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A Musical Theatre Family
Black Dog & Leventhal Publishers
November 2010
On Sale: October 27, 2010
232 pages
ISBN: 1579128467
EAN: 9781579128463
Hardcover
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Non-Fiction Biography
The remarkable, unprecedented biography of the Hammersteins,
Broadway's greatest and most influential family, as told by
Oscar Andrew Hammerstein The Hammersteins is the story of one of Broadway's most
creative and productive families. It is a story that begins
in 1864 when Oscar Hammerstein I emigrates to America,
establishes himself as a successful cigar merchant and turns
his attention to the business of music and theaters. He
builds many theaters including New York's most majestic
opera house. He turns Times Square (then Longacre Square)
into the theater capital of the world. His sons, Willie and
Arthur carry on the tradition and nurture such talents as
Will Rogers, W.C. Fields, Al Jolson, Houdini, and Charlie
Chaplin. Willie's son Oscar II becomes the most successful
lyricist of all time, writing the story and words to the
Broadway shows Showboat, Oklahoma, South Pacific, Carousel,
The King and I, and The Sound of Music. The accomplishments
of this family are monumental. Their tale is enchanting. Written by Oscar "Andy" Hammerstein (Oscar II's grandson),
The Hammersteins presents a multi-layered portrait of the
Hammerstein legacy, complete with personal and professional
highlights, as well as the scandals and tragedies. The book
also draws heavily upon the family archives, presenting a
rich collection of photographs, theatre blueprints, letters,
programs, patents, and more, much of which has never been
seen before. The Hammersteins is at once a deeply personal
story of an American family living the American dream and a
celebration of musical theater in this country.
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