Gender
Male
Born
Jul 12, 1895
New York, New York, USA
Died
Aug 23, 1960
Doylestown, Pennsylvania, USA
Director Producer Composer Writer Lyricist Source Material
Also Known As
Oscar Greeley Clendenning Hammerstein [Birthname]
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Biography: Oscar Greeley Clendenning Hammerstein II was born on July 12, 1895 in New York City. His father managed the Victoria Theatre and was a producer of vaudeville shows. He attended Columbia University and studied at Columbia Law School. He quit law school for the theatre, and collaborated with various composers including Otto Harbach, Jerome Kern, and Richard Rodgers. He contributed lyrics to over 800 songs. He married Myra Finn, with whom he had his children William and Alice. He then married Dorothy Blanchard Jacobson, with whom he had his son James.

Film/TV Credits: Film credits include: "The Sound of Music," "American Graffiti," "The King and I," "Show Boat," "South Pacific," "Oklahoma!," "Carmen Jones," "Carousel," "Annie Get Your Gun," "Flower Drum Song," "State Fair," "The Great Waltz," and "That's Entertainment!." Television credits include: "The Wonderful World of Disney," "Cinderella," "Great Performances," "The Ed Sullivan Show," "Live from Lincoln Center," and "Person to Person."

Other Awards: Rodgers and Hammerstein received The Hundred Year Association of New York's Gold Medal Award "in recognition of outstanding contributions to the City of New York." Oscar for Best Music, Original Song for "Lady Be Good" with Jerome Kern in 1942. Oscar for Best Music, Original Song for "State Fair" with Richard Rodgers in 1946.

