Deadline is reporting that the Broadway musical Oklahoma! is being adapted into a TV series by writers John Lee Hancock (The Blind Side, The Highwaymen) and Bekah Brunstetter (This Is Us, American Gods).
The announcement follows Skydance Television’s (Jack Ryan) partnership with The Rodgers & Hammerstein Organization and music firm Concord.
“Skydance has found the perfect architects to create this world with John Lee Hancock and Bekah Brunstetter, who will honor the spirit of the original show while creating a unique and contemporary story.”
“We are thrilled to be working with such great partners at Skydance Television and with the talented John Lee Hancock and Bekah Brunstetter to envision a new world that pulls from the rich characters and stories in Oklahoma!,” added Sophia Dilley, Vice President Film & Television Development and Production, Concord.