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Jerome Chodorov (August 10, 1911 – September 12, 2004) was an American playwright, librettist, and screenwriter. He co-wrote the book with Joseph A. Fields for the original Broadway musical Wonderful Town starring Rosalind Russell. The musical was based on short stories by Ruth McKenney.
Sep 13, 2004 · Jerome Chodorov, the playwright whose My Sister Eileen inspired the musical Wonderful Town, died of natural causes Sept. 12 at the age of 93.
Apr 6, 2014 · For a classic movie lover, it was quite a treat to meet Mr. Chorodov as his grandfather and uncle were Hollywood playwrights, Edward Chodorov and Jerome Chodorov, respectively. Among the films Edward Chodorov wrote or produced include The Story of Louis Pasteur, in which Paul Muni won an Academy Award; Road House, with Ida Lupino, and Kind Lady.
Jerome Chodorov (10 August 1911 - 12 September 2004) was a playwright and librettist. He was born in New York City, and entered journalism in the 1930s, but is best known for his play MY SISTER EILEEN and for the musical comedy WONDERFUL TOWN, which is based on it.
Sep 14, 2004 · Playwright Jerome Chodorov, co-author of “My Sister Eileen,” which he later adapted as the Tony Award-winning musical “Wonderful Town,” has died. He was 93. Chodorov died Sunday at a hospital...
Sep 14, 2004 · Jerome Chodorov, prolific playwright and librettist and co-author of book for musical Wonderful Town, who survived as screenwriter despite being on Hollywood blacklist, dies at age 93 (M)
Sep 13, 2004 · Jerome Chodorov, the playwright whose “My Sister Eileen” inspired the musical Wonderful Town, died of natural causes Sept. 12 in Nyack, N.Y. He was 93.