Trivia:
The final song he wrote was "Edelweiss" in The Sound of Music.
He was a mentor to composer/lyricist Stephen Sondheim.
The marquees of Broadway theaters were dimmed in his honor on September 1, 1960.
  • CREDITS
    MJ The Musical (Feb 01, 2022 - Present)
    • Featuring songs with lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II
    MusicalOriginal
    Oklahoma! (Apr 07, 2019 - Jan 19, 2020)
    • Book by Oscar Hammerstein II
    • Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II
    MusicalComedyRevival
    Carousel (Apr 12, 2018 - Sep 16, 2018)
    • Book by Oscar Hammerstein II
    • Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II
    MusicalDramaRevival
    Prince of Broadway (Aug 24, 2017 - Oct 29, 2017)
    • Book for "Show Boat" by Oscar Hammerstein II
    • Featuring songs with lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II
    MusicalRevueOriginal
    The King and I (Apr 16, 2015 - Jun 26, 2016)
    • Book by Oscar Hammerstein II
    • Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II
    MusicalComedyDramaRevival
    Rodgers + Hammerstein's Cinderella (Mar 03, 2013 - Jan 03, 2015)
    • Original Book by Oscar Hammerstein II
    • Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II
    MusicalOriginal
    South Pacific (Apr 03, 2008 - Aug 22, 2010)
    • Book by Oscar Hammerstein II
    • Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II
    MusicalDramaRevival
    Lovemusik (May 03, 2007 - Jun 24, 2007)
    • Featuring songs with lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II
    MusicalDramaOriginal
    Barbara Cook's Broadway! (Mar 28, 2004 - Apr 18, 2004)
    • Featuring songs with lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II
    SpecialConcertOriginal
    Never Gonna Dance (Dec 04, 2003 - Feb 15, 2004)
    • Featuring songs with lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II
    MusicalComedyOriginal
    Flower Drum Song (Oct 17, 2002 - Mar 16, 2003)
    • Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II
    • Based on the original book by Oscar Hammerstein II
    MusicalComedyRevival
    Oklahoma! (Mar 21, 2002 - Feb 23, 2003)
    • Book by Oscar Hammerstein II
    • Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II
    MusicalComedyRevival
    Elaine Stritch At Liberty (Feb 21, 2002 - May 26, 2002)
    • Featuring songs with lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II
    SpecialSolo Play with musicOriginal
    Matters of the Heart (Nov 13, 2000 - Dec 17, 2000)
    • Featuring songs with lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II
    SpecialSolo ConcertOriginal
    Swing! (Dec 09, 1999 - Jan 14, 2001)
    • Featuring songs by Oscar Hammerstein II
    MusicalDance RevueOriginal
    The Sound of Music (Mar 12, 1998 - Jun 20, 1999)
    • Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II
    MusicalDramaRevival
    The King and I (Apr 11, 1996 - Feb 22, 1998)
    • Book by Oscar Hammerstein II
    • Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II
    MusicalComedy DramaRevival
    State Fair (Mar 27, 1996 - Jun 30, 1996)
    • Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II
    • Based on the screenplay by Oscar Hammerstein II
    MusicalComedyOriginal
    Paul Robeson (Dec 20, 1995 - Dec 31, 1995)
    • Featuring songs with lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II
    PlaySolo Play with musicRevival
    Show Boat (Oct 02, 1994 - Jan 05, 1997)
    • Book by Oscar Hammerstein II
    • Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II
    MusicalDramaRevival
    Carousel (Mar 24, 1994 - Jan 15, 1995)
    • Book by Oscar Hammerstein II
    • Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II
    MusicalDramaRevival
    A Grand Night for Singing (Nov 17, 1993 - Jan 01, 1994)
    • Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II
    MusicalRevueOriginal
    Jerome Robbins' Broadway (Feb 26, 1989 - Sep 01, 1990)
    • Additional text by Oscar Hammerstein II
    • Featuring songs with lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II
    MusicalRevue DanceOriginal
    Barbara Cook: A Concert for the Theatre (Apr 15, 1987 - Apr 26, 1987)
    • Featuring songs with lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II
    SpecialConcertOriginal
    Jerome Kern Goes to Hollywood (Jan 23, 1986 - Feb 02, 1986)
    • Featuring songs with lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II
    MusicalRevueOriginal
    The King and I (Jan 07, 1985 - Jun 30, 1985)
    • Book by Oscar Hammerstein II
    • Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II
    MusicalComedy DramaRevival
    Show Boat (Apr 24, 1983 - Jun 26, 1983)
    • Book by Oscar Hammerstein II
    • Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II
    MusicalDramaRevival
    Oklahoma! (Dec 13, 1979 - Aug 24, 1980)
    • Book by Oscar Hammerstein II
    • Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II
    MusicalComedyRevival
    The American Dance Machine (Jun 14, 1978 - Dec 03, 1978)
    • Featuring songs with lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II
    SpecialDanceOriginal
    Dancin' (Mar 27, 1978 - Jun 27, 1982)
    • Featuring songs with lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II
    MusicalRevueOriginal
    The King and I (May 02, 1977 - Dec 30, 1978)
    • Book by Oscar Hammerstein II
    • Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II
    MusicalComedy DramaRevival
    Bette Midler's Clams on the Half Shell Revue (Apr 14, 1975 - Jun 22, 1975)
    • Featuring songs by Oscar Hammerstein II
    SpecialRevueOriginal
    The Desert Song (Sep 05, 1973 - Sep 16, 1973)
    • Book by Oscar Hammerstein II
    • Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II
    MusicalOperettaRevival
    The Sound of Music (Nov 16, 1959 - Jun 15, 1963)
    • Produced by Oscar Hammerstein II
    • Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II
    MusicalDramaOriginal
    Flower Drum Song (Dec 01, 1958 - May 07, 1960)
    • Produced by Rodgers & Hammerstein
    • Book by Oscar Hammerstein II
    • Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II
    MusicalComedyOriginal
    Carousel (Sep 11, 1957 - Sep 29, 1957)
    • Book by Oscar Hammerstein II
    • Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II
    MusicalDramaRevival
    Pipe Dream (Nov 30, 1955 - Jun 30, 1956)
    • Produced by Rodgers & Hammerstein
    • Book by Oscar Hammerstein II
    • Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II
    MusicalOriginal
    South Pacific (May 04, 1955 - May 15, 1955)
    • Book by Oscar Hammerstein II
    • Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II
    MusicalDramaRevival
    Carousel (Jun 02, 1954 - Aug 08, 1954)
    • Book by Oscar Hammerstein II
    • Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II
    MusicalDramaRevival
    Show Boat (May 05, 1954 - May 16, 1954)
    • Book by Oscar Hammerstein II
    • Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II
    MusicalDramaRevival
    Oklahoma! (Aug 31, 1953 - Oct 03, 1953)
    • Produced by Oscar Hammerstein II
    • Book by Oscar Hammerstein II
    • Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II
    MusicalComedyRevival
    Me and Juliet (May 28, 1953 - Apr 03, 1954)
    • Produced by Oscar Hammerstein II
    • Book by Oscar Hammerstein II
    • Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II
    MusicalComedyOriginal
    Music in the Air (Oct 08, 1951 - Nov 24, 1951)
    • Directed by Oscar Hammerstein II
    • Book by Oscar Hammerstein II
    • Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II
    MusicalComedyRevival
    Oklahoma! (May 29, 1951 - Jul 28, 1951)
    • Book by Oscar Hammerstein II
    • Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II
    MusicalComedyRevival
    The King and I (Mar 29, 1951 - Mar 20, 1954)
    • Produced by Rodgers & Hammerstein
    • Book by Oscar Hammerstein II
    • Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II
    MusicalComedy DramaOriginal
    Burning Bright (Oct 18, 1950 - Oct 28, 1950)
    • Produced by Oscar Hammerstein II
