Oklahoma! (musical)
1943 musical; first musical written by the team of Rodgers and Hammerstein
Oklahoma! is a musical. The music was composed by Richard Rodgers. The lyrics were written by Oscar Hammerstein. It world-premiered on Broadway on 31 March 1943. The musical was based on Green Grow the Lilacs, a 1931 play by Lynn Riggs.
| Oklahoma! | |
|---|---|
| Music | Richard Rodgers |
| Lyrics | Oscar Hammerstein II |
| Basis | Lynn Riggs's 1931 play, Green Grow the Lilacs |
| Productions | Broadway (world premiere, 31 March 1943) |
| Awards | Pulitzer Prize for "Special Awards And Citations - Letters" |
Story
changeThe story is set in Oklahoma Territory outside the town of Claremore in 1906. The cowboy Curly McLain is in love with farm girl Laurey Williams. Jud Fry, a farm hand, is also in love with Laurey. The play also includes the story of another cowboy, Will, and his girlfriend, Ado Annie.
Adaptations
changeOklahoma! was made into a movie in 1955.
Awards
changeA special Pulitzer Prize award was given to Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II for Oklahoma! in the category of "Special Awards And Citations - Letters"
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