Mary Rodgers
Also Credited As: Mary Rodgers Guettel
Birth Place: New York, NY, USA
Latest News on Mary Rodgers:
ONCE UPON A MATTRESS Begins This Week At California School Of The Arts (Feb 12, 2025)
An In-Depth History of the Orpheum Theatre (Feb 9, 2025)
ANNIE & More Set for The Sharon Playhouse 2025 Season (Feb 3, 2025)
ONCE UPON A MATTRESS Begins This Week At California School Of The Arts (Feb 12, 2025)
An In-Depth History of the Orpheum Theatre (Feb 9, 2025)
ANNIE & More Set for The Sharon Playhouse 2025 Season (Feb 3, 2025)
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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
Videos
Video: Sutton Foster and Carol Burnett Talk ONCE UPON A MATTRESS on SUNDAY MORNING
by Blair Ingenthron - 2024-08-11 10:32:36
Video: ONCE UPON A MATTRESS Stars J. Harrison Ghee, Cheyenne Jackson, and Nikki Renee Daniels Gear Up for City Center
by A.A. Cristi - 2024-01-17 18:52:38
VIDEO: Watch the First Day with The Encores! Orchestra for ONCE UPON A MATTRESS
by Blair Ingenthron - 2023-12-23 14:01:59
VIDEO: Orlando REP Presents Disney's FREAKY FRIDAY THE MUSICAL
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 2022-04-04 16:32:44
VIDEO: Check Out an All New Trailer For WORKING: A MUSICAL, Now Playing at Alliance Theatre
by Alan Henry - 2021-05-27 15:20:48
VIDEO: Check Out an All New Trailer For WORKING: A MUSICAL, Now Playing at Alliance Theatre
by Stephi Wild - 2021-05-11 06:57:24
VIDEO: Mykal Kilgore, Gizel Jimenez, and Kathryn Allison Perform 'Token Goat Song' by Rona Siddiqui as Part of WICKED's Flying Free Series
by Stephi Wild - 2020-07-21 10:46:03
VIDEO: Get A First Look At FREAKY FRIDAY At Williams Street Repertory
by Alan Henry - 2019-08-26 14:52:12
VIDEO: Get A First Look At FREAKY FRIDAY At Williams Street Repertory
by Alan Henry - 2019-08-06 14:54:40
VIDEO: On This Day, December 19 - Sarah Jessica Parker Returns to Broadway in ONCE UPON A MATTRESS
by A.A. Cristi - 2018-12-19 16:45:01
VIDEO: Watch the Official Trailer for Disney's FREAKY FRIDAY, Starring Heidi Blickenstaff and Cozi Zuehlsdorff
by Stephi Wild - 2018-06-24 10:00:10
VIDEO: Get a First Look at Disney Channel's Adaptation of FREAKY FRIDAY THE MUSICAL Starring Heidi Blickenstaff and Cozi Zuehlsdorff
by Matt Tamanini - 2018-05-12 21:05:23
VIDEO: London Cast Recording of WORKING to Be Released Next Week
by Julie Musbach - 2018-02-23 17:47:41
VIDEO: Emma Hunton Performs 'No More Fear' from FREAKY FRIDAY
by Julie Musbach - 2017-06-25 18:15:02
VIDEO: New Trailer Unveiled for European Premiere of Stephen Schwartz's WORKING
by BroadwayWorld TV - 2017-06-20 07:05:14
VIDEO: Creators Chat New Musical THE BOY WHO DANCED ON AIR at Abingdon
by BWW News Desk - 2017-05-04 12:14:26
News
ONCE UPON A MATTRESS Begins This Week At California School Of The Arts
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 12, 2025
California School of the Arts - San Gabriel Valley (CSArts-SGV) students are preparing to present the school's seventh-annual all-school musical, 'Once Upon a Mattress.'
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 12, 2025
California School of the Arts - San Gabriel Valley (CSArts-SGV) students are preparing to present the school's seventh-annual all-school musical, 'Once Upon a Mattress.'
An In-Depth History of the Orpheum Theatre
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Feb 9, 2025
Some of the shows that the Orpheum has been best known for are Stomp, which ran there for an astounding 29 years, from 1994 to 2023, and the original production of Little Shop of Horrors which spent over five years at the theater from 1982 to 1987.
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Feb 9, 2025
Some of the shows that the Orpheum has been best known for are Stomp, which ran there for an astounding 29 years, from 1994 to 2023, and the original production of Little Shop of Horrors which spent over five years at the theater from 1982 to 1987.
