Murray Horwitz (born September 28, 1949) is an American playwright, lyricist, NPR broadcaster, and arts administrator.

[1] Horwitz graduated from Kenyon College with a bachelor of arts degree, with a dual major, in English and Drama.

[2] Horwitz began his career working with Ringling Brothers Barnum & Bailey Circus as a clown for three years.

In 1978, Horwitz created Ain't Misbehavin' with Richard Maltby Jr.[2] The musical is named after a Fats Waller song.

[4] Since 1998, Horwitz has been creative consultant to the annual Mark Twain Prize ceremonies at the Kennedy Center.