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Opened: March 31, 1943

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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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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.

Stowe Theatre Guild Presents OKLAHOMA! 8/17-9/3
by Lauren Wolman - Aug 12, 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.

Terry Burrell Takes on Aunt Eller in Arena Stage's OKLAHOMA!
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 27, 2011


E. Faye Butler, who portrays Aunt Eller in the summer revival of Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater's acclaimed and record-setting production of Rodgers and Hammerstein's Oklahoma!, will transition out of her Helen Hayes-nominated role to begin rehearsals for Arena Stage's 2011/12 season opening play Trouble in Mind. Butler will be replaced by Terry Burrell, who was last at Arena Stage in the 2007/08 world-premiere musical The Women of Brewster Place. Burrell joins the Oklahoma! company August 2, and her first performance will be August 9. Burrell was 'lovely and heartbreaking...spellbinding' in Signature Theatre's Show Boat (TalkinBroadway.com), and will be a strong addition to the cast.

OKLAHOMA! Plays Lincoln Park Performing Arts Center July 15-17, July 22-24
by BWW News Desk - Jul 24, 2011


The classic Rodgers and Hammerstein musical 'Oklahoma!' takes the stage at Lincoln Park Performing Arts Center July 15-17 and 22-24.

Photo Coverage: Encore Production of OKLAHOMA at Arena Stage- New Production Stills!
by Jessica Lewis - Jul 19, 2011


After kicking off the inaugural season of Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater, shattering all box office records from Arena Stage's 60-year history and rounding up 10 Helen Hayes Awards nominations, Rodgers and Hammerstein's Oklahoma! has returned for a summer run under the direction of Artistic Director Molly Smith. The revival, featuring the entire original principal cast and most of the ensemble, has already broken more company records by selling the highest number of single tickets for a production in 24 hours when tickets went on sale March 3, 2011. Rodgers and Hammerstein's Oklahoma! began performances on July 8, 2011 and opened July 14. The production runs through October 2, 2011 in the Fichandler Stage. Broadway buzz has surrounded the production since its premiere run. Check out complete photo coverage from the celebrated show below!

Rodriguez, Gamble, Butler et al. Re-open Arena's OKLAHOMA Encore Production Tonight!
by Jessica Lewis - Jul 14, 2011


After kicking off the inaugural season of Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater, shattering all box office records from Arena Stage's 60-year history and rounding up 10 Helen Hayes Awards nominations, Rodgers and Hammerstein's Oklahoma! returns for a summer run under the direction of Artistic Director Molly Smith. The revival, featuring the entire original principal cast and most of the ensemble, has already broken more company records by selling the highest number of single tickets for a production in 24 hours when tickets went on sale March 3, 2011. Rodgers and Hammerstein's Oklahoma! began performances on July 8, 2011. The production officially opens tonight and runs through October 2, 2011 in the Fichandler Stage. Broadway buzz has surrounded the production since its premiere run.

OKLAHOMA! Plays Lincoln Park Performing Arts Center July 15-17, July 22-24
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jul 6, 2011


The classic Rodgers and Hammerstein musical 'Oklahoma!' takes the stage at Lincoln Park Performing Arts Center July 15-17 and 22-24.

BWW Reviews: OKLAHOMA! at Cumberland County Playhouse
by Jeffrey Ellis - Jul 4, 2011


Could there possibly be a showtune more rousing than the eponymous 'Oklahoma!' from Rodgers and Hammerstein's historic musical - or an opening number more iconic or more easily identifiable than 'Oh, What a Beautiful Mornin'? With lyrics and melodies so memorable that you're likely to find yourself singing along (perhaps even before you realize it!) anytime you hear them played, they are among the best-known songs in American musical theater.

Upcoming Theatre Communication Group Member Shows for Oklahoma - 5/01
by BWW - May 1, 2011


Upcoming Theatre Communication Group Member Shows - 5/01 for Oklahoma

Upcoming Theatre Communication Group Member Shows for Oklahoma - 4/24
by BWW - Apr 24, 2011


Upcoming Theatre Communication Group Member Shows - 4/24 for Oklahoma

Upcoming Theatre Communication Group Member Shows for Oklahoma - 4/17
by BWW - Apr 17, 2011


Upcoming Theatre Communication Group Member Shows - 4/17 for Oklahoma

Upcoming Theatre Communication Group Member Shows for Oklahoma - 4/10
by BWW - Apr 10, 2011


Upcoming Theatre Communication Group Member Shows - 4/10 for Oklahoma

Upcoming Theatre Communication Group Member Shows for Oklahoma - 4/03
by BWW - Apr 3, 2011


