Oscar Hammerstein II
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. Many of his songs are standard repertoire for vocalists and jazz musicians. He co-wrote 850 songs.
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My Favorite Things: The Rodgers & Hammerstein 80th Anniversary Concert
writer
2024
The Sound of Music Live!
writer
2013
South Pacific
writer
2001
Oklahoma!
writer
1999
The King and I
writer
1999
Cinderella
writer
1997
Carousel
writer
1967
The Sound of Music
writer
1965
Cinderella
writer
1965
State Fair
writer
1962
South Pacific
writer
1958
Cinderella
writer
1957
The King and I
writer
1956
Carousel
writer
1956
Oklahoma!
writer
1955
Deep in My Heart
writer
1954
The Last Time I Saw Paris
writer
1954
Carmen Jones
writer
1954
Rose Marie
writer
1954
Main Street to Broadway
actor
1953
The Desert Song
writer
1953
Lovely to Look At
writer
1952
Show Boat
writer
1951
State Fair
writer
1945
New Moon
writer
1940
High, Wide and Handsome
writer
1937
Show Boat
writer
1936
The Night Is Young
writer
1935
Music in the Air
writer
1934
New Moon
writer
1930