Rodgers and hammersteins broadway revolution kindle. The condition of the book is excellent as was the entire purchase experience. May 01, 2018 the era of empire lay ahead, and the book likewise moves from the thrill of creation to the more quotidian details of deal making and maintenance as rodgers and hammerstein grow from. Richard rodgers and oscar hammerstein ii met cute at columbia university. Rodgers and hammersteins broadway revolution, which offers a fresh look at the milieu and. I was already predisposed to like the story, because i am a great fan of musicals and in particular, those of rodgers and hammerstein. Sondheim described hammerstein as a man of limited talent but infinite soul, and rodgers as a man of infinite talent but limited soul. It was a monumental clash of cultures in one corner there was rogers and hammerstein the most american of the most heartfelt a broadway song writer the other you had gertrude lawrence a british spit fire the most sophisticated and glamorous of musical stage performers despite the gulf between them rogers and hammerstein would collaborate with lawrence on a show that would be remembered as a. Purdum has dug up some fresh material as well, and the result is a neatly proportioned study of a reasonable length and a commendable clarity. Candidly exploring racism as well as sexism, the king and i, an adaptation of margaret landons novel anna and the king of siam, followed in 1951. Filled with original performance photographs, set and costume designs, backstage candids, and lively anecdotes, the book covers the teams complete works including oklahoma. Backdrop designs, cast recording album covers, and production photos tell a story here that words simply cannot. Rodgers and hammerstein refers to the duo of composer richard rodgers 19021979 and lyricistdramatist oscar hammerstein ii 18951960, who together were an influential, innovative and successful american musical theatre writing team.
Harold prince rodgers and hammerstein drew pictures, made. Now in paperback, this profusely illustrated volume celebrates the legendary collaboration of richard rodgers and oscar hammerstein ii. Lyricist and librettist oscar hammerstein ii was born on july 12, 1895, in new york city. A musical is a drama with singing, music, and spoken dialogue. Rodgers and hammersteins musical adaptation of the fairytale. The rodgers and hammerstein hit musical the king and i premiered only three years after president truman issued a controversial order calling for complete desegregation of the u. Given how large rodgers and hammerstein have loomed over the theatrical landscape, and how many books have been published about. Hammerstein was the lyricist and playwright in his oscar hammerstein ii was an american writer, theatrical producer, and usually uncredited theatre.
Apr 03, 2018 his book is a fairminded appreciation of these gods but acknowledges that they had feet of clay. Perhaps the greatest musical partnership of the 20th century, richard rodgers and oscar hammerstein ii wrote 11 musicals from. A 1965 remake, starring lesley ann warren and with a revised script plus a cut song from south pacific was rerun well into the 80s the wonderful world of disneys rewritten 1997 remake starred brandy, along with whitney houston as both the co. Purdum s absorbing account of rodgers and hammersteins broadway revolution, he restores humanity to r and h. How rodgers and hammerstein transformed broadwayand american. Hammerstein felt he was patronized as the teams junior member, a journeyman wordsmith to rodgers s musical genius.
Rodgers and hammerstein the ugly american book club. Rodgers and hammerstein by ethan mordden, paperback barnes. Purdum discusses his new book, something wonderful. Rodgers and hammersteins carousel hardcover tim carter. They created a string of popular broadway musicals in the 1940s and 1950s, initiating what is considered the golden age of musical theatre. Rodgers and hart song book by rodgers not hammerstein not.
Rodgers and hammerstein by ethan mordden, paperback. Purdum describes in detail in his involving new book something wonderful. How rodgers and hammerstein revolutionized broadway todd purdums new book, something wonderful, is about the creative partnership and strained personal relationship behind such hit. See all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Sep 09, 2018 hammerstein thought that rodgers was distant and cold, and rodgers thought that hammerstein was opaque and private. Pdf rodgers and hammerstein download full pdf book. Musicals by rodgers and hammerstein a full list theatre trip. Set in farm country outside the town of claremore, indian territory, in 1906, it tells the story of farm girl laurey williams and her courtship by two rival suitors, cowboy curly mclain and the sinister and. How wonderful that i could acquire something that made such an impression all those years ago. The film, a remake of a 1933 nonmusical will rogers film of the same name, starred jeanne crain, dana andrews, dick haymes, and vivian blaine. Paperback song book by richard rodgers and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
It was originally written and performed live on tv in 1957, starring julie andrews. July 12, 1895 august 23, 1960 was an american lyricist, librettist, theatrical producer, and usually uncredited director in the musical theater for almost 40 years. Discover librarianselected research resources on rodgers and hammerstein from the questia online library, including fulltext online books, academic journals. In 1945, a technicolor musical film version of phil stongs novel state fair, with songs and script by rodgers and hammerstein, was released. Rodgers and hammerstein have inspired a spate of books and articles over the years, and anyone acquainted with this literature will traverse much familiar ground in something wonderful.
