Oscar Hammerstein
Oscar Hammerstein is a bookwriter, composer whose BroadwayWorld credits include Oklahoma!, Naughty Marietta, and Hans, the Flute Player.
Date of Birth: May 08, 1847
Date of Death: August 01, 1919 (72)
Birth Place: Sceczin
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New Toys
[ 1925 ] writer
[ 1925 ] writer
The Desert Song
[ 1929 ] writer
[ 1929 ] writer
New Moon
[ 1930 ] lyrics
[ 1930 ] lyrics
Viennese Nights
[ 1930 ] lyrics
[ 1930 ] lyrics
Sunny
[ 1930 ] lyrics by
[ 1930 ] lyrics by
The Song of the Flame
[ 1930 ] writer
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Song of the West
[ 1930 ] writer
[ 1930 ] writer
Music in the Air
[ 1934 ] lyrics by
[ 1934 ] lyrics by
The Night Is Young
[ 1935 ] lyrics
[ 1935 ] lyrics
Give Us This Night
[ 1936 ] lyrics by
[ 1936 ] lyrics by
Show Boat
[ 1936 ] lyrics by
[ 1936 ] lyrics by
Swing High, Swing Low
[ 1937 ] writer
[ 1937 ] writer
The Great Waltz
[ 1938 ] lyrics by
[ 1938 ] lyrics by
Broadway Rhythm
[ 1944 ] writer
[ 1944 ] writer
Centennial Summer
[ 1946 ] lyricist
[ 1946 ] lyricist
Annie Get Your Gun
[ 1950 ] producer
[ 1950 ] producer
The Last Time I Saw Paris
[ 1954 ] lyrics
[ 1954 ] lyrics
Carmen Jones
[ 1954 ] lyrics
[ 1954 ] lyrics
Rose Marie
[ 1954 ] writer
[ 1954 ] writer
Oklahoma!
[ 1955 ] book
[ 1955 ] book
Carousel
[ 1956 ] lyrics by
[ 1956 ] lyrics by
The King and I
[ 1956 ] lyrics by
[ 1956 ] lyrics by
Flower Drum Song
[ 1961 ] lyricist
[ 1961 ] lyricist
State Fair
[ 1962 ] lyricist
[ 1962 ] lyricist
Videos
Exclusive: THE SOUND OF MUSIC Tour Star Cayleigh Capaldi Performs the Title Song
by Sam Anctil - 2026-09-27 12:00:24
Video: Richard Jay-Alexander Celebrates 50 Years in the Broadway Business
by Robert Diamond - 2026-04-03 13:00:22
Video: Watch SIX's Dylan Mulvaney Sing 'Edelweiss' at Broadway Backwards
by Gillian Blum - 2026-03-29 19:40:40
Video: Jimmy Fallon Recreates Sardi's for Ethan Hawke TONIGHT SHOW Visit
by Josh Sharpe - 2026-02-05 15:04:51
Video: Melissa Errico Sings 'I Can Dream, Can't I?' in Video for Upcoming Album
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-09-26 10:21:20
News
Hammerstein Museum Celebrates Young Performers and Launches Playwrights Festival
by Stephi Wild - Oct 21, 2026
The Oscar Hammerstein Museum and Theatre Education Center will present performances by 2026 International Youth Solo Contest winners and open applications for an International Young Playwrights Festival for student writers worldwide.
by Stephi Wild - Oct 21, 2026
The Oscar Hammerstein Museum and Theatre Education Center will present performances by 2026 International Youth Solo Contest winners and open applications for an International Young Playwrights Festival for student writers worldwide.
Photos: Houston Grand Opera to Launch 2026-27 Season With SUSANNAH
by Rachel Stone - Oct 20, 2026
Houston Grand Opera will open its new season with Carlisle Floyd's SUSANNAH, followed by productions of FAUST, AIDA, THE MAGIC FLUTE, DER ROSENKAVALIER, and SHOW BOAT.
by Rachel Stone - Oct 20, 2026
Houston Grand Opera will open its new season with Carlisle Floyd's SUSANNAH, followed by productions of FAUST, AIDA, THE MAGIC FLUTE, DER ROSENKAVALIER, and SHOW BOAT.
THE SOUND OF MUSIC Tickets to Go On Sale Friday at Broadway in Jacksonville
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 19, 2026
THE SOUND OF MUSIC will return to Jacksonville as the touring production marks the musical's 65th anniversary. Tickets go on sale Friday with a special offer of 50% off two tickets in select seats.
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 19, 2026
THE SOUND OF MUSIC will return to Jacksonville as the touring production marks the musical's 65th anniversary. Tickets go on sale Friday with a special offer of 50% off two tickets in select seats.
Keith Oxman & Frank Morelli Reunite for CLASSICOOL Album
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 16, 2026
Tenor saxophonist Keith Oxman and bassoonist Frank Morelli release their second collaboration, a dozen reinvented jazz and classical pieces via Capri Records.
