Woolson Morse
1858–1897 (age 39)
Composer
Biography
Woolson Morse composed melodies that helped define the early musical theater of his day, pairing lively scores with the popular comedies and operettas of the late 19th century. His collaborations brought joy to audiences on Broadway and beyond, where his tunes added warmth to countless evenings of entertainment.
Though his career was cut short, his dedication to the stage lives on in the memory of those productions, and his grave at Green-Wood Cemetery marks the resting place of a creator who sought to uplift listeners through song and laughter.