Golden Age- Oklahoma

  • Genre- Comedy/ Romance
  • 2 acts
  • Mainly a male cast
  • Mature adult casting

Plot:

The musical is set in Western Indian Territory. Oklahoma focuses on the rivalry and disagreements between the farmers and cowboys. However, there is also a love story attached. As Curly and Laurey, the farmgirl and cowboy, take themselves on a rather bumpy road of love. They do not have it easy, but find that they will not give up until they find what they are after. They have the task of settling their love alongside their new home life. They hope to find love and a pleasant lifestyle from “Oklahoma”.

Date Of Premier:

1943- Broadway

1947- West End

1955- Film

2015- UK tour

Writers/Composers:

The music was composed by Richard Rodgers and the lyrics as well as book were written by Oscar Hammerstein. This was the partners first collaboration together out of many.

Roles/songs related to my age and voice type:

As I am an alto, therefore, the most similar characters to my range are the two mezzos in the show. These two characters are: Aunt Eller and Ado Annie.

Ado Annie and Aunt Eller’s songs include:

  • The Surrey With The Fringe On Top-  Laurey, Curly & Aunt Eller
  • Kansas City- Will Parker and Aunt Eller
  • I Can’t Say No- Ado Annie
  • All Er Nuthin’- Will and Ado Annie
  • Oklahoma!” – Curly, Laurey & Aunt Eller

Other Character’s songs:

Laurey:

  • People Will Say We’re in Love – Laurey and Curly
  • Out of My Dreams – Laurey and Female Ensemble
  • Dream Ballet – Laurey and Dream Figures
  • People Will Say We’re in Love Reprise – Laurey and Curly
  • Oklahoma! – Curly, Laurey, Aunt Eller & Ensemble

Curly:

  • Oh What A Beautiful Mornin- Curly
  • People Will Say We’re in Love – Laurey and Curly
  • People Will Say We’re in Love Reprise – Laurey and Curly
  • Oklahoma! – Curly, Laurey, Aunt Eller & Ensemble