Student Response Sheet


The NPR 100

1. When did "Oklahoma!" open on Broadway? ______________________

2. How many performances did the original musical have during its Broadway run? ______________________

3. Who comprised the original creative team?

Composer: _______________________________

Librettist: _______________________________

Choreographer: ____________________________

Director: _________________________________

4. On what play is the musical based? Who wrote it?

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5. What were Rodgers' and Hammerstein's accomplishments before the two teamed up for "Oklahoma!"?

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6. How was the opening of "Oklahoma!" different from those of the musicals that preceded it?

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7. Rodgers and Hammerstein set out to integrate the story with the musical elements and
dance numbers. How did they do this?

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8. Describe the process between Rodgers and Hammerstein for creating "Oklahoma!"

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9. What was the original title of the musical? Why did they change it?

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10. What was the reaction to the musical when audiences in New Haven saw it?
How did the creative team change the piece during its Boston run?

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Dream Ballet 1. Which characters are seen in the Dream Ballet?

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2. Write a detailed summary of the plot and character elements that are revealed in the Dream Ballet.

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3. What dance movements are used to express Laurey's thoughts and the plot?

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