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We Report the Passing of Fantasticks Composer Harvey Schmidt with a Very Personal Pair of Tributes by Marilyn Lester

Composer Harvey Schmidt, perhaps best known for his work with lyricist Tom Jones in creating the legendary musical, The Fantasticks, passed away in Texas on February 28, at age 88. Schmidt and Jones met at the University of Texas at Austin, the former studying art and the latter drama. But they soon found themselves creating musical theater. The Fantasticks, their first effort, hit the jackpot, opening Off Broadway a…

SOURCE: NiteLifeExchange at 12:14PM on March 4, 2018

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