Richard Rodgers
Twentieth Century
Born: June 28, 1902 in New York City
Died: December 30, 1979 in New York City
- Contributions to musical theatre of his day were extraordinary and still his influence on the musical theatre is legendary.
- Career spanned more than six decades and hits ranged from the silver screens of Hollywood to Broadway, London and beyond.
- He was the recipient of countless awards, including Pulitzers, Tonys, Oscars, Grammys and Emmys.
- He wrote more than 900 published songs, and forty Broadway musicals.
Compositions: Carousel, South Pacific, State Fair
The King and I: “March of the Children”
The Sound of Music: “Do, Re, Mi”
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