Mary Rodgers
Also Credited As: Mary Rodgers Guettel
Birth Place: New York, NY, USA
Latest News on Mary Rodgers:
Review: ONCE UPON A MATTRESS at Ahmanson Theatre (Dec 17, 2024)
FREAKY FRIDAY Musical Will Make UK Premiere at HOME Manchester (Dec 13, 2024)
Ari Axelrod to Release A PLACE FOR US: A CELEBRATION OF JEWISH BROADWAY Album (Dec 6, 2024)
Review: ONCE UPON A MATTRESS at Ahmanson Theatre (Dec 17, 2024)
FREAKY FRIDAY Musical Will Make UK Premiere at HOME Manchester (Dec 13, 2024)
Ari Axelrod to Release A PLACE FOR US: A CELEBRATION OF JEWISH BROADWAY Album (Dec 6, 2024)
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STAGE CREDITS
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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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Video: Sutton Foster and Carol Burnett Talk ONCE UPON A MATTRESS on SUNDAY MORNING
by Blair Ingenthron - Aug 11, 2024
Video: ONCE UPON A MATTRESS Stars J. Harrison Ghee, Cheyenne Jackson, and Nikki Renee Daniels Gear Up for City Center
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 17, 2024
VIDEO: Watch the First Day with The Encores! Orchestra for ONCE UPON A MATTRESS
by Blair Ingenthron - Dec 23, 2023
VIDEO: Check Out an All New Trailer For WORKING: A MUSICAL, Now Playing at Alliance Theatre
by Alan Henry - May 27, 2021
VIDEO: Check Out an All New Trailer For WORKING: A MUSICAL, Now Playing at Alliance Theatre
by Stephi Wild - May 11, 2021
VIDEO: On This Day, December 19 - Sarah Jessica Parker Returns to Broadway in ONCE UPON A MATTRESS
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 19, 2018
VIDEO: Watch the Official Trailer for Disney's FREAKY FRIDAY, Starring Heidi Blickenstaff and Cozi Zuehlsdorff
by Stephi Wild - Jun 24, 2018
VIDEO: New Trailer Unveiled for European Premiere of Stephen Schwartz's WORKING
by BroadwayWorld TV - Jun 20, 2017
VIDEO: Creators Chat New Musical THE BOY WHO DANCED ON AIR at Abingdon
by BWW News Desk - May 4, 2017
News
Review: ONCE UPON A MATTRESS at Ahmanson Theatre
Lear deBessonet’s rollicking production of Once Upon A Mattress brings festive glee to the Southland.
Lear deBessonet’s rollicking production of Once Upon A Mattress brings festive glee to the Southland.
FREAKY FRIDAY Musical Will Make UK Premiere at HOME Manchester
The new musical, Freaky Friday, based on the beloved 1972 novel by Mary Rodgers and the hit Disney films, will be having its UK stage premiere next year at HOME Manchester.
The new musical, Freaky Friday, based on the beloved 1972 novel by Mary Rodgers and the hit Disney films, will be having its UK stage premiere next year at HOME Manchester.
Ari Axelrod to Release A PLACE FOR US: A CELEBRATION OF JEWISH BROADWAY Album
PS CLASSICS will release a new album from award-winning musical storyteller Ari Axelrod. A Place for Us: A Celebration of Jewish Broadway will be available on CD and digital formats. Learn more!
PS CLASSICS will release a new album from award-winning musical storyteller Ari Axelrod. A Place for Us: A Celebration of Jewish Broadway will be available on CD and digital formats. Learn more!
Interview: Theatre Life with Chris Nee, Michael Kooman, and Christopher Dimond
Today’s subjects Chris Nee, Michael Kooman, and Christopher Dimond are the creators of a fantastic World Premiere Commission Theatre for Young Audiences (TYA) musical at Kennedy Center called Finn. The show runs through December 22nd in the Family Theater. The trio collaborated on the book, music, and lyrics with Michael Kooman providing the dance arrangements and the underscoring.
Today’s subjects Chris Nee, Michael Kooman, and Christopher Dimond are the creators of a fantastic World Premiere Commission Theatre for Young Audiences (TYA) musical at Kennedy Center called Finn. The show runs through December 22nd in the Family Theater. The trio collaborated on the book, music, and lyrics with Michael Kooman providing the dance arrangements and the underscoring.
