Willie Hammerstein | |
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| Born | William Hammerstein September 26, 1875 New York City, U.S. |
| Died | June 10, 1914 (aged 38) New York City, U.S. |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | Theater manager |
| Known for | Victoria Theatre, Freak acts |
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| Children | 2, including Oscar Hammerstein II |
| Parent(s) | Oscar Hammerstein I Rose Blau |
| Relatives | Arthur Hammerstein (brother) Stella Hammerstein (sister) James Hammerstein (grandson) Elaine Hammerstein (niece) |
William Hammerstein (September 26, 1875 – June 10, 1914) was an American theater manager. He ran the Victoria Theatre on what became Times Square, Manhattan, presenting very popular vaudeville shows with a wide variety of acts. He was known for "freak acts", where celebrities or people notorious for scandals appeared on stage. Hammerstein's Victoria Theatre became the most successful in New York.