Alan Paton(1903-1988)

Alan Paton was born on 11 January 1903 in Pietermaritzburg, Natal, South Africa. He was a writer and producer, known for Cry, the Beloved Country (1951), Lost in the Stars (1974) and Cry, the Beloved Country (1995). He was married to Doris Olive Francis. He died on 12 April 1988 in Lintrose, Botha's Hill, Natal, South Africa.

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Born
- January 11, 1903
- Pietermaritzburg, Natal, South Africa
Died
- April 12, 1988
- Lintrose, Botha's Hill, Natal, South Africa
Spouse
- Doris Olive Francis1928 - October 1967 (her death, 2 children)
Other works
(1985-1986 season) His novel, "Cry the Beloved Country" inspired the musical, "Lost in the Stars," at the Long Wharf Theatre (Mainstage) in New Haven, Connecticut. Kurt Weill was composer. Maxwell Anderson was lyricist. Kurt Weill and Maxwell Anderson wrote the book. Tom Fay was conductor. Arvin Brown was director. Michael Yeargan was set designer. Jennifer Von Mayrhauser was costume designer. Ronald Wallace was lighting designer.