Hugh Jackman in Oklahome is wonderful. www.ChevyMusicShowcase.com Writer. A gem of a musical you owe it to yourself to see, Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 2, 2006. The art direction could be a little better , even in a such dynamic musical. 2 hr 57 min | Comedy, Musicals, Broadway Classics | 1999. OKLAHOMA Music by Richard Rodgers, book by Oscar Hammerstein II, based on the play Green Grow the Lilacs by Lynn Riggs. A Rodgers and Hammerstein show set against the backdrop of the founding of a new state. is a 1999 musical film directed by Trevor Nunn, choreographed by Susan Stroman, and starring Hugh Jackman as Curly McLain, Josefina Gabrielle as Laurey Williams, and Maureen Lipman as Aunt Eller. To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. Oklahoma! is invigorated with historical context and deeper meaning to provide a full musical experience for people who have been raised humming its tunes all the way to theatrical newcomers. is not itself the greatest modern musical ever written—a decision for the eye and ear of the beholder—it is without doubt the immediate artistic ancestor of any conceivable claimant to … There are no subtitles. Hugh Jackman and Maureen Lipman star in the multi-award-winning Royal National Theatre production of this beloved Broadway favorite! I was initially dubious about travelling 100 miles to London just to see another revival of 'some old musical'. I thought this was a poor choice for an historically important musical. A young Hugh Jackman and the others in the cast show us how to sing a musical. Amazon.com stage production with a young Hugh Jackman, Reviewed in the United States on June 2, 2015. "Oklahoma!," the musical, not the state, opened on March 31st of 1943, and most Broadway critics were certain it would fail. Such a brilliant take on an old Rodgers and Hammerstein classic. This gave those scenes a dimmed, archive, restored appearance. (TV Movie 1999) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. An online community and 2-minute short form documentary series dedicated to the Oklahoma local music scene. Directed by Fred Zinnemann. Chevy Music Showcase-Oklahoma City. Music by Richard Rodgers. is a 1999 British film adaptation of Rogers and Hammerstein's 1943 musical Oklahoma!, which in turn was based on the 1930 play Green Grow the Lilacs written by Lynn Riggs. Oklahoma! A TV Adaptation of the Oklahoma! Staring Shuler Hensley, Josefina Gabrielle, Hugh Jackman and Peter Polycarpou. Video availability outside of United States varies. I have enjoied it a lot . Great production of this well loved musical, Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 16, 2015. Oklahoma! Oklahoma! My money was wasted and shipping it back would just cost more. Included with BroadwayHD on Amazon for $8.99/month after trial. has finally opened on Broadway where it originally made musical theater history. is invigorated with historical context and deeper meaning to provide a full musical experience for people who have been raised humming its … A making of featurette is included. Oklahoma! Oklahoma! With Gordon MacRae, Gloria Grahame, Gene Nelson, Charlotte Greenwood. Nope. Synopsis. is the quintessential American musical. I don't believe it was specified in the description. Oklahoma! I have seen it several times on VCR and it was beautiful. Ethan Mordden, Beautiful Morning: The Broadway Musical in the 1940s (New York: Oxford University Press, 1999). OKLAHOMA HISTORY CENTER EDUCATION DEPARTMENT 75th Anniversary of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Broadway Production Oklahoma! 1999/color/3 hrs/NR/fullscreen. My equipment could not read it. The production featured the entire 1998 London revival cast at the Royal National Theatre. A Rodgers and Hammerstein show set against the backdrop of the founding of a new state. By Chloe Foussianes. Very enjoyable version of this great musical a strong cast with great dance routines fine singing performances. Musical Is in the Works. was the first musical to emerge from the music-and-lyrics partnership of Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 24, 2009. When it opened, the musical also featured innovative choreography by Agnes de Mille. It is a classic and delightful. Oklahoma! Directed by Trevor Nunn. I gave it 3 stars, not because Oklahome is not good, but because the description needs to be more specific. set the American musical theatre standard. