Howard Lindsay

Howard Lindsay (1889–1968) was an American playwright, actor, and director. He is best known for his collaborations with Russel Crouse, with whom he formed a successful playwriting duo.12

Before partnering with Crouse, Lindsay had already established himself in theater as an actor, director, and playwright. His collaboration with Crouse began in 1934 with the musical Anything Goes. Together, they achieved significant success with plays such as Life with Father, which ran for over seven years, and Arsenic and Old Lace. They also wrote the libretto for the beloved musical The Sound of Music.1

In 1946, Lindsay and Crouse were awarded the Pulitzer Prize in Drama for their political satire, State of the Union. Their work was characterized by a blend of Lindsay's theatrical expertise and Crouse's sharp wit, resulting in universally appealing and popular productions.1