America Applauds: An Evening for Richard Rodgers
Synopsis
Rodgers’ friends and colleagues pay tribute to him. Among the original Broadway cast members reprising the songs they introduced are Vivienne Segal (“Bewitched” from “Pal Joey”) and Alfred Drake (“People Will Say We’re in Love” from “Oklahoma!”). Vera Zorina dances “Rodgers in Three Quarter Time,” a ballet created expressly for the show set to three Rodgers waltzes, and Mary Martin sings “Wonderful Guy” as Rodgers himself accompanies her on piano.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Leo Hurwitz
- Screenplay & Story
- Max Wilk, Oscar Hammerstein II, Lorenz Hart
- Original Score
- Richard Rodgers
- Original Title
- America Applauds: An Evening for Richard Rodgers
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Leo Hurwitz
Max Wilk, Oscar Hammerstein II, Lorenz Hart
Richard Rodgers
Henry Souvaine
Department Leadership Roster
Leo Hurwitz
Director
Max Wilk
Writer
Henry Souvaine
Producer
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What is America Applauds: An Evening for Richard Rodgers about?
Rodgers’ friends and colleagues pay tribute to him. Among the original Broadway cast members reprising the songs they introduced are Vivienne Segal (“Bewitched” from “Pal Joey”) and Alfred Drake (“People Will Say We’re in Love” from “Oklahoma!”). Vera Zorina dances “Rodgers in Three Quarter Time,” a ballet created expressly for the show set to three Rodgers waltzes, and Mary Martin sings “Wonderful Guy” as Rodgers himself accompanies her on piano.
Who directed America Applauds: An Evening for Richard Rodgers?
America Applauds: An Evening for Richard Rodgers was directed by Leo Hurwitz.
Who stars in America Applauds: An Evening for Richard Rodgers?
The principal cast of America Applauds: An Evening for Richard Rodgers includes Valerie Bettis, John Brownlee, Bing Crosby, Russel Crouse, Alfred Drake.
When was America Applauds: An Evening for Richard Rodgers released and how long is it?
America Applauds: An Evening for Richard Rodgers was released in 1951 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.
Who composed the musical score for America Applauds: An Evening for Richard Rodgers?
The original motion picture soundtrack for America Applauds: An Evening for Richard Rodgers was composed by Richard Rodgers.