Arthur Kopit
Writing
Biography
Arthur Kopit (1937–2021) was an acclaimed American playwright known for his innovative and satirical works. Born in New York City, he studied engineering at Harvard University but discovered his passion for theater during his time there. Kopit gained recognition with his play Oh Dad, Poor Dad, Mama's Hung You in the Closet and I'm Feelin' So Sad (1960), which parodied avant-garde drama and the Theatre of the Absurd. His other notable works include Indians (1969), Wings (1978), and the musical Nine (1982), for which he wrote the book. Kopit's plays often explored themes of American culture, identity, and societal issues, showcasing his sharp wit and theatrical creativity.
Known For
Arrogant, self-centered movie director Guido Contini finds himself struggling to find meaning, purpose, and a script for his latest film endeavor. With only a week left before shooting begins, he desperately searches for answers and inspiration from his wife, his mistress, his muse, and his mother.
Nine
Comte Philippe de Chagny discovers Christine Daaé's singing talent at a county fair and sends her to his friend Gérard Carrière, director of the Parisian opera. However, just when she arrives, Carrière is dismissed. His successor, the arrogant Alain Choleti, refuses to allow a woman of low birth perform in his opera, but graciously employs Christine as gadrobiere for his primadonna wife Carlotta, who's installed as first singer. He also battles the Phantom, an unknown figure in the catacombs below, granted privileges by Carrière. Christine becomes the Phantom's protégé, unaware that her being his muse makes him increasingly dangerous.
The Phantom of the Opera
Buffalo Bill plans to put on his own Wild West sideshow, and Chief Sitting Bull has agreed to appear in it. However, Sitting Bull has his own hidden agenda, involving the President and General Custer.
Buffalo Bill and the Indians, or Sitting Bull's History Lesson
Based on the book "UFO Crash at Roswell" by Kevin Randle and Donald Schmitt, Roswell follows the attempts of Major Jesse Marcel to discover the truth about strange debris found on a local rancher's field in July of 1947. Told by his superiors that what he has found is nothing more than a downed weather balloon, Marcel maintains his military duty until the weight of the truth, however out of this world it may be, forces him to piece together what really occurred.
Roswell
A woman brings her son and husband to a tropical vacation spot for a little rest and relaxation. The only problem is that the husband has been dead for quite some time, and his wife had him stuffed and carries him everywhere with her. Complications ensue.
Oh Dad, Poor Dad, Mamma's Hung You in the Closet and I'm Feeling So Sad
A New York cop becomes obsessed with finding his wife's rapist.
Hands of a Stranger
An elderly woman, a former aviatrix, is gradually recovering from a stroke.
Wings
The story, set in the twenty-second century, follows the adventures of the McCallister family, owners of McCallister's Midway Inn, a hotel-restaurant-saloon on an orbiting way station somewhere between Earth and Pluto.
Starstruck
Featuring K-Pop sensation Super Junior's Kyuhyun, world renowned soprano Sunhae Im and world class ballerina Joowon Kim, this lavish Korean production of Maury Yeston and Arthur Kopit's, "Phantom", is an eye-dazzling and ear-pleasing take on Gaston Leroux's 1910 novel "The Phantom of the Opera".
Phantom: The Musical
Takarazuka Revue Flower Troupe 2011 Phantom based on the play by Maury Yeston and Arthur Kopit.
Phantom
2006 Takarazuka Revue Flower Troupe production of Maury Yeston and Arthur Kopit's "Phantom."
Phantom
Takarazuka Revue's Phantom based on the play by Maury Yeston and Arthur Kopit.
Phantom
Takarazuka Revue Snow Troupe's 2018 production of Maury Yeston's "Phantom".