The musical "Carousel," written by Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II in 1945, is known for its timeless songs and compelling storytelling. One of the standout numbers from the show is "If I Loved You," a touching duet sung by the characters Billy Bigelow, and Julie Jordan. The duet showcases the complexity of human emotions and the power of unspoken love. The song is set in a small coastal town in Maine during the late 19th century. Billy, a charming and charismatic carousel baker, and Julie
On July 12, 1985, Oscar Hammerstein II was born into a show business family. Residing in New York New York, his father and uncle, Willie and Arthur Hammerstein, were successful theater managers, and his grandfather, Oscar Hammerstein I, was a famous opera impresario. His father was not supportive of his son’s desire to participate in the arts, even though it was the business most of his family was involved in. Because of his father’s decision, Oscar he was a great man Hammerstein studied at Columbia
Are Oscar Hammerstein’s musicals characters in Carousel and The Sound of Music a true representation of women and family structure in the period they were written? Between 1945 and 1959 Oscar Hammerstein wrote two hit musicals Carousel and The Sound Of Music In this independent project, I argue that despite their different time settings these two musicals explore social issues of the day, including women’s rights and transmuting roles in America’s culture, sometimes directly and sometime obliquely
theatre, Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II, had one idea in common. They wanted to present to the American public a new and revolutionary musical that would stand out above the rest. They wanted to make an impact on the societies of the era. They wanted to be creative and do something that was considered rebellious. When they finally combined their ideas together they created an American masterpiece in musical theatre: Oklahoma!. It was the first Rodgers and Hammerstein collaboration, starting
minstrel shows with gag productions into pieces of reputable theater. One of the most influential productions in making that turn into sophistication is Showboat. Based on the novel by Edna Ferber Showboat was written by Jerome Kern and Oscar Hammerstein II (Smith 627). Showboat was premiered in the Ziegfeld Theatre on December 27, 1927 (Smith 627). The 1926 novel chronicled the lives of a musical and racially integrated cast upon the Cotton Blossom. The production of Showboat marked the rebirth
This paper is a critique of a production of Show Boat, a musical classic with compositions by Jerome Kern and lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II, which was performed and produced by NETworks Presentations LLC at Emens Auditorium on the 14th of February 2001. Clayton Phillips, the director of the production, attempted to test the waters of racial discrimination by exploring controversial themes such as prejudice and interracial relationships. Show Boat takes an enlightened approach to ethnic controversy
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Rodgers and Hammerstein Collaborations Oklahoma! The first collaboration of Rodgers and Hammerstein was entitled Oklahoma! The idea of the musical came from a play called Green Grow the Lilacs, written by Lynn Riggs in 1931. This story is about the state of Oklahoma at the turn of the century, when the Indian Territory joined the United States. It is the story of a girl named Laurey Williams and her (sort of) love triangle with two boys by the names of Curley McClain and Jud Fry. Laurey is in love
The Lives and Accomplishments of Rodgers & Hammerstein Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein were both writers and producers in the theatre, but, their collaborative venture in the 1940’s introduced a new era of musical theatre. First, they wrote the first musical in which every element: music, lyrics, narrative, and even dance contributed to telling the story, each part blending and woven into the whole. Their new idea was a huge sensation with audiences, and brought with it, new recordings
Rogers and Hammerstein's South Pacific Works Cited Not Included In Rogers and Hammerstein's South Pacific, the main theme is racial prejudices. The two main characters, Emile de Becque and Nellie Forbush are faced with these problems as they attempt a relationship. Two other minor characters, Lt. Joe Cable and Liat, are faced with the same dilemma. Both Nellie and Joe Cable have a hard time coping with their own racial prejudices; Joe loves Liat, yet cannot marry her because she is Tonkinese
