Carousel

Musical

Writers: Oscar Hammerstein II Richard Rodgers

Context

Rodgers and Hammerstein’s first collaboration on Oklahoma in 1943 was a massive success due to its social commentary and full integration of music, character building, and dance as plot-furthering devices. Oklahoma distinctly launched musical theater into a new stylistic era, and established high expectations for Rodgers and Hammerstein’s following projects. Carousel was Rodgers and Hammerstein’s second musical theater collaboration together. The musical opened on Broadway at the Majestic Theatre on April 19, 1945, and received rave reviews. The musical is mostly renowned for its rich score,

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