Pittsburgh CLO, in conjunction with the families of Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II and The Rodgers & Hammerstein Organization, presented the 10th Richard Rodgers Award for Excellence in Musical Theater to siblings Kathleen Marshall and Rob Marshall. The ceremony was held in conjunction with the 2008 Pink Frolic Ball on May 10, 2008, at the Omni William Penn Hotel.  This awards ceremony marked the first time that the Richard Rodgers Award was presented to two Broadway professionals. 

Established in 1988, the Richard Rodgers Award for Excellence in Musical Theater recognizes the lifetime contributions of outstanding talents in musical theater. Past recipients include Mary Martin, Dame Julie Andrews, Harold Prince, Sir Cameron Mackintosh, Stephen Sondheim, Lord Andrew Lloyd Webber, Gwen Verdon, Bernadette Peters and Shirley Jones.

Kathleen Marshall and Rob Marshall’s remarkable careers as award-winning directors and choreographers made them ideal choices to join this illustrious group of recipients.  These talented individuals were also raised in Pittsburgh and earned their equity cards on the Pittsburgh CLO stage. Click here to learn more about Kathleen Marshall and Rob Marshall's careers.

The event featured dinner coupled with dynamic CLO performances honoring the Marshall’s celebrated careers. Mary Rodgers Guettel, an accomplished author, screenwriter and composer and the daughter of the late Richard Rodgers, presented the Richard Rodgers Awards.Harry Connick Jr. also made a special gueat appearance to honor his friends and spoke during the Awards ceremony.