– Tom Jones, writer of "The Fantasticks," died at 95 from cancer.
– "The Fantasticks" debuted in 1960, known for "Try to Remember."
– Jones began in NY, collaborated with Robb, then Schmidt.
– Jones co-created the show at Barnard College, defying Broadway norms.
– The musical ran over 17,000 times until 2002 at Sullivan Street.
– Jones and Schmidt worked on more shows, like "110 in the Shade."
– Their collaboration "I Do! I Do!" had Broadway success in mid-1960s.
– Jones earned Tony nominations; "My Cup Runneth Over" gained fame.