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Mary Rodgers

Also Credited As: Mary Rodgers Guettel

Birth Place: New York, NY, USA

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STAGE CREDITS

Allegro
[Off-Broadway]
Encores! Concert, 1994
Host
Sondheim: A Musical Tribute
[Broadway]
Concert [Broadway], 1973
Special Guest

Productions

Side by Side by Sondheim
 
[Broadway, 1977]
Composer (Additional Music)

Writing

Bookwriter/Composer/Lyricist
Davy Jones' Locker
Composer/Lyricist
Hey, Love
Composer
Hot Spot
Composer
Composer
Music with Mary Martin
Bookwriter/Lyricist
Pinocchio
Composer
Working
Composer

Awards and Nominations

Tony Awards - 1978 - Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre

Mary Rodgers, Working

Tony Awards - 1960 - Best Musical

Mary Rodgers, Once Upon a Mattress

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Review: BEHIND THE SPOTLIGHT Lecture Series at AMT Theater Photo
Review: BEHIND THE SPOTLIGHT Lecture Series at AMT Theater
by Rob Lester - May 31, 2026

BEHIND THE SPOTLIGHT at AMT Theater, a lecture series of interesting info and personal opinions and experiences by three men of the the theater with something to say. Read some highlights of the series
Review: ONCE UPON A MATTRESS at Broadway Rose Photo
Review: ONCE UPON A MATTRESS at Broadway Rose
by Krista Garver - May 29, 2026

With music by Mary Rodgers and lyrics by Marshall Barer, ONCE UPON A MATTRESS is a comedic musical romp based on the fairy tale 'The Princess and the Pea.' The kingdom is in crisis: Queen Aggravain has decreed that no one may marry until her son, the sweet but hapless Prince Dauntless, weds first. And she has been sabotaging every princess who comes to court.
Review: WORKING Mixes Humor and Dignity at Front Porch Theatricals Photo
Review: WORKING Mixes Humor and Dignity at Front Porch Theatricals
by Greg Kerestan - May 19, 2026

This Pittsburgh-centric update of the seventies cult musical bridges the gap between the old world and the new.
STEEL MAGNOLIAS To Be Presented At Arkansas Repertory Theatre This Summer Photo
STEEL MAGNOLIAS To Be Presented At Arkansas Repertory Theatre This Summer
by A.A. Cristi - May 15, 2026

The Arkansas Repertory Theatre will present STEEL MAGNOLIAS by Robert Harling as the first production in its 2026 Golden SummerStage season, with tickets ranging from $25–$70.
Rona Siddiqui Will Return to Hermitage Beach for Songwriting Program Photo
Rona Siddiqui Will Return to Hermitage Beach for Songwriting Program
by Stephi Wild - Apr 22, 2026

Grammy-nominated composer and musical theater artist Rona Siddiqui will return to the Hermitage Artist Retreat in Sarasota County for 'Songwriting for Character,' a sunset beach program showcasing her original work and creative process.
Review: ONCE UPON A MATTRESS: YOUTH EDITION at Red Curtain Theatre Photo
Review: ONCE UPON A MATTRESS: YOUTH EDITION at Red Curtain Theatre
by Theresa Bertram - Apr 20, 2026

Once upon a time, in a cozy corner of Conway, a magical kingdom came to life onstage, and it’s exactly why I so love returning to Red Curtain Theatre. There is something truly special about the way this space invites audiences into its stories, creating an atmosphere where imagination flourishes and young performers shine.
Candela Opens Applications for Fourth Annual Playwrights Summer Fellowship Photo
Candela Opens Applications for Fourth Annual Playwrights Summer Fellowship
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 15, 2026

Candela announced applications are open for its Fourth Annual Playwrights Summer Fellowship, a free week-long program in New York City supporting Latine and Caribbean musical theatre writers, playwrights, and choreopoets.
Review: AN EVENING WITH SUTTON FOSTER at Emerson Colonial Theatre Photo
Review: AN EVENING WITH SUTTON FOSTER at Emerson Colonial Theatre
by R. Scott Reedy - Jan 30, 2026

What did our critic think of AN EVENING WITH SUTTON FOSTER at Emerson Colonial Theatre?
Front Porch Theatricals Announces 2026 Season Casting Photo
Front Porch Theatricals Announces 2026 Season Casting
by Stephi Wild - Jan 30, 2026

Front Porch Theatricals has announced its cast for the 2026 season, featuring a lineup of acclaimed productions. Learn more about the upcoming season and the cast here!
From Stage to Stage: The Greatest Theater Dynasties in Broadway History Photo
From Stage to Stage: The Greatest Theater Dynasties in Broadway History
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Mar 1, 2026

This history gives context to the legacies of theatrical dynasties—considered to consist of at least three subsequent generations of theatre creators. In 2026, there is a stigma around any successful professional who follows a parent into their line of work, with this being seen as a pattern of nepotism.
Will Aronson and Hue Park Honored With ASCAP Foundation Richard Rodgers New Horizons Photo
Will Aronson and Hue Park Honored With ASCAP Foundation Richard Rodgers New Horizons Award
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 14, 2026

