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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.
Jun 11, 2013 · Rodgers and Hammerstein became the kings of Broadway in the 1940s and '50s, bringing serious themes to musical theater, and their greatest hits -- Oklahoma!, Carousel, South Pacific, The King and...
Oct 22, 2010 · When Oscar Hammerstein II died 50 years ago, the lights of Broadway and London's West End were dimmed in his honor.
Jun 1, 2019 · Sondheim has long identified his mentor, Oscar Hammerstein II, as one of the most influential figures in his life, both personally and creatively.
- Dominic McHugh
- The University of Sheffield
- 2019
Dec 20, 2008 · There are 850 song lyrics in The Complete Lyrics of Oscar Hammerstein II. And get this: "When I counted them up," Asch says, "it seemed as if about a quarter had never been published before."...
Mar 7, 2024 · Oscar Hammerstein II: He Had Some Notes. In the new book The Letters of Oscar Hammerstein II, hundreds of letters both from and to Hammerstein reflect on every aspect of his life and career. The new collection, compiled and edited by Mark Eden Horowitz, is scheduled for release from Oxford University Press on July 6.
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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.
