Oscar Hammerstein, II, the public knows and loves through his wonderful musicals, Show Boat, Oklahoma!, Flower Drum Song, Sound of Music and more. This famous lyricist grew up in the world of Oscar Hamemrstein, I, his grandfather. Oscar, I, turned his attention to music and theater after establishing himself as a successful businessman. It is Oscar I who built many theaters in New York City. He turned the Longacre Square into Times Square, the theater capitol of the world. His sons managed these theaters and nurtured the careers of Will Rogers, W.C. Fields, Al Jolson, Charlie Chaplin.
Written by Oscar, II's grandson, Oscar "Andy" Hammerstein, this work presents all sides of the entire Hammerstein family including its scandals and tragedies. It chronicles development of popular musical theater.
What fun to read "behind the scenes" of this talented family.
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