3RD ANNUAL BLACK MOTHERHOOD AND PARENTING NEW PLAY FESTIVAL Streams New Season
Blackboard Plays and the Parent Artist Advocacy League will partner to uplift the stories of Black families for the 3rd Annual Black Motherhood and Parenting New Play Festival.
Blackboard Plays and the Parent Artist Advocacy League will partner to uplift the stories of Black families for the 3rd Annual Black Motherhood and Parenting New Play Festival.
SUFFS Creator Shaina Taub Presented With ASCAP Foundation Richard Rodgers New Horizons Award
Shaina Taub, a Broadway star and two-time Tony Award winner, was honored with the ASCAP Foundation Richard Rodgers New Horizons Award, recognizing her contributions to musical theater.
Shaina Taub, a Broadway star and two-time Tony Award winner, was honored with the ASCAP Foundation Richard Rodgers New Horizons Award, recognizing her contributions to musical theater.
Video: Michael Urie Talks ONCE UPON A MATTRESS and Season 2 of SHRINKING
Broadway star Michael Urie stopped by Good Morning America to discuss the new season of Apple TV's Shrinking, as well as the current Broadway production of Once Upon a Mattress, where he performs opposite Sutton Foster.
Broadway star Michael Urie stopped by Good Morning America to discuss the new season of Apple TV's Shrinking, as well as the current Broadway production of Once Upon a Mattress, where he performs opposite Sutton Foster.
Zecher & Zecher-Ross' FAMILY MATTERS, Celebrating Rodgers, Rodgers & Guettel, to Return to Don't Tell Mama
After two sold-out performances in April, MAC Award Nominee Deborah Zecher and her son, NYC music director and conductor, Joshua Zecher-Ross bring their new cabaret show FAMILY MATTERS: A Celebration of All Things Rodgers, Rodgers & Guettel back to Don't Tell Mama on Sunday, October 27 at 1 pm and Tuesday, November 26 at 7 pm.
After two sold-out performances in April, MAC Award Nominee Deborah Zecher and her son, NYC music director and conductor, Joshua Zecher-Ross bring their new cabaret show FAMILY MATTERS: A Celebration of All Things Rodgers, Rodgers & Guettel back to Don't Tell Mama on Sunday, October 27 at 1 pm and Tuesday, November 26 at 7 pm.
Broadway By Design: ONCE UPON A MATTRESS
We continue with the creatives from Once Upon a Mattress- Scenic Designer David Zinn, Sound Designer Kai Harada, Hair, Wig, and Makeup Designer J. Jarad Janas, and Costume Designer Andrea Hood.
We continue with the creatives from Once Upon a Mattress- Scenic Designer David Zinn, Sound Designer Kai Harada, Hair, Wig, and Makeup Designer J. Jarad Janas, and Costume Designer Andrea Hood.
Photos: ONCE UPON A MATTRESS Cast Toasts to Lear deBessonet
Last night at the Hudson Theatre, the cast and team of Once Upon A Mattress shared a toast to celebrate Lear deBessonet's new role at Lincoln Center Theater as the Artistic Director. See photos!
Last night at the Hudson Theatre, the cast and team of Once Upon A Mattress shared a toast to celebrate Lear deBessonet's new role at Lincoln Center Theater as the Artistic Director. See photos!
FREAKY FRIDAY to be Presented at ACU Theatre in October
ACU theatre will present the first show in their 24-25 season, Freaky Friday! Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.
ACU theatre will present the first show in their 24-25 season, Freaky Friday! Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.
Video: Ana Gasteyer Reveals Pre-Show Ritual for ONCE UPON A MATTRESS
Broadway star and SNL alum Ana Gasteyer stopped by Late Night with Seth Meyers on Thursday to discuss her role as Queen Aggravain in the new production of Once Upon a Mattress, which is currently running on Broadway. Watch the interview now!
Broadway star and SNL alum Ana Gasteyer stopped by Late Night with Seth Meyers on Thursday to discuss her role as Queen Aggravain in the new production of Once Upon a Mattress, which is currently running on Broadway. Watch the interview now!
