By Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II
 

Directed by Jean Stahmer

"Oklahoma!" was a giant step forward for the American musical comedy. The plot based on Lynn Riggs' play, "Green Grow The Lilacs," contained real people, not just the painted mannequins that musical goers were accustomed to. The songs were not interruptions; they advanced the plot. The score wound up with many show stopping songs such as "Oklahoma!", "Oh, What a Beautiful Morning," "People Will Say We're in Love," and many more.