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Oscar Greeley Clendenning Hammerstein II ( / ˈhæmərstaɪn /; July 12, 1895 – August 23, 1960) was an American lyricist, librettist, theatrical producer, and (usually uncredited) director in musical theater for nearly 40 years. He won eight Tony Awards and two Academy Awards for Best Original Song.
Rodgers and Hammerstein was a theater-writing team of composer Richard Rodgers (1902–1979) and lyricist-dramatist Oscar Hammerstein II (1895–1960), who together created a series of innovative and influential American musicals. Their musical theater writing partnership has been called the greatest of the 20th century.
CBS. Release. March 31, 1957. ( 1957-03-31) Rodgers and Hammerstein's Cinderella is a musical written for television, but later played on stage, with music by Richard Rodgers and a book and lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II. It is based upon the fairy tale Cinderella, particularly the French version Cendrillon, ou la petite pantoufle de verre ...
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Dec 26, 2021 · Rodgers and Hammerstein Songbook by Richard Rodgers, Hammerstein, Oscar, II, 1982, Leonard Corporation, Hal edition, in English
Jun 12, 2024 · Oscar Hammerstein II, American lyricist, musical comedy author, and theatrical producer influential in the development of musical comedy and known especially for his immensely successful collaboration with the composer Richard Rodgers, which yielded such shows as Oklahoma!, The King and I, and The Sound of Music.
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Mar 9, 1993 · The Rodgers & Hammerstein Songbook by Rodgers & Hammerstein released in 1993. Find album reviews, track lists, credits, awards and more at AllMusic.
