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Tom Jones, co-creator of record-setting musical 'The Fantasticks,' dies at 95

  • Tom Jones collaborated with composer Harvey Schmidt on the book, lyrics, and direction for 'The Fantasticks.'
  • 'The Fantasticks' opened in 1960 and ran for 42 years, becoming the longest-running musical in history.
  • The musical tells a mock version of 'Romeo and Juliet' with a boy and girl brought together by their fathers.
  • Jones and Schmidt's most famous song from the musical was 'Try To Remember,' which became an iconic tune.
  • In addition to 'The Fantasticks,' Jones and Schmidt collaborated on Broadway shows like '110 in the Shade' and 'I Do! I Do!’
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