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