COLUMBUS — The Columbus Historic Preservation Trust Inc. (CHPT) will present Hammerstein to Sondheim: A Creative Legacy, a captivating lecture exploring the profound influence of Broadway lyricists across generations. Led by musical theater expert Debra Dickinson, this event will take place Thursday, May 23, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. in the Buddy Rau Room of the historic Stafford Opera House in Columbus.
The lecture will delve into the creative legacies left by legendary Broadway lyricists such as Otto Harbach, Oscar Hammerstein II, Stephen Sondheim and Lin Manuel Miranda. Attendees will gain insight into how these influential mentors shaped the careers of aspiring Broadway talents and paved the way for future generations of theatrical excellence.
'This lecture is a celebration of the rich tapestry of Broadway history and the enduring impact of its visionary lyricists,' said Dickinson. “Hammerstein to Sondheim: A Creative Legacy offers a unique opportunity to ex plore the evolution of Broadway's lyrical genius.”
