What a Beautiful Mornin'” and “The Surrey with the Fringe on Top” also topped the charts. “Oklahoma!” was more than a hit — it was the first real phenomenon in modern Broadway history.

Green Grow the Lilacs. Play by Lynn Riggs. On a farm in frontier Oklahoma, Laurey and Curley are obviously in love but conceal their feelings from each other by fighting. At a box social ...

A musical about Oklahoma outlaw Elmer McCurdy has been nominated for seven Tony Awards, highlighting a rather peculiar story.

“Oklahoma!” is being performed on the main stage of the Youngstown Playhouse for two weekends from May 9 to May 11 and May 16 to 18. Friday and Saturday shows are at 7:30 p.m., and Sunday matinees are ...

"Dead Outlaw" is based on the twisty true story of robber-turned mummy Elmer McCurdy, who died in an Oklahoma shootout in the ...

premiered on Broadway at the St. James Theatre in New York City. According to the Oklahoma Historical Society, "Oklahoma!" was based on a 1931 play, "Green Grow the Lilacs". "Green Grow the Lilacs ...

Outstanding Actress in a Musical: Josefina Gabrielle was nominated but did not win. Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical: Shuler Hensley won. Outstanding Featured Actress - Musical: Andrea ...