Oklahoma!: Musical Info & Synopsis


Synopsis:

Oklahoma! tells the story of Curly, a charismatic cowboy, and Laurey, a spirited farm girl. When their blossoming love is tested by a lively rivalry between cowboys and farmers, tensions rise and passions ignite. Set against the backdrop of a close-knit community, Oklahoma! explores themes of love, loyalty, and the pursuit of dreams, capturing the essence of a bygone era.


Musical Information

Musical Type: Golden Age (1943)

Cast Size: 23+

Genre: Romantic Dramedy / Western

Setting: 1900s / USA (Oklahoma)


Creative Team

Music: Richard Rodgers

Lyrics/Book: Oscar Hammerstein II


Cast Albums

Original Broadway Cast (1943)➝

Studio Cast (1952)➝

Studio Cast (1964)➝

Broadway Cast (1979)➝

London Cast (1998)➝

Broadway Cast (2019)➝


Resources

Audition Songs: Theatre Trip

Licensing: Concord Theatricals➝

Sheet Music: Amazon➝


Tags

1940s, ClassicCountry, Golden Age, One-Word, Popular, Pulitzer Prize, Rom-Dramedy, Western


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