Oscar Hammerstein II is considered one of the most iconic Broadway writers and producers in musical theater history. That is why his grandson, Will Hammerstein, is looking to turn the former icon's farm and house into a Hammerstein museum and educational center.
Will Hammerstein joins Cheddar in New York to discuss, "An Enchanted Evening: A Night With Oscar Hammerstein II." The off-Broadway show is a docu-musical that focuses on the evolution of Hammerstein's work. The funds from the show are being allocated towards turning Highland Farm into The Oscar Hammerstein II Museum and Theatre Education Center.
From Carousel to The Sound of Music, Hammerstein left an incredible footprint on musical theater. "An Enchanted Evening: A Night With Oscar Hammerstein II." is open through December 16th.
Since 1927, Time Magazine has chosen its Person of the Year to acknowledge the world's biggest and most influential change makers. This year it was global phenomenon Taylor Swift. Dan Macsai, executive editor of Time, spoke with Cheddar News about the process to make its pick and what's involved.
So I got the chance to chat with times executive editor Dan Max about how time made its decision and the entire person of the year issue.
A liberal activist with an eye for mainstream entertainment, Lear fashioned bold and controversial comedies that were embraced by viewers who had to watch the evening news to find out what was going on in the world.
Dean O'Neill, CEO and owner of Pekarna Restaurant & Event Space, joined Cheddar News to discuss a new Christmas-themed pop-up called Tinsel Town in the Upper West Side of Manhattan with some delicious food and drinks.