Richard Rodgers Biography
Also Credited As: Richard C. Rodgers
Date Of Birth:
June 28, 1902
Date Of Death:
December 30, 1979 (77)
Birth Place:
New York, NY, USA
Bio:
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 ...
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Date of Birth:
June 28, 1902
Date of Death:
December 30, 1979 (77)
Birth Place: New York, NY, USA
Bio:
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 ...
(read complete bio)
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Latest News on Richard Rodgers
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
Richard Rodgers Awards and Nominations
(winners are in red)
| Olivier Awards - 2007 - Outstanding Musical Production | ||
| Richard Rodgers, The Sound Of Music | ||
| Olivier Awards - 2002 - The Hilton Award for Outstanding Musical Production | ||
| Richard Rodgers, South Pacific | ||
| Olivier Awards - 2001 - Outstanding Musical Production | ||
| Richard Rodgers, The King And I | ||
Olivier Awards - 1999 - Outstanding Musical Production  |
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| Richard Rodgers, Oklahoma! | ||
| Tony Awards - 1996 - Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre | ||
| Richard Rodgers, State Fair | ||
| Olivier Awards - 1992 - Best Musical Revival |
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| Richard RodgersThe Boys From Syracuse | ||
| Olivier Awards - 1992 - Best Musical Revival | ||
| Richard RodgersThe Boys From Syracuse | ||
| Olivier Awards - 1988 - Musical of the Year | ||
| Richard RodgersBabes In Arms | ||
| Tony Awards - 1979 - Lawrence Langner Memorial Award for Distinguished Lifetime Achievement in the American Theatre |
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| Tony Awards - 1972 - Special Tony Award |
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| Tony Awards - 1965 - Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre | ||
| Richard Rodgers , Do I Hear a Waltz? | ||
| Tony Awards - 1962 - Best Musical | ||
| Richard Rodgers, No Strings | ||
| Tony Awards - 1962 - Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre |
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| Richard Rodgers, No Strings | ||
| Tony Awards - 1962 - Special Tony Award |
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| Tony Awards - 1959 - Best Musical | ||
| Richard Rodgers, Flower Drum Song | ||
| Tony Awards - 1956 - Best Musical | ||
| Richard Rodgers, Pipe Dream | ||
| New York Drama Critics Circle Awards - 1952 - Best Musical |
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| Richard Rodgers , Pal Joey | ||
| Tony Awards - 1952 - Best Musical |
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| Richard Rodgers, The King and I | ||
| New York Drama Critics Circle Awards - 1951 - Best Musical | ||
| Richard Rodgers , The King and I | ||
| The Pulitzer Prize - 1950 - The Pulitzer Prize for Drama |
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| Richard Rodgers, South Pacific | ||
| Tony Awards - 1950 - Best Musical |
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| Richard Rodgers, South Pacific | ||
| Tony Awards - 1950 - Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre |
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| Richard Rodgers, South Pacific | ||
| Tony Awards - 1950 - Producer (Musical) |
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| Richard Rodgers, South Pacific | ||
| New York Drama Critics Circle Awards - 1949 - Best Musical |
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| Richard Rodgers, South Pacific | ||
| New York Drama Critics Circle Awards - 1946 - Best Musical |
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| Richard Rodgers , Carousel | ||