The ASCAP Foundation has recognized musical theater writing duo Will Aronson and Hue Park, creators of the Tony Award-winning musical Maybe Happy Ending, with The ASCAP Foundation Richard Rodgers New Horizons Award.
Photos: Rebecca Lock, Jena Pandya and More in FREAKY FRIDAY in the UK Photo
Photos: Rebecca Lock, Jena Pandya and More in FREAKY FRIDAY in the UK
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 1, 2025

You can now get a first look at photos of Freaky Friday in the UK! Bringing the body-swapping, mother-daughter duo to life on the stage are Rebecca Lock as Katherine, and Jena Pandya as Ellie.
Friends and Collaborators of Stephen Sondheim Who Appear in His Collection at The Lib Photo
Friends and Collaborators of Stephen Sondheim Who Appear in His Collection at The Library of Congress
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Nov 16, 2025

During his prolific and storied career, Sondheim collaborated with many other artists, from book writers to directors, from actors to musicians. Seeing Sondheim’s regular collaborators, close friends, one-time associates, mentors, and rare connections make appearances in his collection was both moving and illuminating.
STEEL MAGNOLIAS, AIN'T MISBEHAVIN' and More Set for Arkansas Repertory Theatre 50th A Photo
STEEL MAGNOLIAS, AIN'T MISBEHAVIN' and More Set for Arkansas Repertory Theatre 50th Anniversary Season
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 3, 2025

The Arkansas Repertory Theatre in Little Rock has announced its 2026 SummerStage Season, marking the company’s 50th Anniversary. The season includes Steel Magnolias, Ain’t Misbehavin’, and more.
Cast Set For FREAKY FRIDAY THE MUSICAL at Manchester HOME Photo
Cast Set For FREAKY FRIDAY THE MUSICAL at Manchester HOME
by Stephi Wild - Oct 22, 2025

Bringing the body-swapping, mother-daughter duo to life on the stage are Rebecca Lock (Here and Now; Heathers The Musical) as Katherine, and Jena Pandya as Ellie (Come Fall In Love; Bhangra Nation).
Stage Direction: The Legendary Hal Prince Photo
Stage Direction: The Legendary Hal Prince
by Charles Kirsch - Sep 3, 2025

Charles Kirsch is the 17-year-old host of the theater podcast Backstage Babble, where he has conducted over 250 in-depth interviews with some of Broadway’s best. In “Stage Direction,” he will be using material from the podcast and additional interviews to chronicle the career and impact of some of the most influential theater directors. 
Review: SIDE BY SIDE BY SONDHEIM at Oil Lamp Theater Photo
Review: SIDE BY SIDE BY SONDHEIM at Oil Lamp Theater
by Tina St. Angelo - Aug 17, 2025

What did our critic think of SIDE BY SIDE BY SONDHEIM at Oil Lamp Theater? I’m Still Here. In a career spanning 69 years and countless songs, it is safe to say that 4 years after the passing of one of the greatest songwriters of the 20th Century, Sondheim is still here. The current production at Oil Lamp Theatre in Glenview is the musical revue Side By Side By Sondheim.
MAN OF LA MANCHA and More Set for Birmingham Village Players 103rd Season Photo
MAN OF LA MANCHA and More Set for Birmingham Village Players 103rd Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 22, 2025

Birmingham Village Players will open its 103rd season this fall with five productions including Man of La Mancha and more. See the full season and learn how to purchase tickets.
Cast and Creative Team Set for SIDE BY SIDE BY SONDHEIM at Oil Lamp Theater Photo
Cast and Creative Team Set for SIDE BY SIDE BY SONDHEIM at Oil Lamp Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 7, 2025

Oil Lamp Theater has revealed the cast and creative team for its next production, Side by Side by Sondheim, with music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Candela Announces Fellows for Third Annual Playwrights Summer Fellowship Program Photo
Candela Announces Fellows for Third Annual Playwrights Summer Fellowship Program
by Emmy Rice - Jul 6, 2025

Candela, a groundbreaking initiative dedicated to expanding access to theater education for playwrights, book writers, and lyricists of Latin American and Caribbean heritage, has announced the fellows selected for its third annual Playwrights Summer Fellowship program.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Mary Rodgers been in?

Mary Rodgers has appeared on Broadway in 1 shows.

How many West End shows has Mary Rodgers been in?

Mary Rodgers has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Mary Rodgers been nominated for?

Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre (Tony Awards) for Working and Best Musical (Tony Awards) for Once Upon a Mattress.

How many shows has Mary Rodgers written?

Mary Rodgers has written 9 shows including Music with Mary Martin (Bookwriter/Lyricist), Once Upon a Mattress (Composer), Hot Spot (Composer), Davy Jones' Locker (Composer/Lyricist), Pinocchio (Composer), Side by Side by Sondheim (Composer), Working (Composer), The Madwoman of Central Park West (Composer), Hey, Love (Composer).

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