In honor of the Tony Award-winning composer/lyricist’s 80th birthday, we’re exploring nine (get it?) facets of his extraordinary professional and artistic journey.

On March 9, 2008, Lin-Manuel Miranda’s In the Heights made Washington Heights the talk of the town. In honor of the musical’s 15-year Broadway anniversary – and in no particular order – here are 15 fun facts and tidbits about the show.

Lorenz Hart’s bitingly clever lyrics, with their unpredictable rhymes, elevated musical theatre songwriting to the level of poetry. In this interview, gifted music director and conductor for Broadway and beyond, Andy Einhorn, discusses what makes Hart’s lyrics soar.

Richard Rodgers was the first person to obtain a Pulitzer, Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony. Here’s a look at the decorated works that earned Rodgers his PEGOT status.

Marvin Hamlisch’s brassy score brought the noir classic Sweet Smell of Success to life on the Broadway stage 20 years ago. We reminisce on the shadowy world of ambition, betrayal, and genius musical motifs.

Berlin’s taut lyrical masterpiece was, in his own words, “the greatest song anybody ever wrote.” Here’s an in-depth look at the song’s genesis and legacy.

Marvin Hamlisch is the only other person in history, after Richard Rodgers, to have won the PEGOT: the Pulitzer Prize and Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony Awards. Here’s a look at each of Hamlisch’s PEGOT accolades.

No matter what time of year, it’s always a perfect time for an Irving Berlin tune.

From global shutdowns to socially-distant performances with top-rate Broadway talent, what a difference a year makes.

Writer Mary Rodgers, composer of Once Upon a Mattress and author of Freaky Friday, was an elegant raconteur of exquisite taste and infinite humor. In this profile, we explore the life and legacy of the groundbreaking artist.