Upcoming Theatre Communication Group Member Shows - 4/03 for Oklahoma

Rodriguez, Gamble, Butler et al. Return to Arena's OKLAHOMA Encore Production this Summer
by Jessica Lewis - Mar 31, 2011


After kicking off the inaugural season of Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater, shattering all box office records from Arena Stage's 60-year history and rounding up 10 Helen Hayes Awards nominations, Rodgers and Hammerstein's Oklahoma! returns for a summer run under the direction of Artistic Director Molly Smith. The revival, featuring the entire original principal cast and most of the ensemble, has already broken more company records by selling the highest number of single tickets for a production in 24 hours when tickets went on sale March 3, 2011. Rodgers and Hammerstein's Oklahoma! runs July 8-October 2, 2011 in the Fichandler Stage.

Upcoming Theatre Communication Group Member Shows for Oklahoma - 3/27
by BWW - Mar 27, 2011


Upcoming Theatre Communication Group Member Shows - 3/27 for Oklahoma

Upcoming Theatre Communication Group Member Shows for Oklahoma - 3/20
by BWW - Mar 20, 2011


Upcoming Theatre Communication Group Member Shows - 3/20 for Oklahoma

Upcoming Theatre Communication Group Member Shows for Oklahoma - 3/13
by BWW - Mar 13, 2011


Upcoming Theatre Communication Group Member Shows - 3/13 for Oklahoma

Arena Stage's OKLAHOMA! Breaks Company Records
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 8, 2011


Arena Stage's Summer Revival of Rodgers and Hammerstein's Oklahoma!, whch has been rumored to transfer to Broadway, is already breaking company records, including record set by original run of Oklahoma! Last Friday March 4, 2011 tickets were released for Arena Stage's summer revival of Rodgers and Hammerstein's Oklahoma! through a 24-hour sale featuring a limited amount of special $50 tickets. On this day, the revival broke the company record for Highest Single Ticket Sales for a Single Production in a 24 Hour Period bringing in 3,294 tickets. This surpassed the previous record, which was set November 2, 2010 when 1,644 tickets were sold to the original run of Oklahoma!

Upcoming Theatre Communication Group Member Shows for Oklahoma - 3/06
by BWW - Mar 6, 2011


Upcoming Theatre Communication Group Member Shows - 3/06 for Oklahoma

Upcoming Theatre Communication Group Member Shows for Oklahoma - 2/27
by BWW - Feb 27, 2011


Upcoming Theatre Communication Group Member Shows - 2/27 for Oklahoma

OKLAHOMA! Returns To Arena Stage 7/8-10/9
by Gabrielle Sierra - Feb 22, 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.

Arena's OKLAHOMA! One Step Closer to Broadway? Gets Reprise Run at Arena, 7/8 - 10/9
by Jessica Lewis - Feb 22, 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 - 2/20
by BWW - Feb 20, 2011


Upcoming Theatre Communication Group Member Shows - 2/20 for Oklahoma

Upcoming Theatre Communication Group Member Shows for Oklahoma - 2/13
by BWW - Feb 13, 2011


Upcoming Theatre Communication Group Member Shows - 2/13 for Oklahoma

Oklahoma! FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of Oklahoma! have there been?
Oklahoma! has had 27 productions including Broadway which opened in 1943, Broadway which opened in 1943, US Tour which opened in 1943, West End which opened in 1947, Broadway which opened in 1951, Broadway which opened in 1951, US Tour which opened in 1951, US Tour which opened in 1952, Broadway which opened in 1953, Broadway which opened in 1953, Off-Broadway which opened in 1958, Off-Broadway which opened in 1963, Off-Broadway which opened in 1965, Broadway which opened in 1969, Broadway which opened in 1979, Broadway which opened in 1979, West End which opened in 1980, Milburn, NJ (Regional) which opened in 1992, West End which opened in 1998, Broadway which opened in 2002, Broadway which opened in 2002, St. Louis, MO (Regional) which opened in 2015, Off-Broadway which opened in 2018, Broadway which opened in 2019, which opened in 2019, US Tour which opened in 2020 and West End which opened in 2023.
What awards has Oklahoma! been nominated for?
Oklahoma! has been nominated for several awards. Alfred Molina was nominated for Most Promising Newcomer of the Year in Theatre at the Olivier Awards. Dorothea MacFarland received a nomination for Performance at the Theatre World Awards. These nominations recognize the outstanding contributions of the cast members to the production.
What awards has Oklahoma! won?
Oklahoma! has won several awards, including the Most Promising Newcomer of the Year in Theatre at the Olivier Awards for Alfred Molina's performance. Dorothea MacFarland also received the Performance award at the Theatre World Awards for her role in the show.

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