Oklahoma! [DVD]

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Unfortunately it proves a near-impossible task. While lighting, sound and vision are technically first-rate, considering the time limits imposed upon the crews (18 days of shooting time!), overall the film never delivers the excitement and raw energy of the stage production, and to be honest, it should never have tried to. It feels artificial and looks second-best. The audience reaction shots are intrusive and irritating instead of convincing, and who allowed them to turn up in t-shirts and jeans? It's obvious they' re only there for the filming, and the camera should have left them in the dark and concentrated on the action onstage. Rodgers and Hammerstein's Pulitzer Prize-winning musical tells the story of two sets of star-crossed lovers in Oklahoma territory in the early 1900s. It features songs including "Oh, What A Beautiful Mornin'", "The Surrey With The Fringe On Top" and, of course, "Oklahoma". But Trevor Nunn's re-imagining of this American classic makes it so fresh & vibrant, it could've opened yesterday. What seemed sappy in the 50s film version now seems innocent, charming, believable-thanks to Nunn's keener dramatic vision & an exceptional cast.

Kelley Curran Blames Turner's Penchant for "Self-Sabotage" for Her Soup Scheme Fiasco in 'The Gilded Age' Season 2 Episode 5 In a statement to People magazine, the couple said: “We have been blessed to share almost three decades together as husband and wife in a wonderful, loving marriage. Our journey now is shifting and we have decided to separate to pursue our individual growth. The filming of Trevor Nunn's production of Rodgers and Hammerstein's Oklahoma! took place during the move from the Royal National Theatre to the Lyceum Theatre in January 1999. The action was shot at the Shepperton Studios and directors Trevor Nunn and Chris Hunt have tried their hardest to give the tv film the feel of the live performance that so enchanted London audiences during the show's first run at RNT, while also using close-ups to provide extra emotional insights on characters.Stream It Or Skip It: 'Christmas in Notting Hill' on Hallmark, in Which Soccer, Love, and London Collide Gabrielle is an impressive triple threat-a trained ballerina who is also a good actress and a fine singer. Nunn no doubt wanted an accomplished all-round performer to play Laurey so that the Act I ballet could be danced by the same performers who act and sing the parts-not, as is usually done, by dancing alter egos. That alone makes this famously integrated show that much more integrated, and dramatically satisfying. I have some trouble adapting to stage musicals when I see them on the stage. There's something about the fact that the audience is there for pure — absolutely pure — entertainment in the form of singing and dancing, and somehow need a narrative to make it palatable. Opera is even worse for me in this regard. Oh, I know that the narrative can set up the emotional context for a song, so that it can be more effective, but the whole construction seems to reflect some fundamental flaw in our makeup, like our affection for sugar.

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Directed by Sir Trevor Nunn and choreographed by Susan Stroman, the acclaimed Royal National Theatre production from 1998 reveals the work’s emotional complexity with a fresh approach. The production was filmed at Shepperton Studios in London just before its move from the RNT to the West End. The special encore telecast is presented for the first time in high definition. Disgraced 'Southern Charm' Alum Thomas Ravenel Fuming Over Craig Conover And Shep Rose's Kathryn Dennis Compliments at BravoCon 2023: "Total Losers"

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But presentation is everything, and it is here that Nunn's genius shines through. Gone are the clean gingham gowns and pristine landscapes of so many productions past. The sets have a weathered, hard-used look to them, with a cast to match. One can almost feel the sweat and dust clinging to them. This is a harsh frontier we're entering, where there is certainly joy and laughter but also lots of hardship, poverty, and desperation. It's no wonder so many characters cling to their pride, risking everything on a single grand gesture--their pride is one of the few things they can truly call their own.

Stream It Or Skip It: 'A Nearly Normal Family' On Netflix, Where A Family's Secrets Come Out When The Daughter Is Accused Of Murder Anyway, what we have here is stage presentation reimagined for modern tastes. That means solving the integration of the songworld and the stageworld. The extras explain how this was nurtured, essentially by honing the show by forcing the actors to speak the lines. There's some clever thinking about the dances along the same lines. Among “Oklahoma’s” famous songs are “The Surrey With the Fringe on Top,” “People Will Say We’re in Love,” “Out of My Dreams,” “I Cain’t Say No,” “Oklahoma!,” and “Oh, What a Beautiful Mornin’,” perhaps Rodgers & Hammerstein’s most beloved creation. Furness most recently played Jill Bailey alongside Eric Bana in the Australian thriller Force of Nature: The Dry 2, from writer-director Robert Connolly.This musical is the living, breathing proof that important works will find and impact multiple generations in meaningful ways," said Sophia Dilley, SVP of Concord Originals. "We couldn't be more proud to champion this anniversary re-release of Sir Trevor Nunn's stunning 1998 revival with Trafalgar Releasing." In 1943, "Oklahoma!" debuted on Broadway, and in doing so reinvented music theater. Roughly fifty-five years later, Trevor Nunn reinvented "Oklahoma!". The result is something very rare indeed: a production that not only captures the original appeal of its source, but also brings new facets and dimentions to a familiar work. R&H were never in Oklahoma, but Lynn Riggs was and the humor is very much in keeping with the spirit of the people. This gets a lot right (Gloria Grahame, Gene Nelson and, especially, Charlotte Greenwood, your line-readings are missed!), but there seems to be the most recompensatory joy in the enthusiasm with which this cast delivers. The stage production transferred to London’s West End in 1999 and won four Olivier Awards, including Outstanding Musical Production.