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 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 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 Photos
Lauren Boyd, Thayne Jasperson, Daniel Yearwood, Gabriella Sorrentino and Preston Mui during the Q & A before The Rockefeller Foundation and The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History sponsored High School student #eduHAM matinee performance of "Hamilton" at the Richard Rodgers Theatre on 3/12/2020 in New York City.
Date:
03/16/2020
From: Photo Coverage: Inside the Latest HAMILTON #EduHam Q&A
Lauren Boyd, Thayne Jasperson, Daniel Yearwood, Gabriella Sorrentino and Preston Mui during the Q & A before The Rockefeller Foundation and The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History sponsored High School student #eduHAM matinee performance of "Hamilton" at the Richard Rodgers Theatre on 3/12/2020 in New York City.
Date:
03/16/2020
From: Photo Coverage: Inside the Latest HAMILTON #EduHam Q&A
Lauren Boyd, Thayne Jasperson, Daniel Yearwood, Gabriella Sorrentino and Preston Mui during the Q & A before The Rockefeller Foundation and The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History sponsored High School student #eduHAM matinee performance of "Hamilton" at the Richard Rodgers Theatre on 3/12/2020 in New York City.
Date:
03/16/2020
From: Photo Coverage: Inside the Latest HAMILTON #EduHam Q&A
Lauren Boyd, Thayne Jasperson, Daniel Yearwood, Gabriella Sorrentino and Preston Mui during the Q & A before The Rockefeller Foundation and The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History sponsored High School student #eduHAM matinee performance of "Hamilton" at the Richard Rodgers Theatre on 3/12/2020 in New York City.
Date:
03/16/2020
From: Photo Coverage: Inside the Latest HAMILTON #EduHam Q&A
Lauren Boyd, Thayne Jasperson, Daniel Yearwood, Gabriella Sorrentino and Preston Mui during the Q & A before The Rockefeller Foundation and The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History sponsored High School student #eduHAM matinee performance of "Hamilton" at the Richard Rodgers Theatre on 3/12/2020 in New York City.
Date:
03/16/2020
From: Photo Coverage: Inside the Latest HAMILTON #EduHam Q&A
Daniel Yearwood during the Q & A before The Rockefeller Foundation and The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History sponsored High School student #eduHAM matinee performance of "Hamilton" at the Richard Rodgers Theatre on 3/12/2020 in New York City.
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03/16/2020
From: Photo Coverage: Inside the Latest HAMILTON #EduHam Q&A
Daniel Yearwood and Preston Mui during the Q & A before The Rockefeller Foundation and The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History sponsored High School student #eduHAM matinee performance of "Hamilton" at the Richard Rodgers Theatre on 3/12/2020 in New York City.
Date:
03/16/2020
From: Photo Coverage: Inside the Latest HAMILTON #EduHam Q&A
Daniel Yearwood during the Q & A before The Rockefeller Foundation and The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History sponsored High School student #eduHAM matinee performance of "Hamilton" at the Richard Rodgers Theatre on 3/12/2020 in New York City.
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03/16/2020
From: Photo Coverage: Inside the Latest HAMILTON #EduHam Q&A
Daniel Yearwood and Preston Mui during the Q & A before The Rockefeller Foundation and The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History sponsored High School student #eduHAM matinee performance of "Hamilton" at the Richard Rodgers Theatre on 3/12/2020 in New York City.
Date:
03/16/2020
From: Photo Coverage: Inside the Latest HAMILTON #EduHam Q&A
Daniel Yearwood and Preston Mui during the Q & A before The Rockefeller Foundation and The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History sponsored High School student #eduHAM matinee performance of "Hamilton" at the Richard Rodgers Theatre on 3/12/2020 in New York City.
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03/16/2020
From: Photo Coverage: Inside the Latest HAMILTON #EduHam Q&A
Lauren Boyd and Thayne Jasperson during the Q & A before The Rockefeller Foundation and The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History sponsored High School student #eduHAM matinee performance of "Hamilton" at the Richard Rodgers Theatre on 3/12/2020 in New York City.
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03/16/2020
From: Photo Coverage: Inside the Latest HAMILTON #EduHam Q&A
Lauren Boyd during the Q & A before The Rockefeller Foundation and The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History sponsored High School student #eduHAM matinee performance of "Hamilton" at the Richard Rodgers Theatre on 3/12/2020 in New York City.
