Oklahoma! 2002 Revival Thoughts?
Oklahoma! 2002 Revival Thoughts?
#1Oklahoma! 2002 Revival Thoughts?
Posted: 2/22/19 at 7:35am
Who here saw the 2002 revival of Oklahoma! that played the Gershwin for a year? I know it came from playing The National in London. I was wondering what people thought of this revival. Especially Trevor Nunn's direction.
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#2Oklahoma! 2002 Revival Thoughts?
Posted: 2/22/19 at 1:44pm
I saw this with my mother (or the first half of it at least.)
I just remember it being swallowed up at the Gershwin. Too small a show for such a gigantic space. It all seemed really empty.
I also do not think the gimmick of having Laurey and Dream Laurey be the same woman paid off. Patrick Wilson was good.
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#3Oklahoma! 2002 Revival Thoughts?
Posted: 2/22/19 at 2:03pm
Not having seen a production of Oklahoma! other than 2002 revival, I thought it was pretty good. And I'm not sure why the previous poster thought the gimmick of having Laurey and Dream Laurey be the same woman didn't pay off. Musical theater has evolved past having separate dancers from singer, and there is no real reason to have such a separation. And while the actress was British, she spoke with an American accent, so it shouldn't matter.
#4Oklahoma! 2002 Revival Thoughts?
Posted: 2/22/19 at 2:26pm
Sorry if I wasn’t clear. I thought she was an excellent Dream Laurey (as she is a principal dancer from the ballet world.)
However, we felt her singing, acting, accent were not strong enough for Broadway. That is different then saying triple threats do not exist.
The reviews echoed the same sentiments. It excelled at dance and fell short in the others departments.
