Richard Rodgers (1902-79) composer/lyricist
Began his professional career with lyricist Lorenz Hart. In 1942, he joined Oscar Hammerstein II and their 17-year-partnership, the most successful in Broadway history, yielded OKLAHOMA!, CAROUSEL, STATE FAIR, SOUTH PACIFIC, THE KING AND I, FLOWER DRUM SONG, THE SOUND OF MUSIC and many more.