Hammerstein, Oscar, II — born July 12, 1895, New York, N.Y., U.S. died Aug. 23, 1960, Doylestown, Pa. U.S. lyricist, musical comedy author, and producer. Grandson of the opera impresario Oscar Hammerstein (1846–1919), he studied law at Columbia University before… … Universalium
Hammerstein, Oscar I — (1847 1919) Born in Berlin, Oscar Hammerstein I ran away from his Prussian home in 1863 and worked in a cigar factory on his arrival in the United States, because he could not find employment as a musician. An enterprising young man,… … The Historical Dictionary of the American Theater
Hammerstein, Oscar, II — (1895 1960) Born in New York City to a theatrical family, Oscar Hammerstein went to Columbia University, where he met Richard Rodgers. In 1918, Hammerstein became a stage manager for his uncle, and in 1920 he wrote the play Always You. With… … Historical Dictionary of the Roosevelt–Truman Era
Hammerstein,Oscar — Ham·mer·stein (hămʹər stīn , stēn ), Oscar. 1846? 1919. German born American operatic manager who founded opera houses in Harlem (1888) and Manhattan (1906). His grandson Oscar Hammerstein II (1895 1960), a lyricist, collaborated on many musicals … Universalium
Hammerstein, Oscar II — (1895 1960) American librettist. He was the grandson of Oscar Hammerstein who built theatres and opera houses in New York City. He collaborated with Richard Rodgers and produced musicals including Oklahoma, South Pacific, The King and I and… … Dictionary of Jewish Biography
Hammerstein, Oscar, II — (12 jul. 1895, Nueva York, N.Y., EE.UU.–23 ago. 1960, Doylestown, Pa.). Letrista de comedias musicales y productor estadounidense. Nieto del empresario operístico Oscar Hammerstein (1846–1919), estudió derecho en la Universidad de Columbia antes… … Enciclopedia Universal
Hammerstein, Oscar, II — (1895–1960) American dramatist and lyric writer, known for his collaborations with Jerome Kern and Richard Rodgers … Bryson’s dictionary for writers and editors
Oscar Hammerstein II — Oscar Hammerstein (rechts) mit Richard Rodgers] (links) und Irving Berlin (1948) Oscar Hammerstein II (* 12. Juli 1895 in New York City; † 23. August 1960 in Doyle … Deutsch Wikipedia
Oscar Hammerstein I — (left) with conductor Cleofonte Campanini in New York 1908. Oscar Hammerstein I (8 May 1847 – 1 August 1919) was a businessman, theater impresario and composer in New York City. His passion for opera led him to open several opera houses, and he… … Wikipedia
Oscar Hammerstein II — For collaborative work with Richard Rodgers, see Rodgers and Hammerstein. Oscar Hammerstein II Hammerstein watching hopefuls being auditioned on stage at the St. James Theatre Background information … Wikipedia