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 29, 2014. Songs include Oh What a Beautiful Morning, The Surrey with the Fringe on Top , the title classic and more. is the quintessential American musical. It's a must to watch ,a good example , specially for Portuguese theatrical directors that are nowdays trying to adapt these famous musicals to portuguese versions. The first collaboration of famed partners Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II, Oklahoma! Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 14, 2018. Oklahoma! Oklahoma! Trevor Nunn. Sign in to see videos available to you. Evidently they filmed it twice. Charles Lucas/AP Photo ‘Oklahoma!’ at 75: Has the musical withstood the test of time? The film was directed by Trevor Nunn and choreographed by Susan Stroman. This is a video recording of a stage production. Gotta love Hugh Jackman as Curly even if you like the old movie also. Oklahoma! It is a dark, dirty building where the meat was once kept. is a 1955 American musical film based on the 1943 musical of the same name by Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II, which in turn was based on the 1931 play Green Grow The Lilacs written by Lynn Riggs.It stars Gordon MacRae, Shirley Jones (in her film debut), Rod Steiger, Charlotte Greenwood, Gloria Grahame, Gene Nelson, James Whitmore, and Eddie Albert. At least I didn't see it. Max Wilk, OK!The Story of Oklahoma… After all, composer Richard Rodgers was … Parents need to know that Oklahoma! This does not detract from the show as the camera work is superb and the simple stage sets work really well, if like me u was not fortunate enough to see the show the dvd is the next best thing.Trevor Nunn and the cast of show clearly worked hard to make this a great production. is a 1999 musical film directed by Trevor Nunn, choreographed by Susan Stroman, and starring Hugh Jackman as Curly McLain, Josefina Gabrielle as … If you can open minded enough to get past the fact it is a filmed stage show you will reap the benefits of fantastic dance sequences, a ballet, lively and perfect vocals, as well as just a whole lot of fun! Picture and sound quality are good. proved to be nothing less than the beautiful morning of the golden age of the Broadway musical. Bibliography. My money was wasted and shipping it back would just cost more, Reviewed in the United States on January 3, 2018. ; New York: Oxford University Press, 1992). I returned the movie because it was the wrong region. a musical play in two acts by Oscar Hammerstein II based on Green Grow the Lilacs by Lynn Riggs. Is slightly odd in that they convey your watching a performance with a theatre audience, but your quickly aware that it was filmed because you hear no audience applause at the end of song and dance set pieces. Reviewed in the United States on June 7, 2015. St. James Theatre, New York,March 31, 1943 Theatre Royal, Drury Lane … 2 hr 57 min | Comedy, Musicals, Broadway Classics | 1999. Select the department you want to search in. More Musical, Music and Movies DVDs available @ DVD Empire. The much heralded London revival of Oklahoma! In producing it for Blu-ray version they chose to use a blue filter over many scenes. 1999 Broadway Shows including all the plays and musicals that opened with full information, casts, creative teams & more. Reviewed in the United States on June 27, 2013. Next time, seller, I'm sure folks would appreciate knowing that this DVD would only play in....Romania maybe? Thus Oklahoma! The entire cast is marvellous ! Gerald Bordman, American Musical Theatre: A Chronicle (2d ed. Reviewed in the United States on September 12, 2012. Oklahoma! Director. The play is somewhat different that the movie. The music is splendid. I wish they had filmed the original Camelot Broadway production that I was fortunate to see in 1962 and have never forgotten. The production featured the entire 1998 London revival cast at the Royal National Theatre (reviewed July 20, 1998 by Matt Wolf in Variety here). My son who is preparing to audition for Curly and/or Will at his high school, thought it a much better production than the movie. And if Oklahoma! I have been looking for this version of Oklahoma since we first saw it on the Hallmark program.Delighted to finally have it. After opening in 1943, “Oklahoma!” was an instant hit and had a run of over 2,000 performances. For me the 81st oscars ceremony wasn't a surprise , concearnig Hugh Jackman " hidden " skills . was the first musical to emerge from the music-and-lyrics partnership of Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II. Music 13: CHANGE OF SCENE Scene 2 - Oklahoma Musical Script - (SCENE: The Smoke House. I thought it was marvelous. Oklahoma! 