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 16, 2026
Tenor saxophonist Keith Oxman and bassoonist Frank Morelli release their second collaboration, a dozen reinvented jazz and classical pieces via Capri Records.
Review: OKLAHOMA! at Georgetown Palace
by Joni Lorraine - Oct 15, 2026
I think it’s important to admit, OKLAHOMA! is one of my favorite musicals. As a child, it was one of the films that first enthralled me with musical theatre, though I hardly thought I’d become a part of any of that just a few years later as a teenager.
by Joni Lorraine - Oct 15, 2026
I think it’s important to admit, OKLAHOMA! is one of my favorite musicals. As a child, it was one of the films that first enthralled me with musical theatre, though I hardly thought I’d become a part of any of that just a few years later as a teenager.
Photos: Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty Honored at Oscar Hammerstein Museum Gala
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 14, 2026
See photos from the Oscar Hammerstein Museum's Something Wonderful gala, where Tony-winning songwriting duo Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty received the Ockie Award.
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 14, 2026
See photos from the Oscar Hammerstein Museum's Something Wonderful gala, where Tony-winning songwriting duo Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty received the Ockie Award.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld October 15, 2026- LA LA LAND Stage Musical Creative Team Unveiled and More
by - Oct 15, 2026
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is October 15, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
by - Oct 15, 2026
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is October 15, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Feature: BROADWAY GOES HOLLYWOOD BENEFIT GALA CONCERT SET FOR OCT. 16
by Debbie Hall - Oct 14, 2026
Broadway and Hollywood have long shared a creative partnership, bringing unforgettable musical theatre songs to the big screen and introducing generations of audiences to the music and stories that continue to define both worlds of entertainment. On Oct. 16, Las Vegas audiences can experience that celebrated musical legacy when Broadway Goes Hollywood takes the stage for a special concert gala fundraiser presented by Community Lutheran Church’s Spotlight Cabaret series. The 90-minute, fast-paced musical revue features beloved songs from classic and contemporary Broadway and Hollywood productions, reimagined with a modern twist and performed by a cast of accomplished vocalists and entertainers. The evening will also support an ambitious musical undertaking: bringing God Lives in Glass in Concert to Carnegie Hall in New York City on May 1, 2027.
by Debbie Hall - Oct 14, 2026
Broadway and Hollywood have long shared a creative partnership, bringing unforgettable musical theatre songs to the big screen and introducing generations of audiences to the music and stories that continue to define both worlds of entertainment. On Oct. 16, Las Vegas audiences can experience that celebrated musical legacy when Broadway Goes Hollywood takes the stage for a special concert gala fundraiser presented by Community Lutheran Church’s Spotlight Cabaret series. The 90-minute, fast-paced musical revue features beloved songs from classic and contemporary Broadway and Hollywood productions, reimagined with a modern twist and performed by a cast of accomplished vocalists and entertainers. The evening will also support an ambitious musical undertaking: bringing God Lives in Glass in Concert to Carnegie Hall in New York City on May 1, 2027.
Brian D’arcy James, Celia Keenan-Bolger and More to Join York Theatre's Oscar Hammerstein Award Gala
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 14, 2026
The York Theatre revealed performers including Brian d'Arcy James, Celia Keenan-Bolger, and Patrick Wilson will attend the 34th Annual Oscar Hammerstein Award Gala.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 14, 2026
The York Theatre revealed performers including Brian d'Arcy James, Celia Keenan-Bolger, and Patrick Wilson will attend the 34th Annual Oscar Hammerstein Award Gala.
TICKETS ON SALE TODAY FOR THE SOUND OF MUSIC AT WEST HERR AUDITORIUM THEATRE
by Rachel Stone - Oct 13, 2026
Tickets are now available for THE SOUND OF MUSIC, opening at West Herr Auditorium Theatre December 1-6 as part of the 2026-2027 M&T Bank Broadway Season. The North American tour, directed by Jack O'Brien, marks the musical's 65th anniversary.
by Rachel Stone - Oct 13, 2026
Tickets are now available for THE SOUND OF MUSIC, opening at West Herr Auditorium Theatre December 1-6 as part of the 2026-2027 M&T Bank Broadway Season. The North American tour, directed by Jack O'Brien, marks the musical's 65th anniversary.
Hammerstein Museum Breaks Ground on Highland Farm Restoration
by Stephi Wild - Oct 9, 2026
The Hammerstein Museum announced a groundbreaking ceremony for renovations at historic Highland Farm in Doylestown, the former home of Oscar Hammerstein II. The property will become a museum and theatre education center.
by Stephi Wild - Oct 9, 2026
The Hammerstein Museum announced a groundbreaking ceremony for renovations at historic Highland Farm in Doylestown, the former home of Oscar Hammerstein II. The property will become a museum and theatre education center.
