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Rodgers & Hammerstein's State Fair
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In the summer of 1946, the Frake family leaves their farm for an adventure at the Iowa State Fair. Mom and Pop have their hearts set on blue ribbons, while their children Margy and Wayne find romance and heartbreak on the midway.
Classic BroadwayComedyAdaptations (Literature)Period
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Richard Rodgers, Oscar Hammerstein II, Tom Briggs, Louis Mattioli, Phil Stong
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Oscar Hammerstein II
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Original / source movie · 1945
State Fair
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7w, 9m, 1gConfirm full casting and doublingRunning time
120 minutes (2 hours)Full lengthStyle
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