Frank Pixley

Frank S. Pixley (November 21, 1865 or 1867 – 1919) was an American educator, newspaper editor, and lyricist. He partnered with Gustav Luders, Pixley writing words and lyrics and Luders the music for several shows. American Musical Productions describes the team as Pixley and Luders became the Rodgers and Hammerstein of the 1900s.

Early life and education He was born in Richfield, Ohio, He attended Richfield High School. and Ohio State University. Florodora, adaptation for American stage The Burgomaster (1900), music by Gustav Luders King Dodo (1901), music by Gustav Luders The Prince of Pilsen (1902), music by Gustav Luders Marcelle (1908), music by Gustav Luders, starring Louise Gunning Woodland (1904), music by Gustav Luders The Grand Mogul (1907), music by Gustav Luders The Carpet Bagger (1896), adapted into a novel by Opie Read The Return of Eve The Enchanted Isle The Gypsy (1912) Apollo (1915) A Social Call (1915) The So-Gun Taming a Tartar (1914) Doctor Doolittle (1914)