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Richard Rodgers

Also Credited As: Richard C. Rodgers

Date of Death: December 30, 1979 (77)

Birth Place: New York, NY, USA

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Richard Rodgers was an American composer of 43 Broadway musicals, leaving a legacy as one of the most significant composers of 20th century American music. He is best known for his songwriting partnerships with the lyricists Lorenz Hart and Oscar Hammerstein II. His compositions have had a significant impact on popular music.
Rodgers was the first person to win an EGOT. In addition, he was awarded a Pulitzer Prize, making him one of only two people to receive all five awards

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Richard Rodgers Movies

[1930]Heads Up music

[1931]The Hot Heiress music & lyrics by

[1932]Love Me Tonight music by

[1934]Evergreen music & lyrics by

[1934]The Merry Widow lyrics by

[1934]Hollywood Party music & lyrics by

[1935]Mississippi music by

[1939]On Your Toes music and lyrics by

[1940]Too Many Girls music by

[1940]The Boys from Syracuse music by

[1941]They Met in Argentina songs

[1945]State Fair music by

[1950]Annie Get Your Gun producer

[1953]Main Street to Broadway Richard Rodgers

[1955]Oklahoma! music by

[1956]The King and I music by

[1956]Carousel music by

[1957]Pal Joey music by

[1958]South Pacific music by

[1962]Billy Rose's Jumbo music and lyrics by

Richard Rodgers Awards and Nominations

Olivier Awards - 2007 - Outstanding Musical Production

Richard Rodgers, The Sound Of Music

Olivier Awards - 1992 - Best Musical Revival

Richard RodgersThe Boys From Syracuse

Olivier Awards - 1992 - Best Musical Revival

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Olivier Awards - 1988 - Musical of the Year

Richard RodgersBabes In Arms

Tony Awards - 1962 - Best Musical

Richard Rodgers, No Strings

Tony Awards - 1959 - Best Musical

Richard Rodgers, Flower Drum Song

Tony Awards - 1956 - Best Musical

Richard Rodgers, Pipe Dream

Tony Awards - 1952 - Best Musical

Richard Rodgers, The King and I

Tony Awards - 1950 - Best Musical

Richard Rodgers, South Pacific

Tony Awards - 1950 - Producer (Musical)

Richard Rodgers, South Pacific

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Juilliard's MFA Acting Program Will Be Tuition-Free Starting in 2024-25

Juilliard announced that the Drama Division’s Master of Fine Arts in Acting will join the school’s growing list of tuition-free programs starting in the 2024-25 academic year, becoming funded through scholarships in perpetuity.

Theatre By The Sea Reveals 2024 Summer Season

Theatre By The Sea has announced the 2024 Summer Schedule for Theatre By The Sea, which will include four sensational musicals. Learn more about the lineup here!

CAROUSEL, LEGALLY BLOND, and More Set For Music Theater Works 2024 Season

Music Theater Works has announced its 2024 season of productions at the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts in Skokie, 9501 Skokie Blvd. Learn more about the lineup here!

The Royal Conservatory Of Music Adds Three Concerts To 2023.24 Season

The Royal Conservatory of Music adds three concerts to its 2023-24 season, including performances by Joshua Redman, John Pizzarelli Trio, and Caity Gyorgy.

Student Blog: Why Live Theatre Inspires Me So Much

Despite my love for performance, I often find myself falling into the mindset that I’m making a mistake choosing acting as my career path. That it’s not worth all of the work, the blood sweat and tears. But whenever I experience live theatre, I’m reminded why this is what I’m doing.

FOOTLOOSE THE MUSICAL Comes to Playful People Productions Next Month

Playful People Productions presents Footloose, the Musical, created from the original 1984 movie plus new songs, directed and choreographed by the T (T Saffold). Learn more about the musical and find out how to get tickets here!

RUSSELL BRAUER SINGS FOR ONE HOUR (AND 15 MINUTES) to Return to the Pangea in October and November

Russell Brauer will return to Pangea for an encore performance of his show 'Russell Brauer Sings For One Hour (and 15 Minutes).' Get event information here!

