James Hammerstein (Director) | Playbill

James Hammerstein

Director

Known to friends and colleagues as "Jamie," Mr. Hammerstein was responsible for inviting a neighbor friend named Stephen Sondheim into the Hammerstein home. The future composer- lyricist Sondheim became a longtime family friend, but, more importantly, was a student and protégé of Oscar's. Immeasurably influenced by Hammerstein, Sondheim went on to bend rules Oscar had established for the musical stage.

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  • Born: Mar 23, 1931
  • Death: Jan 07, 1999

Awards

Drama Desk Award
1990 Outstanding Director of a Musical The Sound of Music Nominee
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