Richard Rodgers: Master of American Musical Theater
American composer who revolutionized musical theater, creating some of the most beloved and enduring Broadway shows of the 20th century.Richard Rodgers (1902-1979) was an American composer renowned for his significant contributions to musical theater. He achieved legendary status through two major collaborations: first with lyricist Lorenz Hart (1919-1943), producing sophisticated and witty shows like 'Babes in Arms' and 'Pal Joey', and later with lyricist/librettist Oscar Hammerstein II (194...