Joel Paley, Writer of 'Ruthless,' an Off Broadway Hit, Dies at 69
The show, with music by Marvin Laird, portrayed a schoolgirl's murderous theatrical ambition. Paley also performed in the parody dance group Les Ballets Trockadero.
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