    PlayOriginal
    The Happy Time (Jan 24, 1950 - Jul 14, 1951)
    • Produced by Oscar Hammerstein II
    PlayComedyOriginal
    South Pacific (Apr 07, 1949 - Jan 16, 1954)
    • Produced by Oscar Hammerstein II
    • Book by Oscar Hammerstein II
    • Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II
    MusicalDramaOriginal
    Carousel (Feb 22, 1949 - Mar 05, 1949)
    • Book by Oscar Hammerstein II
    • Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II
    MusicalDramaRevival
    Show Boat (Sep 07, 1948 - Sep 19, 1948)
    • Produced by Oscar Hammerstein II
    • Book by Oscar Hammerstein II
    • Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II
    MusicalDramaRevival
    Allegro (Oct 10, 1947 - Jul 10, 1948)
    • Book by Oscar Hammerstein II
    • Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II
    MusicalOriginal
    John Loves Mary (Feb 04, 1947 - Feb 07, 1948)
    • Produced by Oscar Hammerstein II
    PlayComedy FarceOriginal
    Happy Birthday (Oct 31, 1946 - Mar 13, 1948)
    • Produced by Oscar Hammerstein II
    • Featuring songs with lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II
    PlayComedyOriginal
    Annie Get Your Gun (May 16, 1946 - Feb 12, 1949)
    • Produced by Oscar Hammerstein II
    MusicalComedyOriginal
    Carmen Jones (Apr 07, 1946 - May 04, 1946)
    • Libretto by Oscar Hammerstein II
    MusicalRevival
    The Desert Song (Jan 08, 1946 - Feb 16, 1946)
    • Libretto by Oscar Hammerstein II
    MusicalOperettaRevival
    Show Boat (Jan 05, 1946 - Jan 04, 1947)
    • Produced by Oscar Hammerstein II
    • Book directed by Oscar Hammerstein II
    • Book by Oscar Hammerstein II
    • Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II
    MusicalDramaRevival
    Carousel (Apr 19, 1945 - May 24, 1947)
    • Book by Oscar Hammerstein II
    • Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II
    MusicalDramaOriginal
    I Remember Mama (Oct 19, 1944 - Jun 29, 1946)
    • Produced by Oscar Hammerstein II
    PlayComedyOriginal
    The New Moon (May 17, 1944 - Jun 24, 1944)
    • Book by Oscar Hammerstein II
    • Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II
    MusicalRomantic ComedyRevival
    Carmen Jones (Dec 02, 1943 - Feb 10, 1945)
    • Book by Oscar Hammerstein II
    • Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II
    MusicalOriginal
    Oklahoma! (Mar 31, 1943 - May 29, 1948)
    • Book by Oscar Hammerstein II
    • Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II
    MusicalComedyOriginal
    The New Moon (Aug 18, 1942 - Sep 06, 1942)
    • Book by Oscar Hammerstein II
    • Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II
    MusicalRomantic ComedyRevival
    Sunny River (Dec 04, 1941 - Jan 03, 1942)
    • Directed by Oscar Hammerstein II
    • Book by Oscar Hammerstein II
    • Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II
    MusicalOriginal
    Very Warm for May (Nov 17, 1939 - Jan 06, 1940)
    • Book directed by Oscar Hammerstein II
    • Book by Oscar Hammerstein II
    • Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II
    MusicalComedyOriginal
    Glorious Morning (Nov 26, 1938 - Dec 1938)
    • Produced by Oscar Hammerstein II
    • Staged by Oscar Hammerstein II
    PlayDramaOriginal
    Where Do We Go From Here? (Nov 15, 1938 - Nov 1938)
    • Produced by Oscar Hammerstein II
    PlayComedyOriginal
    Knights of Song (Oct 17, 1938 - Oct 29, 1938)
    • Staged by Oscar Hammerstein II
    MusicalPlayOriginal
    Hellzapoppin (Sep 22, 1938 - Dec 17, 1941)
    • Featuring songs with lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II
    MusicalRevue VaudevilleOriginal
    May Wine (Dec 05, 1935 - Jun 06, 1936)
    • Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II
    MusicalPlayOriginal
    Music in the Air (Nov 08, 1932 - Sep 16, 1933)
    • Staged by Oscar Hammerstein II
    • Book by Oscar Hammerstein II
    • Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II
    MusicalComedyOriginal
    Show Boat (May 19, 1932 - Oct 22, 1932)
    • Directed by Oscar Hammerstein II
    • Book by Oscar Hammerstein II
    • Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II
    MusicalDramaRevival
    East Wind (Oct 27, 1931 - Nov 14, 1931)
    • Staged by Oscar Hammerstein II
    • Book by Oscar Hammerstein II
    • Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II
    MusicalComedyOriginal
    Free For All (Sep 08, 1931 - Sep 19, 1931)
    • Staged by Oscar Hammerstein II
    • Book by Oscar Hammerstein II
    • Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II
    MusicalComedyOriginal
    The Gang's All Here (Feb 18, 1931 - Mar 09, 1931)
    • Staged by Oscar Hammerstein II
    • Book by Oscar Hammerstein II
    MusicalComedy RevueOriginal
    Ballyhoo of 1930 (Dec 22, 1930 - Feb 21, 1931)
    • Additional lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II
    MusicalComedyOriginal
    Sweet Adeline (Sep 03, 1929 - Mar 22, 1930)
    • Book by Oscar Hammerstein II
    • Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II
    MusicalComedyOriginal
    A Night in Venice (May 21, 1929 - Oct 19, 1929)
    • Featuring songs with lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II
    MusicalRevueOriginal
    Rainbow (Nov 21, 1928 - Dec 15, 1928)
    • Staged by Oscar Hammerstein II
    • Book by Oscar Hammerstein II
    • Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II
    MusicalRomanceOriginal
    The New Moon (Sep 19, 1928 - Dec 14, 1929)
    • Book by Oscar Hammerstein II
    • Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II
    MusicalRomanceOriginal
    Good Boy (Sep 05, 1928 - Apr 13, 1929)
    • Book by Oscar Hammerstein II
    MusicalOriginal
    Show Boat (Dec 27, 1927 - May 04, 1929)
    • Staged by Oscar Hammerstein II
    • Book by Oscar Hammerstein II
    • Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II
    MusicalDramaOriginal
    Golden Dawn (Nov 30, 1927 - May 05, 1928)
    • Book by Oscar Hammerstein II
    • Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II
    MusicalDramaOriginal
    Rose-Marie (Jan 24, 1927 - Mar 05, 1927)
    • Book by Oscar Hammerstein II
    • Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II
    MusicalComedyRevival
    The Desert Song (Nov 30, 1926 - Jan 07, 1928)
    • Book by Oscar Hammerstein II
    • Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II
    MusicalOperettaOriginal
    The Wild Rose (Oct 20, 1926 - Dec 11, 1926)
    • Book by Oscar Hammerstein II
    • Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II
    MusicalComedyOriginal
    Song of the Flame (Dec 30, 1925 - Jul 10, 1926)
    • Book by Oscar Hammerstein II
    • Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II
    MusicalOpera RomanceOriginal
    Sunny (Sep 22, 1925 - Dec 11, 1926)
    • Book by Oscar Hammerstein II
    • Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II
    MusicalComedyOriginal
    Rose-Marie (Sep 02, 1924 - Jan 16, 1926)
    • Book by Oscar Hammerstein II
    • Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II
    MusicalComedyOriginal
    New Toys (Feb 18, 1924 - Mar 1924)
    • Written by Oscar Hammerstein II
    PlayComedy TragedyOriginal
    Gypsy Jim (Jan 14, 1924 - Feb 1924)
    • Written by Oscar Hammerstein II
    PlayDramaOriginal
    Mary Jane McKane (Dec 25, 1923 - May 03, 1924)
    • Book by Oscar Hammerstein II
    • Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II
    MusicalComedyOriginal
    Wildflower (Feb 07, 1923 - Mar 29, 1924)
    • Book by Oscar Hammerstein II
    • Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II
    MusicalOriginal
    Queen O' Hearts (Oct 10, 1922 - Nov 11, 1922)
    • Book by Oscar Hammerstein II
    • Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II
    MusicalComedyOriginal
    Daffy Dill (Aug 22, 1922 - Oct 21, 1922)
    • Book by Oscar Hammerstein II
    • Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II
    MusicalComedyOriginal
    Jimmie (Nov 17, 1920 - Jan 15, 1921)
    • Book by Oscar Hammerstein II
    • Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II
