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Post by carouselkathy on Jun 26, 2014 18:56:00 GMT -5
So sorry to learn of the passing of Mary Rodgers Guettel today, at the age of 83. She was the daughter of Richard Rodgers, a friend to Stephen Sondheim, and the mother of Adam Guettel. She witnessed the golden age of Broadway and lived to see her son win the Tony Award for the score of THE LIGHT IN THE PIAZZA. She was the composer of ONCE UPON A MATTRESS and the author of children's books, notably FREAKY FRIDAY. She was there when Alfred Drake first sang "Oh What a Beautiful Mornin'", and she was also present when Hugh Jackman first stepped on the London stage as "Curly". I will miss hearing her stories about the musical theater I love.
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Post by mamaleh on Jun 27, 2014 7:47:00 GMT -5
Her husband Henry Guettel died last October. Not so unusual for long-married folks to pass within a relatively short time of each other. She was indeed quite a talent. I will also miss hearing her tales of the Golden Age. I don't believe her son Adam Guettel has any children. So unless her sister Linda had children predisposed to musical theater, it looks as though the Rodgers musical gene has come to an end--as all things must eventually do.
"Bravissima," Mary--(as per her ONCE UPON A MATTRESS).
Ellen
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Post by carouselkathy on Jun 27, 2014 14:05:09 GMT -5
Mary had 5 children, according to her bio. Maybe there are grandkids who will be inspired to pass on the musical theater tradition.
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Post by mamaleh on Jun 27, 2014 17:24:44 GMT -5
Didn't realize Adam had more than one sibling. That's a nice thought.
Ellen
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Post by birchie on Jun 27, 2014 20:14:52 GMT -5
So sorry to learn of the passing of Mary Rodgers Guettel today, at the age of 83. She was the daughter of Richard Rodgers, a friend to Stephen Sondheim, and the mother of Adam Guettel. She witnessed the golden age of Broadway and lived to see her son win the Tony Award for the score of THE LIGHT IN THE PIAZZA. She was the composer of ONCE UPON A MATTRESS and the author of children's books, notably FREAKY FRIDAY. She was there when Alfred Drake first sang "Oh What a Beautiful Mornin'", and she was also present when Hugh Jackman first stepped on the London stage as "Curly". I will miss hearing her stories about the musical theater I love. Nice tribute Kathy! I read a couple articles about it yesterday and was sad to hear of her passing. I loved her voice. Saw many interviews etc over the years and of course she had a lot to say on the Oklahoma! DVD. What a life she led being involved with the theater ever since she was a little girl! Sounds like she was a nice woman, and she always seemed to wear a smile! Sue |
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