Dick Scanlan
(1961 - living) U.S.A.
Writer, libretist, actor
Dick's articles about the theatre have appeared in The New York Times "Arts & Leisure" section, The Village Voice, The New Yorker, Vanity Fair, The Advocate, Playboy and Theatre Week, among others. His short stories have been published in many magazines and are included in Best American Gay Fiction (1996).
Dick also served as the guest editor for the Tony® Award edition of Playbill for 1997 and 1998. His critically-acclaimed novel, Does Freddy Dance, was published in 1995. Also an accomplished actor, Scanlan is best known for his portrayal of Miss Great Plains in the hit musical Pageant.
Dick wrote the book and lyrics for the 2002 Tony-winning musical Thoroughly Modern Millie, based on the 1967 Julie Andrews film.
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