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Title: Acting & Directing Superior to Original
Review: Trevor Nunn's direction of OKLAHOMA has really transformed my opinion of this musical. The rising conflict between Curly, Laurie & Jud has more nuances and pathos here than in the original. Maureen Lipman has fabulous comic-timing as the Aunt and Hugh Jackman creates a multi-layered Curly. I think Laurie is splendidly outfitted in overalls - and she and Curly create a wonderfully playful and quick-witted relationship (which unfortunately in the original film seems soley founded on appearances - i.e. the cutest guy & girl in town).If you found the characterizations of the original film a bit superficial and fluff-o-lite, you may enjoy this more thought-provoking version with far superior directing and acting, which actually touches upon the innate conflict between cowboys and farmers, and the changing face of the American landscape.
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