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Behind the Scenes of Musical Genius: Hart and Rodgers

10/28/2025

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Summary

Story summary

Ethan Hawke portrays songwriter Lorenz Hart, whose misery peaks as Richard Rodgers begins a partnership with Oscar Hammerstein II in the opening of Oklahoma!
Andrew Scott plays Richard Rodgers, and the film captures the strain of a collaboration forming in that moment.
Richard Linklater directs the movie, and Margaret Qualley is also featured in the cast.
The film centers on creativity and collaboration within a landmark period in musical theater history.

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Story summary

Ethan Hawke portrays songwriter Lorenz Hart, whose misery peaks as Richard Rodgers begins a partnership with Oscar Hammerstein II in the opening of Oklahoma!
Andrew Scott plays Richard Rodgers, and the film captures the strain of a collaboration forming in that moment.
Richard Linklater directs the movie, and Margaret Qualley is also featured in the cast.
The film centers on creativity and collaboration within a landmark period in musical theater history.