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Bill Russell

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ComposerLyricistBook Writer 1934–2022

William Felton Russell (February 12, 1934 – July 31, 2022) was an American professional basketball player who played center for the Boston Celtics of the National Basketball Association (NBA) from 1956 to 1969. He was the centerpiece of the Celtics dynasty that played for 12 NBA championships and won 11 during his 13-year career. Russell is widely considered one of the greatest basketball players of all time. Russell played college basketball for the San Francisco Dons, leading them to consecutive NCAA championships in 1955 and 1956. He was named NCAA tournament Most Outstanding Player (MOP), and captained the gold medal-winning U.S. national basketball team at the 1956 Summer Olympics. Thes…

Also credited on2 works

Almost Crazy
Side Show

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  • Music : Gene DePaul, Lew Kesler, Carley Mills, Portia Nelson, Don Raye, Bill Russell, Ed Scott, James Sheldon, and Raymond (Ray) Taylorebooks/Dietz, Dan/Complete Book of 1950s Broadway Musicals, The - Dan Dietz.txt
  • The 1998 Tony nominated production of Side Show; book and lyrics by Bill Russell;ebooks/Unknown/Commercial Theater Institute Guide to Producing Plays and Musicals, The - Unknown.txt
  • PAGEANT with Book & Lyrics by Bill Russell. Frank Kelly; Music. Albert Evans; Choreography, Tony Parise, Bobby Longbottom; Musical Direction/Supervision. Glen Kelly; Set. Leo Meyer; Costumes. Frank Krenz; Lighting. Richard Latta; Costume Adviser. Suzy Benzinger; Sound. David Lawson. Deena Kaye; Hair/ Makeup. Suzy Mazzarese; Props. Robert…theatre-pdfs/Theatre World/Theatre World, 1986-87 Season, v. 43 (Willis, John).txt
  • (Blue Angel) Tuesday, April 23- still playing May 31, 1991. Jonathan Scharer presents: PAGEANT; Music, Albert Evans; Lyrics/Book, Bill Russell and Frank Kelly; Conception/Direction/Choreography, Robert Longbottom; Musical Direction/ Orchestration/Arrangemnents/Supervision, James Raitt; Co-Choreographer, Tony Parise; Sets, Daniel Ettinger;…theatre-pdfs/Theatre World/Theatre World, 1990-1991 Season, v. 47 (Willis).txt
  • PAGEANT Music, Albert Evans; Lyrics/Book, Bill Russell and Frank Kelly; Conception /Direction/ Choreography, Robert Longbottom; Co-Choreographer, Tony Parise; Musical Director/ Orchestrations/Arrangements/ Supervision, James Raitt; Set, Daniel Ettinger; Costumes, Gregg Barnes; Lighting, Timothy Hunter; Hairstylist, Lazaro Arencibia; Casti…theatre-pdfs/Theatre World/Theatre World, 1991-1992 season, v. 48 (Willis).txt
  • BROADWAY CANTEEN SEVENTH ANNUAL EASTER BONNET COMPETITION lj Book/Lyrics, Bill Russell;theatre-pdfs/Theatre World/Theatre World, 1992-93 Season, v. 49 (Willis).txt

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