Oscar Hammerstein II News

Lincoln Center Theater, in association with Bob Boyett and NETworks Presentations, presents a new production of Richard Rodgers & Oscar Hammerstein's prize-winning musical SOUTH PACIFIC, directed by Bartlett Sher.

The Rose Theater's 10/11 season sponsored by Children's Hospital & Medical Center sets the stage for FUN...lots and lots of unforgettable family fun that will take boys and girls of all ages by surprise.

Angela Lansbury, the great star of stage, film, and television, was honored tonight with the first annual Stephen Sondheim Award, given by Virginia's Signature Theatre at a black-tie Gala Benefit at the Embassy of Italy.

Just in - NEXT TO NORMAL has one the 2010 Pulitzer Prize for Drama! As per the official Pulitzer's web site: For a distinguished play by an American author, preferably original in its source and dealing with American life, Ten thousand dollars ($10,000).

Denton Community Theatre is thrilled to present the classic Cinderella, music by Richard Rodgers, book and lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II. Directed by Sharon Veselic with music direction by Ray Staniszewski, and choreography by Kris Walters, this production will bring the magical fairy tale to life on the Campus stage.

Denton Community Theatre is thrilled to present the classic Cinderella, music by Richard Rodgers, book and lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II. Directed by Sharon Veselic with music direction by Ray Staniszewski, and choreography by Kris Walters, this production will bring the magical fairy tale to life on the Campus stage.

Columbia University School of the Arts, Theatre Arts Program presents THE SCREENS. Written by JEAN GENET, translated by PAUL SCHMIDT and directed by KATHRYN HAMILTON.

The National Touring Company of Rodgers & Hammerstein's SOUTH PACIFIC will be led by Rod Gilfry (Emile de Becque) and Carmen Cusack (Nellie Forbush), with Anderson Davis (Lt. Cable), Matthew Saldivar (Luther Billis), Keala Settle (Bloody Mary), Gerry Becker (Capt. Brackett), Peter Rini (Cmdr. Harbison), Sumie Maeda (Liat), Rusty Ross (Professor) and original 2008 Broadway cast member Genson Blimline (Stewpot).

OKLAHOMA! is the first of the Rodgers & Hammerstein masterworks and is credited with establishing the musical play as a significant art form, paving the way for all others that came after it, including the works of Lerner & Loewe, Frank Loesser and Leonard Bernstein. After OKLAHOMA!, composer Richard Rodgers (1902-1979) and lyricist/librettist Oscar Hammerstein, II (1895-1960) produced such vital works as CAROUSEL, THE KING AND I, SOUTH PACIFIC and THE SOUND OF MUSIC, making them the most important contributors to the musical-play form during the 1940s-1950s, the era that is considered the golden age of the medium.

Bob Boyett and NETworks Presentations announce casting for the National Tour of The Lincoln Center Theater Production of Richard Rodgers & Oscar Hammerstein's prize-winning musical SOUTH PACIFIC, directed by Bartlett Sher playing the Belk Theater in Charlotte Nov. 10-15 as part of the Duke Energy Broadway Lights series.

Columbia Stages announces its first fall presentation of the 2009-2010 season, Lifetime Fairytale-the collaboration of 2nd year MFA Playwright Zhu Yi and 3rd year MFA Director Marios Theocharous.

The NYC400 is the first-ever list of New York City's ultimate movers and shakers since the City's founding?from politics, the arts, business, sports, science, and entertainment.

Jersey Productions (JP), is returning for its fourth season bringing quality theatre to the Greater Cincinnati area, and is delighted to announce the cast and staff for its July production, Oklahoma!, running July 17th-25th at the Aronoff Center for the Arts. This year will mark Jersey Productions' second year at the Aronoff Center for the Arts as a resident company.

Jersey Productions (JP), is returning for its fourth season bringing quality theatre to the Greater Cincinnati area, and is delighted to announce the cast and staff for its July production, Oklahoma!, running July 17th-25th at the Aronoff Center for the Arts. This year will mark Jersey Productions' second year at the Aronoff Center for the Arts as a resident company.

2009 marks Clinton Community Theatre's 28th year of producing quality affordable theatre for the residents of Clinton and surrounding communities. The Clinton Community Theatre proudly presents: Rodgers & Hammerstein's Oklahoma!, a production for the whole family.

SHN will present the all-new production of the Lincoln Center Theater prize-winning musical classic Rodgers and Hammerstein's SOUTH PACIFIC at the Golden Gate Theatre beginning Friday, September 18 through Sunday, October 25, 2009.

Village Theatre produces the first regional production in over a decade of Jerome Kern and Oscar Hammerstein II's romantic masterwork, Show Boat. Featuring many of Seattle's top actors, Village Theatre is thrilled to announce their incredible, 28-person cast.

Imagem Music Group, the music publishing investment fund of ABP, the Netherlands based world's third largest pension fund and CP Masters BV, one of Europe's leading independent music publishers, is pleased to announce it has signed an agreement to acquire the rights to the songs and musicals of the legendary Rodgers & Hammerstein as well as The Rodgers & Hammerstein Organization (RHO).

Greg MacKellan, artistic director of 42nd Street Moon, and Stephanie Rhoads, producing director, today announced details of the upcoming 2009-10 season of uncommon musical theater. The offering has been called 'Forget Your Troubles' and as Rhoads explains: 'In this time of turmoil and uncertainly, we hope that 42nd Street Moon will be a place to experience the sweet joy that a visit to vintage Broadway musicals can offer.'

Village Theatre is excited to announce the docking of their production of Jerome Kern and Oscar Hammerstein II's epic masterpiece, Show Boat on the Mainstage. Show Boat will have one preview performance in Issaquah on Wednesday, May 13, 2009, and will officially open the following day, running May 14-July 3, 2009 in Issaquah, and July 10-August 2, 2009 in Everett.