Oscar Hammerstein II (1895-1960) forged a remarkable, multifaceted career as a librettist, lyricist, playwright, director, and producer. He wroteCarmen Jones, Carousel, Show Boat, and, with longtime collaborator Richard Rodgers,Oklahoma!, South Pacific, The King and I,andThe Sound of Music.
Hugh Fordin enjoyed complete access to the Hammerstein archives and conducted numerous interviews with family and colleagues like Rodgers, Berlin, Robbins, and Sondheim. The result is the definitive biography of a creative giant, who changed forever the texture of American theater.
Hugh Fordinhas been a producer in both theater and film. As head of casting for David Merrick, he was involved in the making of
M*A*S*H, Hello Dolly!,and
Play It Again, Sam.The author of
The Movies' Greatest Musicals: The Freed Unit at MGM, he lives in New York City, where he is the president of DRG Records.
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