Mary Rodgers was an accomplished author, screenwriter and composer. Her first book--Freaky Friday--won several prizes, and was cited on the ALA Notable Book list. She composed many musicals, and had also amassed credits in television and radio. She had served as Chairman of the Board of the Julliard School and on the Board of Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts.
Daughter of Broadway/film composer Richard Rodgers and Dorothy Rodgers.
Mother of composer/lyricist/actor Adam Guettel
Her daughter, Constance P. Beaty is a painter.
Has three grandchildren
Was twice nominated for Broadways Tony Award: in 1960, for her music as part of a Best Musical nomination for "Once Upon a Mattress;" and in 1978, for both music and lyrics, as one of several people sharing a nomination as Best Score for "Working."
Aunt of film and stage composer Peter Rodgers Melnick.
Ex-sister-in-law of film producer Daniel Melnick.
Sister of Linda Rogers.
Niece of Ben Feiner Jr..
Wrote the music of Once Upon a Mattress , which launched the career of Carol Burnett , in 1959 on the Broadway stage, in only three weeks.
