Oklahoma! A Musical Play Robert Reeves (Curly) and Carolyn Adair (Laury) in "Oklahoma" Two of the principals-from Oklahoma!, the Rodgers and Hammerstein musical play that opens at the Royal on Tuesday, November 29, Americans Robert Reeves and Carolyn Adair will be making their first appearance in Sydney. Based on the play Green Grow The Lilacs, Oklahoma! arrives here after seasons in Melbourne, Adelaide and Brisbane. J. C. Williamsons hope it is going to break the long-run record established by Mrs. Oakley's sharp shooting little girl Annie. November 13, 1949. (Photo by Hal Williamson, J. C. Williamson Theatres Ltd.).