ANNIE & More Set for The Sharon Playhouse 2025 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 3, 2025
The 2025 Sharon Playhouse MainStage lineup has been revealed, featuring classics like Annie and many more. See the full lineup and learn how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 3, 2025
The 2025 Sharon Playhouse MainStage lineup has been revealed, featuring classics like Annie and many more. See the full lineup and learn how to purchase tickets.
Breaking Down the Different Stephen Sondheim Revues
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Feb 2, 2025
This time, the reader question was: Other than Old Friends, what are the other Sondheim revues and what makes them different? This marks the theatre world’s fifth major Sondheim revue and the first since the theatre legend passed away in 2021.
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Feb 2, 2025
This time, the reader question was: Other than Old Friends, what are the other Sondheim revues and what makes them different? This marks the theatre world’s fifth major Sondheim revue and the first since the theatre legend passed away in 2021.
Ari Axelrod's A PLACE FOR US: A Celebration of Jewish Broadway Out Now
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 17, 2025
Ari Axelrod's A Place for Us: A Celebration of Jewish Broadway – is available on CD and digital formats now. Learn more about the album and about Axelrod's upcoming performances.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 17, 2025
Ari Axelrod's A Place for Us: A Celebration of Jewish Broadway – is available on CD and digital formats now. Learn more about the album and about Axelrod's upcoming performances.
Exclusive: Listen to 'Migratory V' From Ari Axelrod's Upcoming Album 'A Place for Us: A Celebration of Jewish Broadway'
by Stephi Wild - Jan 16, 2025
Ari Axelrod will release his new album A Place for Us: A Celebration of Jewish Broadway on Friday, January 17. We have your exclusive first listen to the track 'Migratory V', written by Adam Guettel for Myths & Hymns.
by Stephi Wild - Jan 16, 2025
Ari Axelrod will release his new album A Place for Us: A Celebration of Jewish Broadway on Friday, January 17. We have your exclusive first listen to the track 'Migratory V', written by Adam Guettel for Myths & Hymns.
ONCE UPON A MATTRESS Revival Will Release Cast Recording in March
by Stephi Wild - Jan 10, 2025
The Broadway cast of New York City Center Encores! revival of Once Upon a Mattress, directed by Lear deBessonet, will go into the studio to record the Cast Album of their production at the end of January.
by Stephi Wild - Jan 10, 2025
The Broadway cast of New York City Center Encores! revival of Once Upon a Mattress, directed by Lear deBessonet, will go into the studio to record the Cast Album of their production at the end of January.
Photos: Carol Burnett Visits Sutton Foster & ONCE UPON A MATTRESS Cast in LA
by Michael Major - Jan 6, 2025
Original Once Upon a Mattress star Carol Burnett went to see the Broadway revival starring Sutton Foster for its final performance in Los Angeles. See photos with Ana Gasteyer, Michael Urie, Kevin Del Aguila, and more.
by Michael Major - Jan 6, 2025
Original Once Upon a Mattress star Carol Burnett went to see the Broadway revival starring Sutton Foster for its final performance in Los Angeles. See photos with Ana Gasteyer, Michael Urie, Kevin Del Aguila, and more.
Review: ONCE UPON A MATTRESS at Ahmanson Theatre
by Jonas Schwartz-Owen - Dec 18, 2024
Lear deBessonet’s rollicking production of Once Upon A Mattress brings festive glee to the Southland.
by Jonas Schwartz-Owen - Dec 18, 2024
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
by Stephi Wild - Dec 13, 2024
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.
by Stephi Wild - Dec 13, 2024
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
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 6, 2024
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!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 6, 2024
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
by Elliot Lanes - Dec 5, 2024
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.
by Elliot Lanes - Dec 5, 2024
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
by Blair Ingenthron - Dec 1, 2024
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.
by Blair Ingenthron - Dec 1, 2024
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
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 16, 2024
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.
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 16, 2024
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
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 16, 2024
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.
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 16, 2024
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
by Blair Ingenthron - Oct 5, 2024
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.
by Blair Ingenthron - Oct 5, 2024
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
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 14, 2024
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.
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 14, 2024
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
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 11, 2024
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!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 11, 2024
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
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 10, 2024
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.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 10, 2024
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
by Josh Sharpe - Sep 6, 2024
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!
by Josh Sharpe - Sep 6, 2024
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!
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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