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
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Viennese Nights
[ 1930 ] lyrics
[ 1930 ] lyrics
Sunny
[ 1930 ] lyrics by
[ 1930 ] lyrics by
The Song of the Flame
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Song of the West
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[ 1930 ] writer
Music in the Air
[ 1934 ] lyrics by
[ 1934 ] lyrics by
The Night Is Young
[ 1935 ] lyrics
[ 1935 ] lyrics
Give Us This Night
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Show Boat
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[ 1936 ] lyrics by
Swing High, Swing Low
[ 1937 ] writer
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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
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Oklahoma!
[ 1955 ] book
[ 1955 ] book
Carousel
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The King and I
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[ 1956 ] lyrics by
Flower Drum Song
[ 1961 ] lyricist
[ 1961 ] lyricist
State Fair
[ 1962 ] lyricist
[ 1962 ] lyricist
Videos
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
Video: Ethan Hawke Stars as Lyricist Lorenz Hart in First Trailer for BLUE MOON
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-07-29 12:59:46
News
Itzhak Perlman to Release THE WAY WE WERE: MY AMERICAN SONGBOOK
by Rachel Stone - Aug 31, 2026
Itzhak Perlman will release his first new album in more than a decade, featuring new orchestral arrangements of American Songbook classics and a collaboration with Jon Batiste on "Summertime."
by Rachel Stone - Aug 31, 2026
Itzhak Perlman will release his first new album in more than a decade, featuring new orchestral arrangements of American Songbook classics and a collaboration with Jon Batiste on "Summertime."
A MABEL MERCER BROADWAY PORTFOLIO to Feature Phillip Officer at Birdland
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 28, 2026
Phillip Officer will pay tribute to Mabel Mercer at Birdland, joined by Alice Ripley, Natalie Douglas and Marieann Meringolo for an evening of Broadway standards and storytelling.
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 28, 2026
Phillip Officer will pay tribute to Mabel Mercer at Birdland, joined by Alice Ripley, Natalie Douglas and Marieann Meringolo for an evening of Broadway standards and storytelling.
Maxim Chlumecky, Nathan Levy, Leslie Rodriguez Kritzer & Ruthie Ann Miles Will Lead THE FANTASTICKS on Broadway
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 25, 2026
Second Stage Theater just announced complete casting for the upcoming Broadway premiere of THE FANTASTICKS, directed and choreographed by Christopher Gattelli. The company of THE FANTASTICKS will feature Maxim Chlumecky (Appropriate, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child) as The Boy (Matt), Kevin del Aguila (Some Like It Hot, Frozen) as The Man Who Dies (Mortimer), David Patrick Kelly (Once, The Warriors) as The Old Actor (Henry), Leslie Rodriguez Kritzer (Spamalot, Beetlejuice) as Matt’s Mother (Mildred Hucklebee), Nathan Levy (& Juliet, Aladdin) as The Boy (Lewis), Ruthie Ann Miles (Sweeney Todd, The King and I) as Lewis’ Mother (Bessie Mae Bellomy), Zane Phillips (“The Comeback,” “Mid Century Modern,” Fire Island) as The Narrator (El Gallo), and Ahmad Simmons (Illinoise, Hadestown) as The Mute. Mr. Phillips will be making his Broadway debut.
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 25, 2026
Second Stage Theater just announced complete casting for the upcoming Broadway premiere of THE FANTASTICKS, directed and choreographed by Christopher Gattelli. The company of THE FANTASTICKS will feature Maxim Chlumecky (Appropriate, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child) as The Boy (Matt), Kevin del Aguila (Some Like It Hot, Frozen) as The Man Who Dies (Mortimer), David Patrick Kelly (Once, The Warriors) as The Old Actor (Henry), Leslie Rodriguez Kritzer (Spamalot, Beetlejuice) as Matt’s Mother (Mildred Hucklebee), Nathan Levy (& Juliet, Aladdin) as The Boy (Lewis), Ruthie Ann Miles (Sweeney Todd, The King and I) as Lewis’ Mother (Bessie Mae Bellomy), Zane Phillips (“The Comeback,” “Mid Century Modern,” Fire Island) as The Narrator (El Gallo), and Ahmad Simmons (Illinoise, Hadestown) as The Mute. Mr. Phillips will be making his Broadway debut.
Lisa Howard and Dylan Bradford Join THE SOUND OF MUSIC National Tour
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 25, 2026
New faces will join the Abbey in the North American tour of The Sound of Music this fall. The show welcomes Lisa Howard as the Mother Abbess and Dylan Bradford as Rolf Gruber.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 25, 2026
New faces will join the Abbey in the North American tour of The Sound of Music this fall. The show welcomes Lisa Howard as the Mother Abbess and Dylan Bradford as Rolf Gruber.
