Oklahoma! made theatrical history when it first catapulted to fame on the New York stage and went on to become the most popular treasure of American theatre. It was not only the first musical play, but it was the first musical in which the songs and ballets became a part of the story. The genius of Rogers & Hammerstein introduces the world to life and loves on an Oklahoma prairie at the turn of the century when Curly and Laurey sing: Oh What a Beautiful Mornin', The Surrey with the Fringe on Top, People Will Say We're in Love, and Oklahoma!"

Our Special Thanks to: Diablo Regional Arts Association, Cole European Motors, Morgan Stanley Dean, Witter (Orinda), Concord Pavilion Associates

Creative Team:

Producer: Helene Harks

Director: Gloria Trombley

Music: Bruce Haines Dance: Kate Leland and Don Wilson Set Designer: Andrea Bechert

CAST:

Plot Synopsis:

Oklahoma!, the first collaboration between Richard Rogers and Oscar Hammerstein II, broke all box office 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 theater.

The show is set in the Indian territory at the turn of the century when cattlemen and farmers were fighting over fences and water rights. In the middle of that controversy are two more rivalries. One between a cowboy called Curley and a hired hand named Jud, both in love with Laurie. The second involves Ado Annie, Will and Ali Hakim, a trio that will provide plenty of laughs.

The music and lyrics have proven to be the best in American theater with songs that include "Oh What a Beautiful Morning", "The Surrey with the Fringe on Top", People Will Say We're in Love, "I Can't Say No", "Oklahoma! and many more, making this a musical treat for all the family.