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Oscar Hammerstein

Date of Death: August 01, 1919 (72)

Birth Place: Sceczin

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Productions

Oklahoma!
 
[Broadway, 1953]
Producer
Naughty Marietta
 
[Broadway, 1910]
Producer
Hans, the Flute Player
 
[Broadway, 1910]
Producer
Punch, Judy & Company
 
[Broadway, 1903]
Producer
Resurrection
 
[Broadway, 1903]
Producer
Theatre Owner and Manager
Les Cloches De Corneville
 
[Broadway, 1902]
Producer
Sweet Marie
 
[Broadway, 1901]
Producer
Composer
La Poupée
 
[Broadway, 1897]
Producer

Writing

Punch, Judy & Company
Bookwriter
Composer
Lyricist

Movies

New Toys
[ 1925 ] writer
The Desert Song
[ 1929 ] writer
New Moon
[ 1930 ] lyrics
Viennese Nights
[ 1930 ] lyrics
Sunny
[ 1930 ] lyrics by
The Song of the Flame
[ 1930 ] writer
Song of the West
[ 1930 ] writer
Music in the Air
[ 1934 ] lyrics by
The Night Is Young
[ 1935 ] lyrics
Give Us This Night
[ 1936 ] lyrics by
Show Boat
[ 1936 ] lyrics by
Swing High, Swing Low
[ 1937 ] writer
The Great Waltz
[ 1938 ] lyrics by
Broadway Rhythm
[ 1944 ] writer
Centennial Summer
[ 1946 ] lyricist
Annie Get Your Gun
[ 1950 ] producer
The Last Time I Saw Paris
[ 1954 ] lyrics
Carmen Jones
[ 1954 ] lyrics
Rose Marie
[ 1954 ] writer
Oklahoma!
[ 1955 ] book
Carousel
[ 1956 ] lyrics by
The King and I
[ 1956 ] lyrics by
Flower Drum Song
[ 1961 ] lyricist
State Fair
[ 1962 ] lyricist

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STEREOPHONIC, SUFFS, HELL'S KITCHEN, and More Set For Broadway in Hollywood 2025-26 S Photo
STEREOPHONIC, SUFFS, HELL'S KITCHEN, and More Set For Broadway in Hollywood 2025-26 Season
by Stephi Wild - Mar 7, 2025

The 2025-26 season has been announced for Broadway in Hollywood, set for the Hollywood Pantages Theatre. Learn more about the full season and find out how to get tickets here!
World Premiere Of Tom Gold's LE VOYAGE Comes To Bohemian National Hall Photo
World Premiere Of Tom Gold's LE VOYAGE Comes To Bohemian National Hall
by Stephi Wild - Mar 7, 2025

The Juilliard School's first-ever jazz voice graduate student Olivia Chindamo and versatile pianist Matthew Sheens join the New York City-based classical dance company in the World Premiere of Le Voyage.
Charter Oak Cultural Center and Congregation Beth Israel Present A JEWISH JOURNEY THR Photo
Charter Oak Cultural Center and Congregation Beth Israel Present A JEWISH JOURNEY THROUGH BROADWAY: Part 1
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 6, 2025

Charter Oak Cultural Center and Congregation Beth Israel has announced a one-night-only performance of A Jewish Journey Through Broadway: Part 1 (1920-1980). This cabaret-style concert will feature songs by Jewish giants of the musical theatre including songs by Sondheim, Bernstein, Gershwin, Kern, and more performed by an accomplished cast.
THE OUTSIDERS, THE GREAT GATSBY, and More Set For Texas Performing Arts' 25-26 Broadw Photo
THE OUTSIDERS, THE GREAT GATSBY, and More Set For Texas Performing Arts' 25-26 Broadway in Austin Season
by Stephi Wild - Mar 4, 2025

Texas Performing Arts’ 2025-2026 Broadway in Austin Season will include Tony Award–winning Best Musicals, five Austin premieres and the return of fan favorites. Learn more about the full season here!
Jenn Colella, Norbert Leo Butz, and More to Perform at 54 Below in March Photo
Jenn Colella, Norbert Leo Butz, and More to Perform at 54 Below in March
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 28, 2025

Next month, 54 BELOW, Broadway’s Supper Club & Private Event Destination, will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Jenn Colella, Norbert Leo Butz, and more. See the full March programming here!
COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY'S VARSITY SHOW THROUGH THE AGES Comes To 54 Below This March Photo
COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY'S VARSITY SHOW THROUGH THE AGES Comes To 54 Below This March
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 27, 2025

54 BELOW will present Columbia University's Varsity Show Through the Ages on March 28, 2025 at 9:30pm. Celebrating 131 years of Columbia's longest performing arts tradition through the music of current and past productions.
THE GREAT GATSBY, THE SOUND OF MUSIC and More Set for 25/26 Broadway In Boston Season Photo
THE GREAT GATSBY, THE SOUND OF MUSIC and More Set for 25/26 Broadway In Boston Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 26, 2025

