John J. McNally

John J. McNally (c. 1854 – March 25, 1931) was an American playwright, journalist, and drama critic.^[1] As a playwright he is best known for penning the books for many Broadway musicals staged between the years 1895–1909. Many of these were crafted for the Rogers Brothers, or were created in collaboration with the songwriting team of Jean Schwartz and William Jerome. He was a longtime drama critic and editor for various Boston newspapers.

^ "JOHN J. M'NALLY, PLAYWRIGHT, DIES; Author of Many Plays for Rogers Brothers Succumbs in Brooklyn Home at 76.WROTE FOR MANY STARS A Graduate of Harvard Law School and Once Dramatic Critic of The Boston Herald". The New York Times. March 27, 1931. p. 24.

[obit-1] "JOHN J. M'NALLY, PLAYWRIGHT, DIES; Author of Many Plays for Rogers Brothers Succumbs in Brooklyn Home at 76.WROTE FOR MANY STARS A Graduate of Harvard Law School and Once Dramatic Critic of The Boston Herald". The New York Times. March 27, 1931. p. 24.

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