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Born in New York, New York , Adler had a musical upbringing, his father being a concert pianist. After serving in the Navy he began his career as a lyricist, teaming up with Jerry Ross in 1950 .

They had three great successes, but sadly Ross died in 1955 . Adler continued alone (though he had a major hit in collaboration with Robert Allen with the song '' Everybody Loves A Lover '' in 1958 ) and his most recent work was ''Fosse'', about the work of Bob Fosse , in 2001.

He has two sons Andrew and Christopher, and daughter Katherine Adler.

He was inducted into the Songwriters' Hall Of Fame in 1984 .


SELECTED WORKS

  • '' The Pajama Game ''- Musical, Comedy with music and lyrics by Richard Adler and Jerry Ross Feb 23, 2006 - Jun 11 2006 (starring Harry Connick Jr , Kelli O'Hara , Michael McKean )

  • '' Fosse ''- Musical, Revue, Dance featuring songs with lyrics by Richard Adler Jan 14, 1999 - Aug 25, 2001

  • '' Damn Yankees ''- Musical comedy with music by Richard Adler and lyrics by Richard Adler Mar 3, 1994 - Aug 6, 1995

  • '' Music Is ''- Musical comedy produced by Richard Adler with music by Richard Adler Dec 20, 1976 - Dec 26, 1976

  • '' Rex ''- Musical produced by Richard Adler Apr 25, 1976 - Jun 5, 1976

  • '' The Pajama Game ''- Musical Comedy produced by Richard Adler with music and lyrics by Richard Adler Dec 9, 1973 - Feb 3, 1974

  • '' Kwamina ''- Musical with music by Richard Adler and lyrics by Richard Adler. Featured then wife Sally Ann Howes . Oct 23, 1961 - Nov 18, 1961

  • '' Gift Of The Magi ''- TV musical featuring then wife Sally Ann Howes . December 9, 1958

  • '' The Sin Of Pat Muldoon ''- Play produced by Richard Adler Mar 13, 1957 - Mar 16, 1957

  • '' Damn Yankees ''- Musical, Comedy with music by Jerry Ross and lyrics by Richard Adler May 5, 1955 - Oct 12, 1957

  • '' The Pajama Game ''- Musical, Comedy with music by Jerry Ross and lyrics by Richard Adler May 13, 1954 - Nov 24, 1956

  • '' John Murray Anderson's Almanac ''- Musical with music by Richard Adler and lyrics by Richard Adler Dec 10, 1953 - Jun 26, 1954



Popular Songs



AWARDS AND NOMINATIONS

4 Tony Awards, incl.

1 Tony Nomination,

4 Pulitzer Nominations,
2 Donaldson Awards,
2 '' Variety '' Critics Awards,
'' London Evening Standard '' Award,
Colgate Distinguished Service Award,
Songwriter's Hall Of Fame ,
National Park Service Honorary Ranger Award,
Emmy ,
Southampton Cultural Center Achievement Award for Theater (1993),
University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill Lifetime Achievement Award,
ASCAP Richard Rodgers Award,
Honorary Doctorate in Music and Theater Wagner College .


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