Grease and Annie are both musicals from the 20th century. Grease was produced in 1978; whereas, Annie was produced in 1982. The two are very different, despite both being musicals. In Grease, there is comical adult humor surrounding the entire plot of the movie. The plot is definitely more catered to adults rather than children. The entire plot revolves around a summer couple that happens to find themselves together again. They go through all of these difficulties and eventually are together at the
from Ali earlier. He told her that it would solve her problems. Laurey then falls asleep and dreams of marrying Curly. Her dream takes a dark turn as Jud shows up, kills Curly, and takes Laurey away. She realizes that she can’t escape from him. Act II opens up with people square dancing at the box social. It turns into a fight between the farmers and the cowboys and is ended when Aunt Eller fires her gun in the air. Curly has decided to take a girl named Gertie Cummings, which makes Laurey
According to Tim Rice “Very few artistic partnerships last more than 10 years, and if they do, they tend to go down the tubes” This was his explanation for not wanting to continue his collaboration with Andrew Lloyd Webber. Rice and Lloyd Webber met in 1965, aged 20 and 17 respectively, and together they have created some of the most acclaimed musicals of all time like Evita, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, and Jesus Christ Superstar. Andrew Lloyd Webber was born on the 22nd of March
theatre production companies to deal with major social issues and that has had influence through their musicals is Rodgers and Hammerstein. Rodgers and Hammerstein have had many popular and relevant Broadway musicals that have been performed on different stages all around the world. Musicals such as Oklahoma!, Carousel, South Pacific, The King
Hammerstein & Lerner: Wordsmiths of All Time For many years, American musical theatre was defined as being mere entertainment for the people. It ranged from operetta, burlesque, vaudeville, and more. If there is one towering figure in the history of American Musical Theater, that person is Oscar Hammerstein II. He was a lyricist-librettist, as well as a distinguished poet and director. For over forty years, as the theatre’s forms of entertainment shifted, he helped merge everything into the art form
mother's, Oscar Hammerstein II, was working on a new musical called Oklahoma! and it didn't take long for the adolescent boy to realise that he, too, was intrigued by musical theatre. Although he subsequently studied composition with Milton Babbitt, he chose to apply what he learned he all-or-nothing commercial hothouse of Broadway. Like Hammerstein, he has written the occasional pop song (with Jule Styne for Tony Bennett) and dabbled in films (Stavisky, Reds, Dick Tracy), but, like Hammerstein, he has
the help of producers Leland Hayward and Richard Halliday (Martin’s husband). Ironically, they originally planned to create the show as a straight play with the exception of some Von-Trapp songs, and a couple of original numbers by Rodgers and Hammerstein. They quickly realized however, that to not musicalize the whole show would be next to impossible; thus sparking the creation of a full-fledged musical. While the show is based on... , their true story is far from the classic show known and loved
From the operettas of the 19th century to modern favorites like Hairspray and RENT, musical theatre has long been a popular art form our society. As society has evolved, so has art, and musical theatre is no exception. Brilliant writers like Oscar Hammerstein II, Andrew Lloyd Webber, and Stephen Sondheim, to name a few, have been trailblazers in the ongoing evolution of musical theatre. Since the response to Hamilton is similar to
Showboat is a 1936 musical film inspired by the musical play by Jerome Kern and Oscar Hammerstein II. The film mostly focuses on two of the main characters, Magnolia Hawks and Julie LaVerne. Julie and Magnolia are traveling on Magnolia’s parents’ showboat, the Cotton Palace, which travels the Mississippi River performing shows. Julie and her husband are the leading acts in the shows. During the film, there are two parallel plots happening between Magnolia and Julie. Magnolia falls in love with a
One of the Musical theatre’s greatest songwriters, Tom Jones once wrote, “It is clear that musical theatre is changing. No one knows where it is going. Perhaps it is not going to one place but to many.” (Making Musicals: An informal introduction to the World of Musical Theatre) Musical theatre, from its modest beginnings to the Great Broadway known to many today has affected a wide array of people and places. While it may have not always been labeled as such, the art of interspersing acting