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5 pages in length. Rodgers & Hammerstein's "Oklahoma!," easily one of the world's most beloved musical productions, sports a theme of celebration in relation to the spirit of
rebirth and renewal. That this particular production openly addresses in the overwhelmingly difficult aspect of social change is indicative of its ability to reach out and connect with all who experience it. Based upon the Lynn Riggs play
entitled "Green Grow the Lilacs," Rodgers & Hammerstein's "Oklahoma!" touches upon the same components of social struggle that are found in the original adaptation; this version, however, does so in such a manner as to both enthrall and enlighten the audience. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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openly addresses in the overwhelmingly difficult aspect of social change is indicative of its ability to reach out and connect with all who experience it. Based upon the Lynn
Riggs play entitled Green Grow the Lilacs, Rodgers & Hammersteins Oklahoma touches upon the same components of social struggle that are found in the original adaptation; this version, however, does
so in such a manner as to both enthrall and enlighten the audience. As one begins to assess the storys point, it does not take long to become keenly aware
that this is not a typical musical production, in that it delves deeply into the conflict that existed between the local farmers and cowboys. It might be easy to
dismiss the importance of such a conflict, however, the love story that develops between Curly, a handsome cowboy, and Laurey, a winsome farm girl, serves to symbolize the inherent struggle
between the two very different sectors. Set in a Western Indian Territory just after the turn of the century, Oklahoma endeavors to parallel the problems between Curly and Laurey
as they relate to the even bigger conflict between the farmers and cowboys, a juxtaposition the author successfully achieves. Oklahoma is indicative of
the prolific authors inherent ability to pursue even the most complex of concepts that effectively appeal to the innermost recesses of the viewers soul. The author has a specific
talent for reaching out and inviting his audience to experience with him the sometimes intense and often expansive sense of being that is clearly portrayed within his works, and Oklahoma
is no exception. "The sub-plot, which offers comic relief, allows for the development of setting, time, and place. It is provided by the characters Ado Annie, Will Parker,
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