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Crossword: The Sounds of Richard Rodgers

Try our new crossword centered around the works of legendary Broadway composer Richard Rodgers, whose birthday is on Sunday.

New York City
Two years ago, this actor played Billy Bigelow on Broadway. If you know his name, you have one answer to this puzzle.
Two years ago, this actor played Billy Bigelow on Broadway. If you know his name and the musical he starred in, you have two of this puzzle's answers.
(© Julieta Cervantes)

Whether you're a fan of Broadway musicals or not, you're familiar with the music of Richard Rodgers. If the melody to "Doe, a deer, a female deer" pops into your head as soon as you hear those words, then you know his work. His contributions to American music and the theater are beyond estimation, and with his birthday (June 28) coming up this weekend, we came up with a crossword that centers on him and his familiar musicals. See how many clues you can solve without looking at the answers at the bottom. Happy puzzling!

Answers

Across:
3. HALL
5. AISLE
7. STAGE
11. BALI
12. HAMILTON
14. HENRY
15. MAN
16. LLOYDWEBBER
17. USHER
18. MCDONALD
20. MEZZANINE

Down:
1. OKLAHOMA
2. HAMMERSTEIN
4. BRYNNER
6. ALLADIN
8. CAROUSEL
9. FIVE
10. SOUND
13. CINDERELLA
15. MARTIN
18. MARIA
19. WESTEND