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Adolph Green

dramatist

Born: Died: American

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. Although they were not a romantic couple, they shared a unique comic genius and sophisticated wit that enabled them to forge a six-decade-long partnership. They received numerous accolades including four Tony Awards and nominations for two Academy Awards and a Grammy Award. Green was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 1980 and American Theatre Hall of Fame in 1981. Comden and Green received the Kennedy Center Honor in 1991.

They started their career alongside Leonard Bernstein on stage, where they received the New York Drama Critics' Circle for Best Musical for Wonderful Town (1953). On Broadway, they wrote the music and lyrics to musicals such as On the Town (1944), Two on the Aisle (1951), Peter Pan (1954), Bells Are Ringing (1956), and Applause (1970). They won four Tony Awards as composer and lyricist for Hallelujah, Baby! (1967), On the Twentieth Century (1978), and The Will Rogers Follies (1991).

Notable For

American dramatist

Adolph Green's Historical Timeline

  1. Leonard Bernstein, Betty Comden, and Adolph Green's musical "On the Town" with choreography by Jerome Robbins, opens at

    Leonard Bernstein, Betty Comden, and Adolph Green's musical "On the Town" with choreography by Jerome Robbins, opens at the Adelphi Theatre, NYC; runs for 462 performances

  2. American songwriter Adolph Green (45) weds (for 3rd and final time) American actress and singer Phyllis Newman (24) in N

    American songwriter Adolph Green (45) weds (for 3rd and final time) American actress and singer Phyllis Newman (24) in NYC, until his death in 2002

  3. Adolph Green dies

    Adolph Green, American dramatist, known for american dramatist, died on 2002-10-23.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Adolph Green born?
Adolph Green was born on 1914-10-23 (American).
What is Adolph Green known for?
American dramatist
What historical events involved Adolph Green?
Adolph Green was involved in 3 recorded historical events, including Leonard Bernstein, Betty Comden, and Adolph Green's musical "On the Town" with choreography by Jerome Robbins, opens at , American songwriter Adolph Green (45) weds (for 3rd and final time) American actress and singer Phyllis Newman (24) in N, Adolph Green dies.
When did Adolph Green die?
Adolph Green died on 2002-01-01.

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