Legendary Writer and Lyricist Tom Jones Passes Away at 95
Tom Jones, the writer of the book and lyrics for the long-running musical "The Fantasticks," has passed away at the age of 95. The show, which opened in 1960, became the longest-running musical in U.S. history, running for over 17,000 performances. Jones collaborated with composer Harvey Schmidt on other successful shows, earning Tony Award nominations. Despite his other achievements, "The Fantasticks" remained his most notable work, with a revival in 2006 running for over 4,300 performances.