7K likes. The production featured the entire 1998 West End Revival cast at the Royal National Theatre led by Hugh Jackman as Curly McLain, Josefina … It was re-released in 1956 by 20th Century Fox in CinemaScope. However, they give a fine "movie like" presentation. is the quintessential American musical. I do believe it is more entertaining and watchable than the original and I am a real lover of the classics! is the 1955 movie adaptation of the classic Rogers & Hammerstein musical. It is a filmed version of the stage production so is not just a camera pointed at the stage. is the quintessential American musical. In a production by National Theatre, London, Oklahoma! I must admit that I am a HUGH fan of Hugh Jackman so might have been predisposed to like it, be that as it may, it is well worth watching and since I could not see it in the theater I am grateful that it was filmed so I could enjoy it. I will check again later to order a version for the North America region. With Maureen Lipman, Hugh Jackman, Josefina Gabrielle, David Shelmerdine. The Broadway show will be updated for a modern audience. This did not state that it was for playing only somewhere outside the US. Top subscription boxes – right to your door, © 1996-2021, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. I had the privilege of seeing this performance live. Reviewed in the United States on September 13, 2017. Directed by Trevor Nunn and Chris Hunt. is a popular and well-known musical and the first collaboration by famed creative musical duo Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II.The musical, set in Indian Territory, is an exciting love story In Oklahoma, several farmers, cowboys and a traveling salesman compete for the romantic favors of various local ladies. Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. Oklahoma! is the first musical written by the duo of Rodgers and Hammerstein.The musical is based on Lynn Riggs' 1931 play, Green Grow the Lilacs.Set in farm country outside the town of Claremore, Indian Territory, in 1906, it tells the story of farm girl Laurey Williams and her courtship by two rival suitors, cowboy Curly McLain and the sinister and frightening farmhand Jud Fry. On a low loft many things are stored-horse collars, plowshares, a binder twine, a keg of nails. Oklahoma has a rich music history with legends generating from every corner of the state. In a production by National Theatre, London, Oklahoma! My opinion, of course, makes no difference, it is you who will love this. Cowboy Curly McClain tries to win the heart of a girl in a singing and dancing extravaganza. More songs, static (though ingenious) sets, etc. is invigorated with historical context and deeper meaning to provide a full musical experience for people who have been raised humming its tunes all the way to theatrical newcomers. It also analyzes reviews to verify trustworthiness. Oscar Hammerstein II. I knew it was a filmed stage play so kept that in mind when viewing it. Oklahoma! Oklahoma! I saw this live. He also like the singing better, expecially the "Annie" character. A long time before Wolverine or even before Leopold , I had seen on TV this theatrical version of the famous movie Oklahoma. Reviewed in the United States on May 15, 2019. It's from 1999, and the aspect ratio of the DVD is 4:3, giving you two broad black bars on the side of the picture on modern widescreen TVs. First off a word about the DVD itself. on DVD (014381105728) from Image Ent.. The story is adapted from Green Grow the Lilacs, a 1930 play by poet and playwright Lynn Riggs, and it's set in Claremore, Oklahoma, where Riggs was born in 1899. Travelling or based outside United States? Oklahoma! is a 1999 musical film directed by Trevor Nunn, choreographed by Susan Stroman, and starring Hugh Jackman as Curly McLain, Josefina Gabrielle as Laurey Williams, and Maureen Lipman as Aunt Eller. But who am I to argue with the "Wolverine"! Oklahoma State Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision:: 101 NE 51st St, Oklahoma City, OK 73105-1821 Main Number: (405) 962-1400 :: Fax: (405) 962-1440 :: Complaints outside 405 area code: 1-800-381-4519 For accessibility issues or other issues with this website, please contact supportservices@okmedicalboard.org. 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