Oklahoma! is the first “book musical” ever written. Set in Claremore, Oklahoma! follows the love story of Curly McLain and Laurey Williams. After refusing to join Curly at the Box Social, Laurey accepts Jud Fry’s invitation only to spite Curly. Jud’s sinister acts cause much trouble in Claremore and eventually destroy his relationship with Laurey. Meanwhile, Ado Annie Carnes is caught between her two beaus: the cowboy returning from Kansas City, Will Parker, and the Persian Peddler, Ali Hakim. All is restored to happiness in both stories as Laurey and Curly are married and Ado Annie and Will Parker declare their love.