"The Theatre Guild National Company of Oklahoma!," 1944
THF287663 / "The Theatre Guild National Company of Oklahoma!," 1944 / front cover
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Artifact Overview
Oh, what a beautiful morning! Rodgers and Hammerstein's Oklahoma! opened on Broadway in 1943. This first collaboration from the now-famous musical duo interwove music, lyrics, dance -- and yes -- ballet to advance a dramatic storyline about love and life among ranchers and farmers in the American heartland. Audiences and critics raved. American musical theater would never be the same.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Program (Document)
Date Made
1944
Subject Date
1944
Collection Title
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
85.13.7.9
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Printing (Process)
Color
Multicolored
Dimensions
Height: 11 in
Width: 8.5 in
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Since the late 19th century, millions have flocked to Midtown Manhattan in New York City to find Broadway; along this famed street, you might find yourself transported to a Ukrainian village, the plains of Oklahoma, or a magical land filled with soul music. American musical theater has a long history and a canon of classics that have become known worldwide and can be explored by looking through some of the show programs found in the collections of The Henry Ford.