Richard Rodgers books in order
American composer of songs and Broadway musicals
- Lived
- 1902–1979
- Country
- United States
- Books
- 10
Richard Rodgers published 2 non-fiction books, 3 plays and 5 other books, beginning with Oklahoma! (1942). The best-known is Sound Music (1960).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Richard Rodgers
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Sound Music
Richard Rodgers's most-read book.
Non-fiction in order
Rodgers and Hammerstein's Carousel (1945)
Musical Stages (1975)
Plays in order
South Pacific (1956)
Sound Music (1960)
Cinderella (1962)
Other books in order
Oklahoma! (1942)
Carousel (1945)
Sound of Music (1960)
My Favorite Things (1981)
Rodgers & Hammerstein's My Favorite Things (2000)
About Richard Rodgers
Richard Charles Rodgers was an American composer who worked primarily in musical theater. With 43 Broadway musicals and over 900 songs to his credit, Rodgers was one of the best-known American composers of the 20th century, and his work significantly influenced popular music.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Richard Rodgers FAQ
- How many books has Richard Rodgers written?
- Richard Rodgers published 2 non-fiction books, 3 plays and 5 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Richard Rodgers's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Sound Music.
- What is Richard Rodgers's last book?
- Musical Stages (1975).
- What is Richard Rodgers's most famous book?
- Sound Music (1960) is Richard Rodgers's most widely read book.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.