Adolph Green
Date of Death: October 23, 2002 (86)
Birth Place: Bronx, NY, USA
Latest News on Adolph Green:
Review: PETER PAN at Bass Concert Hall (Dec 12, 2024)
WONDERFUL TOWN to Replace THE WILD PARTY in 2025 Encores! Series (Nov 13, 2024)
Eva Noblezada, James Lapine and More Join York Theatre Company Gala Honoring Bernadette Peters And Ted Snowdon (Nov 7, 2024)
Review: PETER PAN at Bass Concert Hall (Dec 12, 2024)
WONDERFUL TOWN to Replace THE WILD PARTY in 2025 Encores! Series (Nov 13, 2024)
Eva Noblezada, James Lapine and More Join York Theatre Company Gala Honoring Bernadette Peters And Ted Snowdon (Nov 7, 2024)
BIO
Adolph Green was an American lyricist and playwright who was born on December 2, 1914, in the Bronx, New York. He was the son of Hungarian Jewish immigrants. Green's father was a successful businessman, and his mother was a homemaker. Green attended New York University, where he studied English and drama.
Green began his career in show business as a performer in the late 1930s. He appeared in several Broadway productions, including "The New Yorkers" and "Two for the Show." However, it was his work as a lyricist that would make him famous.
Green's first major success as a lyricist came in 1944 with the musical "On the Town." The show, which was written by Green and his longtime collaborator Betty Comden, follows the adventures of three sailors on leave in New York City. The show was a hit and was later adapted into a successful film.
Green and Comden went on to write several more successful musicals, including "Wonderful Town," "Bells Are Ringing," and "Applause." They also wrote the screenplays for several classic Hollywood films, including "Singin' in the Rain" and "The Band Wagon."
In addition to his work as a lyricist and playwright, Green was also an actor. He appeared in several films, including "My Favorite Year" and "It's Always Fair Weather." He also made guest appearances on several TV shows, including "The Love Boat" and "Murder, She Wrote."
Green's contributions to the world of musical theater were recognized with several awards and honors. He and Comden were inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 1980. In 1991, they received the Kennedy Center Honors for their contributions to American culture.
Green continued to work in show business until his death in 2002. His last Broadway credit was as a co-writer of the musical "The Will Rogers Follies," which premiered in 1991. Green died on October 23, 2002, at the age of 87.
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 beloved musicals of the 20th century, and his work as a screenwriter helped to define the golden age of Hollywood. Green's legacy continues to be celebrated by theater fans and performers around the world.
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Adolph Green, Betty Comden, Al Pacino, Jerry Herman, Burgess Meredith, Susan Strassberg, Angela lansbury, Lillian Gish, Carol Channing, Ethel Merman, Princess Grace Kelly and Ellen Burstyn at the Theatre Hall Of Fame Awards held on March 28, 1982 at the U
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01/21/2019
From: Photo Flashback: Inside the 1982 Theatre Hall Of Fame Awards
Adolph Green, Betty Comden, Al Pacino, Jerry Herman, Burgess Meredith, Susan Strassberg, Angela lansbury, Lillian Gish, Carol Channing, Ethel Merman, Princess Grace Kelly and Ellen Burstyn attend the Theatre Hall Of Fame Awards held on March 28, 1982 at t
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01/21/2019
From: Photo Flashback: Inside the 1982 Theatre Hall Of Fame Awards
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Awards and Nominations
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New York Drama Critics Circle Awards - 1991 - Best Musical
Adolph Green, The Will Rogers Follies
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Tony Awards - 1991 - Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre
Adolph Green, The Will Rogers Follies
Olivier Awards - 1986 - Musical of the Year
Adolph GreenWonderful Town!
Tony Awards - 1986 - Best Book of a Musical
Adolph Green, Singin' in the Rain
Tony Awards - 1983 - Best Book of a Musical
Adolph Green, A Doll's Life
Tony Awards - 1983 - Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre
Adolph Green, A Doll's Life
Olivier Awards - 1980 - Musical of the Year
Adolph GreenOn The 2th Century
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Tony Awards - 1978 - Best Book of a Musical
Adolph Green, On the Twentieth Century
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Tony Awards - 1978 - Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre
Adolph Green, On the Twentieth Century
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Tony Awards - 1970 - Best Musical
Adolph Green, Applause
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Tony Awards - 1968 - Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre
Adolph Green, Hallelujah, Baby!