Date:
03/16/2020
From: Photo Coverage: Inside the Latest HAMILTON #EduHam Q&A
Daniel Yearwood, Preston Mui, Lauren Boyd, Thayne Jasperson and Gabriella Sorrentino during the Q & A before The Rockefeller Foundation and The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History sponsored High School student #eduHAM matinee performance of "Hamilton" at the Richard Rodgers Theatre on 3/12/2020 in New York City.
Date:
03/16/2020
From: Photo Coverage: Inside the Latest HAMILTON #EduHam Q&A
Daniel Yearwood, Preston Mui, Lauren Boyd and Thayne Jasperson during the Q & A before The Rockefeller Foundation and The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History sponsored High School student #eduHAM matinee performance of "Hamilton" at the Richard Rodgers Theatre on 3/12/2020 in New York City.
Date:
03/16/2020
From: Photo Coverage: Inside the Latest HAMILTON #EduHam Q&A
Lauren Boyd and Thayne Jasperson during the Q & A before The Rockefeller Foundation and The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History sponsored High School student #eduHAM matinee performance of "Hamilton" at the Richard Rodgers Theatre on 3/12/2020 in New York City.
Date:
03/16/2020
From: Photo Coverage: Inside the Latest HAMILTON #EduHam Q&A
Lauren Boyd and Thayne Jasperson during the Q & A before The Rockefeller Foundation and The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History sponsored High School student #eduHAM matinee performance of "Hamilton" at the Richard Rodgers Theatre on 3/12/2020 in New York City.
Date:
03/16/2020
From: Photo Coverage: Inside the Latest HAMILTON #EduHam Q&A
Daniel Yearwood, Preston Mui, Lauren Boyd and Thayne Jasperson during the Q & A before The Rockefeller Foundation and The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History sponsored High School student #eduHAM matinee performance of "Hamilton" at the Richard Rodgers Theatre on 3/12/2020 in New York City.
Date:
03/16/2020
From: Photo Coverage: Inside the Latest HAMILTON #EduHam Q&A
Preston Mui and Lauren Boyd during the Q & A before The Rockefeller Foundation and The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History sponsored High School student #eduHAM matinee performance of "Hamilton" at the Richard Rodgers Theatre on 3/12/2020 in New York City.
Date:
03/16/2020
From: Photo Coverage: Inside the Latest HAMILTON #EduHam Q&A
Daniel Yearwood, Preston Mui, Lauren Boyd and Thayne Jasperson during the Q & A before The Rockefeller Foundation and The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History sponsored High School student #eduHAM matinee performance of "Hamilton" at the Richard Rodgers Theatre on 3/12/2020 in New York City.
Date:
03/16/2020
From: Photo Coverage: Inside the Latest HAMILTON #EduHam Q&A
Daniel Yearwood, Preston Mui, Lauren Boyd and Thayne Jasperson during the Q & A before The Rockefeller Foundation and The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History sponsored High School student #eduHAM matinee performance of "Hamilton" at the Richard Rodgers Theatre on 3/12/2020 in New York City.
Date:
03/16/2020
From: Photo Coverage: Inside the Latest HAMILTON #EduHam Q&A
Daniel Yearwood, Preston Mui and Lauren Boyd during the Q & A before The Rockefeller Foundation and The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History sponsored High School student #eduHAM matinee performance of "Hamilton" at the Richard Rodgers Theatre on 3/12/2020 in New York City.
Date:
03/16/2020
From: Photo Coverage: Inside the Latest HAMILTON #EduHam Q&A
Lauren Boyd and Thayne Jasperson during the Q & A before The Rockefeller Foundation and The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History sponsored High School student #eduHAM matinee performance of "Hamilton" at the Richard Rodgers Theatre on 3/12/2020 in New York City.
Date:
03/16/2020
From: Photo Coverage: Inside the Latest HAMILTON #EduHam Q&A
Lauren Boyd during the Q & A before The Rockefeller Foundation and The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History sponsored High School student #eduHAM matinee performance of "Hamilton" at the Richard Rodgers Theatre on 3/12/2020 in New York City.
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03/16/2020
From: Photo Coverage: Inside the Latest HAMILTON #EduHam Q&A
Thayne Jasperson during the Q & A before The Rockefeller Foundation and The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History sponsored High School student #eduHAM matinee performance of "Hamilton" at the Richard Rodgers Theatre on 3/12/2020 in New York City.
