Bronson Howard (1842-1908) was an American playwright and dramatist. He is best known for his play, "Shenandoah," which was the first Broadway play to be produced in the United States. Howard was born in New York City and attended Columbia College. He began his career as a journalist, writing for the New York Times and other publications. He later became a playwright, writing several plays, including "The Banker's Daughter," "The Banker's Son," and "The Senator." Howard was a major influence on the development of American theater. He was a founding member of the American Dramatists Club and was a mentor to many of the leading playwrights of the day, including Eugene O'Neill and George M. Cohan. He was also a major advocate for the rights of actors and actresses, and was instrumental in the formation of the Actors' Equity Association. Howard's plays were popular in their day, and he was highly respected by his peers. He was inducted into the American Theater Hall of Fame in 1981.
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