Theater: A-yip-i-o-ee-ay!

OKLAHOMA!

Music by Richard Rodgers

Book and Lyrics by Oscar

Hammerstein II

Choreography by Agnes De Mille

There is no need to venture to lands and cities of ancient civilizations in order to indulge in an archaeological dig. Broadway will suffice. For the past three or four years, month has scarcely followed month without the unearthing of some hit play or musical of the past. Some fare well; some do badly. The chances are that Oklahoma!, at Broadway's Palace Theater, will be a hit. Its endearing score is in destructible, and the new production is...

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