Rodgers & Hammerstein

A Look at their works

Richard RodgersJune 28, 1902-Dec. 30, 1979Columbia University & the Julliard SchoolCollaborated with Lorenz Hart at the age of 16 on tunes such as “I’ll Take Manhattan,” “My Funny Valentine,” and “Bewitched, Bothered, and Bewildered.” Rodgers & Hart wrote music and lyrics for 26 musicals.

Oscar HammersteinJuly 12, 1895-August 23, 1960Columbia UniversityBegan as a stage manager, which developed his love for theatre.Librettist and lyricist

R & HBegan collaboration with Oscar Hammerstein in 1943.Blended styles of musical comedy (RR) with operetta (OH).First hit, “Oklahoma.” – Pulitzer Prize winner

Their shows…Oklahoma - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mrDVzbeDzRkCarousel - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ApYDhnedlmISouth Pacific - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jqBtME2kXUYThe King And I - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bRpeFRc_xM4The Sound of Music - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9PX9SIQdCjs

R&H TriviaNumerous awards including Pulitzer Prize, Tonys, Grammys, Oscars, EmmysShirley Jones (Carousel, Oklahoma) was the first and only actor to be under contract to R&HRR’s daughter and grandsons are composers.OH’s was a pre-law major at Columbia.

Our audition songCinderella - In My Own Little Cornerhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0hmCnOPYxVQhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2oHjOXwRvEA :52

Your choicesAndrew Lloyd Webber – Sarah & ColbyStephen Sondheim – Whitney and JasonPasek & Paul – Jas & JayeKander & Ebb – Sam & Justin