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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 · Updated: Sep 13, 2022. Bettmann / Contributor. (1902-1979) Synopsis. Along with Jerome Kern, Lorenz Hart and Oscar Hammerstein II, Richard Rodgers was a pioneer in crafting what became the...
Apr 4, 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.
120 Facts About Richard Rodgers. In 1902, one of the world’s greatest composers was born. 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. 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.
Richard Rodgers. Richard Rodgers’ contribution to the musical theatre of his day was extraordinary, and his influence on the musical theatre of today and tomorrow is legendary. His career spanned more than six decades, his hits ranging from the silver screens of Hollywood to the bright lights of Broadway, London and beyond.
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.
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![Oklahoma [Live on The Ed Sullivan Show, March 27, 1955]](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7 "Oklahoma [Live on The Ed Sullivan Show, March 27, 1955]")
Oklahoma [Live on The Ed Sullivan Show, March 27, 1955]
2022
Babes in Arms [1999 New York Cast Recording]
1999
You'll Never Walk Alone [Live on The Ed Sullivan Show, June 22, 1952]
2023
Boys from Syracuse [1963 Off-Broadway Revival Cast]
1963
Wall to Wall Richard Rodgers
2002
Sound of Music [Original Broadway Cast]
1959
