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Joseph Fields

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Joseph Fields · Arts & Literature

What

Tony Award — Best Musical

When

1895, New York City, United States — 1966, Beverly Hills, California, United States

Where

United States

Biography

Joseph Fields is recognized among Jewish contributors to Arts & Literature — Tony Award — Best Musical

How & why

Joseph Fields was an American playwright, screenwriter and producer who co-wrote and directed hit Broadway musicals; 'Wonderful Town,' for which he co-wrote the book, won the 1953 Tony Award for Best Musical, and he later co-wrote the book for 'Flower Drum Song.' The son of vaudeville star Lew Fields, he came from a prominent Jewish theatrical family.

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Source: Jinfo.org — Jewish Recipients of the Tony Award for Best Musical

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Tony Award — Best Musical

Source: Jinfo.org — Jewish Recipients of the Tony Award for Best Musical