Ellen Fitzhugh
American musical theatre lyricist and librettist (died 2023)
About Ellen Fitzhugh
Lived 1942 – 2023 (aged 81).
Ellen Fitzhugh (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, for which she was nominated for the 1985 Tony Award for Best Original Score.
Other musicals included Herringbone, Paper Moon, Don Juan de Marco, Paradise Found and Los Otros .
For film, she contributed lyrics to songs in The Great Mouse Detective and The Brave Little Toaster to the Rescue.
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Who was Ellen Fitzhugh?
American musical theatre lyricist and librettist (died 2023)
When was Ellen Fitzhugh born?
Ellen Fitzhugh was born on 5 July 1942.
When did Ellen Fitzhugh die?
Ellen Fitzhugh died on 14 July 2023.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Ellen Fitzhugh. https://biography.guide/ellen-fitzhugh/
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