The ASCAP Foundation Richard Rodgers Award is an annual award presented by the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP), in recognition of lifetime achievement by composers and lyricists in musical theatre. Established by Dorothy Rodgers in honor of her late husband Richard Rodgers, the award was first presented to Howard Dietz in 1983. The honor was not presented in 1992, 1994, 2004, or 2005, and years with more than one recipient include 1984, 1990, 1993, 1995, and 1997.
The most recent recipient is Stephen Schwartz, who was presented the award in 2011. Betty Comden is the only female to receive the award. American composers or lyricists have received the Richard Rodgers Award each year it has been presented except in 1988 when British-born Jule Styne won the honor.
Recipients
YearRecipientLifetimeNationalityRef.1983 1984 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1990 1991 1992 — — — —1993 1993 1994 — — — —1995 1995 1996 1997 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 — — — —2005 — — — —2006 2007 — — — —2008 — — — —2009 — — — —2010 — — — —2011 —
See also ASCAP Foundation Richard Rodgers New Horizons Award
References
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External links American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers' official site ASCAP Foundation