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Jerry Ross

Composer, Lyricist, ChoreographerBorn 1926, died 1955On stage 19442 productions on this page

Jerry Ross (born Jerold Rosenberg; March 9, 1926 – November 11, 1955) was an American lyricist and composer whose works with Richard Adler for the musical theater include The Pajama Game and Damn Yankees, winners of Tony Awards in 1955 and 1956, respectively, in both the "Best Musical" and "Best Composer and Lyricist" categories.

On stage

2 productions
1944
Dream With MusicBroadway Majestic Theatre. Original. Directed by George Balanchine
28 performances
1944
RhapsodyBroadway New Century Theatre. Original. Directed by David Lichine
14 performances

Also credited on

7 works

Damn Yankees
Damn Yankees (1994 Revival)
Razzle Dazzle
The Pajama Game
Fosse
Guys and Dolls
South Pacific

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