Was Oscar Hammerstein Jewish? Some people just "cain't say no"

Despite common assumptions, the (nominally) Christian lyricist was a universalist

Shalom, Broadway lovers!

In today’s Premium edition of MARQUEE: The Broadway Maven’s Weekly Blast: an essay about Oscar Hammerstein’s lack of a Jewish identity; a Piano Talk about “For Good” from Wicked; a Broadway Blast about Hairspray; a quiz about Sondheimian songs with questions in the titles; a homework video for Monday’s class about Parade; and a Last Blast about Gypsy.