Still “doin’ fine” after 60 years, Rodgers & Hammerstein’s landmark American musical “Oklahoma!” is reborn in this film version of the Royal National Theatre of Great Britain’s award-winning production. Directed by Trevor Nunn and choreographed by Susan Stroman, it set box office records during its run in London, and again on Broadway, with critics and audiences alike captivated by its fresh new take on a venerable classic. Luckily for television audiences, the magic of the original London cast was captured in a deluxe film adaptation just prior to the show’s move from the RNT to the West End; it includes a sensational, star-making performance by X-Man Hugh Jackman as Curly. Also featured are original cast members Josefina Gabrielle as Laurey, Maureen Lipman (THE PIANIST) as Aunt Eller, and 2002 Best Supporting Actor Tony winner Shuler Hensley as the menacing yet hauntingly sympathetic Jud Fry.
Special funding for this program was provided by Daimler-Chrysler and the Irene Diamond Fund.
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12/21/2008 :: 10:09:35 AM
William Davidson Says:
A fantastic Show. It was a few years I and my wife flew down to london to see this fantastic show.We love it .I often get the dvd of the show out just to relive that glorious night. As we strolled along the strand after the show,I patted my back pocket only to find my wallet had gone. So I quickly ran back to the theater ,It was all shut up so I ran up to the stage door and pushed the door wide open ,And standing there in front of was the one and only ,Hugh Jackman. He was a real gent,he helped me ,via the security people,to find my wallet. I did have good chat to him and he in turn introduce me to his leading lady,Who was beautiful. I will never forget the night I almost knocked Hugh Jackman over.