Oklahoma Closing 1/19/20- Page 2

[JSquared2]

Posted: 9/13/19 at 3:08pm

OlBlueEyes said: "I wish people would stop throwing the word "hate" around so carelessly. Hate should be reserved for something worse than dissing a play.

It's OK to experiment with the classics, especially in a small scale production such as this. Subsequent revivals are not going to end with ketchup flying at the end, but they might find a few good nuggets worth preserving. Like keeping in the song "Lonely Room" and humanizing Jud. I also like the idea of the chili and cornbread at intermission. Of course a major Broadway production would raise ticket prices $20 to cover the cost. No free lunch.

I wonder if Kelli O'Hara has seen or will see this. This musical was such an influence on her life growing up in Oklahoma. Not to see it might seem to be a snub. If she saw it, she might not like the changes.

Probably making to much of this. Kelli if she saw it and didn't likeit would still say that it was a very good production and praise everyone.

I know I never see any show until it gets the Kelli O'Hara Stamp of Approval! 

 

 

[joevitus]

Posted: 9/13/19 at 4:15pm

qolbinau said: "Has Sondheim said anything about this production? Very very curious to know his thoughts."

I'd be curious about that, too. I'm pleased that Shirley Jones spoke so well of it.

Updated On: 9/13/19 at 04:15 PM

[EllieRose2]

Posted: 9/13/19 at 5:31pm

I saw this last Wednesday evening, and it was about 65% full (less after intermission) so I do not know if this will last until January. Damon was out again, which was one of the main reasons I went, so bummed about that but everything else was incredible. The majority of the audience did not understand what was going on in the last scene and they thought the gun misfired ("Why is the blood on Curly!?!?), so there was some commotion. Then afterwards, the AARP got to stay for a talk with the cast. 

Loved it, hope it lasts. 

Updated On: 9/13/19 at 05:31 PM

[OlBlueEyes]

Posted: 9/13/19 at 5:39pm

I wonder if Kelli O'Hara has seen or will see this. This musical was such an influence on her life growing up in Oklahoma. Not to see it might seem to be a snub. If she saw it, she might not like the changes.

Probably making to much of this. Kelli if she saw it and didn't likeit would still say that it was a very good production and praise everyone.

I know I never see any show until it gets the Kelli O'Hara Stamp of Approval!

JSquared, I wouldn’t even attempt to tangle with an individual whose intellect is as towering as yours.

 

[SouthernCakes]

Posted: 9/13/19 at 5:42pm

I will say, I was very confused by the ending, as someone not familiar with the show beforehand. So I will say that left me a bit cold.

[ParkandBark]

Posted: 1/9/20 at 2:00am

Saw Oklahoma! tonight. Neil Patrick Harris was there with his husband which was cool.

Have never seen a production of it before but did look at a few clips online of older versions to get a sense of the traditional staging. Audience was pretty full since it was fan appreciation night. They had a talkback afterwards but I didn't stay for it. I must say, while I enjoyed it and am glad I saw it (the full cast was in too) I too was a bit confused by the ending. Also, had I not been on these boards before and heard about the dream ballet I would have been confused about what was going on there too.