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New York Drama Critics Circle Awards - 1953 - Best Musical
Adolph Green, Wonderful Town
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Tony Awards - 1953 - Best Musical
Adolph Green, Wonderful Town
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Review: PETER PAN at Bass Concert Hall
Peter Pan dazzles with stunning sets, magical flying effects, and catchy new songs. This Peter Pan may never want to grow up, but it certainly deserves to be part of the conversation on how we tell timeless stories for modern audiences.
Peter Pan dazzles with stunning sets, magical flying effects, and catchy new songs. This Peter Pan may never want to grow up, but it certainly deserves to be part of the conversation on how we tell timeless stories for modern audiences.
WONDERFUL TOWN to Replace THE WILD PARTY in 2025 Encores! Series
New York City Center has revealed that the final production of the 2025 Encores! Series will be Wonderful Town, replacing the previously announced The Wild Party. Learn more about the season and see how to purchase tickets.
New York City Center has revealed that the final production of the 2025 Encores! Series will be Wonderful Town, replacing the previously announced The Wild Party. Learn more about the season and see how to purchase tickets.
Eva Noblezada, James Lapine and More Join York Theatre Company Gala Honoring Bernadette Peters And Ted Snowdon
The York Theatre Company announced additional performers for its gala honoring Bernadette Peters and Ted Snowdon on November 11 at The Edison Ballroom, promising a memorable evening of celebration.
The York Theatre Company announced additional performers for its gala honoring Bernadette Peters and Ted Snowdon on November 11 at The Edison Ballroom, promising a memorable evening of celebration.
Review: PETER PAN is Revitalized at the Eccles Theater
The national tour of PETER PAN, currently playing at the Eccles Theater in Salt Lake City, is a refreshingly refreshed iteration of a beloved musical that can sometimes feel a bit stodgy in its original form. Set in modern America with a male teenager playing the title role and more agency for the Indigenous characters, the show has been revitalized for a new generation.
The national tour of PETER PAN, currently playing at the Eccles Theater in Salt Lake City, is a refreshingly refreshed iteration of a beloved musical that can sometimes feel a bit stodgy in its original form. Set in modern America with a male teenager playing the title role and more agency for the Indigenous characters, the show has been revitalized for a new generation.
ON THE TOWN to be Presented at The University of Texas at Arlington
The University of Texas at Arlington's Theatre Arts and Dance Department will present a production of ON THE TOWN, a musical comedy about three sailors exploring New York City during World War II. Learn how to purchase tickets.
The University of Texas at Arlington's Theatre Arts and Dance Department will present a production of ON THE TOWN, a musical comedy about three sailors exploring New York City during World War II. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Review: PETER PAN at Golden Gate Theatre
Peter Pan flies into the Golden Gate Theatre with its fantastical message of the joys of childhood, innocence, and freedom. For over 70 years J.M. Barrie’s story has been told and retold, becoming a beloved childhood adventure. This newly imagined production plays on that familiarity and will bring a new generation of children into the fold with its eye-popping images, fairytale characters, swashbuckling adventure, and simplistic themes of good versus evil.
Peter Pan flies into the Golden Gate Theatre with its fantastical message of the joys of childhood, innocence, and freedom. For over 70 years J.M. Barrie’s story has been told and retold, becoming a beloved childhood adventure. This newly imagined production plays on that familiarity and will bring a new generation of children into the fold with its eye-popping images, fairytale characters, swashbuckling adventure, and simplistic themes of good versus evil.
PETER PAN Tickets On Sale At Kravis Center This Friday
Tickets for PETER PAN at the Kravis Center will be available starting Friday, November 1 at 10 AM. Find out who's in the cast and how to get tickets.
Tickets for PETER PAN at the Kravis Center will be available starting Friday, November 1 at 10 AM. Find out who's in the cast and how to get tickets.
Michael Urie to Host The York Theatre Company Gala; Andrew Rannells & More Join
The York Theatre Company has revealed the roster of performers for a concert celebration at the 32nd Oscar Hammerstein Award Gala, which will honor musical theater legend Bernadette Peters and more. Learn how to purchase tickets.
The York Theatre Company has revealed the roster of performers for a concert celebration at the 32nd Oscar Hammerstein Award Gala, which will honor musical theater legend Bernadette Peters and more. Learn how to purchase tickets.
PETER PAN Now On Sale At Playhouse Square
Tickets for the all-new production of the Tony Award-winning Broadway classic, PETER PAN are now on sale. for its premiere Cleveland engagement at Playhouse Square April 9- April 13, 2025, as part of a major national tour.
