Oklahoma!
Musical - Revival
Palace Theatre
Data not verified
- First Preview: December 6, 1979
- Opening Date: December 13, 1979
- Closing Date: August 24, 1980
- Previews: 9
- Performances: 293
Music: Richard Rodgers
Lyrics: Oscar Hammerstein II
Book: Oscar Hammerstein II
Synopsis
A confident cowboy competes with a surly, mysterious farmhand for the honor of taking a lovely young farm woman to a dance in Rodgers and Hammerstein's 1943 musical adaptation of Green Grow the Lilacs.
Opening Night Cast
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Christine Andreas | Laurey |
| Laurence Guittard | Curly | |
| Mary Wickes | Aunt Eller | |
| Bruce Adler | Ali Hakim | |
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Christine Ebersole | Ado Annie Carnes |
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Harry Groener | Will Parker |
| Philip Rash | Andrew Carnes Singing Ensemble |
Opening Night Production Credits
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Oscar Hammerstein II | Book |
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Richard Rodgers | Music |
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Oscar Hammerstein II | Lyrics |
| William Hammerstein | Director | |
| Agnes de Mille | Choreographer | |
| Gemze de Lappe | Miss De Mille's choreography recreated |
Awards
Drama Desk Award
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical | Harry Groener | Nominee |
| 1980 | Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical | Martin Vidnovic | Nominee |
Theatre World
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Theatre World Award | Harry Groener | Winner |
Tony Award
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Actress in a Musical | Christine Andreas | Nominee |
| 1980 | Featured Actor in a Musical | Harry Groener | Nominee |
