The music and lyrics of South Pacific are among the most critically-acclaimed in history. Who's responsible for creating them?

South Pacific was written by Richard Rodgers, with lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein. When it premiered in 1949, it was an instant success, and managed to be financially successful while also being progressive for its time, with a strong message about racism and acceptance.

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