80 years ago today, Rodgers & Hammerstein's partnership was announced by The Theatre Guild in The New York Times. Little did they know their works would change musical theatre forever — from their first collaboration, Rodgers & Hammerstein's Oklahoma, to their last: The Sound of Music. ❤️ The song "Edelweiss" would be their final collaboration before Oscar Hammerstein II passed away in 1960, just after The Sound of Music debuted on Broadway. #RH80 | The Sound Of Music

On this day in 1959, Oscar Hammerstein II completed the song lyrics for "Edelweiss," which was added to The Sound Of Music during its pre-Broadway run in Boston. It was his 1,589th and last lyric. ❤️ Take a peek at his early drafts of the song, and discover what the lyrics for this Rodgers & Hammerstein masterpiece could have been! Watch the full video here: https://youtu.be/it5rb4uWGlw | Rodgers & Hammerstein