Oklahoma! (musical)

High school (ages 12+)
Art & Creativity

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/oklahoma-musical

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the musical genre?Musical theatre; a seminal example of the 'integrated musical' or 'book musical'
2. What is the premiere date?March 31, 1943, at the St. James Theatre, Broadway, New York City

Integrated Musical: A theatrical production where songs and dances are intrinsically woven into the plot and character development, not merely inserted.
Book Musical: A musical play where the story and dialogue (the 'book') are central, guiding the integration of songs and dances.
Choreography: The art of designing and arranging dance movements, often used to express emotions or tell a story in theatre and dance.
Oklahoma Territory: The U.S. federal territory that existed from 1890 to 1907, before merging with Indian Territory to form the state of Oklahoma.