The 2025/2026 Broadway In Boston Season at the Citizens Opera House and the Emerson Colonial Theatre has been revealed, including The Great Gatsby and more. See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets.
Interview: Host James C. Nicola Honors Jonathan Larson's Lyrical Legacy at 92NY Photo
Interview: Host James C. Nicola Honors Jonathan Larson's Lyrical Legacy at 92NY
by Rebecca Kaplan - Feb 24, 2025

Artistic director and host James C. Nicola brings his singular insight and personal stories to 92NY, as one of Larson’s earliest and closest collaborators, from 3/1 to 3/3 with LOUDER THAN WORDS: The Songs and Legacy of Jonathan Larson
Photos: RODGERS & HAMMERSTEIN'S OKLAHOMA! At The Milburn Stone Theatre Stage Photo
Photos: RODGERS & HAMMERSTEIN'S OKLAHOMA! At The Milburn Stone Theatre Stage
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 22, 2025

The Milburn Stone Theatre at Cecil College is bringing the beloved Golden Age musical Oklahoma! to life with its production running February 21–March 2, 2025. See photos from the production.
BEAU: THE MUSICAL To Have Off-Broadway Premiere From Out Of The Box Theatrics Photo
BEAU: THE MUSICAL To Have Off-Broadway Premiere From Out Of The Box Theatrics
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 22, 2025

Out of the Box Theatrics has announced the Off-Broadway premiere of Beau the Musical. The production plays June 6 through July 27 at 154 Christopher Street (formerly The New Ohio theater).
New Production of THE SOUND OF MUSIC Comes to Curve This Holiday Season Photo
New Production of THE SOUND OF MUSIC Comes to Curve This Holiday Season
by Stephi Wild - Feb 18, 2025

This Christmas season, the Curve Theatre in Leicester will present a brand-new Made at Curve production of classic musical, THE SOUND OF MUSIC. Learn more here!
THE LAST FIVE YEARS, GUYS & DOLLS, and More Set For Mac-Haydn Theatre's Summer 2025 S Photo
THE LAST FIVE YEARS, GUYS & DOLLS, and More Set For Mac-Haydn Theatre's Summer 2025 Season
by Stephi Wild - Feb 12, 2025

The Mac-Haydn Theatre has announced its 2025 season lineup. The 56th summer season will include six main stage musicals as well as two limited performance shows, including Guys and Dolls, Annie, A Bronx Tale, The Last Five Years, and more.
Broadway Streaming Guide: February 2025 - Where to Watch WAITRESS, THE LION KING Conc Photo
Broadway Streaming Guide: February 2025 - Where to Watch WAITRESS, THE LION KING Concert, & More
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 11, 2025

This February, there are plenty of new things for Broadway fans to stream across our favorite streaming services, including Sara Bareilles' Waitress, The Lion King at the Hollywood Bowl, and more!
What Was the First Broadway Musical? Photo
What Was the First Broadway Musical?
by Sidney Paterra - Feb 8, 2025

Long before the phantom began its multi-decade reign, Evan Hansen waved through a window, or Valjean defended the barricade, musicals have been one of the most beloved fors of live entertainment. When did musicals become a thing? It might be earlier than you think!
THE SOUND OF MUSIC To Premiere At Yorktown Stage This March Photo
THE SOUND OF MUSIC To Premiere At Yorktown Stage This March
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 5, 2025

The highly anticipated musical production, The Sound of Music, will have its official opening on March 1, 2025 at Yorktown Stage. A Professionally Produced Broadway Musical performed by a professional cast, including Broadway Veteran Monica Wemitt.
THE SOUND OF MUSIC, THE NOTEBOOK & More Set for Broadway San Diego 48th Season Photo
THE SOUND OF MUSIC, THE NOTEBOOK & More Set for Broadway San Diego 48th Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 4, 2025

Broadway San Diego has revealed its 48th Season. This season brings a lineup of Award-winning productions, cherished classics, and exciting new musicals to the West Coast. Learn more!
CARMEN JONES Star Olga James Passes Away at 95 Photo
CARMEN JONES Star Olga James Passes Away at 95
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 4, 2025

BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that actress Olga James, star of the film adaptation of Oscar Hammerstein's Carmen Jones, has passed away at 95 years old. 
The York Theatre Launches Micki Grant Artist-in-Residence Program Photo
The York Theatre Launches Micki Grant Artist-in-Residence Program
by Stephi Wild - Feb 3, 2025

In celebration of Black History Month, The York Theatre has announced The Micki Grant Artist-in-Residence Program which honors the legacy of Micki Grant. Learn more here!
Review: Kelli O'Hara in Concert at LA Opera Photo
Review: Kelli O'Hara in Concert at LA Opera
by Andrew Child - Feb 2, 2025

O’Hara has approached the entire evening with such severe gravitas and humble respect that familiar messages seem to land fresh on even jaded ears. How else are we meant to keep singing right now?
Paramount Theatre Reveals 2025-26 Broadway and BOLD Series Photo
Paramount Theatre Reveals 2025-26 Broadway and BOLD Series
by Blair Ingenthron - Feb 1, 2025

Paramount has revealed the lineup for their 2025-26 Broadway and BOLD series, including the Chicago premieres of Come From Away and Dear Evan Hansen. Learn more here!
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