Date:
03/16/2020
From: Photo Coverage: Inside the Latest HAMILTON #EduHam Q&A
Preston Mui and Lauren Boyd during the Q & A before The Rockefeller Foundation and The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History sponsored High School student #eduHAM matinee performance of "Hamilton" at the Richard Rodgers Theatre on 3/12/2020 in New York City.
Date:
03/16/2020
From: Photo Coverage: Inside the Latest HAMILTON #EduHam Q&A
Daniel Yearwood and Preston Mui during the Q & A before The Rockefeller Foundation and The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History sponsored High School student #eduHAM matinee performance of "Hamilton" at the Richard Rodgers Theatre on 3/12/2020 in New York City.
Date:
03/16/2020
From: Photo Coverage: Inside the Latest HAMILTON #EduHam Q&A
Daniel Yearwood, Preston Mui, Lauren Boyd, Thayne Jasperson and Gabriella Sorrentino during the Q & A before The Rockefeller Foundation and The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History sponsored High School student #eduHAM matinee performance of "Hamilton" at the Richard Rodgers Theatre on 3/12/2020 in New York City.
Date:
03/16/2020
From: Photo Coverage: Inside the Latest HAMILTON #EduHam Q&A
Lauren Boyd during the Q & A before The Rockefeller Foundation and The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History sponsored High School student #eduHAM matinee performance of "Hamilton" at the Richard Rodgers Theatre on 3/12/2020 in New York City.
Date:
03/16/2020
From: Photo Coverage: Inside the Latest HAMILTON #EduHam Q&A
Preston Mui during the Q & A before The Rockefeller Foundation and The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History sponsored High School student #eduHAM matinee performance of "Hamilton" at the Richard Rodgers Theatre on 3/12/2020 in New York City.
Date:
03/16/2020
From: Photo Coverage: Inside the Latest HAMILTON #EduHam Q&A
Thayne Jasperson during the Q & A before The Rockefeller Foundation and The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History sponsored High School student #eduHAM matinee performance of "Hamilton" at the Richard Rodgers Theatre on 3/12/2020 in New York City.
Date:
03/16/2020
From: Photo Coverage: Inside the Latest HAMILTON #EduHam Q&A
Daniel Yearwood, Preston Mui, Lauren Boyd, Thayne Jasperson and Gabriella Sorrentino during the Q & A before The Rockefeller Foundation and The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History sponsored High School student #eduHAM matinee performance of "Hamilton" at the Richard Rodgers Theatre on 3/12/2020 in New York City.
Date:
03/16/2020
From: Photo Coverage: Inside the Latest HAMILTON #EduHam Q&A
Daniel Yearwood, Preston Mui, Lauren Boyd, Thayne Jasperson and Gabriella Sorrentino during the Q & A before The Rockefeller Foundation and The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History sponsored High School student #eduHAM matinee performance of "Hamilton" at the Richard Rodgers Theatre on 3/12/2020 in New York City.
Date:
03/16/2020
From: Photo Coverage: Inside the Latest HAMILTON #EduHam Q&A
Gabriella Sorrentino during the Q & A before The Rockefeller Foundation and The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History sponsored High School student #eduHAM matinee performance of "Hamilton" at the Richard Rodgers Theatre on 3/12/2020 in New York City.
Date:
03/16/2020
From: Photo Coverage: Inside the Latest HAMILTON #EduHam Q&A
Gabriella Sorrentino during the Q & A before The Rockefeller Foundation and The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History sponsored High School student #eduHAM matinee performance of "Hamilton" at the Richard Rodgers Theatre on 3/12/2020 in New York City.
Date:
03/16/2020
From: Photo Coverage: Inside the Latest HAMILTON #EduHam Q&A
Gabriella Sorrentino with student performers during the Q & A before The Rockefeller Foundation and The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History sponsored High School student #eduHAM matinee performance of "Hamilton" at the Richard Rodgers Theatre on 3/12/2020 in New York City.
Date:
03/16/2020
From: Photo Coverage: Inside the Latest HAMILTON #EduHam Q&A
Gabriella Sorrentino with student performers during the Q & A before The Rockefeller Foundation and The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History sponsored High School student #eduHAM matinee performance of "Hamilton" at the Richard Rodgers Theatre on 3/12/2020 in New York City.
Date:
03/16/2020
From: Photo Coverage: Inside the Latest HAMILTON #EduHam Q&A
Gabriella Sorrentino during the Q & A before The Rockefeller Foundation and The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History sponsored High School student #eduHAM matinee performance of "Hamilton" at the Richard Rodgers Theatre on 3/12/2020 in New York City.
