This 2009 Masterworks Broadway release features the cast of the 2002 Broadway revival of Rodgers and Hammerstein's "Flower Drum Song." The production, which opened at the Virginia Theatre, aimed to present a more culturally sensitive adaptation of the original 1958 musical.
- The original 1958 Broadway production of "Flower Drum Song" was nominated for five Tony Awards.
- The 2002 revival was directed by Robert Longbottom and choreographed by Baayork Lee.
- The cast recording from the 2002 revival was released on May 14, 2009, by Masterworks Broadway.
Rodgers was a celebrated American composer, known for his prolific partnership with lyricist Lorenz Hart and later with Oscar Hammerstein II. He was a central figure in 20th-century musical theater, earning numerous accolades for his innovative and enduring scores.
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