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Oscar Hammerstein II attended Columbia University, where he studied at the School of Journalism but left before graduating to pursue a career in theater. He also had a formative experience studying music at the University of Pennsylvania. His education and early experiences in the arts significantly shaped his later success as a lyricist and playwright in musical theater.
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What nicknames did Oscar Hammerstein II go by?
Oscar Hammerstein II went by Ockie.
When did Oscar Hammerstein I die?
Oscar Hammerstein I died in 1919.
When was Oscar Hammerstein I born?
Oscar Hammerstein I was born on May 8, 1847.
How tall is Oscar Hammerstein II?
Oscar Hammerstein II is 6' 3".
What is Oscar Hammerstein I's birthday?
Oscar Hammerstein I was born on May 8, 1847.
Name the team of writers who wrote Oklahoma Carousel South Pacific The King and you and the Sound of Music?
Richard Rogers and Oscar Hammerstein
When did Oscar Hammerstein II die?
Oscar Hammerstein II died on August 23, 1960 at the age of 65.
How old was Oscar Hammerstein II at death?
Oscar Hammerstein II died on August 23, 1960 at the age of 65.
When was Oscar Hammerstein II born?
Oscar Hammerstein II was born on July 12, 1895.
Was Oscar Hammerstein gay?
Yes
What is the connection between John Williams Oscar Hammerstein II and Stephen Sondheim?
Hammerstein's son jimmy went to school with Sondheim. they became friends and when Sondheim met jimmy's father, they connected. Sondheim didn't know his own father and held his mother in contempt (the feeling was mutual) so the Hammerstein's became like his adoptive family. When Sondheim was a teenager he decided he wanted to go into Oscar Hammerstein's line of work and from then on was mentored in the art of composing and writing lyrics and all other things theatre by Hammerstein.
Oscar Hammerstein II names of his parents and did he have any brothers or sisters?
Oscar Hammerstein II was born to a Jewish family; his father was Oscar Hammerstein I, a successful theatrical producer, and his mother was Alice Hammerstein. He had one sibling, a sister named Mary. The family was deeply involved in the performing arts, which influenced Hammerstein's own career in musical theater.
