Hammerstein, Oscar, II
(1895–1960)> LYRICIST
Oscar Hammerstein II Lyricist New York City, July 12, 1895; Doylestown, Pennsylvania, August 12, 1960. Hammerstein came from a distinguished theatrical family. His grandfather, Oscar I, was a world-famous opera impresario, whose Manhattan Opera Company was bought by the Metropolitan Opera Association. He also built the Victoria Theatre and produced vaudeville shows. The Victoria was managed by William Hammerstein, Oscar’s father. His uncle, Arthur, was a successful producer of Broadway plays…