    MusicalComedyOriginal
    Tickle Me (Aug 17, 1920 - Feb 12, 1921)
    • Book by Oscar Hammerstein II
    • Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II
    MusicalComedyOriginal
    Always You (Jan 05, 1920 - Feb 28, 1920)
    • Book by Oscar Hammerstein II
    • Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II
    MusicalComedyOriginal
    Furs and Frills (Oct 09, 1917 - Nov 03, 1917)
    • Featuring songs with lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II
    MusicalFarceOriginal
    MJ The Musical (Aug 01, 2023 - Present)
    • Featuring songs with lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II
    MusicalOriginal
    Oklahoma! (Nov 06, 2021 - Oct 23, 2022)
    • Book by Oscar Hammerstein II
    • Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II
    MusicalComedyRevival
    The King and I (Oct 30, 2016 - Aug 12, 2018)
    • Book by Oscar Hammerstein II
    • Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II
    MusicalComedyDramaRevival
    The Sound of Music (Sep 14, 2015 - Jul 23, 2017)
    • Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II
    MusicalDramaRevival
    Rodgers + Hammerstein's Cinderella (Oct 10, 2014 - May 08, 2016)
    • Original Book by Oscar Hammerstein II
    • Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II
    MusicalOriginal
    South Pacific (Sep 18, 2009 - Mar 20, 2011)
    • Book by Oscar Hammerstein II
    • Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II
    MusicalDramaRevival
    The King and I - 2004 (Jun 12, 2004 - Nov 13, 2005)
    • Book by Oscar Hammerstein II
    • Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II
    MusicalComedyDramaRevival
    Flower Drum Song (Sep 02, 2003 - Feb 01, 2004)
    • Based on the original book by Oscar Hammerstein II
    • Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II
    MusicalComedyRevival
    South Pacific (Sep 21, 2001 - Nov 17, 2002)
    • Book by Oscar Hammerstein II
    • Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II
    MusicalDramaRevival
    Rodgers + Hammerstein's Cinderella (Nov 28, 2000 - Mar 24, 2002)
    • Book by Oscar Hammerstein II
    • Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II
    MusicalOriginal
    The Sound of Music (Aug 24, 1999 - Jun 25, 2000)
    • Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II
    MusicalDramaRevival
    The King and I - 1997 (Apr 02, 1997 - Jul 05, 1998)
    • Book by Oscar Hammerstein II
    • Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II
    MusicalComedyDramaRevival
    Show Boat (Mar 11, 1997 - Dec 06, 1998)
    • Book by Oscar Hammerstein II
    • Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II
    MusicalDramaRevival
    Show Boat (Nov 12, 1996 - Jul 19, 1998)
    • Book by Oscar Hammerstein II
    • Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II
    MusicalDramaRevival
    Show Boat (Mar 14, 1996 - Jan 11, 1998)
    • Book by Oscar Hammerstein II
    • Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II
    MusicalDramaRevival
    Carousel (Jan 30, 1996 - May 19, 1997)
    • Book by Oscar Hammerstein II
    • Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II
    MusicalDramaRevival
    State Fair (Aug 12, 1995 - Feb 18, 1996)
    • Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II
    • Based on the screenplay by Oscar Hammerstein II
    MusicalComedyOriginal
    The Sound of Music (Nov 27, 1993 - May 21, 1995)
    • Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II
    MusicalDramaRevival
    Jerome Robbins' Broadway (Oct 02, 1990 - Sep 08, 1991)
    • Additional text by Oscar Hammerstein II
    • Featuring songs with lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II
    MusicalRevue DanceOriginal
    The King and I (Aug 18, 1989 - Mar 04, 1990)
    • Book by Oscar Hammerstein II
    • Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II
    MusicalComedyDramaRevival
    South Pacific (Sep 01, 1987 - Mar 19, 1989)
    • Book by Oscar Hammerstein II
    • Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II
    MusicalDramaRevival
    The King and I (Feb 21, 1984 - Dec 23, 1984)
    • Book by Oscar Hammerstein II
    • Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II
    MusicalComedyDramaRevival
    Show Boat (Jun 10, 1982 - Apr 16, 1983)
    • Book by Oscar Hammerstein II
    • Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II
    MusicalDramaRevival
    The King and I (Feb 18, 1981 - Jun 05, 1983)
    • Book by Oscar Hammerstein II
    • Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II
    MusicalComedyDramaRevival
    Dancin' (Jul 29, 1980 - Oct 09, 1983)
    • Featuring songs with lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II
    MusicalRevueOriginal
    Oklahoma! (Apr 28, 1979 - Jul 18, 1981)
    • Music by Oscar Hammerstein II
    • Book by Oscar Hammerstein II
    MusicalComedyRevival
    Dancin' (Apr 16, 1979 - May 18, 1980)
    • Featuring songs with lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II
    MusicalRevueOriginal
    The King and I (Jan 04, 1979 - Apr 22, 1979)
    • Book by Oscar Hammerstein II
    • Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II
    MusicalComedyDramaRevival
    The Sound of Music (Jun 28, 1977 - Sep 04, 1977)
    • Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II
    MusicalDramaRevival
    The King and I (Jul 26, 1976 - Oct 03, 1976)
    • Book by Oscar Hammerstein II
    • Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II
    MusicalComedyDramaRevival
    Carousel (Sep 21, 1965 - Feb 05, 1966)
    • Book by Oscar Hammerstein II
    • Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II
    MusicalDramaRevival
    The Sound of Music (Dec 30, 1963 - Mar 22, 1964)
    • Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II
    MusicalDramaOriginal
    Carousel (Apr 22, 1963 - Aug 03, 1963)
    • Book by Oscar Hammerstein II
    • Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II
    MusicalDramaRevival
    The Sound of Music (Sep 17, 1962 - May 25, 1963)
    • Produced by special arrangement with Oscar Hammerstein II
    • Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II
    MusicalDramaOriginal
    The Sound of Music (Feb 27, 1961 - Nov 23, 1963)
    • Produced by Oscar Hammerstein II
    • Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II
    MusicalDramaOriginal
    Flower Drum Song (May 10, 1960 - Oct 14, 1961)
    • Produced by Rodgers & Hammerstein
    • Book by Oscar Hammerstein II
    • Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II
    MusicalComedyOriginal
    The King and I (Mar 23, 1954 - Dec 17, 1955)
    • Produced by Rodgers & Hammerstein
    • Book by Oscar Hammerstein II
    • Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II
    MusicalComedy DramaOriginal
    South Pacific (Apr 24, 1950 - Mar 19, 1955)
    • Produced by Oscar Hammerstein II
    • Book by Oscar Hammerstein II
    • Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II
    MusicalDramaOriginal
    Annie Get Your Gun (Oct 03, 1947 - May 28, 1949)
    • Produced by Oscar Hammerstein II
    MusicalComedyOriginal
    Carousel (May 29, 1947 - Jan 22, 1949)
    • Book by Oscar Hammerstein II
    • Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II
    MusicalDramaOriginal
    Oklahoma! (Oct 15, 1943 - May 01, 1954)
    • Book by Oscar Hammerstein II
    • Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II
    MusicalComedyOriginal
    Something Good (Jun 28, 2002 - Jun 28, 2002)
    • Featuring songs with lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II
    SpecialBenefitConcertTributeOriginal
    Back From Broadway (Jun 17, 2002 - Jun 17, 2002)
    • Featuring songs with lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II
    SpecialConcert BenefitOriginal
    Something Wonderful (Jul 12, 1995 - Jul 12, 1995)
    • Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II
    SpecialBenefitConcertTributeOriginal
    A Celebration of Richard Rodgers (Mar 26, 1972 - Mar 26, 1972)
    • Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II
    SpecialBenefitOriginal
  • AWARDS

