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Relationship Facts of James Lapine

James Lapine is married to Sarah Kernochan.
He is father of One (Phoebe Lapine).
James Lapine is not having an affair with anyone presently.
His sexual orientation is straight.

Who is James Lapine's wife?

James Lapine at present is a married man. He exchanged vows with Sarah Kernochan but their wedding details are not disclosed.

His wife is a screenwriter/director and they are blessed with a child. Their daughter Phoebe Lapine works as a food writer.

James Lapine: Biography in Details

Who is James Lapine?

James Lapine is of American nationality who is a director. James Lapine also a writer and librettist is popular for his work in Into the Woods (2014), American Playhouse (1980), The Moment When., etc.

He has won the Tony Award for Best Book of a Musical, not for one but three times in 1988, 1992, and 1994. As a producer, he has produced a movie Custody in 2016, Six by Sondheim (TV Movie documentary) in 2013, and Into the Woods (Video) in 1987.

How much is the net worth of James Lapine?

By the sources of 2024, his net worth is estimated at $1 million. His yearly salary is that he charge is under the rug.

James Lapine- Age, Parents, Ethnicity, Education

His birthdate is 10 Jan 1949 and he was born in Mansfield, Ohio, the United States as James Elliot Lapine. The name of his mother was Lillian Feld and his father’s identity was David Sanford Lapine.

Further, James Lapine’s ancestry is Caucasian and as per his academics, he graduated from the Franklin and Marshall College.

James Lapine was also a student at the California Institute of the Arts to study photography and graphic design.

James Lapine- Profession, Wiki, Career

James Lapine has directed a few movies such as Impromptu in 1991, Earthly Possessions in 1999, Six by Sondheim in 2013, Custody in 2016, and many more.

But he has shown his talent in several theatre acts. He wrote plays named Table Settings (1979, 1980), Twelve Dreams (1978, 1981), Luck, Pluck, and Virtue (1995), La Jolla, The Moment When (2000), Lincoln Center Mrs. Miller Does Her Thing (2016), etc.

Besides this, James Lapine was the writer of musicals like Sunday in the Park with George – 1984, Into the Woods – 1987, Falsettoland – 1990, Falsettos – 1992, Little Miss Sunshine – 2011, Flying Over Sunset – 2021, etc.

James Lapine’s directed theatre projects are,

  • Twelve Dreams (1978; 1981; 1995)
  • Sunday in the Park with George (1984)
  • Falsettoland (1990)
  • Golden Child (1996; 1998)
  • The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee (2005)
  • Sondheim on Sondheim (2010)
  • Mrs. Miller Does Her Thing (2016)
  • Flying Over Sunset (2021)

Awards & Nominations

Year Awards Category Result
1984 New York Drama Critics’ Circle Award Best Musical Won
1985 Pulitzer Prize Drama Won
1994 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Book of a Musical Won
1984 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Director of a Musical Nominated
2002 Outer Critics Circle Award Outstanding Director of a Musical Nominated
2014 Primetime Emmy Awards Outstanding Directing for a Variety Special Nominated

Social Media

James Lapine is officially not available on social sites such as Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

Rumors, Controversy

This director of American Playhouse is keeping himself away from scandals as well as rumors.

What are the body measurements of James Lapine?

James Lapine’s height and body weight are of average shape. Adding some more, he has brown eyes and has hair in light brown color.

Trivia/Facts

  • His zodiac sign is Capricorn.
  • As of 2024, he is 74 years of age.

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James Lapine's Birthday Dates

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