The Sound of Music

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Who

Richard Rodgers (from a Jewish family) and Oscar Hammerstein II (of partial Jewish descent, on his father's side)

When

1959

Where

Broadway, New York City, United States

The Sound of Music is one of the most beloved musicals ever written, premiering on Broadway in 1959 and becoming a landmark 1965 film. Its music was composed by Richard Rodgers, who came from a New York Jewish family, with lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II, whose father was Jewish. It was the celebrated final collaboration of the Rodgers and Hammerstein partnership.

Part of “The Gifts of the Jews” — verified Jewish contributions to the world, with sources.