann

1st Produced:
Laurie Beechman Theater, New York    2009

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Heathers: The Musical

Heathers: The Musical
Based on the classic 1989 film, Heathers The Musical is the darkly delicious story of Veronica Sawyer, a brainy, beautiful teenage misfit who hustles her way into the most powerful and ruthless clique at Westerberg High: the Heathers. But before she can get comfortable atop the high school food chain, Veronica falls in love with the dangerously sexy new kid J.D. When Heather Chandler, the Almighty, kicks her out of the group, Veronica decides to bite the bullet and kiss Heathers aerobicized ass. . .but J.D. has another plan for that bullet.

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book, music and lyrics by Laurence O'Keefe and Kevin Murphy. Based on the film written by Daniel Waters

1st Produced:
New World Stages In New York City    31 Mar 2014

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Genre:
Full Length Musical, Dark Comedy 120 min

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Male:  8            Female:  9            Other:  -

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I Love My Dead Gay Son - the Musical

Synopsis:
Veronica just wants to be popular at school and be part of the Heather Gang - members Heather1, 2 and 3. But then there are all the murders - all covered up as suicides. . .

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Written by Kevin Murphy And Andy Fickman. Based on the film "Heathers" screenplay by Denise Di Novi

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Genre:
Musical. - - Gay/Lesbian musical

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Reefer Madness - the Musical

Reefer Madness - the Musical
See what happens when clean cut kids fall foul of marijuana - dancing to jazz music, violence and - oh dear - sex.

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Music by Dan Studney. Based on the film "Reefer Madness" script by Arthur Hoerl

1st Produced:
Hudson Bac Kstage Theatre, Los Angeles    30 Apr 1999

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1st Published:
Josef Weinberger   -

Music:
Original cast recording: Madness Records (M0753) 1999

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Genre:
Musical

Parts:
Male:  4            Female:  3            Other:  doubling

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