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The Complete Lyrics of Oscar Hammerstein II

By: Oscar Hammerstein II

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By: Oscar Hammerstein II

From every “beautiful mornin’” to “some enchanted evening,” the songs of Oscar Hammerstein II are part of our daily lives, his words part of our national fabric. Born into a theatrical dynasty headed by his grandfather and namesake, Oscar Hammerstein II breathed new life into the moribund art form of operetta by writing lyrics and libretti for such classics as Rose-Marie (music by Rudolf Friml), The Desert Song (Sigmund Romberg), The New Moon (Romberg) and Song of the Flame (George Gershwin). Hammerstein and Jerome Kern wrote eight musicals together, including Sweet Adeline, Music in the Air, and their masterpiece, Show Boat. The vibrant Carmen Jones was Hammerstein’s all-black adaptation of the tragic opera by Georges Bizet. In 1943, Hammerstein, pioneer in the field of operetta, joined forces with Richard Rodgers, who had for the previous twenty-five years taken great strides in the field of musical comedy with his longtime writing partner, Lorenz Hart. The first Rodgers and Hammerstein work, Oklahoma!, merged the two styles into a completely new genre—the musical play—and simultaneously launched the most successful partnership in American musical theater. Over the next seventeen years, Rodgers and Hammerstein wrote eight more Broadway musicals: Carousel, Allegro, South Pacific, The King and I, Me and Juliet, Pipe Dream, Flower Drum Song, and The Sound of Music. They also wrote a movie musical (State Fair) and one for television (Cinderella). Collectively their works have earned dozens of awards, including Pulitzers, Tonys, Oscars, Grammys, and Emmys. Throughout his career, Hammerstein created works of lyrical beauty and universal feeling, and he continually strove—sometimes against fashion—to seek out the good and beautiful in the world. “I know the world is filled with troubles and many injustices,” he once said. “But reality is as beautiful as it is ugly . . . I just couldn’t write anything without hope in it.” All of his lyrics are here—850, more than a quarter published for the first time—in this sixth book in the indispensable Complete Lyrics series that has also brought us the lyrics of Cole Porter, Lorenz Hart, Ira Gershwin, Irving Berlin, and Frank Loesser. From the young scribe’s earliest attempts to the old master’s final lyric—“Edelweiss”—we can see, read, and, yes, sing the words of a theatrical and lyrical genius.

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0375413588

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9780375413582

The Letters of Oscar Hammerstein II

By: Mark Eden Horowitz

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The Letters of Oscar Hammerstein II

By: Mark Eden Horowitz

A collection of the letters from and to American musical theater's greatest innovator that provides an entertaining look behind the scenes of Broadway Oscar Hammerstein II virtually invented the modern American musical, first withÂShow BoatÂand then in his celebrated collaborations with composer Richard Rodgers on Broadway classics likeÂOklahoma!, ÂCarousel, andÂThe King and IÂthat continue to fascinate audiences today. A brilliant lyricist and playwright, Hammerstein innovated the American musical with his sophisticated storytelling that single-handedly elevated musical theater to a serious art form. But there were many more sides to Hammerstein: He was also a canny businessman, a successful producer, a mentor to Stephen Sondheim, and a social activist. This rich collection edited by Mark Eden Horowitz features hundreds of previously unpublished letters that show off all facets of Hammerstein's many engagements and his personality. Hammerstein's correspondence with major Broadway figures like Richard Rodgers, Stephen Sondheim, Jerome Kern, and Josh Logan tells the history of twentieth-century American show business while his exchanges with politicians and activists shed light on social issues of the period. What unites these letters across their vast range of themes is Hammerstein's compelling voice that reveals a man who was sharp, opinionated, and funny but also cared deeply about addressing the social ills that his musicals explored beyond the stage.

