So You Think You Know Oklahoma! But How Many Tonys Did It Lasso?
The name Oklahoma! conjures images of wide-open prairies, dreamers singin' about surreys with the fringe on top, and maybe a territorial dispute or two. But what about its Tony Award haul? Did this classic musical take home a wagonload of trophies, or was it just another lonely cowboy out on the range?
Hold Your Horses! Oklahoma! Has a Tony Award History
That's right, partner! The original 1943 production of Oklahoma! didn't have the Tony Awards around to win (those spiffy medallions first showed up in 1947). But fear not, theater enthusiasts, because this rooty-tootin' musical has a Tony Award story of its own!
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Saddle Up for Revival Round Two: Oklahoma! Wins Big in 2019
Buckle up, because in 2019, a daring new revival of Oklahoma! moseyed on over to Broadway. This time, it wasn't just about butter churnin' and gals in calico. This reimagining took home two Tony Awards!
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- Best Revival of a Musical: Yep, the whole shebang! This award recognizes the entire production, from the director's vision to the set design (which, by the golly, was pretty darn impressive in this revival).
- Best Featured Actress in a Musical: A tip of the Stetson to Ali Stroker, who won for her portrayal of Ado Annie! This win was particularly historic, as Stroker became the first wheelchair user to win a Tony Award for acting.
So, How Many Tonys Did Oklahoma! Win in Total?
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Two! Not too shabby for a show that's been around the block a time or two (or should we say, circled the wagon a time or two?).
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But Wait! There's More!
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While the 2019 revival was the only one to snag Tonys, the original 1943 production did get a special Pulitzer Prize for drama. So, Oklahoma! has some serious awards cred, even without a whole barn full of Tonys.
How To: Oklahoma! Tony Award Trivia Time! (Quick Q&A)
- How many Tony Awards did the original 1943 production of Oklahoma! win?
- Zero! The Tony Awards weren't around yet.
- How many Tony Awards did the 2019 revival of Oklahoma! win?
- Two!
- What award did the original 1943 production of Oklahoma! win?
- A special Pulitzer Prize for drama.
- Can you win a Tony Award for riding a mechanical bull on stage?
- There isn't a specific Tony Award for that (although it would be pretty impressive!), but maybe under "Best Special Theatrical Effect."
- Will Oklahoma! win any more Tony Awards in the future?
- Only time will tell! But one thing's for sure, this classic musical will always be a contender in our hearts.
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