Episode 94: More On The Life of MARY RODGERS

Today’s episode is the second half of my conversation with JESSE GREEN, author of the New York Times best seller SHY: The Alarmingly Outspoken Memoirs of Mary Rodgers — undoubtably the most talked about theater book in years! Last week Jesse shared with us how Mary Rodgers selected him to tell her remarkable story — from her childhood growing up surrounded by the brightest lights of the Golden Age of Broadway, but always yearning for love and attention from her father, Richard Rodgers, of Rodgers & Hammerstein — to her teenage years struggling to get out from under the thumb of her very disapproving mother, Dorothy. Today we look at the work and career of Mary Rodgers, including how as a working mother raising six children was not only able to become a successful Broadway composer in her own right (Once Upon A Mattress and The Mad Show), she was then able to reinvent herself and become a best-selling author (Freaky Friday), and eventually the Chair of the Board of The Julliard School. It's a captivating book, and Jesse was a fascinating guest! Enjoy! Become A PATRON of Broadway Nation! This episode is made possible in part by the generous contributions of our Patron Level members: GARY FULLER & RANDY EVERETT. If you too would like to support Broadway Nation, I invite you to become a PATRON. For a just $7.00 a month you can receive exclusive access to never-before-heard, unedited versions of many of the discussion that I have with my guests — in fact I often record nearly twice as much conversation as ends up in the edited versions. And you will also have access to additional in-depth conversations with my frequent co-host Albert Evans that have not been featured on the podcast. And all patrons receive special “on-air” shout-outs and acknowledgement of your vital support of this podcast. And If you are very enthusiastic about Broadway Nation there are additional patron levels that come with even more benefits. To support the show and receive all of these exclusive member benefits – please just click on this link: https://broadwaynationpodcast.supercast.tech/ Thank you so much for your support! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices