Rodgers and Hammerstein "OKLAHOMA" Jules Munshin / Karen Morrow 1965 Press Photo

Description

This is a rare glossy 8" X 10" inch press photograph of RUTH KOBART, JULES MUNSHIN, KAREN MORROW
and SUSAN WATSON in a scene from the
New York City Center revival of the RICHARD RODGERS and OSCAR HAMMERSTEIN II musical comedy "OKLAHOMA!" at the New York City Center Theatre in New York City. (The revival opened December 15th, 1965 and ran for a limited engagement of only 24 performances.) ..... The musical starred JOHN DAVIDSON, SUSAN WATSON, KAREN MORROW, RICHARD FRANCE, RUTH KOBART, SAMMY SMITH and JULES MUNSHIN ..... CREDITS: Music by RICHARD RODGERS; Book and Lyrics by OSCAR HAMMERSTEIN II based on the play "Green Grow the Lilacs" by LYNN RIGGS. ("Oklahoma!" was the first collaboration for Rodgers and Hammerstein who would go on to write "Carousel", "The King and I", "South Pacific", "Flower Drum Song" and "The Sound of Music" among others); Sets designed by LEMUEL AYERS; Costumes designed by STANLEY SIMMONS; Original Dances by AGNES de MILLE; Restaged by GEMZE de LAPPE; Directed by JOHN FEARNLEY; Produced by the CITY CENTER LIGHT OPERA COMPANY
..... DETAILS: This rare photograph from the "Theatre World" archives measures 10" X 8" inches and includes a caption strip and a photo credit for Miss ALIX JEFFRY of New York City on the backside (second scanned image) ..... CONDITION: With the exception of crop marks in the top two corners, this rare photograph is in excellent condition and will make a wonderful addition to the collection of any musical theatre aficionado or historian. This item will be carefully packaged in a protective, carded sleeve and backed by stiff cardboard.