    Tony Award®

     

    Best Original Score

    1996 | Nominee  | State Fair
    Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II

    Best Musical

    1960 | Winner  | The Sound of Music
    Produced by Oscar Hammerstein II
    Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II
     

    Best Musical

    1959 | Nominee  | Flower Drum Song
    Produced by Rodgers & Hammerstein
    Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II
    Book by Oscar Hammerstein II
     

    Best Musical

    1956 | Nominee  | Pipe Dream
    Produced by Rodgers & Hammerstein
    Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II
    Book by Oscar Hammerstein II

    Best Musical

    1952 | Winner  | The King and I
    Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II
    Book by Oscar Hammerstein II

    Best Musical

    1950 | Winner  | South Pacific
    Produced by Oscar Hammerstein II
    Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II
    Book by Oscar Hammerstein II

    Libretto

    1950 | Winner  | South Pacific
    Book by Oscar Hammerstein II

    Producer (Musical)

    1950 | Winner  | South Pacific
    Produced by Oscar Hammerstein II

    Pulitzer Prize

    for Drama

    1950 | Winner  | South Pacific
    Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II
    Book by Oscar Hammerstein II
MJ The Musical (Feb 01, 2022 - Present)
  • Featuring songs with lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II
MusicalOriginal
Oklahoma! (Apr 07, 2019 - Jan 19, 2020)
  • Book by Oscar Hammerstein II
  • Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II
MusicalComedyRevival
Carousel (Apr 12, 2018 - Sep 16, 2018)
  • Book by Oscar Hammerstein II
  • Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II
MusicalDramaRevival
Prince of Broadway (Aug 24, 2017 - Oct 29, 2017)
  • Book for "Show Boat" by Oscar Hammerstein II
  • Featuring songs with lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II
MusicalRevueOriginal
The King and I (Apr 16, 2015 - Jun 26, 2016)
  • Book by Oscar Hammerstein II
  • Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II
MusicalComedyDramaRevival
Rodgers + Hammerstein's Cinderella (Mar 03, 2013 - Jan 03, 2015)
  • Original Book by Oscar Hammerstein II
  • Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II
MusicalOriginal
South Pacific (Apr 03, 2008 - Aug 22, 2010)
  • Book by Oscar Hammerstein II
  • Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II
MusicalDramaRevival
Lovemusik (May 03, 2007 - Jun 24, 2007)
  • Featuring songs with lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II
MusicalDramaOriginal
Barbara Cook's Broadway! (Mar 28, 2004 - Apr 18, 2004)
  • Featuring songs with lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II
SpecialConcertOriginal
Never Gonna Dance (Dec 04, 2003 - Feb 15, 2004)
  • Featuring songs with lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II
MusicalComedyOriginal
Flower Drum Song (Oct 17, 2002 - Mar 16, 2003)
  • Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II
  • Based on the original book by Oscar Hammerstein II
MusicalComedyRevival
Oklahoma! (Mar 21, 2002 - Feb 23, 2003)
  • Book by Oscar Hammerstein II
  • Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II
MusicalComedyRevival
Elaine Stritch At Liberty (Feb 21, 2002 - May 26, 2002)
  • Featuring songs with lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II
SpecialSolo Play with musicOriginal
Matters of the Heart (Nov 13, 2000 - Dec 17, 2000)
  • Featuring songs with lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II
SpecialSolo ConcertOriginal
Swing! (Dec 09, 1999 - Jan 14, 2001)
  • Featuring songs by Oscar Hammerstein II
MusicalDance RevueOriginal
The Sound of Music (Mar 12, 1998 - Jun 20, 1999)
  • Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II
MusicalDramaRevival
The King and I (Apr 11, 1996 - Feb 22, 1998)
  • Book by Oscar Hammerstein II
  • Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II
MusicalComedy DramaRevival
State Fair (Mar 27, 1996 - Jun 30, 1996)
  • Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II
  • Based on the screenplay by Oscar Hammerstein II
MusicalComedyOriginal
Paul Robeson (Dec 20, 1995 - Dec 31, 1995)
  • Featuring songs with lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II
PlaySolo Play with musicRevival
Show Boat (Oct 02, 1994 - Jan 05, 1997)
  • Book by Oscar Hammerstein II
  • Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II
MusicalDramaRevival
Carousel (Mar 24, 1994 - Jan 15, 1995)
  • Book by Oscar Hammerstein II
  • Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II
MusicalDramaRevival
A Grand Night for Singing (Nov 17, 1993 - Jan 01, 1994)
  • Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II
MusicalRevueOriginal
Jerome Robbins' Broadway (Feb 26, 1989 - Sep 01, 1990)
  • Additional text by Oscar Hammerstein II
  • Featuring songs with lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II
MusicalRevue DanceOriginal
Barbara Cook: A Concert for the Theatre (Apr 15, 1987 - Apr 26, 1987)
  • Featuring songs with lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II
SpecialConcertOriginal
Jerome Kern Goes to Hollywood (Jan 23, 1986 - Feb 02, 1986)
  • Featuring songs with lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II
MusicalRevueOriginal
The King and I (Jan 07, 1985 - Jun 30, 1985)
  • Book by Oscar Hammerstein II
  • Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II
MusicalComedy DramaRevival
Show Boat (Apr 24, 1983 - Jun 26, 1983)
  • Book by Oscar Hammerstein II
  • Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II
MusicalDramaRevival
Oklahoma! (Dec 13, 1979 - Aug 24, 1980)
  • Book by Oscar Hammerstein II
  • Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II
MusicalComedyRevival
The American Dance Machine (Jun 14, 1978 - Dec 03, 1978)
  • Featuring songs with lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II
SpecialDanceOriginal
Dancin' (Mar 27, 1978 - Jun 27, 1982)
  • Featuring songs with lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II
MusicalRevueOriginal
The King and I (May 02, 1977 - Dec 30, 1978)
  • Book by Oscar Hammerstein II
  • Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II
MusicalComedy DramaRevival