Date:
03/16/2020
From: Photo Coverage: Inside the Latest HAMILTON #EduHam Q&A
Gabriella Sorrentino during the Q & A before The Rockefeller Foundation and The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History sponsored High School student #eduHAM matinee performance of "Hamilton" at the Richard Rodgers Theatre on 3/12/2020 in New York City.
Date:
03/16/2020
From: Photo Coverage: Inside the Latest HAMILTON #EduHam Q&A
Gabriella Sorrentino during the Q & A before The Rockefeller Foundation and The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History sponsored High School student #eduHAM matinee performance of "Hamilton" at the Richard Rodgers Theatre on 3/12/2020 in New York City.
Date:
03/16/2020
From: Photo Coverage: Inside the Latest HAMILTON #EduHam Q&A
Gabriella Sorrentino during the Q & A before The Rockefeller Foundation and The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History sponsored High School student #eduHAM matinee performance of "Hamilton" at the Richard Rodgers Theatre on 3/12/2020 in New York City.
Date:
03/16/2020
From: Photo Coverage: Inside the Latest HAMILTON #EduHam Q&A
Gabriella Sorrentino during the Q & A before The Rockefeller Foundation and The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History sponsored High School student #eduHAM matinee performance of "Hamilton" at the Richard Rodgers Theatre on 3/12/2020 in New York City.
Date:
03/16/2020
From: Photo Coverage: Inside the Latest HAMILTON #EduHam Q&A
Marc dela Cruz, Elizabeth Judd, Greg Treco, Terrance Spencer, Anthony Lee Medina, Sasha Hollinger with Lin-Manuel Miranda making a surprise appearance during a Q & A before The Rockefeller Foundation and The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History sponsored High School student #EduHam matinee performance of "Hamilton" at the Richard Rodgers Theatre on 3/20/2019 in New York City.
Date:
12/28/2019
From: Photo Coverage: A Look Back on the Most Memorable Performances of 2019
Lin-Manuel Miranda makes a surprise appearance during a Q & A before The Rockefeller Foundation and The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History sponsored High School student #EduHam matinee performance of "Hamilton" at the Richard Rodgers Theatre on 3/20/2019 in New York City.
Date:
12/28/2019
From: Photo Coverage: A Look Back on the Most Memorable Performances of 2019
Lauren Boyd, Deon’te Goodman, Terrance Spencer, Anthony Lee Medina, Jimmie �"JJ†Jeter and Thayne Jasperson during the eduHAM Q & A before The Rockefeller Foundation and The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History sponsored High School student #EduHam matinee performance of "Hamilton" at the Richard Rodgers Theatre on November 13, 2019 in New York City.
Date:
11/15/2019
From: Photo Coverage: Inside the eduHAM Student Matinee Q & A
Sabrina Imamura, Terrance Spencer and Thayne Jasperson during The Rockefeller Foundation and The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History sponsored High School student #eduHam matinee performance of "Hamilton" Q & A at the Richard Rodgers Theatre on D
Date:
12/06/2018
From: Photo Coverage: Backstage At The Latest eduHAM and Cast Q&A
High School Students before The Rockefeller Foundation and The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History sponsored High School student #eduHam matinee performance of "Hamilton" at the Richard Rodgers Theatre on May 9, 2018 in New York City.
Date:
05/10/2018
From: Photo Coverage: #EduHam Is Back with to Educate NYC Students at HAMILTON!
Jevon McFerrin and Eliza Ohman backstage before The Rockefeller Foundation and The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History sponsored High School student #EduHam matinee performance of "Hamilton" at the Richard Rodgers Theatre on October 25, 2017 in N
Date:
10/26/2017
From: Photo Coverage: NYC Students Get Schooled on Broadway at the Latest #EduHam
High School students attend The Rockefeller Foundation and The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History sponsored High School student #EduHam matinee performance of "Hamilton" at the Richard Rodgers Theatre on 5/10/2017 in New York City.
Date:
05/11/2017
From: Photo Coverage: Students Get a History Lesson at the Latest #EduHam Matinee
Stage atmosphere before The Rockefeller Foundation and The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History sponsored High School student #EduHam matinee performance of "Hamilton" at the Richard Rodgers Theatre on 3/15/2017 in New York City.
Date:
03/16/2017
From: Photo Coverage: Students Get a History Lesson at HAMILTON's Latest #EduHam Matinee!
Q & A for The Rockefeller Foundation and The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History sponsored High School student #EduHam matinee performance of 'Hamilton' at the Richard Rodgers Theatre on 2/15/2017 in New York City.
