Frequently Asked Questions

  1. Who were Rodgers & Hammerstein?
    1. Rodgers & Hammerstein were the legendary musical theatre duo of composer Richard Rodgers and lyricist Oscar Hammerstein II. Together, they revolutionized Broadway with smash-hit musicals likeThe Sound of Music, Oklahoma!, Carousel, South Pacific andThe King and I, and shaped the golden age of musical theatre. Read their full bios here.

  2. Where can I watch Rodgers & Hammerstein musicals?
    1. Rodgers & Hammerstein musicals are still performed on theatre stages around the world every year.

      The film versions of their musicals can be rented, streamed and/or purchased on DVD and Blu-ray. Learn where to watch these films, including The Sound of Music (1965), Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella (1965), Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Oklahoma! (1955), Rodgers & Hammerstein’s South Pacific (1958) and more, linked here.

      The 1997 version of Cinderella, starring Brandy and Whitney Houston, is available to stream exclusively on Disney+.

      The Sound of Music (1965) will be released on 4K UHD Blu-ray in 2025.

  1. Where can I listen to Rodgers & Hammerstein music?
    1. Learn where to listen to Rodgers & Hammerstein’s unforgettable songs – from both stage productions and film soundtracks – linked here. You can purchase The Sound of Music Super Deluxe Edition, featuring one of the best-selling soundtracks of all time – expanded, remastered and remixed here.

  2. How can I stay updated on Rodgers & Hammerstein news and events?
    1. Stay up to date on the latest Rodgers & Hammerstein announcements, events and special releases by signing up for our official newsletter here. You can also follow @RodgersandHammerstein on all social channels (or @RnH_Legacy on Twitter/X) for future updates.

  3. How can I license Rodgers & Hammerstein music?
    1. You can license Rodgers & Hammerstein music through Concord’s website. Swipe the homepage banners to fill out the form that best pertains to your request.
      1. Mechanical licenses grant permission to record and distribute a copyrighted song.
      2. Grand rights requests are a type of music licensing that covers the right to perform musical compositions.
      3. Synch licenses grant permission to use a piece of music in timed relation to visual elements like a film, TV show or advertisement.
  1. How can I license a Rodgers & Hammerstein musical on stage?
    1. To perform a Rodgers & Hammerstein stage production at your local school or theatre, you can license the musical directly through Concord Theatricals. Visit this link for more information on how to apply.

  2. How can I license a Youth Edition (or "Junior" version) of a Rodgers & Hammerstein musical play?
    1. Concord Theatricals offers one-hour, reduced versions – adapted specifically for youth and teen performers – of five R&H shows: The Sound of Music, Cinderella, Oklahoma!, State Fair and The King and I. For more information, visit The Rodgers & Hammerstein Youth Edition Collection.

  3. How can I license The Sound of Music on stage?
    1. To put on a stage production of The Sound of Music at your local school or theatre, you can license the musical directly through Concord Theatricals. Visit this link for more information on how to apply.

  4. How can I license Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella on stage?
    1. To put on a stage production of Cinderella at your local school or theatre, you can license the musical directly through Concord Theatricals. Visit this link to learn about the different productions you can present including the Broadway version, the Enchanted version and the original version.

  5. How can I license Rodgers & Hammerstein’s South Pacific on stage?
    1. To put on a stage production of South Pacific at your local school or theatre, you can license the musical directly through Concord Theatricals. Visit this link for more information on how to apply.

  6. How can I license Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Carousel on stage?
    1. To put on a stage production of Carousel at your local school or theatre, you can license the musical directly through Concord Theatricals. Visit this link for more information on how to apply.

  7. How can I license Rodgers & Hammerstein’s The King and I on stage?
    1. To put on a stage production of The King and I at your local school or theatre, you can license the musical directly through Concord Theatricals. Visit this link for more information on how to apply.

  8. How can I license Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Oklahoma! on stage?
    1. To put on a stage production of Oklahoma! at your local school or theatre, you can license the musical directly through Concord Theatricals. Visit this link for more information on how to apply.

  9. Where can I purchase official Rodgers & Hammerstein merchandise?
    1. Shop official merchandise – including scripts, music, apparel and more at https://shop.rodgersandhammerstein.com/.

  10. Who can I contact at Rodgers & Hammerstein regarding further questions?
    1. For additional questions or concerns, please email [email protected] and one of our team members at Concord will be with you as soon as possible.