Daily News | Lin-Manuel Miranda’s fund makes ‘major gift’ to preserve Oscar Hammerstein’s former Doylestown home
The nonprofit’s mission is to honor Hammerstein’s work as a “lyricist, librettist, mentor, and humanitarian” and to “educate and inspire the next generation of theatre aficionados, particularly in diverse and underserved communities.”says that the nonprofit has conducted a feasibility study, obtained design plans, and secured final approval from the township. It hopes to purchase the property for $2 million by July.
“We are heartened and honored to have the support and strong endorsement from the Miranda family for the Oscar Hammerstein Museum and Theatre Education Center,” Greg Roth, OHMTEC board president, said in the news release. “Their desire to provide exceptional educational opportunities, especially for historically underserved people, is completely synchronistic to our board’s mission and aspiration.
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