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3 days ago · Sondheim's interest in musical theater began at a young age, and he was mentored by Oscar Hammerstein II. He began his career by writing the lyrics for West Side Story (1957) and Gypsy (1959).
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. Saturday Night ( 1954), his first professional musical, finally had its world premiere at London’s Bridewell Theatre in 1997 at the instigation of The Stephen Sondheim Society, followed ...
1 day ago · The film is an adaptation of the 1959 stage musical composed by Richard Rodgers, with lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II and a book by Lindsay and Crouse. It is based on the 1949 memoir The Story of the Trapp Family Singers by Maria von Trapp and is set in Salzburg, Austria.
3 hours ago · Oscar Hammerstein II (of Rodgers & Hammerstein) (in 1939) composer: Jerome Kern (in 1939) publisher: Polygram Int. Publishing (renamed Universal PolyGram International Publishing, Inc. circa 1998) (ended), T.B. Harms Inc. (ended) and Universal PolyGram International Publishing, Inc. (existed only since ca. 1998) part of: Broadway Rhythm (film)
2 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.
23 hours ago · The original requirement was only that the nominated song appear in a motion picture during the previous year. This rule was changed after the 1941 Academy Awards, when "The Last Time I Saw Paris", from the film Lady Be Good, with music by Jerome Kern and lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II, won. Kern was upset that his song won because it had been ...
2 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.
