Animation of Rogers & Hammerstein Audio Recordings: Video 1

Video illustrating audio recordings of Composer Richard Rodgers and lyricist Oscar Hammerstein II. Concepts, design and motion.

"In July 1942, The Theatre Guild announced that Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II were teaming up for their first collaboration: a musical adaptation of GREEN GROW THE LILACS. Their new musical, which later became RODGERS & HAMMERSTEIN'S OKLAHOMA!, redefined musical theatre forever. In honor of the 80th anniversary, listen to Rodgers & Hammerstein each describe how they met and joined forces."