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Oscar Hammerstein

Birth Place: Sceczin

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[Broadway, 1953]
Producer
 
[Broadway, 1910]
Producer
 
[Broadway, 1910]
Producer
 
[Broadway, 1903]
Producer
 
[Broadway, 1903]
Producer
Theatre Owner and Manager
 
[Broadway, 1902]
Producer
 
[Broadway, 1901]
Producer
Composer (Additional Music)
 
[Broadway, 1897]
Producer

Writing

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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ANASTASIA Will Open in Sydney This Week at Sydney Lyric Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Apr 7, 2026

The Broadway musical ANASTASIA opens at Sydney Lyric Theatre in April 2026, starring Georgina Hopson, Rhonda Burchmore, and Nancye Hayes, following a acclaimed Melbourne run.
Video: Richard Jay-Alexander Celebrates 50 Years in the Broadway Business
by Robert Diamond - Apr 3, 2026

Richard Jay-Alexander is celebrating a milestone year of 50 years in show business, having moved to New York City in the fall of 1975, the same season that A CHORUS LINE moved into its home on Broadway at The Shubert Theatre.
Pulitzer Prize for Drama: Iconic Plays That Shaped American Theater
by Sidney Paterra - Apr 3, 2026

The Pulitzer Prize for Drama is one of the most prestigious honors in American theater, celebrating outstanding works that have made a significant impact on the stage. Here's a closer look at what the Pulitzer Prize for Drama is, how it works, and why it matters.
Interview: Ford Haeuser of OKLAHOMA! at Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre
by Jason Davis - Apr 1, 2026

Broadway World was fortunate to engage with Ford Haeuser www.fordhaeuser.com, the director of Oklahoma! at the Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre (March 27th through May 10th). A choreographer, director, and educator based in New York City, his work in theatre and dance has taken him across the globe.
& JULIET, MRS. DOUBTFIRE, and More Set For Broadway in Boise 2026-27 Season
by Stephi Wild - Apr 1, 2026

 Zions Bank Broadway in Boise has announced its 2026/2027 season, featuring six productions at the Morrison Center. Learn more about the upcoming season here!
Marilyn Maye, Claybourne Elder and More to Perform at 54 Below in April
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 30, 2026

In April, 54 Below will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Marilyn Maye, Claybourne Elder and many more. 
Soprano Wendy Carr Will Play Maria In THE SOUND OF MUSIC at Cork Opera House
by Stephi Wild - Mar 30, 2026

Cork Opera House revealed the first casting announcement for its highly anticipated 2026 summer production of The Sound of Music, confirming singer and actress Wendy Carr in the iconic role of ‘Maria'.
Video: Watch SIX's Dylan Mulvaney Sing 'Edelweiss' at Broadway Backwards
by Gillian Blum - Mar 29, 2026

Watch SIX star Dylan Mulvaney sing 'Edelweiss' from THE SOUND OF MUSIC at Broadway Backwards in this video of the performance from the event shared on Facebook.
THE OUTSIDERS, HADESTOWN, and More Set For Broadway in Indianapolis 2026/2027 Season
by Stephi Wild - Mar 25, 2026

Broadway in Indianapolis has announced its 2026/2027 season, featuring a lineup of acclaimed shows set to captivate audiences in Indianapolis. Learn more here!
NEWSIES, CINDERELLA and More Set for Impact Arts Summer Stock Austin 2026
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 24, 2026

Impact Arts has revealed its 22nd Season of Summer Stock Austin. The 2026 lineup includes family friendly theatre with Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella and Disney’s Newsies: The Musical.
ESPECIAL: Stephen Sondheim y Andrew Lloyd Webber: La simetría perfecta del teatro musical
by Adela González Pérez - Mar 23, 2026

Un recorrido por el legado de los dos titanes que, compartiendo fecha de nacimiento el 22 de marzo, redefinieron para siempre el arte de contar historias cantadas
Stephen Sondheim Foundation Creates Horowitz-Sondheim Clinic And Awards Grants To Steppenwolf And Playwrights’ Center
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 19, 2026

The Stephen Sondheim Foundation has created the Horowitz-Sondheim Clinic to support theatre artists’ mental health. The foundation also announced inaugural grants to Steppenwolf Theatre Company and other institutions.
Review: OKLAHOMA at Dingbat Theatre Project
by Jacob Ruscoe - Mar 17, 2026

The Dingbat Theatre Project’s production of Oklahoma! is not your grandmother’s Oklahoma. While the Rodgers and Hammerstein classic is often presented with sweeping nostalgia, bright cornfields, and wholesome Americana, Dingbat boldly twists the familiar into something more unpredictable.
Nicholas Rodriguez to Present SINCERELY, SONDHEIM at Zach Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 10, 2026

Zach Theater alum Nicholas Rodriguez will return to the stage in Nicholas Rodriguez Live: Sincerely, Sondheim for one night only at The Topfer at Zach Theater.
Exclusive: Screenwriter Robert Kaplow Shares How BLUE MOON Came to Life
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 10, 2026

Ahead of the 2026 Oscars, we caught up with nominee Robert Kaplow to discuss his screenplay for Blue Moon, how it continues to connect with audiences, and why it became a film instead of a play.
BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB, DEATH BECOMES HER, and More Set For 2026-2027 Broadway at Straz Center Season
by Stephi Wild - Mar 6, 2026

Straz Center for the Performing Arts has announced the 2026-2027 Bank of America Broadway at Straz Center season. The lineup includes Buena Vista Social Club, Death Becomes Her, and more! Learn more here.
Review: Censtacom’s Rodger and Hammerstein’s Cinderella: A Mundane Fairytale
by Rakaputra Paputungan - Mar 5, 2026

From 15–18 January 2026, Center Stage Community (Censtacom) presented its latest production, Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella, at Graha Bhakti Budaya, Jakarta.
East West Players Reveals Full Cast For David Henry Hwang’s Updated FLOWER DRUM SONG
by Stephi Wild - Mar 5, 2026

East West Players has announced the ensemble and understudy cast for the world premiere of Tony-winner David Henry Hwang's refreshed 2026 book for RODGERS AND HAMMERSTEIN'S FLOWER DRUM SONG.
Review: Jeremy Sussman's Entertaining Encore of FROM NO BUSINESS TO SHOW BUSINESS at Don't Tell Mama
by Analisa Bell - Mar 3, 2026

The 'recovering contract attorney' gave an endearing performance at Don't Tell Mama on February 26. Throughout the evening, Sussman’s off-kilter wit and warmth reminded us why cabaret remains such a treasured form.
DEATH BECOMES HER, THE OUTSIDERS, and More Set For ASU Gammage 2026-2027 Broadway Season
by Stephi Wild - Mar 3, 2026

ASU Gammage has announced its 2026–2027 Desert Financial Broadway Across America-Arizona Broadway season with a dynamic blend of Tempe premieres, beloved classics, and acclaimed new hits.

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How many shows has Oscar Hammerstein written?

Oscar Hammerstein has written 1 shows including Punch, Judy & Company (Bookwriter).

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