Oklahoma cast
Oklahoma Cast - Broadway musical
Cast History Overview.
Oklahoma! opened in 1943 and re-shaped Broadway musical storytelling.
Principal Characters.
- Curly McLain
- Laurey Williams
- Jud Fry
- Aunt Eller
- Ado Annie Carnes
- Will Parker
- Ali Hakim
- Andrew Carnes
- Gertie Cummings
- Ike Skidmore
- Cord Elam
- Fred
- Younger siblings, ensemble
These roles recur in every revival, giving performers rich dramatic ground.
Original Broadway Cast, 1943.
| Role | Performer |
|---|---|
| Curly | Alfred Drake |
| Laurey | Joan Roberts |
| Jud Fry | Howard da Silva |
| Aunt Eller | Betty Garde |
| Ado Annie | Celeste Holm |
| Will Parker | Lee Dixon |
| Ali Hakim | Joseph Buloff |
| Andrew Carnes | Ralph Riggs |
| Gertie Cummings | Jane Lawrence |
| Ike Skidmore | Barry Kelley |
| Cord Elam | George S. Irving |
The show ran 2,212 performances, an unheard-of record then.
1955 Film Adaptation Cast.
- Curly Gordon MacRae
- Laurey Shirley Jones
- Jud Fry Rod Steiger
- Ado Annie Gloria Grahame
- Will Parker Gene Nelson
- Aunt Eller Charlotte Greenwood
- Ali Hakim Eddie Albert
- Andrew Carnes James Whitmore
- Gertie Cummings Barbara Lawrence
The Todd-AO filming captured sweeping prairie vistas and lush orchestration.
2019 Broadway Revival Cast.
- Curly Damon Daunno
- Laurey Rebecca Naomi Jones
- Jud Fry Patrick Vaill
- Ado Annie Ali Stroker
- Aunt Eller Mary Testa
- Will Parker James Davis
- Ali Hakim Will Brill
- Gertie Cummings Mallory Portnoy
This immersive staging earned the Tony for Best Revival and for Stroker’s breakout performance.
2023 West End Transfer, Wyndham’s Theatre.
- Curly McLain Sam Palladio
- Laurey Georgina Onuorah
- Jud Fry Patrick Vaill
- Ado Annie Paige Peddie
- Aunt Eller Sally Ann Triplett
The London run extended through September 2023 following stellar notices.
2024-25 North American Tour Cast.
- Curly Sean Grandillo
- Laurey Sasha Hutchings
- Jud Fry Christopher Bannow
- Ado Annie Sis
- Cord Elam Ugo Chukwu
The tour preserves Daniel Fish’s stripped-down concept, though larger arenas temper its intimacy.
Questions and Answers.
- Why is the 2019 revival so different?
- It frames the story as communal folk noir, highlighting darker social undercurrents.
- Who first played Curly on stage?
- Alfred Drake originated Curly in 1943 and set a benchmark.
- Which actor won a historic Tony for this show?
- Ali Stroker became the first wheelchair user to win a performance Tony.
- Is the dream ballet always included?
- Yes, choreographers may alter style, yet the sequence remains essential.
- How long did the original run last?
- Five years, closing in 1948 after 2,212 performances.
Last Update:August, 20th 2025