Joel Paley
American director, lyricist and playwright (1955–2025)
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Joel Paley (October 6, 1955 – January 11, 2025) was an American theatre director, lyricist and playwright.[3] He was perhaps best known for co-creating the all-female musical Ruthless! with his creative partner and later husband Marvin Laird.[4]
BornOctober 6, 1955
DiedJanuary 11, 2025 (aged 69)
Milford, Connecticut, U.S.
OccupationsDirector, lyricist, playwright
Joel Paley | |
|---|---|
| Born | October 6, 1955 |
| Died | January 11, 2025 (aged 69) Milford, Connecticut, U.S. |
| Occupations | Director, lyricist, playwright |
| Spouse | [1][2] |
In 1993, he won a Drama Desk Award and was nominated for one more in the categories Outstanding Lyrics and Outstanding Director of a Musical for the play Ruthless!.[1][5]
Paley died in Milford, Connecticut, on January 11, 2025, at the age of 69.[6][7]
