An acclaimed musical theater writer, he won for both his score and his book and later had a huge hit with “The 25th Annual ...

William Finn's musicals, including "Falsettos" were inspired by Finn's "very distinct New York Jewish gay voice." ...

William "Bill" Finn, who also wrote 2005's The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, died Monday, April 7, following a lengthy illness. He was 73.