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld September 22, 2023

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is September 22, 2023 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

Best Broadway Shows Currently Playing

What's the best show on Broadway? Check out ten Broadway shows to see in 2023 that have earned critical acclaim, gained audience praise, and earned Tony Awards.

Hammerstein Music Festival to Celebrate the Preservation of Highland Farm

Discover the Hammerstein Music Festival, a vibrant celebration of music and culture, dedicated to raising awareness and funds for the preservation of Highland Farm.

Full Cast Set For the UK and Ireland Tour of HAMILTON

Full Casting Announced for HAMILTON UK and Ireland Tour, opening at the Manchester Palace Theatre on Saturday 11 November 2023. Find out who is starring in the show and learn more about the upcoming tour here!

Harlem Set To Celebrate The Second Annual Free John Coltrane Jazz Festival

Get ready to celebrate jazz legend John Coltrane at the second annual Free John Coltrane Jazz Festival in Harlem's Marcus Garvey Park. Enjoy live performances by talented musicians, including Reggie Workman, Najee, and Norman Connors. Join the festivities on September 23 at the Richard Rodgers Amphitheater.

THE SOUND OF MUSIC Comes to Musical Theatre West in October

Musical Theatre West will bring this breathtaking story to its stage with its production of The Sound of Music. Learn more about the production and how to get tickets here!

The Company Theatre to Present Fundraiser Concert Featuring an Evening of Music by Rodgers and Hammerstein

Local theater artists Carl Del Buono and Rachel Kodweis will perform selections from “Rodgers & Hammerstein…and Others: An Evening of Song” to raise funds for The Company Theatre Saturday, Sept. 30 at the historic Temple Theater.

Musical Creators' Institute Will Offer Online And In-person Courses In Musical Theater Writing For The Fall Of 2023

The Musical Creators' Institute offers online and in-person courses in musical theater writing for the fall of 2023. Learn more about the courses and how to register here!

Album Review: Extra! Extra! Read All About It! The WORLD PREMIER COMPLETE RECORDING OF OKLAHOMA! Is An H-I-T All Over Again!

Sinfonia of London is indeed an exciting super-orchestra and John Wilson & CO have polished a diamond of the American Musical Theatre to a high gloss

Full Cast Revealed for PAL JOEY at New York City Center Featuring Glover, Ashmanskas, Devine & More

NEW YORK CITY CENTER has unveiled the complete cast for the Annual Gala Presentation Pal Joey. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets!

CINDY OF ARC Comes to Intiman Theatre in November

All ticket tiers are now available for Intiman Theatre’s presentation of Cindy of Arc, playing five performances only from November 1-4, 2023 at the Erickson Theatre. Learn more about the production and find out how to get tickets here!

LITTLE BY LITTLE Cast Reunion Concert Comes to 54 Below

54 BELOW, Broadway’s Supper Club, presents LITTLE BY LITTLE—an intimate musical about FRIENDSHIP, HORMONES and… POPCORN! Learn more about the concert and find out how to get tickets here!

Linda Purl Shows Pizzazz and Poignancy In THIS COULD BE THE START At The Green Room 42

Linda Purl brings poise and polish and pure entertainment to the stage in her latest set.

