James Lapine
- Known For
- Directing
- Born
- January 10, 1949
- Age
- 77
- Active Years
- 1976–2023 (48 Years)
- Total Credits
- 44 credits in database
Biography
James Elliot Lapine is an American stage director, playwright, screenwriter, and librettist born on January 10, 1949. His professional career includes twenty-two known credits. Throughout his work in the theater, he has received the Tony Award for Best Book of a Musical on three separate occasions for his contributions to Into the Woods, Falsettos, and Passion. Lapine is noted for his frequent collaborations with Stephen Sondheim and William Finn. As a professional, he maintains a content score of 100 on The Movie Database. His primary areas of expertise include directing, and he is recognized for his significant influence on musical theater through his writing and directorial efforts.
Career overview
James Elliot Lapine is an American stage director, playwright, screenwriter, and librettist born on January 10, 1949. His professional career is defined by his work in theater and film, with a total of 22 known credits listed in his professional portfolio. He is recognized for his frequent creative collaborations with composers and lyricists Stephen Sondheim and William Finn.
Throughout his career, Lapine has achieved significant recognition for his contributions to musical theater. He is a three-time recipient of the Tony Award for Best Book of a Musical. These accolades were awarded for his work on the productions Into the Woods, Falsettos, and Passion. His body of work reflects his versatility across multiple disciplines, including writing for the stage and screen as well as directing.
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Full Filmography
44 titles- In the Company of Rose (2023)
- In the Company of Rose (2023) Director of Photography
- In the Company of Rose (2023) Director
- In the Company of Rose (2023) Producer
- Falsettos (2017) Musical
- Falsettos (2017) Stage Director
- Falsettos (2017) Director
- Falsettos (2017) Writer
- Custody (2016) Writer
- Custody (2016) Director
- Act One: Live from Lincoln Center (2015) Writer
- Into the Woods (2014) Screenplay
- Into the Woods (2014) Musical
- Six by Sondheim (2013) Executive Producer
- Six by Sondheim (2013) Director
- Sunday In the Park with George (2013) Musical
- Into the Woods (2011) Musical
- Passion (2005) Writer
- Children Will Listen (2004) as self
- Earthly Possessions (1999) Director
- Passion (1996) Musical
- Passion (1996) Stage Director
- Passion (1996) Director
- Passion (1996) Writer
- A Tribute to Stephen Sondheim (1995)
- Life with Mikey (1993) Director
- Impromptu (1991) Director
- Into the Woods (1991) Stage Director
- Into the Woods (1991) Musical
- Into the Woods (1991) Director
- Into the Woods (1991) Writer
- Into the Woods: A Conversationpiece (1990) as Self
- Into the Woods: A Conversationpiece (1990) Writer
- Sunday in the Park with... Stephen (1990)
- Sunday in the Park with... Stephen (1990) Writer
- Sunday in the Park with George (1986) Musical
- Sunday in the Park with George (1986) Stage Director
- Sunday in the Park with George (1986) Writer
- Sunday in the Park with George (1986) Director
- American Playhouse (1982) Writer
- American Playhouse (1982) Theatre Play
- American Playhouse (1982) Director
- Table Settings (1982) Writer
- Live from Lincoln Center (1976) Writer
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is James Lapine best known for?
James Lapine is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Into the Woods (2014), Into the Woods (2014), Life with Mikey (1993), Impromptu (1991).
When and where was James Lapine born?
James Lapine was born on January 10, 1949.
How many credits does James Lapine have?
James Lapine has 44 film and television credits listed on archytele, with work dated between 1976 and 2023.
What is James Lapine's background in cinema and television?
James Elliot Lapine is an American stage director, playwright, screenwriter, and librettist born on January 10, 1949. His professional career includes twenty-two known credits. Throughout his work in the theater, he has received the Tony Award for Best Book of a Musical on three separate occasions for his contributions...
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