Bette Midler's Clams on the Half Shell Revue (Apr 14, 1975 - Jun 22, 1975)
  • Featuring songs by Oscar Hammerstein II
SpecialRevueOriginal
The Desert Song (Sep 05, 1973 - Sep 16, 1973)
  • Book by Oscar Hammerstein II
  • Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II
MusicalOperettaRevival
The Sound of Music (Nov 16, 1959 - Jun 15, 1963)
  • Produced by Oscar Hammerstein II
  • Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II
MusicalDramaOriginal
Flower Drum Song (Dec 01, 1958 - May 07, 1960)
  • Produced by Rodgers & Hammerstein
  • Book by Oscar Hammerstein II
  • Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II
MusicalComedyOriginal
Carousel (Sep 11, 1957 - Sep 29, 1957)
  • Book by Oscar Hammerstein II
  • Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II
MusicalDramaRevival
Pipe Dream (Nov 30, 1955 - Jun 30, 1956)
  • Produced by Rodgers & Hammerstein
  • Book by Oscar Hammerstein II
  • Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II
MusicalOriginal
South Pacific (May 04, 1955 - May 15, 1955)
  • Book by Oscar Hammerstein II
  • Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II
MusicalDramaRevival
Carousel (Jun 02, 1954 - Aug 08, 1954)
  • Book by Oscar Hammerstein II
  • Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II
MusicalDramaRevival
Show Boat (May 05, 1954 - May 16, 1954)
  • Book by Oscar Hammerstein II
  • Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II
MusicalDramaRevival
Oklahoma! (Aug 31, 1953 - Oct 03, 1953)
  • Produced by Oscar Hammerstein II
  • Book by Oscar Hammerstein II
  • Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II
MusicalComedyRevival
Me and Juliet (May 28, 1953 - Apr 03, 1954)
  • Produced by Oscar Hammerstein II
  • Book by Oscar Hammerstein II
  • Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II
MusicalComedyOriginal
Music in the Air (Oct 08, 1951 - Nov 24, 1951)
  • Directed by Oscar Hammerstein II
  • Book by Oscar Hammerstein II
  • Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II
MusicalComedyRevival
Oklahoma! (May 29, 1951 - Jul 28, 1951)
  • Book by Oscar Hammerstein II
  • Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II
MusicalComedyRevival
The King and I (Mar 29, 1951 - Mar 20, 1954)
  • Produced by Rodgers & Hammerstein
  • Book by Oscar Hammerstein II
  • Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II
MusicalComedy DramaOriginal
Burning Bright (Oct 18, 1950 - Oct 28, 1950)
  • Produced by Oscar Hammerstein II
PlayOriginal
The Happy Time (Jan 24, 1950 - Jul 14, 1951)
  • Produced by Oscar Hammerstein II
PlayComedyOriginal
South Pacific (Apr 07, 1949 - Jan 16, 1954)
  • Produced by Oscar Hammerstein II
  • Book by Oscar Hammerstein II
  • Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II
MusicalDramaOriginal
Carousel (Feb 22, 1949 - Mar 05, 1949)
  • Book by Oscar Hammerstein II
  • Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II
MusicalDramaRevival
Show Boat (Sep 07, 1948 - Sep 19, 1948)
  • Produced by Oscar Hammerstein II
  • Book by Oscar Hammerstein II
  • Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II
MusicalDramaRevival
Allegro (Oct 10, 1947 - Jul 10, 1948)
  • Book by Oscar Hammerstein II
  • Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II
MusicalOriginal
John Loves Mary (Feb 04, 1947 - Feb 07, 1948)
  • Produced by Oscar Hammerstein II
PlayComedy FarceOriginal
Happy Birthday (Oct 31, 1946 - Mar 13, 1948)
  • Produced by Oscar Hammerstein II
  • Featuring songs with lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II
PlayComedyOriginal
Annie Get Your Gun (May 16, 1946 - Feb 12, 1949)
  • Produced by Oscar Hammerstein II
MusicalComedyOriginal
Carmen Jones (Apr 07, 1946 - May 04, 1946)
  • Libretto by Oscar Hammerstein II
MusicalRevival
The Desert Song (Jan 08, 1946 - Feb 16, 1946)
  • Libretto by Oscar Hammerstein II
MusicalOperettaRevival
Show Boat (Jan 05, 1946 - Jan 04, 1947)
  • Produced by Oscar Hammerstein II
  • Book directed by Oscar Hammerstein II
  • Book by Oscar Hammerstein II
  • Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II
MusicalDramaRevival
Carousel (Apr 19, 1945 - May 24, 1947)
  • Book by Oscar Hammerstein II
  • Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II
MusicalDramaOriginal
I Remember Mama (Oct 19, 1944 - Jun 29, 1946)
  • Produced by Oscar Hammerstein II
PlayComedyOriginal
The New Moon (May 17, 1944 - Jun 24, 1944)
  • Book by Oscar Hammerstein II
  • Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II
MusicalRomantic ComedyRevival
Carmen Jones (Dec 02, 1943 - Feb 10, 1945)
  • Book by Oscar Hammerstein II
  • Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II
MusicalOriginal
Oklahoma! (Mar 31, 1943 - May 29, 1948)
  • Book by Oscar Hammerstein II
  • Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II
MusicalComedyOriginal
The New Moon (Aug 18, 1942 - Sep 06, 1942)
  • Book by Oscar Hammerstein II
  • Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II
MusicalRomantic ComedyRevival
Sunny River (Dec 04, 1941 - Jan 03, 1942)
  • Directed by Oscar Hammerstein II
  • Book by Oscar Hammerstein II
  • Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II
MusicalOriginal
Very Warm for May (Nov 17, 1939 - Jan 06, 1940)
  • Book directed by Oscar Hammerstein II
  • Book by Oscar Hammerstein II
  • Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II
MusicalComedyOriginal
Glorious Morning (Nov 26, 1938 - Dec 1938)
  • Produced by Oscar Hammerstein II
  • Staged by Oscar Hammerstein II
PlayDramaOriginal
Where Do We Go From Here? (Nov 15, 1938 - Nov 1938)
  • Produced by Oscar Hammerstein II
PlayComedyOriginal
Knights of Song (Oct 17, 1938 - Oct 29, 1938)
  • Staged by Oscar Hammerstein II
MusicalPlayOriginal
Hellzapoppin (Sep 22, 1938 - Dec 17, 1941)
  • Featuring songs with lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II
MusicalRevue VaudevilleOriginal
May Wine (Dec 05, 1935 - Jun 06, 1936)
  • Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II
MusicalPlayOriginal
Music in the Air (Nov 08, 1932 - Sep 16, 1933)
  • Staged by Oscar Hammerstein II
  • Book by Oscar Hammerstein II
  • Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II
MusicalComedyOriginal
Show Boat (May 19, 1932 - Oct 22, 1932)
  • Directed by Oscar Hammerstein II