Date:
02/19/2017
From: Photo Coverage: Students Head to HAMILTON for February #EduHam Matinee!
Students attend The Rockefeller Foundation and The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History sponsored High School student matinee performance of 'Hamilton' at the Richard Rodgers Theatre on 2/8/2017 in New York City.
Date:
02/09/2017
From: Photo Coverage: Students Head to HAMILTON for January #EduHam Matinee!
Nik Walker, Neil Haskell, Rory O’Malley, Roddy Kennedy and J. Quinton Johnson during a Q & A before the Gilder Lehman Institute of American History Education Matinee of 'Hamilton' at the Richard Rodgers Theatre on December 15, 2016 in New York City.
Date:
12/15/2016
From: Photo Coverage: HAMILTON Stars Answer Students' Questions at #Eduham Matinee!
Glenn Davis, Brad Fleischer, playwright Rajiv Joseph, Robin Willams, director Moises Kaufman, Arian Moayed & Hrach Titizian during the Broadway Opening Night Curtain Call for 'Bengal Tiger at the Baghdad Zoo' at the Richard Rodgers Theatre in New York Cit
Date:
04/01/2011
From: Photos: BENGAL TIGER AT THE BAGHDAD ZOO Opens on Broadway
Richard Rodgers Productions
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Richard Rodgers Movies
Heads Up
[ 1930 ] music
[ 1930 ] music
The Hot Heiress
[ 1931 ] music & lyrics by
[ 1931 ] music & lyrics by
Love Me Tonight
[ 1932 ] music by
[ 1932 ] music by
Evergreen
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[ 1934 ] music & lyrics by
The Merry Widow
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Hollywood Party
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Mississippi
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On Your Toes
[ 1939 ] music and lyrics by
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Too Many Girls
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The Boys from Syracuse
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They Met in Argentina
[ 1941 ] songs
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State Fair
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Annie Get Your Gun
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[ 1950 ] producer
Main Street to Broadway
[ 1953 ] Richard Rodgers
[ 1953 ] Richard Rodgers
Oklahoma!
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The King and I
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Carousel
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Pal Joey
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South Pacific
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Billy Rose's Jumbo
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Richard Rodgers Awards and Nominations
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
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Olivier Awards - 1999 - Outstanding Musical Production
Richard Rodgers, Oklahoma!
Tony Awards - 1996 - Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre
Richard Rodgers, State Fair
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Olivier Awards - 1992 - Best Musical Revival
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
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Tony Awards - 1979 - Lawrence Langner Memorial Award for Distinguished Lifetime Achievement in the American Theatre
Richard Rodgers
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Tony Awards - 1972 - Special Tony Award
Richard Rodgers
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
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Tony Awards - 1962 - Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre
Richard Rodgers, No Strings
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Tony Awards - 1962 - Special Tony Award
Richard Rodgers
Tony Awards - 1959 - Best Musical
Richard Rodgers, Flower Drum Song
Tony Awards - 1956 - Best Musical
Richard Rodgers, Pipe Dream
winner
New York Drama Critics Circle Awards - 1952 - Best Musical
Richard Rodgers , Pal Joey
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Tony Awards - 1952 - Best Musical
Richard Rodgers, The King and I
New York Drama Critics Circle Awards - 1951 - Best Musical
Richard Rodgers , The King and I
winner
The Pulitzer Prize - 1950 - The Pulitzer Prize for Drama
Richard Rodgers, South Pacific
winner
Tony Awards - 1950 - Best Musical
Richard Rodgers, South Pacific
winner
Tony Awards - 1950 - Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre
Richard Rodgers, South Pacific
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Tony Awards - 1950 - Producer (Musical)
Richard Rodgers, South Pacific
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New York Drama Critics Circle Awards - 1949 - Best Musical
Richard Rodgers, South Pacific
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New York Drama Critics Circle Awards - 1946 - Best Musical
Richard Rodgers , Carousel
Richard Rodgers Videos
Video: CINDERELLA Director Chris Stewart Talks Children's Theatre Company's New Production
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 13, 2024
Video: FIDDLER ON THE ROOF, SHE LOVES ME Lyricist Sheldon Harnick Celebrated At Star-Studded Memorial
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 10, 2023
Listen: Nancy Sinatra Sings Rodgers and Sondheim's 'Do I Hear A Waltz?'
