Oklahoma! 1943 - Articles Page 35

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Opened: March 31, 1943

Oklahoma! - 1943 - Broadway History , Info & More

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Green Grow the Lilacs. Play by Lynn Riggs.

On a farm in frontier Oklahoma, Laurey and Curley are obviously in love but conceal their feelings from each other by fighting. At a box social, their feelings become more complicated as another expresses interest in Laurey.

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Oklahoma Children's Theatre Announces Spring Classes Beginning 1/28
by Jennie Mamary - Jan 2, 2012


The Oklahoma Children's Theatre announced Spring production classes beginning January 28th

Beijing Playhouse Announces OKLAHOMA Auditions
by Kelsey Denette - Dec 27, 2011


Oklahoma!. The king of all Broadway musicals comes to China! Featuring such classic songs as Oh, What a Beautiful Mornin', Little Surrey with the Fringe on the Top, and Kansas City, this amazing musical will have your heart singing. Rodgers and Hammerstein's most famous showstopper set the standards and established the rules of musical theatre. The high-spirited rivalry between the local farmers and cowboys provides the colorful background as they sing and dance their love story. This huge musical will feature 30 singers and dancers and a crew of 80 or more. The Pulitzer Prize winning stage show also won Academy Awards when it was turned into a major motion picture.

Upcoming Theatre Communication Group Member Shows for Oklahoma - 12/18
by BWW - Dec 18, 2011


Upcoming Theatre Communication Group Member Shows - 12/18 for Oklahoma

Upcoming Theatre Communication Group Member Shows for Oklahoma - 12/11
by BWW - Dec 11, 2011


Upcoming Theatre Communication Group Member Shows - 12/11 for Oklahoma

Upcoming Theatre Communication Group Member Shows for Oklahoma - 11/27
by BWW - Nov 27, 2011


Upcoming Theatre Communication Group Member Shows - 11/27 for Oklahoma

Upcoming Theatre Communication Group Member Shows for Oklahoma - 11/20
by BWW - Nov 20, 2011


Upcoming Theatre Communication Group Member Shows - 11/20 for Oklahoma

Upcoming Theatre Communication Group Member Shows for Oklahoma - 11/13
by BWW - Nov 13, 2011


Upcoming Theatre Communication Group Member Shows - 11/13 for Oklahoma

Upcoming Theatre Communication Group Member Shows for Oklahoma - 11/06
by BWW - Nov 6, 2011


Upcoming Theatre Communication Group Member Shows - 11/06 for Oklahoma

Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma Announces its 2012 Season
by Gabrielle Sierra - Oct 31, 2011


Lyric, Oklahoma's leading professional theatre company, announces its 2012 Season, including XANADU (January 25- February 11); SPRING AWAKENING (March 28- April 14); BYE BYE BIRDIE (June 26-30); SWEET CHARITY (July 10-14); A YEAR WITH FROG AND TOAD (July 13-28), Irving Berlin's CALL ME MADAM (July 24-28); CHITA RIVERA: MY BROADWAY (August 7-11); THE MYSTERY OF IRMA VEP (October 10-27) and LYRIC'S A CHRISTMAS CAROL, presented by Devon Energy (November 30- December 29).

Upcoming Theatre Communication Group Member Shows for Oklahoma - 10/30
by BWW - Oct 30, 2011


Upcoming Theatre Communication Group Member Shows - 10/30 for Oklahoma

Rodney Hicks, Brianna Horne Lead OKLAHOMA! At Portland Center Stage, Closes 10/30
by BWW News Desk - Oct 30, 2011


Oklahoma! will close October 30 at Portland Center Stage. Artistic Director Chris Coleman has set the iconic musical in an all-black town in the Oklahoma territories right as the region gained statehood in 1907.

Upcoming Theatre Communication Group Member Shows for Oklahoma - 10/16
by BWW - Oct 16, 2011


Upcoming Theatre Communication Group Member Shows - 10/16 for Oklahoma

Upcoming Theatre Communication Group Member Shows for Oklahoma - 10/09
by BWW - Oct 9, 2011


Upcoming Theatre Communication Group Member Shows - 10/09 for Oklahoma

OKLAHOMA! Returns To Arena Stage, Closes 10/9
by BWW News Desk - Oct 9, 2011


After shattering all box office records in Arena Stage's 60-year history, Rodgers and Hammerstein's Oklahoma! will once again delight audiences at Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater when it returns to the Fichandler Stage July 8-October 9, 2011.

Upcoming Theatre Communication Group Member Shows for Oklahoma - 10/02
by BWW - Oct 2, 2011


Upcoming Theatre Communication Group Member Shows - 10/02 for Oklahoma

Arena Stage's OKLAHOMA! Closes 10/2
by BWW News Desk - Oct 2, 2011


Shattering even more records, Arena Stage's production of Rodgers and Hammerstein's Oklahoma! has been seen by 100,000 people and counting, including seats filled and tickets sold for both engagements of the critically acclaimed production. The 2010 Helen Hayes Outstanding Resident Musical will close October 2, 2011.

