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Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Oklahoma!

July 24–August 16, 2026 | Williams Theatre
An Original Tulsa Performing Arts Center Production

Experience the sweeping romance, unforgettable music, and community spirit of Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Oklahoma! right here in Tulsa.

Following the acclaimed success of Ragtime and Fiddler on the Roof, the Tulsa Performing Arts Center continues its tradition of Broadway-caliber storytelling with heart, bringing this iconic American musical to life with a fresh sense of place, purpose, and celebration.

Oklahoma! will be more than a show, it will be a shared experience. From live pre-show entertainment to optional add-ons like a classic Oklahoma BBQ meal, every performance is designed as a joyful community gathering.

Proudly part of the Route 66 Centennial, this landmark production honors the stories and traditions that connect Oklahoma to the nation and to each other.

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Pre-Show Oklahoma BBQ & Live Entertainment Experience

Sponsored by Arvest

Make your night at Oklahoma! a true celebration of place, flavor, and community with our authentic pre-show Oklahoma BBQ dinner experience, hosted at the TPAC Norman Theatre before the curtain rises.

Guests are invited to gather early and enjoy a relaxed, welcoming evening inspired by wide-open country hospitality. But this is more than a meal; it’s a full sensory experience. From the mouthwatering aroma of wood-smoked barbecue and sides to the casual, communal atmosphere, the evening is designed to bring people together. Share great food, strike up conversations, and soak in the spirit of the land that inspired the musical itself.

The experience continues with live pre-show entertainment celebrating cowboy heritage and Route 66, featuring performances by local musicians. They can also view exhibit items on loan from the Claremore Museum of History, including the original surrey "with the fringe on top" from the film Oklahoma!

Rooted in tradition and rich with character, the Oklahoma BBQ experience is a tribute to the region’s love of good food, craftsmanship, and shared moments and the perfect way to begin your evening at Oklahoma!.

Available as an optional ticket add-on during purchase. Limited availability.

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About the Production

Directed by Pete Otis, with music direction by Cathy Venable and choreography by Jen Alden. Featuring a talented cast, live orchestra and evocative design elements, the production captures both the enduring appeal of the musical and the unique character of Oklahoma itself.

Rodgers & Hammerstein’s first collaboration remains, in many ways, their most innovative, setting the standards and rules of modern musical theatre. In a Western territory just after the turn of the 20th century, a high-spirited rivalry between local farmers and cowboys provides a colorful background for Curly, a charming cowboy, and Laurey, a feisty farm girl, to play out their love story. Their romantic journey, as bumpy as a surrey ride down a country road, contrasts with the comic exploits of brazen Ado Annie and hapless Will Parker in a musical adventure embracing hope, determination and the promise of a new land.

Poster for Rodgers & Hammerstein's Oklahoma! theater production at Tulsa Performing Arts Center. Features headshots of performers Ruby Shadley and Conor Jordan at the top, with additional cast photos including Thesa Loving, Kasey Dillon Yeargain, Grayson Schreiber, Becca Worthington, Hassan Nazari-Robati, John Gibson Miller, Riley Kern, L'Aria Rose Krautter, Bryson Starbuck, Andrew Carnes, Ike Skidmore, Gertie, and Cord Elam. The poster states the event runs from July 24 to August 16, 2026, at Tulsa PAC, with tickets available at tulsapac.com.
A poster for Rodgers & Hammerstein's Oklahoma! musical featuring headshots of cast members with their names and roles, background of a field at sunset, and event details at the bottom.

Laurey: Ruby Shadley Curly: Conor Jordan Aunt Eller: Thesa Loving Jud Fry: Kasey Dillon Yeargain Will Parker: Grayson Schreiber Ado Annie: Becca Worthington Ali Hakim: Hassan Nazari-Robati Andrew Carnes: John Gibson Miller Ike Skidmore: Riley Kern Gertie: L'aria Krautter
Cord Elam: Bryson Starbuck
Slim: Jesse-Lushanya Battice Art: Brayden Best Aggie: Tristen Bogart
Sam: Scott Bratton
Sylvie: Janai Mercedes Burns
Kate: Anna Colletto
Gar: Jimmy Fagan
Fred: Caveryn Foster
Maisie: Madison Green
Hutch: Ben Hicks
Ellen: Isabella Lorna Vivian: Imani Morison Joe: Themba Ndhlovu Mike: Lute Sawyer
Jess: Cyrus Shahbazi
Armina: Brooklynn Snyder Bambi: Olivia Tinkler Virginia: Anastasia White Swing: Lucy Baker Swing: Max Duffy Swing: Eli Swanson

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To extend the experience beyond the mainstage production, TPAC will also present companion cabaret events featuring performers from Oklahoma! and a stage reading of The Dust Bowl Radio Hour. Tickets for the cabarets are available separately.

Special Performances

Summer Serenade

Tuesday, August 4th, 7:00pm

LaFortune Studio, Tulsa PAC

The cast of Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Oklahoma! performs musical theatre favorites and classic and contemporary standards in an evening of unforgettable songs and heartfelt storytelling. From tunes that explore the thrill of romance and lasting devotion to unexpected role reversals that reveal new meaning in familiar lyrics, each selection invites audiences to experience beloved music in a different light. Playful, nostalgic, inventive, and deeply human, this close-up cabaret experience celebrates the power of great songs to surprise us, move us, and remind us why we love them in the first place.

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The Dust Bowl Radio Hour,
Live in Concert

Tuesday, August 11th, 7:00pm

John H. Williams Theatre, Tulsa PAC

Selections from The Dust Bowl Radio Hour, an original bluegrass musical about resilience, connection, and the simple courage of being heard. Experience soulful new music amidst a poignant storyline, written by Oklahoma natives.

Guymon, Oklahoma — 1939. A young boy’s mother goes missing in the dust storms. A washed-up local radio host reluctantly helps in the boy’s search, sending a broadcast through the dusty air. What begins as a desperate on-air plea soon turns into fantastical radio stories about hope.

With an eclectic cast of characters, The Dust Bowl Radio Hour depicts one of the darkest chapters in U.S. history though light and whimsy where it’s least expected. For those who are lost, and those still listenin’….

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Volunteer to Usher for Oklahoma!

Includes free TPAC t-shirt! Ushers must be 18 or older and able to walk up and down stairs without assistance. Volunteers must also pass a criminal background check and receive certification through the TPAC.

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This project is being supported in part by American Rescue Plan Act Federal Award, awarded to the State of Oklahoma by the US Department of the Treasury.

Rodgers & Hammerstein’s

OKLAHOMA!

Music by RICHARD RODGERS

Book and Lyrics by OSCAR HAMMERSTEIN II

Based on the play "Green Grow the Lilacs" by Lynn Riggs
Original Choreography by Agnes de Mille 
OKLAHOMA! is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of The Rodgers & Hammerstein Organization.
www.concordtheatricals.com

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