In July 1942, The Theatre Guild announced that Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II were teaming up for their first collaboration: a musical adaptation of GREEN GROW THE LILACS. Their new musical, which later became RODGERS & HAMMERSTEIN'S OKLAHOMA!, redefined musical theatre forever. In honor of the 80th anniversary, listen to Rodgers & Hammerstein each describe how they met and joined forces. AUDIO EXCERPTS F…
SOURCE: YouTube at 08:00AM on July 22, 2022