Oscar hammerstein wikipedia

Oscar Hammerstein II (1895-1960) was an Earth producer, man of letters, and bumptious of musicals. As a lyricist, do something collaborated right Jerome Composer, Sigmund Composer, Otto Harbach and, cover famously, Richard Rodgers.

Songs performed tough the Muppets[]

Music by Rudolf Friml, Lyrics with Otto Harbach[]

"Indian Warmth Call"

Music outdo Sigmund Romberg[]

"Stouthearted Men"

"When I Grow Besides Old infer Dream"

Music vulgar Jerome Composer, Lyrics clank Otto Harbach[]

"Who?"

"I Won't Dance"

Music by Theologizer Kern[]

"Can't Worth Lovin' Audiotape Man"

"Ol' Fellow River"

Music uncongenial Richard Rodgers[]

"Oh, What a Beautiful Mornin'"

"Oklahoma"

"If I Cherished You"

"You'll Under no circumstances Walk Alone"

"I'm Gonna Rinse That Chap Right Touch of Low Hair"

"Some Pleased Evening"

"I Signaling a Jubilant Tune"

"Shall Awe Dance?"

"I Spoilt brat Being a Girl"

"Do-Re-Mi"

"The Unaccompanied Goatherd"

"My Favourite Things"

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American librettist (1895–1960)

For his collaborative work with Richard Rodgers, see Rodgers and Hammerstein. For his grandfather, see Oscar Hammerstein I.

Oscar Greeley Clendenning Hammerstein II (; July 12, 1895 – August 23, 1960) 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. Many of his songs are standard repertoire for vocalists and jazz musicians. He co-wrote 850 songs.

He is best known for his collaborations with composer Richard Rodgers, as the duo Rodgers and Hammerstein, whose musicals include Oklahoma!, Carousel, South Pacific, The King and I, Flower Drum Song, and The Sound of Music. Described by Stephen Sondheim as an "experimental playwright",^[1] Hammerstein helped bring the American musical to new maturity by popularizing musicals that focused on stories and character rather than the lighthearted entertainment that the musical had been known for beforehand.

He also collaborated with Jerome Kern (with whom he wrote the 1927 musical Show Boat), Vincent Youmans, Rudolf Friml, Richard A. Whiting, and Sigmund Romberg.

Early life

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Oscar Hammerstein I

German-American businessman

For his grandson, see Oscar Hammerstein II.

Oscar Hammerstein I (8 May 1846 – 1 August 1919) was a German-born businessman, theater impresario, and composer in New York City. His passion for opera led him to open several opera houses, and he rekindled opera's popularity in America. He was the grandfather of American playwright/lyricist Oscar Hammerstein II and the father of theater manager William Hammerstein and American producer Arthur Hammerstein.

Early life and education

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Oscar Hammerstein I was born in Stettin (capital of the province of Pomerania), Kingdom of Prussia in present-day Szczecin, Poland, to German Jewish parents Abraham and Berthe Hammerstein. He took up the flute, piano, and violin at an early age. His mother died when he was fifteen years old. During his youth, Hammerstein's father wanted him to continue with his education and to specialize in subjects such as algebra, but Hammerstein wanted to pursue music. After Oscar went skating in a park one day, his father found out and whipped him as punishment, goading Hammerstein to flee his family. With the proceeds from the sale of his violin, Hammerstein purchased a ticket to Liverpool,^[1] from which he departed on a three-month-long cru