Timothy Bloom and Chase Parker Named 2026 Prince Fellowship Recipients
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 25, 2026
Timothy Bloom will receive The Prince Fellowship and Chase Parker will receive The Prince/TTLP Fellowship, programs supporting early-career producers in association with Columbia University School of the Arts.
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 25, 2026
Timothy Bloom will receive The Prince Fellowship and Chase Parker will receive The Prince/TTLP Fellowship, programs supporting early-career producers in association with Columbia University School of the Arts.
Review: SONGBOOK SUNDAYS Celebrates Tony Bennett at Dizzy's Club
by Andrew Poretz - Aug 14, 2026
Deborah Grace Winer’s Songbook Sundays celebrates the Tony Bennett Centennial with Billy Stritch, Debby Boone, Gabrielle Stravelli, and David Marino in a sparkling evening of timeless songs, great stories, and first-rate musicianship.
by Andrew Poretz - Aug 14, 2026
Deborah Grace Winer’s Songbook Sundays celebrates the Tony Bennett Centennial with Billy Stritch, Debby Boone, Gabrielle Stravelli, and David Marino in a sparkling evening of timeless songs, great stories, and first-rate musicianship.
Photos: First Look at CAROUSEL at The REV Theatre Company
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 12, 2026
For the first time in 29 years, Rodgers & Hammerstein's Carousel has returned to the Merry-Go-Round Playhouse. The REV Theatre Company's reimagined production opens tonight, August 12, and runs through August 29 in Auburn, New York. Check out photos from the production.
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 12, 2026
For the first time in 29 years, Rodgers & Hammerstein's Carousel has returned to the Merry-Go-Round Playhouse. The REV Theatre Company's reimagined production opens tonight, August 12, and runs through August 29 in Auburn, New York. Check out photos from the production.
The York Theatre Names Marchánt Davis 2026 Micki Grant Artist-in-Residence
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 12, 2026
The York Theatre has revealed the 2026 Micki Grant Artist-in-Residence, Marchánt Davis, a Brooklyn-based actor, writer, director, producer, and author.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 12, 2026
The York Theatre has revealed the 2026 Micki Grant Artist-in-Residence, Marchánt Davis, a Brooklyn-based actor, writer, director, producer, and author.
THE SOUND OF MUSIC to Return to Baltimore's Hippodrome This January
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 7, 2026
THE SOUND OF MUSIC will play Baltimore's Hippodrome Theatre Jan. 5-10, 2027, marking its first area engagement in more than a decade since the 2015 run.
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 7, 2026
THE SOUND OF MUSIC will play Baltimore's Hippodrome Theatre Jan. 5-10, 2027, marking its first area engagement in more than a decade since the 2015 run.
Review: Christine Andreas Soars in S'WONDERFUL at 54 Below
by Rebecca Kaplan - Aug 7, 2026
Christine Andreas’s S'WONDERFUL at 54 Below on July 30 and 31 was pure love. The star provided a balm for our times through a brief history of song, accompanied by her husband, Broadway songwriter Martin Silvestri.
by Rebecca Kaplan - Aug 7, 2026
Christine Andreas’s S'WONDERFUL at 54 Below on July 30 and 31 was pure love. The star provided a balm for our times through a brief history of song, accompanied by her husband, Broadway songwriter Martin Silvestri.
A Broadway Walking Tour- 8 Historic Spots to Visit in the Theatre District
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Aug 9, 2026
Broadway's biggest landmarks are easy to spot, but some of the Theatre District's most fascinating stories are hiding in plain sight. From historic theaters and legendary rehearsal spaces to tucked-away tributes and unexpected Broadway landmarks, these lesser-known stops will add a whole new act to your next walking tour!
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Aug 9, 2026
Broadway's biggest landmarks are easy to spot, but some of the Theatre District's most fascinating stories are hiding in plain sight. From historic theaters and legendary rehearsal spaces to tucked-away tributes and unexpected Broadway landmarks, these lesser-known stops will add a whole new act to your next walking tour!
Kelli O'Hara to Receive Lifetime Achievement Honor at York Theatre Gala
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 5, 2026
The York Theatre will present its Oscar Hammerstein Award Gala honoring Kelli O'Hara for lifetime achievement in musical theater, with Charles Wright also receiving a Founders' Award at The Edison Ballroom.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 5, 2026
The York Theatre will present its Oscar Hammerstein Award Gala honoring Kelli O'Hara for lifetime achievement in musical theater, with Charles Wright also receiving a Founders' Award at The Edison Ballroom.
