Definition

1. Proper noun:
   • A person's name: Howard Lindsay was a United States playwright. He is specifically known for his collaborative work with Russel Crouse on several musical plays during the early to mid-20th century.

Usage Examples

• Proper noun:
  • The musical "The Sound of Music" was a successful collaboration between Rodgers and Hammerstein, but the book was written by Howard Lindsay and Russel Crouse.
  • Howard Lindsay co-wrote the long-running play "Life with Father."

Advanced Usage

• As a historical/cultural reference: The name is used to refer to a specific figure in American theatrical history, often in discussions about mid-20th century Broadway.
  • The partnership of Howard Lindsay and Russel Crouse was one of the most successful in Broadway history.

Variants and Related Words

• Lindsay and Crouse: A common pairing used to refer to the collaborative team.
  • The Lindsay and Crouse papers are archived at the New York Public Library.

Synonyms

• Playwright: A person who writes plays.
• Dramatist: A writer of dramas for the stage.

Related Phrases

• Collaborator with Russel Crouse: A phrase frequently used to define or describe Howard Lindsay's primary professional partnership.

Noun

1. United States playwright who collaborated with Russel Crouse on several musicals (1889-1931)