Arthur Hammerstein

1872–1955 (age 83)

theatrical producer

Biography

Arthur Hammerstein made his mark as a theatrical producer whose productions delighted audiences with an inventive blend of drama, music, and spectacle.

He nurtured performers and creative teams with a generous hand, helping bring countless dreams to the stage and now resting at Woodlawn Cemetery.

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