A collection of the letters from and to American musical theater's greatest innovator that provides an entertaining look behind the scenes of Broadway Oscar Ham

Oscar Hammerstein II (1895-1960) forged a remarkable, multifaceted career as a librettist, lyricist, playwright, director, and producer. He wrote Carmen Jones,

A new look at artist Oscar Hammerstein II as a pivotal and underestimated force in the creation of modern American culture "Smart and insightful. . . . [Winer]

"Even before they joined forces, Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II had written dozens of Broadway shows, but together they pioneered a new art form: the

Presents a portrait of the Hammerstein family, describing their personal and professional lives in the American musical theater.