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(1921-2012) Lyricist. Richard Adler was born in Manhattan, New York, and died in Southampton, New York.

Full Name

Richard Adler

Locations

New York

Author's Timeline

1921

BIRTH

Richard Adler was born in Manhattan, New York, in August 1921.

1953

LITWORK

John Murray Anderson's Almanac


Broadway revue. Mr. Adler and Jerry Ross wrote music and lyrics.

1954

LITWORK

The Pajama Game


Musical. Mr. Adler wrote the music and lyrics with Jerry Ross. Winner of the Tony Award for best musical.

1955

LITWORK

Damn Yankees


Musical. Mr. Adler wrote the music and lyrics with Jerry Ross. Winner of the Tony Award for best musical.

1961

LITWORK

Kwamina


Musical.

1990

LITWORK

You Gotta Have Heart
Dutton Adult
1556112017 / 978-1556112010
Autobiography written with Lee Davis.

2012

DEATH

Richard Adler died at his home in Southampton, New York, on June 21, 2012.

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