INTO THE WOODS & More Set For Goodspeed Musicals 2027 Season
by Joshua Wright - Oct 7, 2026
Goodspeed Musicals announced its 2027 season featuring INTO THE WOODS, THE HEART OF ROCK AND ROLL, and RODGERS & HAMMERSTEIN'S THE KING AND I at its East Haddam, Connecticut venue.
by Joshua Wright - Oct 7, 2026
Goodspeed Musicals announced its 2027 season featuring INTO THE WOODS, THE HEART OF ROCK AND ROLL, and RODGERS & HAMMERSTEIN'S THE KING AND I at its East Haddam, Connecticut venue.
Shana Farr and Craig Rubano to Bring ALL THE THINGS YOU ARE to Chelsea Table + Stage
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 1, 2026
Shana Farr and Craig Rubano will perform Jerome Kern standards in a theatrical concert at Chelsea Table + Stage, featuring music director Jon Weber and arrangements by Steve Ross.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 1, 2026
Shana Farr and Craig Rubano will perform Jerome Kern standards in a theatrical concert at Chelsea Table + Stage, featuring music director Jon Weber and arrangements by Steve Ross.
THE SOUND OF MUSIC to Play Buffalo This December
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 29, 2026
Tickets are on sale for the North American tour of THE SOUND OF MUSIC at Shea's Buffalo Theatre, running December 8–13. The production, directed by Jack O'Brien, marks the 65th anniversary of the musical's original stage debut.
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 29, 2026
Tickets are on sale for the North American tour of THE SOUND OF MUSIC at Shea's Buffalo Theatre, running December 8–13. The production, directed by Jack O'Brien, marks the 65th anniversary of the musical's original stage debut.
Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater Unveils October Programming
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 29, 2026
Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater will present nightly performances throughout October, featuring The Hot Sardines, Ron Carter, and birthday celebrations for Bud Powell and Thelonious Monk.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 29, 2026
Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater will present nightly performances throughout October, featuring The Hot Sardines, Ron Carter, and birthday celebrations for Bud Powell and Thelonious Monk.
Chronicles of a Girl Singer: A New Dream
by Guest Blog: Melissa Errico - Sep 28, 2026
'On songs, surrealism, love letters, and discovering what an album was about after I had already made it.' Melissa Errico shares reflections on her new album, I CAN DREAM, CAN'T I?
by Guest Blog: Melissa Errico - Sep 28, 2026
'On songs, surrealism, love letters, and discovering what an album was about after I had already made it.' Melissa Errico shares reflections on her new album, I CAN DREAM, CAN'T I?
Itzhak Perlman Pairs Violin with Ella Fitzgerald on "Someone to Watch Over Me"
by Rachel Stone - Sep 25, 2026
Violinist Itzhak Perlman released a new recording of the George Gershwin classic featuring Ella Fitzgerald's voice, the second single from his album THE WAY WE WERE: MY AMERICAN SONGBOOK.
by Rachel Stone - Sep 25, 2026
Violinist Itzhak Perlman released a new recording of the George Gershwin classic featuring Ella Fitzgerald's voice, the second single from his album THE WAY WE WERE: MY AMERICAN SONGBOOK.
Adams-Bickel Associates Named General Contractor for Highland Farm Renovations
by Rachel Stone - Sep 22, 2026
Adams-Bickel Associates has been selected to lead renovation work on Highland Farm, the historic home where Oscar Hammerstein II lived and worked. The project will restore the roof, HVAC system, historic porch, balcony, and accessibility features.
by Rachel Stone - Sep 22, 2026
Adams-Bickel Associates has been selected to lead renovation work on Highland Farm, the historic home where Oscar Hammerstein II lived and worked. The project will restore the roof, HVAC system, historic porch, balcony, and accessibility features.
Exclusive: THE SOUND OF MUSIC Tour Star Cayleigh Capaldi Performs the Title Song
by Sam Anctil - Sep 27, 2026
Watch an exclusive video of Cayleigh Capaldi performing the title song from The Sound of Music North American tour. Performed at the Laurie Beechman Theatre before they hit the road again this month.
by Sam Anctil - Sep 27, 2026
Watch an exclusive video of Cayleigh Capaldi performing the title song from The Sound of Music North American tour. Performed at the Laurie Beechman Theatre before they hit the road again this month.
Hammerstein Museum Selects Adams-Bickel for Highland Farm Renovations
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 17, 2026
The Oscar Hammerstein Museum and Theatre Education Center named Adams-Bickel Contractors as general contractor for upcoming renovations at historic Highland Farm in Doylestown, Pennsylvania.
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 17, 2026
The Oscar Hammerstein Museum and Theatre Education Center named Adams-Bickel Contractors as general contractor for upcoming renovations at historic Highland Farm in Doylestown, Pennsylvania.
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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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