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3 days ago · Oscar Hammerstein II, a famous musical theater lyricist with eight Tony Awards and two Academy Awards, is widely celebrated. Singers often choose his beautiful, lyrical jazz songs for auditions and performances.
3 days ago · “Do-Re-Mi” is a delightful and infectious song from the iconic musical “The Sound of Music,” written by Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II. Released in 1959, this beloved and timeless classic has not only captured the hearts of audiences around the world but also carries deeper meaning within its lyrics.
2 days ago · Between 1948 and 1951, he wrote All That Glitters, High Tor, Mary Poppins and Climb High as part of a course of study under his mentor Oscar Hammerstein II.
2 days ago · The Producers has won the most Tonys, winning in 12 categories, including Best Musical. Hamilton is the most-nominated production in Tony history, with 16 nominations. The Sound of Music and Fiorello! are the only two musicals to date to have ever tied for the Best Musical award (in 1960).
5 days ago · Richard Rodgers, Oscar Hammerstein II, Rodgers & Hammerstein. Richard Rodgers: Command Performance (2014) 1948. Pop, Retro, Broadway. “A Wonderful Guy” is a song written by Richard Rodgers and Bernice Saunders. It was released in 1948 and has since become a popular tune on Broadway and in the pop music scene.
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5 days ago · "Oklahoma!" is history-making as the first show in musical theater to use dance to advance the plot so successfully and extensively. Agnes de Mille, who choreographed the first production of Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II's "Oklahoma!"
3 days ago · The show gave the young composer, who was mentored by musical theatre great Oscar Hammerstein II, his first real taste of success. A delve deeper into the archive uncovers a few unusual pieces. Amongst the Sweeney Todd paraphernalia is a promotional apron, complete with fake blood splatters and artwork from the original 1979 Broadway production.
