Oscar Hammerstein II primarily spoke English, as he was an American lyricist and playwright. Born in New York City to a family involved in the theatrical business, he was immersed in the English language and American musical theater from a young age. While he may have been familiar with other languages, his professional work was predominantly in English.
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.
Lorenz Hart and Oscar Hammerstein II were both influential American lyricists, but they had distinct styles and approaches to musical theater. Hart was known for his sophisticated, often bittersweet lyrics and a focus on urban themes, often collaborating with composer Richard Rodgers. In contrast, Hammerstein emphasized storytelling and character development in his lyrics, often working with composer Jerome Kern and later Rodgers, to create more optimistic and morally uplifting narratives. Their differing styles reflect the evolution of musical theater from the 1920s through the 1950s.
Hammerstein collaborated with composers, including Jerome Kern, Vincent Youmans, Rudolf Friml and Sigmund Romberg, but his most famous collaboration was with Richard Rodgers.
Dorothy Hammerstein's birth name is Dorothy Marian Kiaora Blanchard.
Rodgers did not write "Cinderella." The musical adaptation of "Cinderella," with music by Richard Rodgers and lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II, premiered on television in 1957. It was later adapted for the stage and has become a classic in musical theater.
Oscar Hammerstein I died in 1919.
Oscar Hammerstein II is 6' 3".
Oscar Hammerstein I was born on May 8, 1847.
Oscar Hammerstein II went by Ockie.
Oscar Hammerstein I was born on May 8, 1847.
Richard Rogers and Oscar Hammerstein
Oscar Hammerstein II died on August 23, 1960 at the age of 65.
Oscar Hammerstein II died on August 23, 1960 at the age of 65.
Oscar Hammerstein II was born on July 12, 1895.
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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.
Oscar Hammerstein has written: 'Songs of Oscar Hammerstein II' -- subject(s): Excerpts, Vocal scores with piano, Musicals 'You'll Never Walk Alone' 'The complete lyrics of Oscar Hammerstein II' -- subject(s): Librettos, Excerpts, Songs, Musicals, Texts 'Rodgers and Hammerstein's in my own little corner' -- subject(s): Children's songs, Songs and music, Texts, Songs, Imagination 'The Oscar Hammerstein II Collection' 'Rodgers and Hammerstein's The surrey with the fringe on top' -- subject(s): Children's songs, Texts, Songs 'Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II' 'Carousel' 'Lyrics' -- subject(s): Librettos, Excerpts, Popular music, Musicals, Texts