Dale Wasserman

Dale Wasserman was an American playwright, best known for his book for the musical Man of La Mancha. He was born in Rhinelander, Wisconsin, in 1914. He wrote for theater, television and film for more than 50 years. He also wrote the stage play One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest, based on Ken Kesey's novel. Both shows continue to be produced nationally and internationally with an estimated 300 productions a year. He died in 2008 at the age of 94.