Tickets for the all-new production of the Tony Award-winning Broadway classic, PETER PAN are now on sale. for its premiere Cleveland engagement at Playhouse Square April 9- April 13, 2025, as part of a major national tour.
PETER PAN Comes To The Fabulous Fox This November
PETER PAN will be performed at The Fabulous Fox from November 13-24. The production will feature a new cast, with details available in the full release.
PETER PAN will be performed at The Fabulous Fox from November 13-24. The production will feature a new cast, with details available in the full release.
Tickets On Sale Now For National Tour of PETER PAN at the Orpheum Theater in December
Tickets are on sale now for the all-new production of the Tony Award-winning Broadway classic PETER PAN at Omaha's Orpheum Theater, Dec. 3-8, as part of a major national tour.
Tickets are on sale now for the all-new production of the Tony Award-winning Broadway classic PETER PAN at Omaha's Orpheum Theater, Dec. 3-8, as part of a major national tour.
Tickets to PETER PAN at the Citizens Opera House on Sale Now
Broadway In Boston will welcome the reimagined production of the beloved Tony Award-winning Broadway classic PETER PAN, the high-flying musical that has been thrilling audiences for close to 70 years. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Broadway In Boston will welcome the reimagined production of the beloved Tony Award-winning Broadway classic PETER PAN, the high-flying musical that has been thrilling audiences for close to 70 years. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Review: PETER PAN THE MUSICAL at Robinson Center
Celebrity Attractions brought Central Arkansas another fabulous show with PETER PAN, which flew onto the Robinson Center stage Friday through Sunday, Sept. 13 to 15, to entertain an audience full of fairy believers, and we were not disappointed. Directed by Lonny Price, this magical experience tapped into the universal desire to never grow up and to live in a world of adventure, imagination, and endless possibility. Everyone from the young to young at heart was delighted the whole evening.
Celebrity Attractions brought Central Arkansas another fabulous show with PETER PAN, which flew onto the Robinson Center stage Friday through Sunday, Sept. 13 to 15, to entertain an audience full of fairy believers, and we were not disappointed. Directed by Lonny Price, this magical experience tapped into the universal desire to never grow up and to live in a world of adventure, imagination, and endless possibility. Everyone from the young to young at heart was delighted the whole evening.
Review: Tony Danza Honors His Hero in SINATRA & STORIES at Café Carlyle
TV star Tony Danza honors his hero Frank Sinatra nightly through September 22nd with SINATRA AND STORIES. Danza is packed to the gills with charm, much like his hero Sinatra. Mesmerizing to watch, he shows off his many talents throughout the night. The run is completely sold out, but you can join the waitlist by visiting Cafe Carlyle's website. See what our critic had to say.
TV star Tony Danza honors his hero Frank Sinatra nightly through September 22nd with SINATRA AND STORIES. Danza is packed to the gills with charm, much like his hero Sinatra. Mesmerizing to watch, he shows off his many talents throughout the night. The run is completely sold out, but you can join the waitlist by visiting Cafe Carlyle's website. See what our critic had to say.
PETER PAN Comes to the Eccles Theater
Tickets for the all-new production of the Tony Award-winning Broadway classic, PETER PAN will go on sale Friday at 10 am for its premiere Salt Lake City engagement at the Eccles Theater from November 5-10, 2024 as part of a major national tour.
Tickets for the all-new production of the Tony Award-winning Broadway classic, PETER PAN will go on sale Friday at 10 am for its premiere Salt Lake City engagement at the Eccles Theater from November 5-10, 2024 as part of a major national tour.
PETER PAN Comes to Dallas
Broadway Dallas and Broadway Across America (BAA) have announced tickets for the all-new production of the Tony Award-winning Broadway classic, PETER PAN will go on sale Friday, September 20 at 10 a.m. for its premiere Dallas engagement at the Music Hall at Fair Park as part of a major national tour and the 2024/2025 Broadway Series presented by Broadway Dallas.
Broadway Dallas and Broadway Across America (BAA) have announced tickets for the all-new production of the Tony Award-winning Broadway classic, PETER PAN will go on sale Friday, September 20 at 10 a.m. for its premiere Dallas engagement at the Music Hall at Fair Park as part of a major national tour and the 2024/2025 Broadway Series presented by Broadway Dallas.
