Rodgers and Hammerstein "OKLAHOMA!" Peter Palmer / Gabriel Dell 1963 Program

Description

This is a rare souvenir program from the Twentieth Anniversary New York City Center revival of the RICHARD RODGERS and OSCAR HAMMERSTEIN II musical comedy "OKLAHOMA!" at the New York City Center Theatre in New York City. (The 20th Anniversary revival opened February 27th, 1963 and ran for a limited engagement of fifteen performances. A return engagement would open May 15th, 1963 for an additional fifteen performances.) ..... The musical starred PETER PALMER, LOUISE O'BRIEN, ANN FRASER, RICHARD FRANCE, BETTY GARDE (who originated the role of "Aunt Eller" in the Original 1943 Broadway production), GEMZE de LAPPE, DANIEL P. HANNAFIN, WILLIAM TIERNEY, GEORGE CHURCH, KELLY BROWN, JOHN CARVER and GABRIEL DELL ..... CREDITS: Music by RICHARD RODGERS; Book and Lyrics by OSCAR HAMMERSTEIN II based on the play "Green Grow the Lilacs" by LYNN RIGGS. ("Oklahoma!" was the first collaboration for Rodgers and Hammerstein who would go on to write "Carousel", "The King and I", "South Pacific", "Flower Drum Song" and "The Sound of Music" among others); Sets designed by LEMUEL AYERS; Costumes designed by STANLEY SIMMONS; Choreographed by AGNES de MILLE; Directed by JOHN FEARNLEY; Produced by the NEW YORK CITY CENTER LIGHT OPERA COMPANY ..... DETAILS: The oversized sixteen page program measures 9" X 12" inches and includes full production credits, an extensive history of the show with a photo from the Original Broadway production, photos and bios of each of the leading actors and members of the creative team and three production photos ..... CONDITION: With the exception of slight discoloration to the back cover and minor edge wear, this program is in excellent condition and will make a wonderful addition to the collection of any musical theatre aficionado or historian. This item will be carefully packaged in a protective sleeve and backed by stiff cardboard.