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Richard Charles Rodgers (June 28, 1902 – December 30, 1979) was an American composer who worked primarily in musical theater. With 43 Broadway musicals and over 900 songs to his credit, Rodgers was one of the most well-known American composers of the 20th century, and his compositions had a significant influence on popular music.
Apr 2, 2014 · Along with Jerome Kern, Lorenz Hart and Oscar Hammerstein II, Richard Rodgers was a pioneer in crafting what became the quintessential American musical, integrating stories from books...
6 days ago · Richard Rodgers (born June 28, 1902, New York City—died Dec. 30, 1979, New York City) was one of the dominant composers of American musical comedy, known especially for his works in collaboration with the librettists Lorenz Hart and Oscar Hammerstein II.
Richard Rodgers, composer of The Sound of Music, Cinderella, Oklahoma! and other beloved musicals, changed the face of American music forever. We’ve compiled 120 facts about the legendary composer to celebrate his 120th birthday! Richard Rodgers circa 1964. Photo by Philippe Halsman.
He wrote more than 900 published songs and forty Broadway musicals. Richard Rodgers (1902-1979) and Lorenz Hart (1895-1943) wrote their first shows together when both were still students attending Columbia University.
First composer to win "EGOT" - Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony, plus a Pulitzer. Richard Rodgers' contributions to the musical theatre of his day were extraordinary, and his influence on the musical theatre of today and tomorrow is legendary.
Jun 29, 2012 · A look back at the life of legendary composer Richard Rodgers and his work including Sound of Music and Oklahoma with co-writers Lorenz Hart and Oscar Hammerstein.
Aug 9, 2022 · Using only 88 keys and a bottomless supply of genius, composer Richard Rodgers proved Fitzgerald dead wrong, living through a three act career and providing us with a fourth act in posterity.
Richard Charles Rodgers was born in New York City on June 28, 1902. His earliest professional credits, beginning in 1920, included a series of musicals For Broadway, London and Hollywood written exclusively with lyricist Lorenz Hart.
Nov 21, 2022 · Richard Charles Rodgers (June 28, 1902 – December 30, 1979) was an American composer who worked primarily in musical theater. With 43 Broadway musicals and over 900 songs to his credit, Rodgers...
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