Oklahoma!

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Who

Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II, Jewish-American musical-theatre creators

When

1943

Where

New York (Broadway), United States

Oklahoma! transformed musical theater by weaving song, story and dance into a single dramatic whole, launching the 'golden age' of the Broadway musical. It was the first collaboration of composer Richard Rodgers and lyricist Oscar Hammerstein II, both from Jewish-American families, and won a special Pulitzer Prize.

Part of “The Gifts of the Jews” — verified Jewish contributions to the world, with sources.