Rodgers & Hammerstein’s beloved musical returns to the Alice Busch Opera Theater in a bold new production directed by Francesca Zambello and conducted by James Lowe. Set on the cusp of statehood, Oklahoma! celebrates the dreams and complexities of settlers forging new lives on the frontier. This fresh staging evokes both the grandeur of the American landscape and the optimism of the artists who created the work as World War II raged. Oklahoma! is many things: a landmark of musical theater, a grand love story, and an invitation to reflect on the promise of America.
Music by Richard Rodgers
Book & Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II
Based on the play “Green Grow the Lilacs” by Lynn Riggs
Presented in English with English projected titles
Approx. Running Time | 2 hours and 45 minutes (including a 25-minute intermission)
Conductor | James Lowe
Director | Francesca Zambello
Associate Director & Choreographer | Eric Sean Fogel
Original Choreography | Agnes de Mille
Set Designer | Peter J. Davison
Costume Designer | Constance Hoffman
Lighting Designer | Ken Billington
Sound Designer | Joel Morain
Hair & Makeup Designer | Tom Watson
