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Oscar Hammerstein II
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Oscar Greeley Clendenning Hammerstein II (pronounced /ˈhæmərstaɪn/; July 12, 1895 – August 23, 1960) was an American writer, theatrical pro… read moreOscar Greeley Clendenning Hammerstein II (pronounced /ˈhæmərstaɪn/; July 12, 1895 – August 23, 1960) was an American writer, theatrical producer, and (usually uncredited) theatre director of musicals for almost forty years. Hammerstein w… read moreOscar Greeley Clendenning Hammerstein II (pronounced /ˈhæmərstaɪn/; July 12, 1895 – August 23, 1960) was an American writer, theatrical producer, and (usually uncredited) theatre director of musicals for almost forty years. Hammerstein won eight Tony Awards and was twice awarded an Academy Award … read more
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Frederick Loewe
21,996 listeners
Frederick Loewe (June 10, 1901 - February 14, 1988) was a Tony Award-winning Austrian-American composer. Loewe was born in Berlin to Vienne… read moreFrederick Loewe (June 10, 1901 - February 14, 1988) was a Tony Award-winning Austrian-American composer. Loewe was born in Berlin to Viennese parents Edmond and Rosa Loewe. His father Edmond was a noted Jewish operetta star who traveled … read moreFrederick Loewe (June 10, 1901 - February 14, 1988) was a Tony Award-winning Austrian-American composer. Loewe was born in Berlin to Viennese parents Edmond and Rosa Loewe. His father Edmond was a noted Jewish operetta star who traveled considerably, to North and South America and throughout much… read more
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Barbara Cook
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Barbara Cook (October 25, 1927 – August 7, 2017) was an American singer and actress who first came to prominence in the 1950s as the lead i… read moreBarbara Cook (October 25, 1927 – August 7, 2017) was an American singer and actress who first came to prominence in the 1950s as the lead in the original Broadway musicals Plain and Fancy (1955), Candide (1956) and The Music Man (1957) a… read moreBarbara Cook (October 25, 1927 – August 7, 2017) was an American singer and actress who first came to prominence in the 1950s as the lead in the original Broadway musicals Plain and Fancy (1955), Candide (1956) and The Music Man (1957) among others, winning a Tony Award for the latter. She contin… read more
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Jule Styne
27,573 listeners
Julius Stein was born in on December 31, 1905, in London, England. He studied piano with a teacher from the London Conservatory of Music st… read moreJulius Stein was born in on December 31, 1905, in London, England. He studied piano with a teacher from the London Conservatory of Music starting in 1911. His family emigrated to America in 1913 to Chicago, Illinois. He studied piano an… read moreJulius Stein was born in on December 31, 1905, in London, England. He studied piano with a teacher from the London Conservatory of Music starting in 1911. His family emigrated to America in 1913 to Chicago, Illinois. He studied piano and composition at the Chicago College of Music, and began pla… read more
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Kelli O'Hara
20,357 listeners
Kelli O'Hara (born April 16, 1976) is an American actress and singer. O'Hara has been nominated for five Tony Awards, first as Cl… read moreKelli O'Hara (born April 16, 1976) is an American actress and singer. O'Hara has been nominated for five Tony Awards, first as Clara Johnson in The Light in the Piazza, second as Babe Williams in The Pajama Game, third as Nelli… read moreKelli O'Hara (born April 16, 1976) is an American actress and singer. O'Hara has been nominated for five Tony Awards, first as Clara Johnson in The Light in the Piazza, second as Babe Williams in The Pajama Game, third as Nellie Forbush in South Pacific, fourth as Billie Bendix in Nice … read more
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Mary Martin
17,809 listeners
Mary Virginia Martin (1913– 1990) was a Tony Award winning American star of (mainly stage) musicals. Among the roles she originated were Ne… read moreMary Virginia Martin (1913– 1990) was a Tony Award winning American star of (mainly stage) musicals. Among the roles she originated were Nellie Forbush in South Pacific and Maria in The Sound of Music. She was also a Kennedy Center Honoree in 1989. View wikiMary Virginia Martin (1913– 1990) was a Tony Award winning American star of (mainly stage) musicals. Among the roles she originated were Nellie Forbush in South Pacific and Maria in The Sound of Music. She was also a Kennedy Center Honoree in 1989. View wiki
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Zero Mostel
10,293 listeners
Early life Mostel was born as Samuel Joel Mostel to Israel Mostel, an Eastern European Jew, and Cina "Celia" Druchs, also from a … read moreEarly life Mostel was born as Samuel Joel Mostel to Israel Mostel, an Eastern European Jew, and Cina "Celia" Druchs, also from a Jewish family, who was born in Poland and raised in Vienna. The two immigrated to the United State… read moreEarly life Mostel was born as Samuel Joel Mostel to Israel Mostel, an Eastern European Jew, and Cina "Celia" Druchs, also from a Jewish family, who was born in Poland and raised in Vienna. The two immigrated to the United States (separately: Israel in 1898 and Cina in 1908), where they … read more
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Gwen Verdon
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Gwen Verdon (1925-1980) was an American dancer and actress appearing in both Broadway and Hollywood musicals. She was considered one of … read moreGwen Verdon (1925-1980) was an American dancer and actress appearing in both Broadway and Hollywood musicals. She was considered one of the best dancers on Broadway through the 1950s and 1960s appearing musicals such as Can-Can, New G… read moreGwen Verdon (1925-1980) was an American dancer and actress appearing in both Broadway and Hollywood musicals. She was considered one of the best dancers on Broadway through the 1950s and 1960s appearing musicals such as Can-Can, New Girl in Town, Sweet Charity, and later, Chicago. However she… read more
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Rex Harrison
15,484 listeners
Rex Harrison was born in 1908. He started acting in the 20's. He is famous for roles such as Professor Higgins in "My Fair Lady&q… read moreRex Harrison was born in 1908. He started acting in the 20's. He is famous for roles such as Professor Higgins in "My Fair Lady" and Doctor Dolittle. He sings in a talking way since he's not fond of singing. He died in 1990. View wikiRex Harrison was born in 1908. He started acting in the 20's. He is famous for roles such as Professor Higgins in "My Fair Lady" and Doctor Dolittle. He sings in a talking way since he's not fond of singing. He died in 1990. View wiki
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Jerry Herman
54,292 listeners
Jerry Herman (born 10 July 1931) is an American composer/lyricist of the Broadway musical theater. He composed the scores for the hit Broad… read moreJerry Herman (born 10 July 1931) is an American composer/lyricist of the Broadway musical theater. He composed the scores for the hit Broadway musicals Hello, Dolly!, Mame, and La Cage aux Folles. He has been nominated for the Tony Award… read moreJerry Herman (born 10 July 1931) is an American composer/lyricist of the Broadway musical theater. He composed the scores for the hit Broadway musicals Hello, Dolly!, Mame, and La Cage aux Folles. He has been nominated for the Tony Award five times, and won twice, for La Cage aux Folles and Hello, Dolly!. View wiki