  • Book by Oscar Hammerstein II
  • Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II
MusicalDramaRevival
East Wind (Oct 27, 1931 - Nov 14, 1931)
  • Staged by Oscar Hammerstein II
  • Book by Oscar Hammerstein II
  • Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II
MusicalComedyOriginal
Free For All (Sep 08, 1931 - Sep 19, 1931)
  • Staged by Oscar Hammerstein II
  • Book by Oscar Hammerstein II
  • Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II
MusicalComedyOriginal
The Gang's All Here (Feb 18, 1931 - Mar 09, 1931)
  • Staged by Oscar Hammerstein II
  • Book by Oscar Hammerstein II
MusicalComedy RevueOriginal
Ballyhoo of 1930 (Dec 22, 1930 - Feb 21, 1931)
  • Additional lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II
MusicalComedyOriginal
Sweet Adeline (Sep 03, 1929 - Mar 22, 1930)
  • Book by Oscar Hammerstein II
  • Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II
MusicalComedyOriginal
A Night in Venice (May 21, 1929 - Oct 19, 1929)
  • Featuring songs with lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II
MusicalRevueOriginal
Rainbow (Nov 21, 1928 - Dec 15, 1928)
  • Staged by Oscar Hammerstein II
  • Book by Oscar Hammerstein II
  • Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II
MusicalRomanceOriginal
The New Moon (Sep 19, 1928 - Dec 14, 1929)
  • Book by Oscar Hammerstein II
  • Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II
MusicalRomanceOriginal
Good Boy (Sep 05, 1928 - Apr 13, 1929)
  • Book by Oscar Hammerstein II
MusicalOriginal
Show Boat (Dec 27, 1927 - May 04, 1929)
  • Staged by Oscar Hammerstein II
  • Book by Oscar Hammerstein II
  • Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II
MusicalDramaOriginal
Golden Dawn (Nov 30, 1927 - May 05, 1928)
  • Book by Oscar Hammerstein II
  • Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II
MusicalDramaOriginal
Rose-Marie (Jan 24, 1927 - Mar 05, 1927)
  • Book by Oscar Hammerstein II
  • Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II
MusicalComedyRevival
The Desert Song (Nov 30, 1926 - Jan 07, 1928)
  • Book by Oscar Hammerstein II
  • Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II
MusicalOperettaOriginal
The Wild Rose (Oct 20, 1926 - Dec 11, 1926)
  • Book by Oscar Hammerstein II
  • Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II
MusicalComedyOriginal
Song of the Flame (Dec 30, 1925 - Jul 10, 1926)
  • Book by Oscar Hammerstein II
  • Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II
MusicalOpera RomanceOriginal
Sunny (Sep 22, 1925 - Dec 11, 1926)
  • Book by Oscar Hammerstein II
  • Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II
MusicalComedyOriginal
Rose-Marie (Sep 02, 1924 - Jan 16, 1926)
  • Book by Oscar Hammerstein II
  • Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II
MusicalComedyOriginal
New Toys (Feb 18, 1924 - Mar 1924)
  • Written by Oscar Hammerstein II
PlayComedy TragedyOriginal
Gypsy Jim (Jan 14, 1924 - Feb 1924)
  • Written by Oscar Hammerstein II
PlayDramaOriginal
Mary Jane McKane (Dec 25, 1923 - May 03, 1924)
  • Book by Oscar Hammerstein II
  • Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II
MusicalComedyOriginal
Wildflower (Feb 07, 1923 - Mar 29, 1924)
  • Book by Oscar Hammerstein II
  • Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II
MusicalOriginal
Queen O' Hearts (Oct 10, 1922 - Nov 11, 1922)
  • Book by Oscar Hammerstein II
  • Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II
MusicalComedyOriginal
Daffy Dill (Aug 22, 1922 - Oct 21, 1922)
  • Book by Oscar Hammerstein II
  • Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II
MusicalComedyOriginal
Jimmie (Nov 17, 1920 - Jan 15, 1921)
  • Book by Oscar Hammerstein II
  • Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II
MusicalComedyOriginal
Tickle Me (Aug 17, 1920 - Feb 12, 1921)
  • Book by Oscar Hammerstein II
  • Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II
MusicalComedyOriginal
Always You (Jan 05, 1920 - Feb 28, 1920)
  • Book by Oscar Hammerstein II
  • Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II
MusicalComedyOriginal
Furs and Frills (Oct 09, 1917 - Nov 03, 1917)
  • Featuring songs with lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II
MusicalFarceOriginal
MJ The Musical (Aug 01, 2023 - Present)
  • Featuring songs with lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II
MusicalOriginal
Oklahoma! (Nov 06, 2021 - Oct 23, 2022)
  • Book by Oscar Hammerstein II
  • Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II
MusicalComedyRevival
The King and I (Oct 30, 2016 - Aug 12, 2018)
  • Book by Oscar Hammerstein II
  • Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II
MusicalComedyDramaRevival
The Sound of Music (Sep 14, 2015 - Jul 23, 2017)
  • Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II
MusicalDramaRevival
Rodgers + Hammerstein's Cinderella (Oct 10, 2014 - May 08, 2016)
  • Original Book by Oscar Hammerstein II
  • Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II
MusicalOriginal
South Pacific (Sep 18, 2009 - Mar 20, 2011)
  • Book by Oscar Hammerstein II
  • Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II
MusicalDramaRevival
The King and I - 2004 (Jun 12, 2004 - Nov 13, 2005)
  • Book by Oscar Hammerstein II
  • Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II
MusicalComedyDramaRevival
Flower Drum Song (Sep 02, 2003 - Feb 01, 2004)
  • Based on the original book by Oscar Hammerstein II
  • Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II
MusicalComedyRevival
South Pacific (Sep 21, 2001 - Nov 17, 2002)
  • Book by Oscar Hammerstein II
  • Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II
MusicalDramaRevival
Rodgers + Hammerstein's Cinderella (Nov 28, 2000 - Mar 24, 2002)
  • Book by Oscar Hammerstein II
  • Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II
MusicalOriginal
The Sound of Music (Aug 24, 1999 - Jun 25, 2000)
  • Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II
MusicalDramaRevival
The King and I - 1997 (Apr 02, 1997 - Jul 05, 1998)
  • Book by Oscar Hammerstein II
  • Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II
MusicalComedyDramaRevival
Show Boat (Mar 11, 1997 - Dec 06, 1998)
  • Book by Oscar Hammerstein II
  • Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II
MusicalDramaRevival
