Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. Alan Jay Lerner (August 31, 1918 June 14, 1986) was an American lyricist and librettist. In collaboration with Frederick Loewe, he created some of the world''s most popular and enduring works of musical theatre for both the stage and on film. He won three Tony Awards and three Academy Awards, among other honors.