Adolph Green
Performer
Adolph Green
Performer
Adolph Green, the legendary Broadway lyricist-librettist and screenwriter who, with partner Betty Comden, created On the Town, Bells Are Ringing, On the 20th Century and "Singin' in the Rain," died of natural causes at his Manhattan home Oct. 23, 2002, a spokesperson for his wife, Phyllis Newman confirmed. Adolph Green, the legendary Broadway lyricist-librettist and screenwriter who, with partner Betty Comden, created On the Town, Bells Are Ringing, On the 20th Century and "Singin' in the Rain," died of natural causes at his Manhattan home Oct. 23, a spokesperson for his wife, Phyllis Newman confirmed.
Read Full Obituary- Born: Dec 2, 1914 in The Bronx, New York
- Death: Oct 23, 2002 in New York, New York
Roles (58)
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Prince of Broadway (2017) Opened Aug 24, 2017 |
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On the Twentieth Century (2015) Opened Mar 15, 2015 |
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On the Town (2014) Opened Oct 16, 2014 |
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On the Twentieth Century (2005) Opened Sep 26, 2005 |
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Barbara Cook's Broadway! (2004) Opened Mar 28, 2004 |
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Wonderful Town (2003) Opened Nov 23, 2003 |
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Elaine Stritch at Liberty (2002) Opened Feb 21, 2002 |
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Bells Are Ringing (2001) Opened Apr 12, 2001 |
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Peter Pan (1999) Opened Apr 7, 1999 |
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Peter Pan (1998) Opened Nov 23, 1998 |
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Awards
| New York Drama Critics' Circle | |||
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| 1991 | Best Musical | The Will Rogers Follies | Winner |
| 1953 | Best Musical | Wonderful Town | Winner |
| Tony Award | |||
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| 1991 | Best Original Score | The Will Rogers Follies | Winner |
| 1986 | Best Book of a Musical | Singin' in the Rain | Nominee |
| 1983 | Best Book of a Musical | A Doll's Life | Nominee |
| 1983 | Best Original Score | A Doll's Life | Nominee |
| 1978 | Best Book of a Musical | On the Twentieth Century | Winner |
| 1978 | Best Original Score | On the Twentieth Century | Winner |
| 1968 | Composer and Lyricist | Hallelujah, Baby! | Winner |
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