[ham-er-stahyn] 
| 1. | Oscar, 1847?–1919, U.S. theatrical manager, born in Germany. |
| 2. | his grandson, Oscar II, 1895–1960, U.S. lyricist and librettist. |
| Ham·mer·stein (hām'ər-stīn', -stēn') German-born American operatic manager who founded opera houses in Harlem (1888) and Manhattan (1906). His grandson Oscar Hammerstein II (1895-1960), a lyricist, collaborated on many musicals and is best known for his efforts with Richard Rodgers, such as Oklahoma! (1943) and The Sound of Music (1959). |
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