Tom Jones, the lyricist, director, and playwright behind the longest-running musical in American history, has sadly passed away.
Tom Jones has departed. The 95-year-old lyricist, director, and playwright peacefully entered eternal slumber on Friday at his residence in Sharon, Connecticut. The star's demise was attributed to cancer.
Jones, in collaboration with composer Harvey Schmidt, brought to life the musical "The Fantasticks," which graced the Broadway stage from 1960 to 2002. The production found its home at the 153-seat Sullivan Street Playhouse in Greenwich Village, amassing a remarkable 17,162 performances. The narrative presents an ironic twist on Romeo and Juliet, following the story of a young girl and a boy secretly brought together by their fathers. Throughout the decades, the cast included notable names like Jerry Orbach, Rita Gardner, Ricardo Montalban, Kristin Chenoweth, and Santino Fontana.
"The Fantasticks" experienced a revival in 2006 at The Snapple Theatre Center in Times Square. The show continued its successful run until 2017, boasting a total of 21,552 performances. This feat solidified the play's position as the longest-running play in American theater history.
Ed Ames, Harry Belafonte, Barbra Streisand, and Placido Domingo are just a few of the performers who have performed "Try to Remember," the most famous song from the musical.
The duo of creators received Tony Award nominations for their two-person Broadway musicals, "110 in the Shade" and "I Do! I Do!" In 1998, Jones was honored with induction into the American Theatre Hall of Fame, a testament to his contributions to the world of American theater. This account was reported by CTV News.
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