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Oxford University Press

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0197538185

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9780197538180

Hammersteins

A Musical Theatre Family

By: Oscar Andrew Hammerstein

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Hammersteins

A Musical Theatre Family

By: Oscar Andrew Hammerstein

The remarkable, unprecedented biography of the Hammersteins, Broadway's greatest and most influential family, as told by Oscar Andrew Hammerstein The Hammersteins is the story of one of Broadway's most creative and productive families. It is a story that begins in 1864 when Oscar Hammerstein I emigrates to America, establishes himself as a successful cigar merchant and turns his attention to the business of music and theaters. He builds many theaters including New York's most majestic opera house. He turns Times Square (then Longacre Square) into the theater capital of the world. His sons, Willie and Arthur carry on the tradition and nurture such talents as Will Rogers, W.C. Fields, Al Jolson, Houdini, and Charlie Chaplin. Willie's son Oscar II becomes the most successful lyricist of all time, writing the story and words to the Broadway shows Showboat, Oklahoma, South Pacific, Carousel, The King and I, and The Sound of Music. The accomplishments of this family are monumental. Their tale is enchanting. Written by Oscar "Andy" Hammerstein (Oscar II's grandson), TheHammersteins presents a multi-layered portrait of the Hammerstein legacy, complete with personal and professional highlights, as well as the scandals and tragedies. The book also draws heavily upon the family archives, presenting a rich collection of photographs, theatre blueprints, letters, programs, patents, and more, much of which has never been seen before. The Hammersteins is at once a deeply personal story of an American family living the American dream and a celebration of musical theater in this country.

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Black Dog & Leventhal

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1603763392

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The Complete Lyrics of Oscar Hammerstein II

By: Oscar Hammerstein II

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The Letters of Oscar Hammerstein II

By: Mark Eden Horowitz

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Hammersteins

A Musical Theatre Family

By: Oscar Andrew Hammerstein

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A Musical Theatre Family

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Getting to Know You!

Rodgers and Hammerstein Favorites

By: Richard Rodgers,Oscar Hammerstein (II)

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Getting to Know You!

Rodgers and Hammerstein Favorites

By: Richard Rodgers,Oscar Hammerstein (II)

An illustrated collection of sixteen songs by Rogers and Hammerstein.

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0060279257

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The Sound of Music

By: Richard Rodgers

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The Sound of Music

By: Richard Rodgers

(Vocal Score). Vocal score with 15 songs from one of musical theatre's masterpieces. Includes: Climb Ev'ry Mountain * Do-Re-Mi * Edelweiss * The Lonely Goatherd * Maria * My Favorite Things * Sixteen Going on Seventeen * So Long, Farewell * The Sound of Music * and more!

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Hal Leonard Corporation

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0881880507

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9780881880502

History of the Theatre

By: Oscar Gross Brockett

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History of the Theatre

By: Oscar Gross Brockett

Revised and updated edition (fifth, 1987) of a standard textbook describes and traces the major developments in the theatre from its beginnings until early 1990. The primary emphasis is on the European tradition, with a secondary emphasis on the Oriental tradition. Thoroughly illustrated. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

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Allyn & Bacon

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0205057748

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9780205057740

Rodgers & Hammerstein's Carousel

The Complete Book and Lyrics of the Broadway Musical

By: Oscar Hammerstein (II)

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The Complete Book and Lyrics of the Broadway Musical

By: Oscar Hammerstein (II)

CAROUSEL: THE COMPLETE BOOK AND LYRICS OF THE BROADWAY MUSICAL

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Applause Theatre & Cinema

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The Complete Lyrics of Oscar Hammerstein II

The Complete Lyrics of Oscar Hammerstein II

The Letters of Oscar Hammerstein II

The Letters of Oscar Hammerstein II

Hammersteins

Hammersteins

The Complete Lyrics of Oscar Hammerstein II

The Complete Lyrics of Oscar Hammerstein II

The Letters of Oscar Hammerstein II

The Letters of Oscar Hammerstein II

Hammersteins

Hammersteins

Getting to Know You!

Getting to Know You!

The Sound of Music

The Sound of Music

History of the Theatre

History of the Theatre

Rodgers & Hammerstein's Carousel

Rodgers & Hammerstein's Carousel

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