( 1943 ) , the pair sought to collaborate on another piece , knowing that any resulting work would be compared with Oklahoma ! , most likely unfavorably .
Following the spectacular success of the first Rodgers and Hammerstein musical , Oklahoma !
( 1943 ) , the pair sought to collaborate on another piece , knowing that any resulting work would be compared with Oklahoma   , most likely unfavorably .
Following the spectacular success of the first Rodgers and Hammerstein musical , Oklahoma !