prolific producers of immensely popular
American musicals.
Richard Rodgers (1909–1979), composer and Oscar Hammerstein
II (1895–1960), lyricist and
producer, scored many well-known musical comedies in the twentieth century, the most famous of which were
Oklahoma!,
South Pacific, The
King and I and The
Sound of Music.
See also Oklahoma! in this glossary. —SHSBC Binder 20 Approved Glossary