Interesting Facts about Oklahoma!
Oklahoma! broke all box ofice records when it opened in 1943. As the first musical to tell a story with music, dance and lyrics, Oklahoma! forever changed the form of musical theatre. It is considered by many to be the first musical comedy to have a plot, musical score and dances that were all necessary ingredients to advance the storyline.
Oklahoma! was the first collaboration between Richard Rogers and Oscar Hammerstein II.
Oklahoma! was the first musical to have its entire score recorded, thus creating the original cast album.
Oklahoma! won the Pulitzer Prize for drama in 1944.
Oklahoma! was the first show choreographed by Agnes de Mille.
Oklahoma! was the longest running musical during its day. It held the record for 15 years, until it was overtaken by My Fair Lady.
What: "Oklahoma!" Signed Performance
When: February 19, 2004
Where: Keller Auditorium
Time: 7:30 pm
Tickets: email singletix@portlandopera.org
Interpreters: Jean A. Miller and Julie Gebron
*Tickets are approximately half the orchestra price due to limited seating for Deaf and Hard of hearing patrons.