Tickets on Sale For PETER PAN at the Orpheum
Tickets for the all-new production of the Tony Award-winning Broadway classic, PETER PAN will go on sale Friday, September 13 at 10am for its premiere Memphis engagement at the Orpheum Theatre November 26 through December 1 as part of a major national tour.
Tickets for the all-new production of the Tony Award-winning Broadway classic, PETER PAN will go on sale Friday, September 13 at 10am for its premiere Memphis engagement at the Orpheum Theatre November 26 through December 1 as part of a major national tour.
PETER PAN Comes to Austin in December
Texas Performing Arts Broadway in Austin will present the all-new production of the Tony Award-winning Broadway classic, PETER PAN. The Austin premiere will play a limited one-week engagement at Bass Concert Hall from December 10-15, 2024.
Texas Performing Arts Broadway in Austin will present the all-new production of the Tony Award-winning Broadway classic, PETER PAN. The Austin premiere will play a limited one-week engagement at Bass Concert Hall from December 10-15, 2024.
Interview: HANNAH SCHMIDT of PETER PAN at Robinson Center
To open the new season with Celebrity Attractions in Little Rock, they are bringing PETER PAN to the Robinson Center stage, and Broadway World is excited! To be honest, I haven’t seen this show since Cathy Rigby, so I am beyond thrilled to see what this company has created.
To open the new season with Celebrity Attractions in Little Rock, they are bringing PETER PAN to the Robinson Center stage, and Broadway World is excited! To be honest, I haven’t seen this show since Cathy Rigby, so I am beyond thrilled to see what this company has created.
National Tour of PETER PAN Comes to the Ohio Theatre in January
Broadway in Columbus will welcome the Columbus premiere of the all-new production of the Tony Award-winning PETER PAN, to the Ohio Theatre (39 E. State St.) for an eight-show run January 14-19, 2025.
Broadway in Columbus will welcome the Columbus premiere of the all-new production of the Tony Award-winning PETER PAN, to the Ohio Theatre (39 E. State St.) for an eight-show run January 14-19, 2025.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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 for "The Will Rogers Follies," Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre at the Tony Awards for "The Will Rogers Follies," Musical of the Year at the Olivier Awards for "Wonderful Town!," Best Book of a Musical at the Tony Awards for both "Singin' in the Rain" and "A Doll's Life," Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre at the Tony Awards for "A Doll's Life," Musical of the Year at the Olivier Awards for "On The 20th Century," Best Book of a Musical at the Tony Awards for "On the Twentieth Century," Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre at the Tony Awards for "On the Twentieth Century," Best Musical at the Tony Awards for "Applause," Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre at the Tony Awards for "Hallelujah, Baby!," Best Musical at the New York Drama Critics Circle Awards for "Wonderful Town," and Best Musical at the Tony Awards for "Wonderful Town."
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 Circle Awards for "The Will Rogers Follies" and "Wonderful Town." He also received the Tony Award for Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre for "The Will Rogers Follies," "On the Twentieth Century," and "Hallelujah, Baby!" Additionally, Green won the Tony Award for Best Book of a Musical for "On the Twentieth Century" and the Tony Award for Best Musical for "Applause" and "Wonderful Town."
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 (Bookwriter), Bonanza Bound (Bookwriter/Lyricist), Two on the Aisle (Sketches/Lyricist), Wonderful Town (Lyricist), Peter Pan (Lyricist), Bells Are Ringing (Bookwriter), Say, Darling (Lyricist), A Party with Betty Comden & Adolph Green (Bookwriter/Lyricist), Do Re Mi (Lyricist), Subways Are for Sleeping (Bookwriter/Lyricist), Fade Out - Fade In (Bookwriter/Lyricist), Hallelujah, Baby! (Lyricist), Applause (Bookwriter), Lorelei (Lyricist), Straws in the Wind (Lyricist), By Bernstein (Bookwriter), On the Twentieth Century (Bookwriter), The Madwoman of Central Park West (Lyricist), A Doll's Life (Bookwriter), Singin' in the Rain (Bookwriter), Diamonds (Lyricist), On the 20th Century (Bookwriter), Barbara Cook: A Concert for the Theatre (Lyricist), Jerome Robbins' Broadway (Bookwriter), The Will Rogers Follies (Lyricist), Elaine Stritch At Liberty (Lyricist), Barbara Cook's Broadway! (Lyricist), Stairway to Paradise (Sketches/Composer/Lyricist), The Skin of Our Teeth (Bookwriter/Lyricist).
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