Oklahoma! (musical) facts for kids
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Hugh Jackman on the cover of the DVD of the London revival
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| 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" |
Oklahoma! is a famous musical. It tells a fun story through songs and dances. The music was created by Richard Rodgers. The words to the songs, called lyrics, were written by Oscar Hammerstein. This musical first opened on Broadway in New York City on March 31, 1943. The story for Oklahoma! came from an older play called Green Grow the Lilacs, written by Lynn Riggs in 1931.
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The Story of Oklahoma!
The musical's story takes place in 1906. This was before Oklahoma became a state. The setting is a farming area outside the town of Claremore in Oklahoma Territory.
Main Characters
The main character is a friendly cowboy named Curly McLain. He is in love with a farm girl named Laurey Williams. But another farm hand, Jud Fry, also likes Laurey. This creates some drama in the story.
The musical also follows another fun couple. There's a cowboy named Will Parker. His girlfriend is a lively girl named Ado Annie. Their story adds humor and excitement to the show.
From Stage to Screen
Oklahoma! was so popular that it was made into a movie. The film version came out in 1955. This allowed even more people to enjoy the musical's songs and story.
Awards and Recognition
Oklahoma! won a very special award. It received a Pulitzer Prize. This is a highly respected award given for achievements in writing and music. Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II earned this prize for their amazing work on Oklahoma!. They won in a category called "Special Awards And Citations - Letters."
Images for kids
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Hugh Jackman on the cover of the DVD of the London revival
