Phyllis Newman, the popular Broadway actress who wore only a towel in her Tony-winning performance in the musical Subways Are for Sleeping, has died. She was 86.
Newman died Sunday in New York after a long battle with lung disease, her son, Vogue theater critic Adam Green, announced.
Survivors also include her daughter, Tony-nominated lyricist and composer Amanda Green (Hands on a Hardbody).
Newman was married to legendary lyricist, screenwriter and composer Adolph Green from 1960 until his death at age 87 in 2002. He and Betty Comden co-wrote the book and the lyrics for Subways Are for Sleeping.
The musical revolved around ...
Newman died Sunday in New York after a long battle with lung disease, her son, Vogue theater critic Adam Green, announced.
Survivors also include her daughter, Tony-nominated lyricist and composer Amanda Green (Hands on a Hardbody).
Newman was married to legendary lyricist, screenwriter and composer Adolph Green from 1960 until his death at age 87 in 2002. He and Betty Comden co-wrote the book and the lyrics for Subways Are for Sleeping.
The musical revolved around ...
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