Publisher's Synopsis
They stand at the apex of the great age of songwriting, the creators of the classic Broadway musicals 'Oklahoma!', 'Carousel', 'South Pacific', 'The King and I', and 'The Sound of Music', whose songs have never lost their popularity or emotional power. Even before they joined forces, Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II had written dozens of Broadway shows, but together they pioneered a new art form: the serious musical play. Their songs and dance numbers served to advance the drama and reveal character, a sharp break from the past and the template on which all future musicals would be built. Purdum's portrait of these two men, their creative process, and their groundbreaking innovations will captivate lovers of musical theatre, lovers of the classic American songbook, and young lovers wherever they are.
