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The Making of Oklahoma!

Oklahoma! changed the landscape of the American musical comedy when it premiered on Broadway in 1943, running for what was then an unprecedented nine years.

Its success spawned countless imitations, all embracing the idea that every aspect of the writing and production of a musical should function as a unified whole in service of the characters and story. Then there are those glorious songs … Our lecture will explore the making of this groundbreaking, trendsetting work in context of both the historical moment—World War II in the months before D-Day—and the evolution of the American musical in the first half of the 20th century.











When: Sun., Apr. 28, 2019 at 2:30 pm
Where: The 92nd Street Y, New York
1395 Lexington Ave.
212-415-5500
Price: $45
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Oklahoma! changed the landscape of the American musical comedy when it premiered on Broadway in 1943, running for what was then an unprecedented nine years.

Its success spawned countless imitations, all embracing the idea that every aspect of the writing and production of a musical should function as a unified whole in service of the characters and story. Then there are those glorious songs … Our lecture will explore the making of this groundbreaking, trendsetting work in context of both the historical moment—World War II in the months before D-Day—and the evolution of the American musical in the first half of the 20th century.

Buy tickets/get more info now