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Revolutionary American musical theatre partnership consisting of composer Richard Rodgers (1902–1979) and lyricist/librettist Oscar Hammerstein II (1895–1960).Formed in 1943 after previous collaborations with other partners, Rodgers & Hammerstein redefined musical theatre through integrated storytelling. Their works include 'Oklahoma!', 'Carousel', 'South Pacific', 'The King and I', and 'The Sound of Music'. The duo won 34 Tony Awards, 2 Pulitzer Prizes, and 2 Academy Awards....

Born in London to a musical family, Andrew Lloyd Webber displayed prodigious talent from childhood. His father was director of the London College of Music, while his mother taught piano. Young Andrew studied at Westminster School and briefly at Oxford University before abandoning academia to pursue theatre collaborations.Lloyd Webber's career ignited through his partnership with lyricist Tim Rice....