Joel Paley, Writer of ‘Ruthless,’ an Off Broadway Hit, Dies at 69
New York Times
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.
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/21/theater/joel-paley-dead.html