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Hugh Callingham Wheeler (19 March 1912 - 26 July 1987) was an English-born American based playwright, screenwriter, librettist, poet, and translator. He resided in the United States from 1934 until his death and became a naturalized citizen in 1942. He had attended London University.〔(Hugh Wheeler profile ), filmreference.com, accessed May 28, 2009.〕〔Hampton, Wilborn.(Obituary ), ''New York Times'', July 28, 1987.〕 Under the noms de plume Patrick Quentin, Q. Patrick and Jonathan Stagge, Wheeler was the author or co-author of many mystery novels and short stories. In 1963, his 1961 collection, ''The Ordeal of Mrs. Snow'' was given a Special Edgar Award by the Mystery Writers of America. He won the Tony Award and the Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Book of a Musical in 1973 and 1974 for his books for the musicals ''A Little Night Music'' and ''Candide'', and won both again in 1979 for his book for ''Sweeney Todd''. Wheeler is credited as "research consultant" for the film ''Cabaret'' though numerous sources list him as co-writer of the screenplay.〔 ==Additional stage musical credits== *''Irene'' (new libretto) (1973) *''Truckload'' (1975) *''Pacific Overtures'' (1976) *''The Little Prince and the Aviator'' (1982) *''Meet Me in St. Louis'' (1989) 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Hugh Wheeler」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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