Oklahoma!

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Oklahoma! is a classic American musical that takes place in the Oklahoma Territory in the early 1900s. The story revolves around two love triangles: one between the cowboy Curly, the farm girl Laurey, and the sinister farmhand Jud Fry, and another between the flirtatious Ado Annie, her fiancé Will Parker, and the traveling salesman Ali Hakim.

The musical explores themes of love, jealousy, and the struggle between the farmers and the cowboys for control of the land. It is also known for its integration of dance into the storytelling, particularly in the iconic dream ballet sequence that portrays Laurey's conflicted feelings between Curly and Jud.

The score, composed by Richard Rodgers with lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II, includes classic songs such as "Oh, What a Beautiful Mornin'", "The Surrey with the Fringe on Top", and "People Will Say We're in Love". With its innovative storytelling, memorable characters, and timeless music, Oklahoma! has become a beloved classic of musical theatre.