by Stephi Wild - Sep 8, 2023
Photos & Video: See Andy Mientus, Krystina Alabado and Noah J. Ricketts in TICK, TICK...BOOM! at Bucks County Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 26, 2023
Video: Mykal Kilgore Performs the BROADWAY BARES: PLEASURE PARK Finale in Rehearsal
by Blair Ingenthron - Jun 18, 2023
Video: Watch Liz Callaway Sing 'So Big / So Small' From DEAR EVAN HANSEN
by Blair Ingenthron - Apr 8, 2023
VIDEO: Watch the London Youth Choir Perform Andrew Lloyd Webber's 'Sing' on THE ROYAL VARIETY PERFORMANCE
by Blair Ingenthron - Dec 27, 2022
Exclusive Video: First Look at The Chase Brock Experience's BIG SHOT Coming to Theatre Row
by Show Highlights - Nov 16, 2022
New Songs by Tom Kitt and Helen Park to be Featured in World Premiere of SESAME STREET THE MUSICAL
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 4, 2022
WATCH: La Jolla Playhouse Presents The Bengsons' SOVEREIGNTY HYMNS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 3, 2022
VIDEO: First Look at the Newly Updated DIARY OF A WIMPY KID THE MUSICAL at Children's Theatre Company
by Alan Henry - May 2, 2022
Exclusive Video: Get A First Look At THE SOUND OF MUSIC At La Mirada Theatre
by Alan Henry - Apr 28, 2022
VIDEO: See Paolo Montalban & Tiffany Solano in New Clips From THE SOUND OF MUSIC
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 7, 2022
VIDEO: First Look at the World Premiere of BHANGIN' IT at La Jolla Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 6, 2022
VIDEO: Watch an All New Trailer For 42nd Street Moon's A GRAND NIGHT FOR SINGING
by Stephi Wild - Mar 17, 2022
Richard Rodgers News
MY FAVORITE THINGS: THE RODGERS & HAMMERSTEIN 80TH ANNIVERSARY CONCERT Will Air on Sky Arts in the UK
The star-studded My Favorite Things: The Rodgers & Hammerstein 80th Anniversary Concert will be broadcast on Sky Arts on Sunday, 26 May 2024 at 6 p.m.
The star-studded My Favorite Things: The Rodgers & Hammerstein 80th Anniversary Concert will be broadcast on Sky Arts on Sunday, 26 May 2024 at 6 p.m.
Rodgers & Hammerstein's CAROUSEL is Coming to Sydney and Melbourne This Year
Two of Australia’s most celebrated leading ladies, Anna O’Byrne and Marina Prior, will star in a concert presentation of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s CAROUSEL in Melbourne and Sydney.
Two of Australia’s most celebrated leading ladies, Anna O’Byrne and Marina Prior, will star in a concert presentation of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s CAROUSEL in Melbourne and Sydney.
OKLAHOMA! Comes to the Encore Musical Theatre Company in June
The Encore Musical Theatre Company has announced its upcoming production of the timeless musical classic, Oklahoma! by Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein. The production is set to take to The Maas Stage June 6-30, 2024.
The Encore Musical Theatre Company has announced its upcoming production of the timeless musical classic, Oklahoma! by Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein. The production is set to take to The Maas Stage June 6-30, 2024.
Shereen Ahmed Joins Cast of THE EYES OF THE WORLD: FROM D-DAY TO VE DAY with Boston Pops
Broadway actress Shereen Ahmed (My Fair Lady) will join the cast of John Monsky's The Eyes of the World: From D-Day to VE Day, with the Boston Pops Orchestra.
Broadway actress Shereen Ahmed (My Fair Lady) will join the cast of John Monsky's The Eyes of the World: From D-Day to VE Day, with the Boston Pops Orchestra.
ONCE UPON A MATTRESS Starring Sutton Foster to be Presented at Ahmanson Theatre
Center Theatre Group will present Sutton Foster in “Once Upon a Mattress,” which will come to the Ahmanson Theatre direct from a Broadway run in December. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Center Theatre Group will present Sutton Foster in “Once Upon a Mattress,” which will come to the Ahmanson Theatre direct from a Broadway run in December. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Video: Matt Gould Performs 'Woman Is' From LEMPICKA
Watch as Matt Gould performs 'Woman Is' from Lempicka! Learn more about Gould and about the show.
Watch as Matt Gould performs 'Woman Is' from Lempicka! Learn more about Gould and about the show.
