Last Surviving Original OKLAHOMA! Cast Member Bambi Linn Turns 100

BroadwayWorld celebrates:

Bambi Linn, the last surviving cast member of the original Broadway cast of Oklahoma!, has turned 100 years old. The now-retired American dancer, choreographer and actress celebrated her 100th birthday on on April 26, 2026.

At the age of 17, she made her Broadway debut in the original production of Oklahoma! (1943). With the death of actor George S. Irving in 2016, she became the last surviving cast member of the original opening night cast of Oklahoma!

De Mille [cast Bambi] again as Louise in Carousel (1945)… for which she earned a Theatre World Award. Linn repeated the role in the 1957 revival at City Center. Linn, who was a guest soloist with American Ballet Theatre, continued making occasional stage appearances until the early 1980s.

Read more about Bambi Linn’s milestone here.