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Adolph Green (December 2, 1914 – October 23, 2002) was an American lyricist and playwright who, with long-time collaborator Betty Comden, penned the screenplays and songs for musicals on Broadway and in Hollywood.
Betty Comden and Adolph Green were an American musical-comedy team who wrote scripts—and often the lyrics—for many Broadway shows and Hollywood film musicals. They were paired together longer than any other writing team in the history of Broadway.
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Adolph Green was born in the Bronx, New York on December 2, 1915 into a family of Hungarian immigrants. He graduated high school in 1934 and worked at assorted jobs including as a runner on Wall Street. In 1937, at a summer camp, he met the young Leonard Bernstein who was the music counselor, and they became life-long friends.
Oct 23, 2002 · Adolph Green was a prolific and talented lyricist and playwright who made significant contributions to the world of musical theater. His collaborations with Betty Comden produced some of the most...
- How many Broadway shows has Adolph Green been in?Adolph Green has appeared on Broadway in 4 shows.
- How many West End shows has Adolph Green been in?Adolph Green has appeared on London's West End in 1 shows.
- What was Adolph Green's first West End show?Adolph Green's first West End show was On the Town which opened in 1992
- What awards has Adolph Green been nominated for?Adolph Green has been nominated for several awards throughout his career. These include Best Musical at the New York Drama Critics Circle Awards fo...
- What awards has Adolph Green won?Adolph Green has won several awards throughout his career. Some of his notable wins include the Best Musical award from the New York Drama Critics...
- How many shows has Adolph Green written?Adolph Green has written 31 shows including The Revuers (Sketches/Composer/Lyricist), On the Town (Book and Lyrics), Billion Dollar Baby (Bookwrite...
Adolph Green (December 2, 1914 – October 23, 2002) was an American lyricist and playwright who, with long-time collaborator Betty Comden, penned the screenplays and songs for musicals on Broadway and in Hollywood.
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Dec 2, 2014 · Lyricist Adolph Green's Influence Remains 100 Years After His Birth. December 2, 20144:17 PM ET. Heard on All Things Considered. Jeff Lunden. 5-Minute Listen. Playlist. Tuesday marks the...
Oct 24, 2002 · Adolph Green, the playwright, performer and lyricist who in a six-decade collaboration with Betty Comden was co-author of such hit Broadway musicals as "On the Town," "Wonderful...
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