Richard Rodgers(1902-1979)
- Music Department
- Composer
- Writer
He met Lorenz Hart in 1918 who was to write lyrics for Richard for the next 25 years. The produced many successful songs and musicals such as 'Pal Joey' and 'The Boys From Syracuse'. In 1943 Richard teamed up with Oscar Hammerstein to make a musical version of the play 'How Green Was Your Valley' which became 'Oklahoma' Richard also provided the music for 'Carousel', 'South Pacific'. The king and I' and 'The Sound of Music'.
- Won 1 Oscar
- 6 wins & 11 nominations total
Known for
Credits
Music Department
- 2021
- CRAM
- Music Department
- 2021
- Rodgers & Hammerstein's Oklahoma!
- Music Department
- 2021
- 2020
- 2020
- 2019
- 2019
- 2019
- The King and I
- music by
- 2018
- 2018
- 2004–2018
- 2018
- 2017
- 2015
- 2014
Composer
- 2023
- 1996
- 1994
- 1991
- 1978
- 1967
- 1964
- 1964
- 1957
- The King and I
- Composer
- 1956
- Oklahoma!
- Composer (uncredited)
- 1955
- Victory at Sea
- composer
- 1954
- 1952–1953
Writer
- 2019
- 2019
- 1998
- 1991
- South Pacific
- adapted from the play "South Pacific"
- 1958
- 1957
- Oklahoma!
- adapted from Rodgers and Hammerstein's musical play
- 1955
- I Married an Angel
- musical adaptation for play
- 1942
- On Your Toes
- based on the musical play by
- 1939
- Babes in Arms
- based on the play by (as Richard Rogers)
- 1939
- Ten Cents a Dance
- inspired by the popular song by
- 1931
- The Melody Man
- based on musical by
- 1930
Personal details
- Official site
- Alternative names
- Rodgers & Hammerstein
- Born
- Died
- December 30, 1979
- New York City, New York, USA(undisclosed)
- Spouse
- Dorothy RodgersMarch 5, 1930 - December 30, 1979 (his death, 2 children)
- Other worksStage: Wrote (w/Otis Spencer) additional music for "A Lonely Romeo" on Broadway. Musical comedy. Music by Malvin M. Franklin and Robert Hood Bowers (also Musical Director). Book by Harry B. Smith and Lew Fields. Lyrics by Robert B. Smith and Lorenz Hart. Orchestrations for Malvin Franklin's numbers: Charles Grant. Scenic Design by P. Dodd Ackerman. Costume Design by Cora MacCreachy. Choreographed by Jack Mason. Directed by W.H. Post. Shubert Theatre (moved to The Casino Theatre from 28 Jul 1919 to close): 10 Jun 1919-10 Nov 1919 (215 performances). Cast: Arthur Ball, Julia Barnette, Ellen Best, Frank Billings, Frank Binns (as "Mr. Cheatham"), Helen Blake, Hazel Bowman, Octavia Broske, Jessica Brown, Toots Bryce, Robert Calley, Frances Cameron, Clara Carroll, Jean Carroll, Edna Chase, Harry Clarke, George Coogan, Jeannette Cooke, Frank Cornell, Louise Dale, Jim Dalton, Marjorie Day, Virginia DeLillies, Frank Doane (as "Ichabod Wintergreen"), Marion Dorr, Herbert Fields (as "Milton"), Lew Fields (as "Augustus Tripp"), Margaret Finley, Gladys Fisher, Helen Fox, Pauline Garon, Alan Hale (as "Gilbert Grant"), Eleanor Henry, Nan Hope, Jack Kellar, Gladys Lang, Elsie Lange, Artie Leeming, Clarence Levy, Muriel Lodge (as "Madame Flambauex" / "Bessie Bonstella" / "Mrs. Lenox"/ "Customer"), Charlie Mitchell, Gypsy Mooney, Ruth Reavis, Richard Russ, Willie Solar, Nellie St. Clair, Willie St. Clair, Lauretta Stanley, Louise Strong, Fay Tunis, Catherine Van Pelt, Alton Weber, Joe Wilmot Niemeyer, Violet Wilson. Produced by Lee Shubert, J.J. Shubert and Lew Fields.
- Publicity listings
Did you know
- TriviaWrote over 1,500 songs (at least 85 regarded as standards) and 42 musicals, 19 of which were transferred to film.
- Quotes[Defending his songs and style in a changing world] What's wrong with sweetness and light? It's been around quite awhile.
- Nickname
- Dick
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