Portland Center Stage Presents OKLAHOMA!, Opens 9/23
by BWW News Desk - Sep 23, 2011


There's a bright golden haze filling the theater! Oklahoma! opens September 23 at Portland Center Stage. Artistic Director Chris Coleman has set this beloved all-American musical in an all-black town in the Oklahoma territories right as the region gained statehood in 1907.

My Fair Lady & Oklahoma Enjoy Record Breaking Shows In North America
by Gabrielle Sierra - Sep 22, 2011


My Fair Lady and Oklahoma!, directed by Molly Smith, Artistic Director of Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theatre, are both enjoying record-breaking shows in North America at the same time. Rodgers and Hammerstein's Oklahoma! at her home theatre in D.C. and My Fair Lady in the 50th season of the Shaw Festival at Niagara-on-the-Lake.

MY FAIR LADY & OKLAHOMA Make Box Office History at Arena Stage
by Gabrielle Sierra - Sep 14, 2011


Artistic Director of Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater Molly Smith finds herself with two record-breaking shows in North America at the same time: Rodgers and Hammerstein's Oklahoma! at her home theater in D.C. and My Fair Lady in the 50th season of the Shaw Festival at Niagara-on-the-Lake.

Portland Center Stage Presents OKLAHOMA!, Opens 9/23
by Kelsey Denette - Sep 2, 2011


There's a bright golden haze filling the theater! Oklahoma! opens September 23 at Portland Center Stage. Artistic Director Chris Coleman has set this beloved all-American musical in an all-black town in the Oklahoma territories right as the region gained statehood in 1907.

Stowe Theatre Guild Presents OKLAHOMA! 8/17-9/3
by BWW News Desk - Sep 3, 2011


The Stowe Theatre Guild will present Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II's OKLAHOMA! from August 17 - September 3, Wednesday through Saturday evenings at 8:00 PM. Kristen Bures directs with musical direction from Martin Hain. Lynn Espey is the producer.

Arena Stage's OKLAHOMA! Hits 100,000 Attendees, Show Must Close 10/2
by Gabrielle Sierra - Sep 2, 2011


Shattering even more records, Arena Stage's production of Rodgers and Hammerstein's Oklahoma! has been seen by 100,000 people and counting, including seats filled and tickets sold for both engagements of the critically acclaimed production.

Arena Stage's OKLAHOMA! Enters Final Month of Performances
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 2, 2011


Shattering even more records, Arena Stage's production of Rodgers and Hammerstein's Oklahoma! has been seen by 100,000 people and counting, including seats filled and tickets sold for both engagements of the critically acclaimed production. Now in its final weeks, this is the last chance to catch the 2010 Helen Hayes Outstanding Resident Musical, which must close October 2, 2011.

Rodney Hicks, Brianna Horne Lead OKLAHOMA! At Portland Center Stage
by Gabrielle Sierra - Aug 24, 2011


Rehearsals have begun for a fresh new look at the classic American musical Oklahoma! at Portland Center Stage.

Stowe Theatre Guild Presents OKLAHOMA! 8/17-9/3
by BWW News Desk - Aug 17, 2011


The Stowe Theatre Guild will present Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II's OKLAHOMA! from August 17 - September 3, Wednesday through Saturday evenings at 8:00 PM. Kristen Bures directs with musical direction from Martin Hain. Lynn Espey is the producer.

Other Productions of Oklahoma!

1943   Broadway Original Broadway Production
Broadway
1943   US Tour 1st National Tour
US Tour
1947   West End London Production
West End
1951   Broadway Return Engagement [Broadway]
Broadway
1951   US Tour National Tour
US Tour
1952   US Tour National Tour
US Tour
1953   Broadway Off-Broadway Revival
Broadway
1958   Off-Broadway City Center Revival
Off-Broadway
1963   Off-Broadway City Center Revival
Off-Broadway
1965   Off-Broadway City Center Revival
Off-Broadway
1969   Broadway Lincoln Center Revival
Broadway
1979   Broadway Broadway Revival
Broadway
1980   West End London Revival
West End
1992   Milburn, NJ (Regional) Paper Mill Production
Milburn, NJ (Regional)
1998   West End Royal National Theatre Production
West End
2002   Broadway Broadway Revival
Broadway
2015   St. Louis, MO (Regional) The Muny 2015 Production
St. Louis, MO (Regional)
2018   Off-Broadway St. Ann's Warehouse Production
Off-Broadway
2019   Broadway Broadway Revival
Broadway
2020   US Tour Broadway Revival tour
US Tour
2023   West End
West End

Oklahoma! - 1943 Broadway Awards and Nominations

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Year Ceremony Category Nominee
1980 Olivier Awards Most Promising Newcomer of the Year in Theatre Alfred Molina
1947 Theatre World Awards Performance Dorothea MacFarland

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