Oscar Hammerstein II
Noun
Meaning
United States lyricist who collaborated on many musical comedies (most successfully with Richard Rodgers) (1895-1960)
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A 1990 New York City Opera production was directed by Oscar Hammerstein II 's son, James.
After Hart's death, Rodgers continued his collaboration with Oscar Hammerstein II.
Arthur Schwartz and Howard Dietz first tried, and then Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II attempted, but gave up and Hammerstein told Lerner "Pygmalion had no subplot".
By 1942, however, problems with Larry Hart had intensified, and knowing that in time he would need a new collaborator, Rodgers turned to an old school chum, Oscar Hammerstein II.
Getting to Know Him: A Biography of Oscar Hammerstein II.
Getting To Know Him: The Biography of Oscar Hammerstein II.