MARCH 31, 1943: "OKLAHOMA! OPENS
The original cast of "Oklahoma!" with Lee Dixon in plaid jacket (Will Parker), Celeste Holm in yellow (Ado Annie), Alfred Drake (Curly) & Joan Roberts (Laurey) under the surrey, Joseph Buloff (kneeling, as Ali Hakim) and Betty Garde with arms folded (Aunt Eller).March 31, 2023: Theatre Yesterday and Today, by Ron Fassler Tonight, marks the 80th anniversary of the opening night at the St. James Theatre of Ro…