Richard Rodgers FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Richard Rodgers has written 66 shows including The Sound of Music (Composer), Cinderella (Composer), Fly with Me (Composer), Poor Little Ritz Girl (Composer), Dearest Enemy (Composer), The Girl Friend (Composer), Garrick Gaieties (Composer), Lido Lady (Composer), Peggy-Ann (Composer), Betsy (Composer), One Dam Thing After Another (Composer), She's My Baby (Composer), Present Arms (Composer), Chee-Chee (Composer), Spring is Here (Composer), A Yankee At The Court Of King Arthur (Composer), Heads Up (Composer), Simple Simon (Composer), Ever Green (Composer), America's Sweetheart (Composer), Jumbo (Composer), On Your Toes (Bookwriter), All Points West (Composer), The Show is On (Composer), Babes in Arms (Bookwriter), I'd Rather Be Right (Composer), I Married an Angel (Bookwriter), The Boys from Syracuse (Composer), Too Many Girls (Composer), Higher and Higher (Composer), Pal Joey (Composer), By Jupiter (Bookwriter), Oklahoma! (Composer), Carousel (Composer), Happy Birthday (Composer), Allegro (Composer), South Pacific (Composer), The King and I (Composer), Me And Juliet (Composer), Pipe Dream (Composer), Flower Drum Song (Composer), No Strings (Composer), Do I Hear a Waltz? (Composer), On a Clear Day You Can See Forever (Composer), Two By Two (Composer), A Celebration of Richard Rodgers (Composer), Rodgers & Hart (Composer), Rex (Composer), Side by Side by Sondheim (Composer), I Remember Mama (Composer), With Love and Laughter (Material), Barbara Cook: A Concert for the Theatre (Composer), Jerome Robbins' Broadway (Composer), A Grand Night for Singing (Composer), Something Wonderful (Composer), State Fair (Composer), Patti LuPone: Matters of the Heart (Composer), Elaine Stritch At Liberty (Composer), Something Good (Composer), Barbara Cook's Broadway! (Composer), Manhattan Madcaps of 1924 (Composer), Stairway to Paradise (Sketches/Composer/Lyricist), Come Fly Away (Composer), Rodgers + Hammerstein's Cinderella (Composer), A Night With Janis Joplin (Composer), Ten Cents a Dance (Composer).

Outstanding Musical Production (Olivier Awards) for The Sound Of Music , The Hilton Award for Outstanding Musical Production (Olivier Awards) for South Pacific , Outstanding Musical Production (Olivier Awards) for The King And I , Outstanding Musical Production (Olivier Awards) for Oklahoma! , Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre (Tony Awards) for State Fair , Best Musical Revival (Olivier Awards) for The Boys From Syracuse , Best Musical Revival (Olivier Awards) for The Boys From Syracuse , Musical of the Year (Olivier Awards) for Babes In Arms , Lawrence Langner Memorial Award for Distinguished Lifetime Achievement in the American Theatre (Tony Awards) , Special Tony Award (Tony Awards) , Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre (Tony Awards) for Do I Hear a Waltz? , Best Musical (Tony Awards) for No Strings , Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre (Tony Awards) for No Strings , Special Tony Award (Tony Awards) , Best Musical (Tony Awards) for Flower Drum Song , Best Musical (Tony Awards) for Pipe Dream , Best Musical (New York Drama Critics Circle Awards) for Pal Joey , Best Musical (Tony Awards) for The King and I , Best Musical (New York Drama Critics Circle Awards) for The King and I , The Pulitzer Prize for Drama (The Pulitzer Prize) for South Pacific , Best Musical (Tony Awards) for South Pacific , Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre (Tony Awards) for South Pacific , Producer (Musical) (Tony Awards) for South Pacific Best Musical (New York Drama Critics Circle Awards) for South Pacific and Best Musical (New York Drama Critics Circle Awards) for Carousel .

Outstanding Musical Production (Olivier Awards) for Oklahoma!, Best Musical Revival (Olivier Awards) for The Boys From Syracuse, Lawrence Langner Memorial Award for Distinguished Lifetime Achievement in the American Theatre (Tony Awards), Special Tony Award (Tony Awards), Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre (Tony Awards) for No Strings, Special Tony Award (Tony Awards), Best Musical (New York Drama Critics Circle Awards) for Pal Joey, Best Musical (Tony Awards) for The King and I, The Pulitzer Prize for Drama (The Pulitzer Prize) for South Pacific, Best Musical (Tony Awards) for South Pacific, Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre (Tony Awards) for South Pacific, Producer (Musical) (Tony Awards) for South Pacific Best Musical (New York Drama Critics Circle Awards) for South Pacificand Best Musical (New York Drama Critics Circle Awards) for Carousel.

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