Harry's Oklahoma!
Harry's Oklahoma!

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Harry's Oklahoma!

2021
Movie
3 min
English

Harry Nicholls’ produces and stars in this award winning comedy remake of the opening scene of Fred Zinnemann’s Oklahoma! - the first movie Harry saw at the cinema with his wife, Mary.

Insights

IMDb7.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes95%
Metacritic87
Google Users90%
Director: Daniel FishGenres: Musical, Drama

Plot Summary

This acclaimed stage production reimagines the classic Rodgers and Hammerstein musical 'Oklahoma!' for a modern audience. It delves into the complex relationships and darker undercurrents beneath the idyllic facade of rural life in the early 20th century. The story follows the spirited Laurey and her suitors, Curly and Jud, amidst the formation of a new state.

Critical Reception

Daniel Fish's revival of 'Oklahoma!' garnered widespread critical acclaim for its bold, deconstructive approach to the beloved musical. Reviewers praised its innovative staging, raw performances, and willingness to explore the unsettling themes lurking beneath the surface of the original work. It was lauded as a provocative and essential reinterpretation.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its innovative and gritty reimagining of a classic musical.

  • Hailed for its powerful performances and exploration of darker, modern themes.

  • Celebrated as a thought-provoking and artistically daring theatrical event.

Google audience: Audiences largely lauded the production's fresh perspective and compelling performances, appreciating its departure from traditional interpretations of the musical. Some noted its challenging and somber tone, but most found it to be a captivating and memorable theatrical experience.

Awards & Accolades

Won the Tony Award for Best Revival of a Musical, plus multiple other nominations and awards from drama critics circles.

Fun Fact

In this production, the iconic 'dream ballet' sequence is staged as a haunting, post-apocalyptic vision, recontextualizing Agnes de Mille's choreography.

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