Richard Adler
Best known for his work with Jerry Ross, Richard Adler was a lyricist, writer, composer and producer of a number of Broadway shows and revues. Together, Adler & Ross wrote music and lyrics for such hi... Read more
Best known for his work with Jerry Ross, Richard Adler was a lyricist, writer, composer and producer of a number of Broadway shows and revues. Together, Adler & Ross wrote music and lyrics for such hits as John Murray Anderson’s Almanac, The Pajama Game (1955 Tony Award for Best Musical) and Damn Yankees (1956 Tony Award for Best Musical). The pair had over a half dozen songs reach the US Top Ten, with two songs reaching #1 status.