David Zippel (Paperback)

Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. David Joel Zippel is an American musical theatre lyricist. Zippel was born in Easton, Pennsylvania. He is a 1976 graduate of the University of Pennsylvania. While there, he wrote a "bizarre political musical" called Rotunda. He had intended on going to Harvard Law School to become a theatrical lawyer, but when he met Wally Harper at the time Barbara Cook's accompanist and was in need of a lyricist, Zippel offered his services. Two of the songs they wrote together were used when Cook sang at Carnegie Hall. According to his official biography, "he is delighted not to practice law." He also wrote the theme song to Veronica's Closet. His theatrical credits include: City of Angels, an original musical with book by Larry Gelbart and music by Cy Coleman. Tony Awards for Best Musical, Best Score, Best Book, Best Actor James Naughton Best Featured Actress Randy Graff, and Best Set Design Robin Wagner and Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Lyrics