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Ellen Fitzhugh [1] (July 5, 1942 – July 14, 2023) was an American musical theatre lyricist and librettist. She was most notable for lyrics to the Broadway musical Grind,[2] for which she was nominated for the 1985 Tony Award for Best Original Score.

Other musicals included Herringbone, Paper Moon,[3] Don Juan de Marco, Paradise Found and Los Otros[4].

For film, she contributed lyrics to songs in The Great Mouse Detective and The Brave Little Toaster to the Rescue.

References[edit]

  1. ^ Tony Nominated Lyricist/Librettist Ellen Fitzhugh Passes Away. Broadway World. Retrieved August 26, 2023.
  • ^ Rich, Frank (1985-04-17). "STAGE: 'GRIND,' FROM HAROLD PRINCE". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2022-05-29.
  • ^ Robinson, Mark (October 11, 2015). "Broadway-Bound But Never Made It: Why Did Shows Like The Baker's Wife Never Open?". Playbill. Retrieved May 29, 2022.
  • ^ Johnson, Reed (2012-05-31). "'Los Otros' creators make an artful trio". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 2022-05-29.

  • Retrieved from "https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Ellen_Fitzhugh&oldid=1189078543"

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