Diwali is India’s biggest and most important holiday of the year. The festival gets its name from the row (avali) of clay lamps (deepa) that Indians light outside their homes to symbolize the inner light that protects from spiritual darkness. This festival is as important to Hindus as the Christmas holiday is to Christians.
Today we will learn something about Oscar Hammerstein II’s family background and religious beliefs. We will talk about his work in the theater, focusing on how he and his collaborators changed the nature of musical plays. We will also pay particular attention to what is widely considered his most controversial song, “You’ve Got to Be … Continue reading “Famous UUs: Oscar Hammerstein: Getting to Know Him,” by Lauren Young
