Oklahoma 1943 Mugs
Description: Oklahoma! is the first musical collaboration between Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II, adapted from Lynn Riggs’s 1931 play Green Grow the Lilacs. Set in 1906 near Claremore, Oklahoma Territory, the story follows farm girl Laurey Williams as she navigates a romantic triangle between charming cowboy Curly McLain and the menacing farmhand Jud Fry. Premiering on Broadway on March 31, 1943, Oklahoma! became a box office sensation, running for a record-breaking 2,212 performances. The musical revolutionized American theater with its fully integrated songs and story, launching the Golden Age of Broadway. Over the decades, Oklahoma! has seen award-winning revivals, international productions, and a beloved 1955 film adaptation.
