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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.

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   Jun 12, 2024 · Oscar Hammerstein II (born July 12, 1895, New York, New York, U.S.—died August 23, 1960, Doylestown, Pennsylvania) was an 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.

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   Apr 2, 2014 · Who Was Oscar Hammerstein II? With composer Jerome Kern, Oscar Hammerstein II wrote the groundbreaking musical Show Boat (1927).

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6. www.hammersteinmuseum.org › about-oscarAbout Oscar | Hammerstein Museum

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   Learn about Oscar Hammerstein II, the legendary lyricist and librettist who co-created Oklahoma!, Carousel, The Sound of Music and more. Discover his achievements in theater, his social activism and his philanthropy.

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   Oscar Clendenning Hammerstein II (1895-1960) was perhaps the most influential lyricist and librettist of the American theater. Major musicals for which he wrote the lyrics include “Show...

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   Learn about the life and legacy of Oscar Hammerstein II, one of the most influential and acclaimed lyricists and librettists of the 20th century. Explore his collaborations with Richard Rodgers, Jerome Kern, and others, and his impact on the musical theatre genre.

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   Who is Oscar Hammerstein II?

   • Oscar Hammerstein II was born on July 12, 1895 in New York City. His father William was a theatre manager and, for many years, director of Hammerstein’s Victoria, the most popular vaudeville theatre of its day. His uncle, Arthur Hammerstein, was a successful Broadway producer and his grandfather, Oscar Hammerstein, a famous opera impresario.

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   What did Oscar Hammerstein do for a living?

   • “Oklahoma!” Oscar Hammerstein II (born July 12, 1895, New York, New York, U.S.—died August 23, 1960, Doylestown, Pennsylvania) was an 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.

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   How did Oscar Hammerstein influence Stephen Sondheim?

   • In 1981, The Oscar Hammerstein II Center for Theater Studies at Columbia University was established with a $1 million gift from his family. His advice and work influenced Stephen Sondheim, a friend of the Hammerstein family from childhood.

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   Who was Oscar Clendenning Hammerstein II?

   • Oscar Clendenning Hammerstein II was born into a great theatrical family on July 12, 1895, in New York City. His grandfather, Oscar I, was an opera impressario and showman. His father, William, was the manager of Hammerstein’s Victoria, one of the most famous vaudeville theaters of its day. His uncle, Arthur, was a well known producer.

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    Oscar Greeley Clendenning Hammerstein II was an American lyricist, librettist, theatrical producer, and director in musical theater for nearly 40 years. He won eight Tony Awards and two Academy Awards for Best Original Song.