But, thank god that they liked working with each other. Ethan mordden morddens cleareyed, enthusiastic text provides a look back at the theatrical origins of rodgers and hammerstein, and analyzes every one of the shows detailing the plots, exploring the musicial. Were rodgers and hammerstein broadways first radicals. The book includes information on each show as well as a plot note for each song and biographical information on rodgers and hammerstein. The issue of race relations in american society was a hotbutton issue about to hit the fan in what became the civil rights movement. The rogers and hammerstein song book hardcover illustrated, 1958. Sony music entertainment celebrated the 50th anniversary of the partnership of richard rodgers and oscar hammerstein ii in 1993 by compiling this cdlength collection of songs by the pair drawn from original broadway cast albums and other recordings from the companys catalog, originally released in the 1940s, 50s, and 60s by columbia records, sonys flagship label. His book is a fairminded appreciation of these gods but acknowledges that they had feet of clay. Apr 03, 2018 in this portrait of richard rodgers and oscar hammerstein ii, readers learn how one of the most successful musical partnerships collaborated and often clashed to develop some of the most innovative and popular stage shows of the 20th century. Something wonderful and millions of other books are available for instant. Carousel 1945, with music by richard rodgers and the book and lyrics by oscar hammerstein ii, was their second collaboration following the surprising success of oklahoma.
The 1945 work was adapted from ferenc molnars 1909 play liliom, transplanting its budapest setting to the maine coastline. How rodgers and hammerstein revolutionized broadway. Rodgers, by nature reserved and chilly, resented the perception that he was. He also celebrates their sincerity, the very quality that later made rodgers and hammerstein musicals unfashionable to the critical elite. How rodgers and hammerstein transformed broadwayand. Rodgers and hammersteins broadway revolution, my guest todd purdum tells the story of their. The broadway adaptation of the classic musical features new characters, a hilarious libretto, surprising twists, and an unforgettable score from rodgers and hammerstein. It starred julie andrews, who was nominated for an emmy for her performance on the tv special, as was richard rodgers score. Apr 09, 2018 how rodgers and hammerstein revolutionized broadway todd purdums new book, something wonderful, is about the creative partnership and strained personal relationship behind such hit shows as. Rodgers and hammerstein writing styles in the king and i. Rodgers and hammersteins broadway revolution by todd s. It is an impressive addition to the literature celebrating the american musical theater. Apr 03, 2018 both rodgers and hammerstein knew all about those. Harold prince rodgers and hammerstein drew pictures, made lists.
This book, which is based on the beloved musical, includes. Originally commissioned by cbs as a vehicle for julie andrews, cinderella marks the only musical written for television by the legendary team of composer richard rodgers and lyricistbook writer. Many of his songs are standard repertoire for vocalists and jazz musicians. You can stream the film for free on youtube movies here. Originally commissioned by cbs as a vehicle for julie andrews, cinderella marks the only musical written for television by the legendary team of composer richard rodgers and lyricist book writer. Each served his theatrical apprenticeship at a time when musicals were casually assembled potpourris of songs and jokes linked by sketchy plots. He won eight tony awards and two academy awards for best original song. The broadway adaptation of the classic musical features new characters, a hilarious libretto, surprising twists, and an unforgettable score. The era of empire lay ahead, and the book likewise moves from the thrill of creation to the more quotidian details of deal making and maintenance as rodgers and hammerstein grow from. Chris has taught music and has a masters degree in music education. Pdf rodgers and hammerstein download full pdf book download. Rodgers and hammersteins broadway revolution, in 1953 hammerstein drafted a 30page statement to the. Pulitzer prize in 1950, combining bright tunes with relatively sophisticated storiesa blend then unfamiliar to the stage but later widely adopted. See all 2 formats and editions hide other formats and editions.
Music by richard rodgers lyrics by oscar hammerstein ii new book by douglas carter beane original book by oscar hammerstein ii. Named a best book of the year by the christian science monitor and playbill sarasota. Each served his theatrical apprenticeship at a time when musicals were casually assembled potpourris of. Rodgers and hammersteins broadway revolution purdum. Rodgers and hammersteins broadway revolution by henry holt, purdum starts at the very beginning. Together richard rodgers and oscar hammerstein produced eleven musicals.
The rodgers and hammerstein song book richard rodgers, oscar hammerstein ii, norman levy, albert sirmay, frederick e. The musical is based on lynn riggs 1931 play, green grow the lilacs. The songs express the sentiments of one or more characters and may be addressed directly to other characters in the play. Purdum s absorbing account of rodgers and hammerstein s broadway revolution, he restores humanity to r and h. This timeless classic follows the love story between a few of the local farmers and cowboys of oklahoma, proving that love doesnt always come easy. How rodgers and hammerstein created modern musical theater. Filled with original performance photographs, set and costume designs, backstage candids, and lively anecdotes, the book covers the teams complete works. Todd purdums book is a piece of american history you should devour. They understood and rewrote the longings of the heart. Carousel is the second musical by the team of richard rodgers music and oscar hammerstein ii book and lyrics. List of books and articles about rodgers and hammerstein online. Richard rodgers and oscar hammerstein ii met each other long before their partnership, and each began to sew the seeds of their broadway revolution with other partners. Kern and hammerstein had both been concerned with the integrated musical, a musical in which the book, lyrics, and score all grow from a central idea and all contribute to the story line. Rodgers was a musical prodigy from a cold, emotionally distant and abusive home.