In January 1979, Dale met Martha Nelly Garza, who became his wife, loyal partner and loving companion, as he quoted in his book, The Impossible Musical (2003). More than once, Dale commented that Martha Nelly was the best thing that ever happened to him (aside from MOLM) and that it was their 30-year partnership that had been the greatest contribution to extending his life and his talents to age 94. Together, they worked on numerous musicals and several new plays which can be found on this website under RECENT & READY WORKS.

On December 21, 2008, Dale Wasserman, with his loving wife at his side, passed away peacefully of natural causes at his home in Paradise Valley, Arizona. Martha N. Wasserman is now the sole Owner/Licensor of Dale’s intellectual properties.

The December 18th, 19th and 20th, 2009 SHOWCASE presentation of BEGGAR'S HOLIDAY at the Master Craftsman's Guild Theater in Pittsburgh was exceptionally well received by audiences, who just loved it. Standing ovations were unstoppable for all three performances. This exciting and most entertaining old/new musical was written by Dale Wasserman, based on the Three-Penny Opera with music by internationally famous Duke Ellington; lyrics by John LaTouche. As previously stated, it is the only musical that Dale was able to convince Duke to write for Broadway many years ago. An unprecedented December snowstorm kept numerous prestigious members of New York theater from attending; nevertheless, it did not prevent the show from being noticed by a number of top producers from New York, Moscow and Paris. Much appreciation to Artistic Director Jonathan Eaton of the Opera Theater of Pittsburgh for having the courage to present this very timely, Americanized musical satire. Many thanks as well to Mike Tamaro, Musical Director of Jazz Studies at Duquesne University of Pittsburgh, who added the exquisite sound of Ellington, giving it its magic -- his musical arrangements for BEGGAR'S HOLIDAY were truly unforgettable.

VIEW A 30-MINUTE VIDEO INTERVIEW WITH MR. WASSERMAN