Rodgers & Hammerstein

Rodgers & Hammerstein were a legendary American songwriting duo made up of composer Richard Rodgers and lyricist-dramatist Oscar Hammerstein II. They became one of the most successful and influential partnerships in musical theatre history, particularly active from the 1940s through the 1950s. Together, they created a string of groundbreaking Broadway musicals that are still beloved today, including Oklahoma!, Carousel, South Pacific, The King and I, and The Sound of Music.

Their work revolutionized the musical theatre genre by integrating songs and storytelling more deeply than ever before, paving the way for modern musicals. With their sweeping scores and thought-provoking themes—often tackling issues like racism, class, and cultural identity—their shows earned both critical acclaim and popular success. Many of their songs, like “Some Enchanted Evening,” “Edelweiss,” and “My Favorite Things,” have become standards in American music. Their legacy continues to influence generations of composers, writers, and performers around the world.

Genres

Musicals

Pop

Folk

Classical

Jazz

Contemporary Music

Romantic Music

Musical Theatre

Broadway

Show Tunes

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Andrew Lloyd Webber

Stephen Sondheim

Leonard Bernstein

Frank Loesser

Lin-Manuel Miranda

Alan Menken

George Gershwin

Irving Berlin

Cole Porter

Cyndi Lauper

Idina Menzel

John Kander

Latest Release

Edelweiss Piano Solo

Rodgers & Hammerstein

Single - Released February 20, 2025