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Cockeyed Optimist: Where Hammerstein Found His Hope

Posted on November 6, 2024 by in Tags Library

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92NY’s Lyrics & Lyricists tribute to Oscar Hammerstein II, directed by Dick Scanlan and co-written with Malcolm Gets; 2 hours, through October 28, 2024.

“a wonderful taste of Old Broadway” — Deirdre Donovan

Reception: Warmly received.

From the TheaterScene archive. Original review by Deirdre Donovan for TheaterScene.com, November 6, 2024.

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