Show Boat (Nov 12, 1996 - Jul 19, 1998)
  • Book by Oscar Hammerstein II
  • Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II
MusicalDramaRevival
Show Boat (Mar 14, 1996 - Jan 11, 1998)
  • Book by Oscar Hammerstein II
  • Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II
MusicalDramaRevival
Carousel (Jan 30, 1996 - May 19, 1997)
  • Book by Oscar Hammerstein II
  • Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II
MusicalDramaRevival
State Fair (Aug 12, 1995 - Feb 18, 1996)
  • Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II
  • Based on the screenplay by Oscar Hammerstein II
MusicalComedyOriginal
The Sound of Music (Nov 27, 1993 - May 21, 1995)
  • Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II
MusicalDramaRevival
Jerome Robbins' Broadway (Oct 02, 1990 - Sep 08, 1991)
  • Additional text by Oscar Hammerstein II
  • Featuring songs with lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II
MusicalRevue DanceOriginal
The King and I (Aug 18, 1989 - Mar 04, 1990)
  • Book by Oscar Hammerstein II
  • Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II
MusicalComedyDramaRevival
South Pacific (Sep 01, 1987 - Mar 19, 1989)
  • Book by Oscar Hammerstein II
  • Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II
MusicalDramaRevival
The King and I (Feb 21, 1984 - Dec 23, 1984)
  • Book by Oscar Hammerstein II
  • Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II
MusicalComedyDramaRevival
Show Boat (Jun 10, 1982 - Apr 16, 1983)
  • Book by Oscar Hammerstein II
  • Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II
MusicalDramaRevival
The King and I (Feb 18, 1981 - Jun 05, 1983)
  • Book by Oscar Hammerstein II
  • Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II
MusicalComedyDramaRevival
Dancin' (Jul 29, 1980 - Oct 09, 1983)
  • Featuring songs with lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II
MusicalRevueOriginal
Oklahoma! (Apr 28, 1979 - Jul 18, 1981)
  • Music by Oscar Hammerstein II
  • Book by Oscar Hammerstein II
MusicalComedyRevival
Dancin' (Apr 16, 1979 - May 18, 1980)
  • Featuring songs with lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II
MusicalRevueOriginal
The King and I (Jan 04, 1979 - Apr 22, 1979)
  • Book by Oscar Hammerstein II
  • Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II
MusicalComedyDramaRevival
The Sound of Music (Jun 28, 1977 - Sep 04, 1977)
  • Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II
MusicalDramaRevival
The King and I (Jul 26, 1976 - Oct 03, 1976)
  • Book by Oscar Hammerstein II
  • Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II
MusicalComedyDramaRevival
Carousel (Sep 21, 1965 - Feb 05, 1966)
  • Book by Oscar Hammerstein II
  • Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II
MusicalDramaRevival
The Sound of Music (Dec 30, 1963 - Mar 22, 1964)
  • Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II
MusicalDramaOriginal
Carousel (Apr 22, 1963 - Aug 03, 1963)
  • Book by Oscar Hammerstein II
  • Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II
MusicalDramaRevival
The Sound of Music (Sep 17, 1962 - May 25, 1963)
  • Produced by special arrangement with Oscar Hammerstein II
  • Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II
MusicalDramaOriginal
The Sound of Music (Feb 27, 1961 - Nov 23, 1963)
  • Produced by Oscar Hammerstein II
  • Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II
MusicalDramaOriginal
Flower Drum Song (May 10, 1960 - Oct 14, 1961)
  • Produced by Rodgers & Hammerstein
  • Book by Oscar Hammerstein II
  • Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II
MusicalComedyOriginal
The King and I (Mar 23, 1954 - Dec 17, 1955)
  • Produced by Rodgers & Hammerstein
  • Book by Oscar Hammerstein II
  • Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II
MusicalComedy DramaOriginal
South Pacific (Apr 24, 1950 - Mar 19, 1955)
  • Produced by Oscar Hammerstein II
  • Book by Oscar Hammerstein II
  • Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II
MusicalDramaOriginal
Annie Get Your Gun (Oct 03, 1947 - May 28, 1949)
  • Produced by Oscar Hammerstein II
MusicalComedyOriginal
Carousel (May 29, 1947 - Jan 22, 1949)
  • Book by Oscar Hammerstein II
  • Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II
MusicalDramaOriginal
Oklahoma! (Oct 15, 1943 - May 01, 1954)
  • Book by Oscar Hammerstein II
  • Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II
MusicalComedyOriginal
Something Good (Jun 28, 2002 - Jun 28, 2002)
  • Featuring songs with lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II
SpecialBenefitConcertTributeOriginal
Back From Broadway (Jun 17, 2002 - Jun 17, 2002)
  • Featuring songs with lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II
SpecialConcert BenefitOriginal
Something Wonderful (Jul 12, 1995 - Jul 12, 1995)
  • Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II
SpecialBenefitConcertTributeOriginal
A Celebration of Richard Rodgers (Mar 26, 1972 - Mar 26, 1972)
  • Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II
SpecialBenefitOriginal

Tony Award®

 

Best Original Score

1996 | Nominee  | State Fair
Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II

Best Musical

1960 | Winner  | The Sound of Music
Produced by Oscar Hammerstein II
Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II
 

Best Musical

1959 | Nominee  | Flower Drum Song
Produced by Rodgers & Hammerstein
Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II
Book by Oscar Hammerstein II
 

Best Musical

1956 | Nominee  | Pipe Dream
Produced by Rodgers & Hammerstein
Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II
Book by Oscar Hammerstein II

Best Musical

1952 | Winner  | The King and I
Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II
Book by Oscar Hammerstein II

Best Musical

1950 | Winner  | South Pacific
Produced by Oscar Hammerstein II
Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II
Book by Oscar Hammerstein II

Libretto

1950 | Winner  | South Pacific
Book by Oscar Hammerstein II

Producer (Musical)

1950 | Winner  | South Pacific
Produced by Oscar Hammerstein II

Pulitzer Prize

for Drama

1950 | Winner  | South Pacific
Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II
Book by Oscar Hammerstein II

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