Richard Rodgers Bücher

A new edition to commemorate the legendary composer's 100th birthday

The book explores the enchanting legacy of Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella, highlighting its original 1957 television debut with Julie Andrews, which captivated audiences. It details the subsequent successful adaptations in 1965 with Lesley Ann Warren and a 1997 remake featuring Brandy and Whitney Houston. Each version is celebrated for its originality, charm, and ability to transport viewers to a magical realm where dreams come true, showcasing the timeless appeal of this beloved fairy tale.

Set in a magical kingdom, this adaptation of a classic fairy tale captures the charm and elegance associated with Rodgers & Hammerstein. Following the legacy of popular television productions from 1957, 1965, and 1997, it brings to life the enchanting story of Cinderella through a warm and humorous stage adaptation. The narrative continues to resonate with audiences of all ages, celebrating themes of love and dreams coming true, while this Enchanted Edition draws inspiration from the beloved 1997 teleplay.

This contemporary Broadway adaptation of the classic musical reimagines the beloved tale with a fresh, humorous, and romantic libretto by Tony Award-nominee Douglas Carter Beane. It features iconic songs by Rodgers and Hammerstein, such as "In My Own Little Corner," "Impossible/It's Possible," and "Ten Minutes Ago," bringing a modern twist to the timeless story of Cinderella.

It is 1862 in Siam when an English widow, Anna Leonowens, and her young son arrive at the Royal Palace in Bangkok, having been summoned by the King to serve as tutor to his many children and wives. The King is largely considered to be a "barbarian" by those in the West, and he seeks Anna's assistance in changing his image, if not his ways. With both keeping a firm grip on their respective traditions and values, Anna and the King grow to understand and respect one another in a truly unique love story.

This show-within-a-show follows the romance between a chorus girl and an Assistant Stage Manager leading to their secret marriage. Their happy union is threatened by the electrician who still carries a torch for the girl and, in a drunken rage, tries to kill them both. A contrasting romance involves the Stage Manager, whose credo never to fall for a girl in a show he's working on is complicated when a dancer he's been wooing is suddenly thrown into the cast of 'Me and Juliet.' Informed by rich insights into the world of Broadway - how jobs are gotten and lost, the inside tricks of the trade and the pitfalls of backstage romances - Me and Juliet is an innovative, irresistible show that consistently delivers both musically and dramatically.

"Set against the colorful backdrop of an American heartland tradition, State Fair travels with the Frake family as they leave behind the routine of the farm for three days of adventure at the annual Iowa State Fair. Mom and Pop have their hearts set on blue ribbons, while their children Margy and Wayne find romance and heartbreak on the midway."--Back cover