Jerome Weidman

Jerome Weidman
Born(1913-04-04)April 4, 1913
New York City, United States
DiedOctober 6, 1998(1998-10-06) (aged 85)
New York City, United States
EducationCity College of New York
New York University
Notable awardsPulitzer Prize for Drama (1960)
SpousePeggy Wright (1942–1998)
Children2

Jerome Weidman (April 4, 1913, New York City – October 6, 1998, New York City) was an American playwright and novelist. He collaborated with George Abbott on the book for the musical Fiorello! with music by Jerry Bock, and lyrics by Sheldon Harnick. All received the 1960 Pulitzer Prize for Drama for the work.