Cast and Creatives Set For PORGY AND BESS at Music Theater Heritage
Music Theater Heritage has announced the cast and creative team for The Gershwin’s Porgy and Bess. Performances run June 6 through June 23.
Music Theater Heritage has announced the cast and creative team for The Gershwin’s Porgy and Bess. Performances run June 6 through June 23.
Darren Criss and Helen J Shen Will Lead MAYBE HAPPY ENDING on Broadway
Darren Criss will return to the stage alongside Helen J Shen in the Broadway premiere of the new romantic musical comedy Maybe Happy Ending with music by Will Aronson, lyrics by Hue Park and book by both Aronson and Park. We have all of the details!
Darren Criss will return to the stage alongside Helen J Shen in the Broadway premiere of the new romantic musical comedy Maybe Happy Ending with music by Will Aronson, lyrics by Hue Park and book by both Aronson and Park. We have all of the details!
Review: BENEFIT FOR HAMPTONS SUMMER SONGBOOK BY THE SEA at Triad Theater
On Tuesday May 7th at 6 pm, Donna Rubin and Josh Gladstone presented a sampling platter of their upcoming Hamptons Summer Songbook by the Sea series, which boasts an impressive lineup of cabaret stars. The benefit, held in Manhattan, served both to provide an overture of sorts for the summer concert series and fundraising for LTV Studios
On Tuesday May 7th at 6 pm, Donna Rubin and Josh Gladstone presented a sampling platter of their upcoming Hamptons Summer Songbook by the Sea series, which boasts an impressive lineup of cabaret stars. The benefit, held in Manhattan, served both to provide an overture of sorts for the summer concert series and fundraising for LTV Studios
Danielle Wade, Omar Lopez-Cepero & More to Star in SOUTH PACIFIC at Goodspeed Musicals
Goodspeed Musicals will welcome Rodgers and Hammerstein’s South Pacific as its second production of the 2024 season. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.
Goodspeed Musicals will welcome Rodgers and Hammerstein’s South Pacific as its second production of the 2024 season. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.
SOUTH PACIFIC & More Announced For Reagle Music Theatre of Greater Boston's 55th Season
Reagle Music Theatre of Greater Boston (RMT) will bring three timeless and timely classics to the stage for its 55th Season: Rodgers & Hammerstein’s South Pacific (June 14- June 23, 2024), All Shook Up, inspired by the music of Elvis Presley (July 12 - July 21, 2024), and An American in Paris (August 9 - August 18, 2024).
Reagle Music Theatre of Greater Boston (RMT) will bring three timeless and timely classics to the stage for its 55th Season: Rodgers & Hammerstein’s South Pacific (June 14- June 23, 2024), All Shook Up, inspired by the music of Elvis Presley (July 12 - July 21, 2024), and An American in Paris (August 9 - August 18, 2024).
Photos: Inside Rehearsal For JERRY'S GIRLS at Menier Chocolate Factory
All new rehearsal photos have been released for Jerry's Girls at Menier Chocolate Factory. Check out the photos here!
All new rehearsal photos have been released for Jerry's Girls at Menier Chocolate Factory. Check out the photos here!
The Classical Theatre of Harlem's Annual Fundraiser Set For This Month
The Classical Theatre of Harlem has announced their annual benefit event, 'Hold ‘Em In Harlem,' commemorating 100 years of the Harlem Renaissance and 25 years of CTH, as well as its upcoming season in honor of longtime trustee, the late Andre Braugher.
The Classical Theatre of Harlem has announced their annual benefit event, 'Hold ‘Em In Harlem,' commemorating 100 years of the Harlem Renaissance and 25 years of CTH, as well as its upcoming season in honor of longtime trustee, the late Andre Braugher.
Reagle Music Theatre Of Greater Boston Reveals 55th Season
Reagle Music Theatre of Greater Boston will bring three timeless and timely classics to the stage for its 55th Season. Learn more about the lineup here!
Reagle Music Theatre of Greater Boston will bring three timeless and timely classics to the stage for its 55th Season. Learn more about the lineup here!
THE SOUND OF MUSIC Comes to St. Dunstan's Theatre This Month
St. Dunstan's Theatre has announced its upcoming production of the beloved classic musical 'The Sound of Music,' set to captivate audiences from May 31st to June 15th, 2024.
St. Dunstan's Theatre has announced its upcoming production of the beloved classic musical 'The Sound of Music,' set to captivate audiences from May 31st to June 15th, 2024.
