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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Coast Guard Change-Of-Command Ceremony To Take Place at the Richard Rodgers Theatre (Apr 17, 2024)
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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.
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 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 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 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.
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
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
[ 1934 ] music & lyrics by
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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
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State Fair
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Annie Get Your Gun
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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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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
VIDEO: Tiffany Solano On Playing THE SOUND OF MUSIC's Maria At Dallas Theater Center
by Alan Henry - Feb 25, 2022
Richard Rodgers News
Coast Guard Change-Of-Command Ceremony To Take Place at the Richard Rodgers Theatre
Capt. Zeita Merchant will relinquish command of Coast Guard Sector New York to Capt. Jonathan Andrechik Monday, during a change-of-command ceremony at the Richard Rodgers Theatre in Manhattan, home of Hamilton.
Two World Premieres & More Set for Center REP 24-25 Season
Center Repertory Company has unveiled its 57th season—an extraordinary lineup of six works to be presented September 2024 through June 2025. See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets.
Center REP Announces ARSENIC AND OLD LACE And More for 2024-25 Season Including World Premieres & More
Discover the upcoming 2024-25 season at CENTER REPERTORY COMPANY, featuring two World Premieres, a queer interpretation of a classic, and an EGOT winner's fireside chat. Also, learn about their new audience initiatives.
IF/THEN Cast Will Reunite at 54 Below This Summer
On June 24, 54 Below will host a celebration of Tom Kitt and Brian Yorkey’s 2014 Broadway musical IF/THEN. Join original Broadway cast members as they share memories from the production, as well as sing from the beautiful Tony Award-nominated score once again for New York audiences.
Breaking: Jon M. Chu Will Direct Musical Adaptation of CRAZY RICH ASIANS
A musical adaptation of Crazy Rich Asians is set to hit the Broadway stage! The contemporary romantic comedy is based on the 2013 novel by Kevin Kwan and 2018 Warner Bros. Pictures film directed by Jon M. Chu.
TheatreWorks Reveals Lineup For 2024-25 Season of World and Regional Premieres, Commissions, and More
TheatreWorks Silicon Valley has announced its 54th season—a lineup of works to be presented October 2024 through July 2025. Learn more about the full lineup here!
Interview: Theatre Life with Judy Kuhn
Today’s subject Judy Kuhn is known to musical theatre aficionados from her performances in Rags, Chess, Fun Home and more on Broadway. Currently this off the charts performer is living her theatre life at Arena Stage in Unknown Soldier in the role of Lucy Anderson. The production runs through May 5th in the Kreeger.
Feature: BroadwayWorld Cabaret Upcoming Show Roundup �" April 15 to April 21, 2024
Are you trying to plan your entertainment for the week or looking for a fun show to see this weekend? We have you covered with a few top picks for jazz, cabaret, comedy, and more! NYC has so many incredible events, but here are a few top picks to consider this week.
Video: Go Inside the Sitzprobe for SOUTH PACIFIC at Fulton Theatre
Watch as the cast and orchestra of Fulton Theater's production of Rodgers and Hammerstein's South Pacific rehearse together for the first time in this all-new video.
MY FAVORITE THINGS: THE RODGERS & HAMMERSTEIN 80TH ANNIVERSARY CONCERT Album Will Be Released Next Month
The 42-track live recording of My Favorite Things: The Rodgers & Hammerstein 80th Anniversary Concert will be released on double CD and digital platforms worldwide on Friday, May 31 from Concord Theatricals Recordings.
Shuler Hensley to Direct and Star in FIDDLER ON THE ROOF IN CONCERT at Theatre Aspen
The Aspen Music Festival and School and Theatre Aspen's fifth annual co-production will be the 9-time Tony Award-winning Fiddler on the Roof in Concert. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.
Cast Set For JERRY'S GIRLS at Menier Chocolate Factory
The Menier Chocolate Factory has announced full casting for the revival of Jerry Herman’s JERRY’S GIRLS. Hannah Chissick directs Cassidy Janson, Lyn Paul and Julie Yammanee.
FAMILY MATTERS: Deborah Zecher & Joshua Zecher-Ross a Delight At Don't Tell Mama
Zecher is a much-loved member of New York’s cabaret community, and the community came out in droves to show their support for her latest cabaret – this time sharing the stage with her handsome musical director son, Joshua!
Kate Rockwell, Daniel Yearwood, and More Will Join Boston Pops Performances
Following sold-out audiences at Carnegie Hall’s Stern Auditorium and Kennedy Center Opera House, historian John Monsky will make his Boston Pops debut with The Eyes of the World: From D-Day to VE Day. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Broadway's Next Hit Musical to Present THE PHONY AWARDS At 54 Below
Catch the exciting event, THE PHONY AWARDS, presented by Broadway's Next Hit Musical at 54 Below. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets!
Review: All-Star Cast Shines in A BROADWAY BIRTHDAY Celebrating Sondheim and Lloyd Webber
A talented collection of Broadway vets led by Tony winner Betty Buckley gathered together for a one-night-only concert 'A BROADWAY BIRTHDAY: SONDHEIM, LLOYD WEBBER, AND FRIENDS' at Segerstrom Concert Hall on March 28, 2024 to celebrate the legacy—and coincidental same birthdate—of musical theater royalty Andrew Lloyd Webber and Stephen Sondheim.
The Classical Theatre of Harlem to Present its Annual Fundraiser: Hold 'em In Harlem
For the fourth consecutive year, The Classical Theatre of Harlem, in partnership with The Renaissance Hotel Ballroom Harlem, will present their annual benefit event, 'Hold ‘Em In Harlem'.
NUTCRACKER! MAGICAL CHRISTMAS BALLET to Return to St. Louis
NUTCRACKER! Magical Christmas Ballet's international ensemble will return this holiday season at the Fabulous Fox Theatre in St. Louis. Learn how to purchase tickets!
Joe Iconis and Lauren Marcus Welcome Their First Child
Be More Chill composer Joe Iconis and writer/actress Lauren Marcus have welcomed their first child!
SC New Play Festival to Present Works From Gwon, Grays, Cabaret from Boykin, and More
The South Carolina New Play Festival has announced the 3rd annual festival. It will take place over four days, starting on Thursday, August 8, and will feature a wide range of musicals, plays, town halls, an outdoor variety stage, and will culminate in a Cabaret featuring Tony-nominee Phillip Boykin (Hadestown) on August 11.
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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