Jelani Remy, Emily Skeggs, and More Will Lead THE APPLE BOYS Industry Reading
THE APPLE BOYS, a new fast-paced musical comedy set in Gilded Age Coney Island, with book by Jono Lyons and music and lyrics by 2017 Jonathan Larson Grant recipient Ben Bonnema, will have industry presentations on Monday, September 23 and Tuesday, September 24 in Manhattan at Ripley Grier 38th St. Studios.
THE APPLE BOYS, a new fast-paced musical comedy set in Gilded Age Coney Island, with book by Jono Lyons and music and lyrics by 2017 Jonathan Larson Grant recipient Ben Bonnema, will have industry presentations on Monday, September 23 and Tuesday, September 24 in Manhattan at Ripley Grier 38th St. Studios.
Florida Rep Education To Present Disney's FREAKY FRIDAY - A NEW MUSICAL
Florida Repertory Theatre's education program will showcase Disney's FREAKY FRIDAY - A NEW MUSICAL, featuring conservatory students in a classic mother-daughter body-swapping story.
Florida Repertory Theatre's education program will showcase Disney's FREAKY FRIDAY - A NEW MUSICAL, featuring conservatory students in a classic mother-daughter body-swapping story.
Video: Ana Gasteyer Discusses the Delights of 'Playing Mean' Opposite Sutton Foster
Broadway star and SNL alum Ana Gasteyer recently stopped by Good Morning America to discuss the new production of Once Upon a Mattress, which is currently running on Broadway. The actress recalled joining the production because she knew it would be a 'guaranteed joyride.' Watch the interview!
Broadway star and SNL alum Ana Gasteyer recently stopped by Good Morning America to discuss the new production of Once Upon a Mattress, which is currently running on Broadway. The actress recalled joining the production because she knew it would be a 'guaranteed joyride.' Watch the interview!
Video: Sutton Foster Says Princess Winnifred is One of the Most Physical Roles She Has Played
Broadway star Sutton Foster stopped by Live With Kelly and Mark to discuss the new production of Once Upon a Mattress, where she performs opposite Michael Urie. 'It's very very physical. Probably one of the most physical roles I've ever [played],' Foster said of the role of Princess Winnifred. Watch the interview now!
Broadway star Sutton Foster stopped by Live With Kelly and Mark to discuss the new production of Once Upon a Mattress, where she performs opposite Michael Urie. 'It's very very physical. Probably one of the most physical roles I've ever [played],' Foster said of the role of Princess Winnifred. Watch the interview now!
Video: Sutton Foster Sings 'Shy' in ONCE UPON A MATTRESS
Watch a clip of Sutton Foster singing 'Shy' in Once Upon a Mattress. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.
Watch a clip of Sutton Foster singing 'Shy' in Once Upon a Mattress. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.
Photos: ONCE UPON A MATTRESS Opening Night Curtain Call
Check out photos from Once Upon a Mattress's opening night curtain call on Broadway!
Check out photos from Once Upon a Mattress's opening night curtain call on Broadway!
Review Roundup: ONCE UPON A MATTRESS Returns To Broadway
F-R-E-D! The classic musical comedy Once Upon a Mattress celebrates its triumphant return to Broadway for the first time in over 25 years, in a new production starring two-time Tony-winner Sutton Foster and Drama Desk Award winner and SAG Award nominee Michael Urie! Read the reviews!
F-R-E-D! The classic musical comedy Once Upon a Mattress celebrates its triumphant return to Broadway for the first time in over 25 years, in a new production starring two-time Tony-winner Sutton Foster and Drama Desk Award winner and SAG Award nominee Michael Urie! Read the reviews!
ONCE UPON A MATTRESS on Broadway- A Complete Guide
Looking for all the latest info on one of Broadway's hottest shows? BroadwayWorld has the full scoop on everything that you need to know about Once Upon a Mattress! on Broadway. Check out all the details here!
Looking for all the latest info on one of Broadway's hottest shows? BroadwayWorld has the full scoop on everything that you need to know about Once Upon a Mattress! on Broadway. Check out all the details here!
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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