Pipe Dream

by Oscar Hammerstein II

The complete script, including the dialogue and all the lyrics, of the Rodgers and Hammerstein musical play based on John Steinbeck's novel Sweet Thursday, a sequel to Cannery Row written with the express intention of having it adapted into a musical. There are also photographs from the show itself and portraits of some of the stars in their roles.

Set in Monterey, California, the musical depicts a romance between Doc, a marine biologist, and Suzy, who in the novel is a prostitute, but whose profession is only coyly alluded to in the stage adaptation.

158 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1956

About the author

Oscar Greeley Clendenning Hammerstein II (July 12, 1895 – August 23, 1960) was an American lyricist, librettist, theatrical producer, and director in musical theater for nearly 40 years.

Hammerstein won eight Tony Awards and two Academy Awards for Best Original Song. Many of his songs are standard repertoire for vocalists and jazz musicians. He co-wrote 850 songs.

Hammerstein was the lyricist and playwright in his partnerships; his collaborators wrote the music. Hammerstein collaborated with composers including Jerome Kern, Vincent Youmans, Rudolf Friml and Sigmund Romberg, but his most famous collaboration was with Richard Rodgers.