Boy Friend composer dies, aged 90

Boy Friend composer dies, aged 90

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norman lebrecht

August 29, 2014

Sandy Wilson who wrote the 1953 musical that made Julie Andrews a stage star, has died in Taunton on the English south coast.

He never equalled the triumph of The Boy Friend, while Andrews went on to much greater things.

julie andrews the boy friend

Comments

  • Halldor says:

    Taunton “on the English South Coast”? C’mon, I know it’s beyond Zone 5, but really…

  • Maestro M says:

    It is not surprising he did not create another successful show, because “The Boyfriend” is clearly a paraphrase of the genius of Vincent Youmans in “No, No, Nanette” and is completely unoriginal. Did make a splendid movie though. No wonder some people fear or avoid success. What do you do afterwards?

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