TL;DR: THELMA LOUISE; DYKE REMIX Extends at Diversionary Theatre
Diversionary Theatre has announced an extension for the world premiere of the new musical TL;DR: Thelma Louise; Dyke Remix, book and lyrics by EllaRose Chary, music and lyrics by Brandon James Gwinn, direction by Sherri Eden Barber, and musical direction by E. Renée Gamez.
Diversionary Theatre has announced an extension for the world premiere of the new musical TL;DR: Thelma Louise; Dyke Remix, book and lyrics by EllaRose Chary, music and lyrics by Brandon James Gwinn, direction by Sherri Eden Barber, and musical direction by E. Renée Gamez.
SCHMIGADOON! World Premiere, LEGALLY BLONDE & More Set For Kennedy Center 2024/2025 Season
The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts has announced its 2024–2025 theater season featuring a world premiere, exclusive engagements, and the latest Broadway hits.
The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts has announced its 2024–2025 theater season featuring a world premiere, exclusive engagements, and the latest Broadway hits.
FOOTLOOSE is Coming to The Firehouse Theatre This Month
The musical Footloose bursts onto The Firehouse Theatre stage this May! Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets!
The musical Footloose bursts onto The Firehouse Theatre stage this May! Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets!
Casts of HELL'S KITCHEN, THE NOTEBOOK & More to Perform at New Dramatists Spring Luncheon
New Dramatists will host its Annual Spring Luncheon Tribute on Tuesday, May 14 at the New York Marriott Marquis. See who is taking part and learn how to purchase tickets.
New Dramatists will host its Annual Spring Luncheon Tribute on Tuesday, May 14 at the New York Marriott Marquis. See who is taking part and learn how to purchase tickets.
BWW Q&A: Marc Robin on Rodger's & Hammerstein's SOUTH PACIFIC at Maine State Music Theatre
We spoke to Director/Choreographer Marc Robin about Maine Maine State Music Theatre (MSMT)'s upcoming production of the timeless classic, Rodgers & Hammerstein’s South Pacific, the inaugural production for the 2024 Season. Since its premiere in 1949, South Pacific has captivated audiences worldwide, earning widespread acclaim and numerous accolades, including numerous Tony Awards and the Pulitzer Prize for Drama.
We spoke to Director/Choreographer Marc Robin about Maine Maine State Music Theatre (MSMT)'s upcoming production of the timeless classic, Rodgers & Hammerstein’s South Pacific, the inaugural production for the 2024 Season. Since its premiere in 1949, South Pacific has captivated audiences worldwide, earning widespread acclaim and numerous accolades, including numerous Tony Awards and the Pulitzer Prize for Drama.
Richard Rodgers FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many shows has Richard Rodgers written?
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).
What awards has Richard Rodgers been nominated for?
Richard Rodgers has been nominated for several awards throughout his career. Some of the notable nominations include Outstanding Musical Production at the Olivier Awards for "The Sound Of Music," "South Pacific," "The King And I," and "Oklahoma!" He was also nominated for Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre at the Tony Awards for "State Fair," "Do I Hear a Waltz?," and "No Strings." Rodgers received nominations for Best Musical Revival at the Olivier Awards for "The Boys From Syracuse" and Best Musical at the Tony Awards for "No Strings," "Flower Drum Song," "Pipe Dream," "The King and I," and "South Pacific." Additionally, he was nominated for the Lawrence Langner Memorial Award for Distinguished Lifetime Achievement in the American Theatre and received a Special Tony Award. Rodgers also received nominations for various other categories such as Musical of the Year, Producer (Musical), and Best Original Score. His work on "South Pacific" earned him the prestigious Pulitzer Prize for Drama.
What awards has Richard Rodgers won?
Richard Rodgers has won several awards throughout his career in the Broadway industry. Some of his notable awards include the Outstanding Musical Production at the Olivier Awards for "Oklahoma!", the Best Musical Revival at the Olivier Awards for "The Boys From Syracuse", the Lawrence Langner Memorial Award for Distinguished Lifetime Achievement in the American Theatre at the Tony Awards, and a Special Tony Award. Additionally, Rodgers received the Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre at the Tony Awards for "No Strings", another Special Tony Award, and the Best Musical at the New York Drama Critics Circle Awards for "Pal Joey", "The King and I", "South Pacific", and "Carousel". Furthermore, Rodgers' musical "South Pacific" also won the prestigious Pulitzer Prize for Drama and received the Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre and Producer (Musical) awards at the Tony Awards. These accolades reflect the immense talent and success of Richard Rodgers in the Broadway world.
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