LEGALLY BLONDE, WATER FOR ELEPHANTS and More Set for ATG San Francisco 2026/27 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 3, 2026
ATG San Francisco has revealed its lineup of special theatrical engagements coming to San Francisco throughout the 2026/27 season, including Legally Blonde, Water for Elephants and more.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 3, 2026
ATG San Francisco has revealed its lineup of special theatrical engagements coming to San Francisco throughout the 2026/27 season, including Legally Blonde, Water for Elephants and more.
Review: CINDERELLA at McCullough Theatre
by Joni Lorraine - Jul 31, 2026
What did our critic think of CINDERELLA at McCullough Theatre?
by Joni Lorraine - Jul 31, 2026
What did our critic think of CINDERELLA at McCullough Theatre?
ANASTASIA to Open in Adelaide This Week at Festival Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jul 31, 2026
ANASTASIA will open at Adelaide's Festival Theatre for a limited season, following runs in Melbourne, Perth and Sydney, with Georgina Hopson leading the cast as Anya.
by Stephi Wild - Jul 31, 2026
ANASTASIA will open at Adelaide's Festival Theatre for a limited season, following runs in Melbourne, Perth and Sydney, with Georgina Hopson leading the cast as Anya.
OKLAHOMA! to Open Northern Stage's Summer Musical Theater Intensive
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 27, 2026
Northern Stage's Summer Musical Theater Intensive will present Oklahoma! at the Byrne Theater at the Barrette Center for the Arts, featuring student performers ages 12 to 18 under director Kevin David Thomas.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 27, 2026
Northern Stage's Summer Musical Theater Intensive will present Oklahoma! at the Byrne Theater at the Barrette Center for the Arts, featuring student performers ages 12 to 18 under director Kevin David Thomas.
Full Cast Announced for MEET ME IN ST. LOUIS at The Muny
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 26, 2026
The Muny has announced the full cast for its upcoming production of Meet Me In St. Louis, including Emma Crow in the principal role of Lucille Ballard. The all-time Muny favorite, set in St. Louis, runs Aug. 6-13. We have all of the details here!
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 26, 2026
The Muny has announced the full cast for its upcoming production of Meet Me In St. Louis, including Emma Crow in the principal role of Lucille Ballard. The all-time Muny favorite, set in St. Louis, runs Aug. 6-13. We have all of the details here!
BEYOND BLUE MOON to Play Hamptons Summer Songbook by the Sea with Garcia & Abous
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 22, 2026
Eric Yves Garcia and Maria Abous perform 'Beyond Blue Moon — And Before the Broken Hart' at LTV Studios in Wainscott, celebrating Lorenz Hart's partnership with Richard Rodgers through classics like 'My Funny Valentine' and 'Bewitched, Bothered and Bewildered.'
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 22, 2026
Eric Yves Garcia and Maria Abous perform 'Beyond Blue Moon — And Before the Broken Hart' at LTV Studios in Wainscott, celebrating Lorenz Hart's partnership with Richard Rodgers through classics like 'My Funny Valentine' and 'Bewitched, Bothered and Bewildered.'
Feature: SUMMER STOCK AUSTIN 2026 - SNEAK PREVIEW at Impact Arts
by Sabrina Wallace - Jul 21, 2026
I had the chance to preview Impact Arts' 2026 Summer Stock Austin season, and the talent on display was exceptional. With Cinderella and Newsies on the schedule, plus a remarkable cast and inspiring alumni, this promises to be one of the company's strongest seasons yet.
by Sabrina Wallace - Jul 21, 2026
I had the chance to preview Impact Arts' 2026 Summer Stock Austin season, and the talent on display was exceptional. With Cinderella and Newsies on the schedule, plus a remarkable cast and inspiring alumni, this promises to be one of the company's strongest seasons yet.
Eric Yves Garcia And Maria Abous Go ‘Beyond Blue Moon’ At Hamptons Summer Songbook By The Sea
by Joshua Wright - Jul 21, 2026
Hamptons Summer Songbook by the Sea, the live concert series bringing leading Broadway, cabaret and American Songbook performers to the East End, continues its third season with Eric Yves Garcia and Maria Abous performing 'Beyond Blue Moon — And Before the Broken Hart' at LTV Studios in Wainscott on Saturday, July 25th, 2026, at 7:30pm.
by Joshua Wright - Jul 21, 2026
Hamptons Summer Songbook by the Sea, the live concert series bringing leading Broadway, cabaret and American Songbook performers to the East End, continues its third season with Eric Yves Garcia and Maria Abous performing 'Beyond Blue Moon — And Before the Broken Hart' at LTV Studios in Wainscott on Saturday, July 25th, 2026, at 7:30pm.
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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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