OKLAHOMA! Opened on Broadway on this Day in 1943
by Blair Ingenthron - Mar 31, 2024
Oklahoma! opened at the St. James Theatre on March 31st, 1943. The musical, with music by Richard Rodgers and book and lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II, was based on Lynn Rigg's 1930 play 'Green Grow the Lilacs.'
Lin-Manuel Miranda and Family Help Oscar Hammerstein Museum in Efforts to Save Highland Farm
by Stephi Wild - Apr 12, 2023
The Oscar Hammerstein Museum and Theatre Education Center (OHMTEC) announced a major gift from the Miranda Family Fund in support of the nonprofit's effort to purchase, restore and preserve Oscar Hammerstein II's former home and creative epicenter at Highland Farm, and create a multifaceted and dynamic museum experience with a strong theatre education component.
Liz Callaway Will Release Sondheim Tribute Album on November 11
by Stephi Wild - Sep 28, 2022
Liz Callaway confirmed on Instagram that her upcoming tribute album to Stephen Sondheim will be released on November 11. To Steve With Love: Liz Callaway Celebrates Sondheim debuted at 54 Below in March and was recorded live for release.
Los Angeles Premiere of OKLAHOMA! to Open at the Ahmanson Theatre This Week
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 13, 2022
The Los Angeles premiere of Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Oklahoma! directed by Daniel Fish opens Thursday, September 15 at 8 p.m. at Center Theatre Group / Ahmanson Theatre. The tour will mark the first time a First-Class Equity production of Oklahoma! has toured North America in more than 40 years. This bold interpretation will play through October 16.
Leslie Uggams and Ted Chapin to be Honored at the 30th Annual Oscar Hammerstein Award Gala
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 12, 2022
The York Theatre Company will honor Tony Award-winning musical theater icon Leslie Uggams (Hallelujah, Baby!, Anything Goes, Thoroughly Modern Millie) with the 2022 Oscar Hammerstein Award for Outstanding Achievement in Musical Theater and Ted Chapin with The York Theatre Company Founders’ Award at the 30th Oscar Hammerstein Award Gala.
Cast Announced for THE SOUND OF MUSIC at ZACH Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 24, 2022
ZACH Theatre has announced the cast for Rodgers + Hammerstein’s Tony, Grammy, and Oscar-winning musical The Sound of Music playing June 15 – July 24. 2022 under the direction of Producing Artistic Director Dave Steakley.
THE SOUND OF MUSIC to be Presented by the Aspen Music Festival and School & Theatre Aspen
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 28, 2022
The Aspen Music Festival and School and Theatre Aspen announced today that, this summer, their organizations will again collaborate to present a very special concert production of the Rodgers and Hammerstein classic musical The Sound of Music on Monday, July 25 and Tuesday, July 26 at 7:30 pm in the Benedict Music Tent.