Hammerstein

American  

[ham-er-stahyn] / ˈhæm ərˌstaɪn /

noun

1. Oscar, 1847?–1919, U.S. theatrical manager, born in Germany.

2. his grandson Oscar II, 1895–1960, U.S. lyricist and librettist.

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Example Sentences

But it was through her machinations that he met Hammerstein, a debt he repaid by supporting her financially through much of her life.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 17, 2026

Born in Trowbridge, Wiltshire, he began his career on BBC radio, and interviewed composers and musicians as varied as Francis Poulenc, Count Basie, Oscar Hammerstein and Glenn Gould in 1950s and 60s.

From BBC • Dec. 17, 2025

But the film captures a single evening, in which it becomes clear Rodgers has moved on to even greater success with new partner Oscar Hammerstein II, with the debut of their hit musical "Oklahoma!"

From Barron's • Oct. 31, 2025

But the Rodgers and Hammerstein works stirred the soul in a way the more impish Rodgers and Hart shows couldn’t, and they remain cornerstones of the musical theater.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 16, 2025

Jerome Kern and Oscar Hammerstein II's Showboat of 1927 was a turning point in this respect, demonstrating what a well-written, clearly structured musical with a thought-provoking plot could be.

From "The Story of Music" by Howard Goodall