Richard Greenblatt (playwright)


Richard Greenblatt is a Canadian playwright who currently lives in Toronto. He is best known for 2 Pianos, 4 Hands, which he wrote and performed with Ted Dykstra.

Early life

Greenblatt was born in Montreal in 1953 to a secular Jewish family. His parents were active Communists until 1956, when they left the party after Khrushchev's Secret Speech. He is the brother of Lewis Furey, musician, actor & director.
Greenblatt attended Dawson College. He later trained at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in London. In 1975 he returned to Canada and began his theatrical career.

Works

Greenblatt was married to director/writer Kate Lushington. The two have three children: Natasha, William, and Luke.