Howard Lindsay
Howard Lindsay Born Herman Nelke (1889-03-29)March 29, 1889 Waterford, New York Died February 11, 1968(1968-02-11) (aged 78) New York City, New York Spouse Dorothy Stickney (m.1927-1968; his death) Information Magnum opus State of the Union The Sound of Music Works with Russel Crouse Awards Pulitzer Prize for Drama (1946) Special Tony Award (1959) Tony Award for Best Musical (1960) Howard Lindsay, born Herman Nelke, (March 29, 1889 - February 11, 1968) was an American theatrical producer, playwright, librettist, director and actor. He is best known for his writing work as part of the collaboration of Lindsay and Crouse, and for his performance, with his wife Dorothy Stickney, in the long-running play Life with Father.