However, the musical and its composer, Sir Elton John, lost out in best score category which went to Next to Normal.

有些意外的是，该剧的灵魂人物，音乐剧的作曲者艾尔顿约翰爵士，却与最佳原创音乐奖失之交臂。

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The Oscar for best adapted screenplay went to Aaron Sorkin for " The Social Network, " which also won awards for its musical score and film editing.

奥斯卡最佳改编剧本奖颁给了 《社交网络》的编剧艾伦·索金，该片还获得最佳配乐和最佳电影剪辑奖。

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The late Marvin Hamlisch, who died last August, was also honoured with the inaugural prize for best original music for his score for the 2002 Broadway musical Sweet Smell of Success, which received its UK premiere at London's Arcola Theatre.

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Lauper and Tim Minchin, the songwriter for "Matilda: The Musical, " her chief competitor for the best original score Tony this year have managed to find success on Broadway by learning the difference between writing songs for an album and penning ones for a show.

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