Oscar Hammerstein II
Oscar Hammerstein II is today considered
the most important figure in the history of
American musical theatre for he was probably
the best "book writer" in Broadway history.
His most successful collaboration came when
he teamed up with Richard Rodgers to write a
musical adaptation of the play Green Grow the
Lilacs. The result was Oklahoma a show which
revolutionized the American musical theatre

It also began a partnership which would pro-
duce such classic Broadway musicals as
Carousel, South Pacific, The King and I,
Flower Drum Song, and The Sound of Music
as well as the musical film State Fair and
the television musical Cinderella.

Hammerstein also produced the book and
lyrics for Carmen Jones, an adaptation of
Geoges Bizet's opera Carmen with an all black
cast.
Richard Rodgers
Richard Rodgers' contributions to the musical theatre of his day were extra- ordinary, and his influence on the musical theatre of today and tomorrow legendary.
His career spanned more than sixty years, and his hits ranged from the silver screens of Hollywood to the bright lights of Broadway, London and beyond.

He was the recipient of countless awards, including Pulitzers, Tonys, Oscars, Grammys and Emmys.

He wrote more than 900 published songs, and forty Broadway musicals.

What's The Use Of Wond'ring

Words & music by:-
Oscar Hammerstein II & Richard Rodgers

What's the use of wond'ring
If he's good or if he's bad,
Or if you like the way he wears his hat?
Oh, what's the use of wond'ring
If he's good or if he's bad?
He's your feller and you love him,
That's all there is to that.

Common sense may tell you
That the ending will be sad,
And now's the time to break and run away.
But what's the use of wond'ring
If the ending will be sad?
He's your feller and you love him,
There's nothing more to say.

Something made him the way that he is,
Whether he's false or true,
And something gave him the things that are his,
One of those things is you, so

When he wants your kisses,
You will give them to the lad,
And anywhere he leads you, you will walk.
And anytime he needs you,
You'll go running there like mad.
You're his girl and he's your feller,
And all the rest is talk.

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