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  3. 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.

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    Apr 2, 2014 · Learn about Richard Rodgers, one of the most influential and award-winning composers of American musical theater. From his partnerships with Lorenz Hart and Oscar Hammerstein II to his legacy of classics like The Sound of Music and South Pacific, explore his life and career.

  5. May 18, 2024 · 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. As a youth Rodgers composed songs for amateur boys’ club shows.

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    • Richard Rodgers is credited with writing between 900 and 1,500 songs, an estimated 85 of which are considered standards. He wrote over 40 musicals and, to date, 19 film versions of his musicals have been made.
    • According to Noël Coward, Richard Rodgers was so prolific and lightning-fast at writing music that he could “pee melody.” He would typically create the music after lyrics were written by his longtime collaborator, Oscar Hammerstein II.
    • Rodgers earned numerous accolades, including 2 Pulitzer Prize honors, 2 Primetime Emmy Awards, 2 Grammy Awards, 1 Academy Award and 8 Tony Awards.
    • Rodgers is the first person to have achieved PEGOT status by earning a Pulitzer Prize, along with an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony Award. Marvin Hamlisch is the only other person to accomplish this feat.
  6. Inductee. 1902- 1979 Born/Died. 1970 Inducted. 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.

  7. Jun 29, 2012 · Learn about the life and work of Richard Rodgers, one of the most influential and prolific songwriters in Broadway history. Explore his partnerships with Lorenz Hart and Oscar Hammerstein, his musicals, movies, and legacy.

  8. 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.

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