Playwrights who died on August 11

Take a focused look at the playwrights who passed away on August 11. Dive into curated bios, achievements, and cultural milestones verified by our editors.

• 1961 Antanas Škėma

  Prominent Lithuanian-American modernist writer known for his experimental prose and significant contributions to post-war émigré literature.

• 2008 George Furth

  George Furth was an American librettist, playwright, and actor, most renowned for his collaborations with Stephen Sondheim, including writing the book for the acclaimed musical 'Company.' Furth was also a prolific character actor in film and television, with a career spanning several decades. [bio]