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Actor Hugh Jackman, aka Marvel's 'Wolverine' is the star of a restored live recording of the original 1998 stage musical "Oklahoma!", a 'dark-themed' production presented by the National Theatre in London at the Olivier Theatre, directed by Trevor Nunn, choreographed by Susan Stroman and orchestrated by William David Brohn, now scheduled for a limited, theatrical re-release July 16 and 19, 2023 in over 800 theaters worldwide:

"....Oklahoma! the musical was based on "Green Grow the Lilacs", a 1931 play by Lynn Riggs. The music was composed by Richard Rodgers. The lyrics were written by Oscar Hammerstein. 

"In Oklahoma Territory outside the town of Claremore in 1906., the cowboy 'Curly McLain' (Jackman) is in love with farm girl 'Laurey Williams.'  But Laurey makes her choice, and 'Jud Fry', a farm hand, is also in love with Laurey.

And Curly will have none of it..."

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One of the most iconic musicals of all time is being lassoed by Hollywood for an unexpected small-screen adaptation. Oklahoma!, which follows the romantic goings-on of several frontier couples in 1906, is being developed into a television series, which will include reimagined versions of the musical’s original numbers, along with new songs written for the show.

Skydance Television is partnering with The Rodgers & Hammerstein Organization for a present-day take on the classic tale of cowmen, farmers and the women they purchase at box socials. Bekah Brunstetter (This Is Us) and John Lee Hancock (The Blind Side) are writing the script,...

Hit Broadway musical Oklahoma! is coming to television for the first time after Jack Ryan producer Skydance Television partnered with The Rodgers & Hammerstein Organization and music firm Concord. The Blind Side’s John Lee Hancock and This Is Us’ Bekah Brunstetter are writing the present-day adaptation.

The series will be set in America’s heartland and include music by the legendary team of Rodgers & Hammerstein as well new tunes as it is reimagined for a contemporary audience.

It marks the first small screen adaptation of the musical, which was originally written by Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II and based on Lynn Riggs’ 1931 play, Green Grow the Lilacs. The original Broadway production opened in 1943 and ran for over 2,200 performances. It was previously adapted into a feature film starring Gordon MacRae and Shirley Jones in 1955.

Set in farm country outside the town of Claremore, Indian Territory, in 1906, it tells the story...

“Oklahoma!” is moving from the Broadway stage to the small screen.

Skydance Television has cut a deal with the Rodgers & Hammerstein Organization and Concord to create a modern-day adaptation of the hit Broadway musical. The series will be written by John Lee Hancock and Bekah Brunstetter. The TV production will include music by Rodgers & Hammerstein reimagined for a contemporary audience, in addition to new music to support the story.

Hancock will also direct the first episode and serve as executive producer of the series alongside Brunstetter and fellow executive producers Ted Chapin of The Rodgers & Hammerstein Organization, Sophia Dilley of Concord, and David Ellison, Dana Goldberg and Marcy Ross of Skydance Television. Bill Bost, senior vice president of television will oversee the project for Skydance.

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“‘Oklahoma!’ is one of the greatest musicals of all time,...

One of the first full Technicolor features is a romantic fantasy about an innocent beauty’s encounter with an equally innocent fugitive monk … all surrounded by sensuous, confected Hollywood exotica, courtesy of producer David O. Selznick. Marlene Dietrich and Charles Boyer steam up the screen, but dancer Tilly Losch steals the show with just one scene.

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1936 / Color / 1:37 flat Academy / 79 min. / Street Date January 9, 2017 / available through Kino Lorber / 29.95

Starring: Marlene Dietrich, Charles Boyer, Basil Rathbone, C. Aubrey Smith,

Tilly Losch, Joseph Schildkraut, John Carradine.

Cinematography: W. Howard Greene

Film Editor: Hal C. Kern

Art Directors: Edward G. Boyle, Sturges Carne, Lansing C. Holden, Lyle R. Wheeler

Original Music: Max Steiner

Written by W.P. Lipscomb, Lynn Riggs, from the novel by Robert Hichens

Produced by David O. Selznick

Directed by Richard Boleslawski

David O. Selznick’s personally produced movies combine canny commercial judgment...

Today in 1980, the second Broadway revival of Oklahoma closed at the Palace Theatre, where it ran for 293 performances. Oklahoma is the first musical written by the team of composer Richard Rodgers and librettist Oscar Hammerstein II. The musical is based on Lynn Riggs' 1931 play, Green Grow the Lilacs. Set in Oklahoma Territory outside the town of Claremore in 1906, it tells the story of cowboy Curly McLain and his romance with farm girl Laurey Williams. The original Broadway production opened on March 31, 1943.

Today in 2002, Oklahoma opened at the Gershwin Theatre, where it ran for 388 performances. Oklahoma is the first musical written by the team of composer Richard Rodgers and librettist Oscar Hammerstein II. The musical is based on Lynn Riggs' 1931 play, Green Grow the Lilacs. Set in Oklahoma Territory outside the town of Claremore in 1906, it tells the story of cowboy Curly McLain and his romance with farm girl Laurey Williams. The original Broadway production opened on March 31, 1943. The 2002 revival featured Josefina Gabrielle as Laurey, Shuler Hensley as Jud, Patrick Wilson as Curly and Andrea Martin as Aunt Eller.

Today in 1980, the second Broadway revival of Oklahoma closed at the Palace Theatre, where it ran for 293 performances. Oklahoma is the first musical written by the team of composer Richard Rodgers and librettist Oscar Hammerstein II. The musical is based on Lynn Riggs' 1931 play, Green Grow the Lilacs. Set in Oklahoma Territory outside the town of Claremore in 1906, it tells the story of cowboy Curly McLain and his romance with farm girl Laurey Williams. The original Broadway production opened on March 31, 1943.

Today in 2002, Oklahoma opened at the Gershwin Theatre, where it ran for 388 performances. Oklahoma is the first musical written by the team of composer Richard Rodgers and librettist Oscar Hammerstein II. The musical is based on Lynn Riggs' 1931 play, Green Grow the Lilacs. Set in Oklahoma Territory outside the town of Claremore in 1906, it tells the story of cowboy Curly McLain and his romance with farm girl Laurey Williams. The original Broadway production opened on March 31, 1943. The 2002 revival featured Josefina Gabrielle as Laurey, Shuler Hensley as Jud, Patrick Wilson as Curly and Andrea Martin as Aunt Eller.

Today in 1980, the second Broadway revival of Oklahoma closed at the Palace Theatre, where it ran for 293 performances. Oklahoma is the first musical written by the team of composer Richard Rodgers and librettist Oscar Hammerstein II. The musical is based on Lynn Riggs' 1931 play, Green Grow the Lilacs. Set in Oklahoma Territory outside the town of Claremore in 1906, it tells the story of cowboy Curly McLain and his romance with farm girl Laurey Williams. The original Broadway production opened on March 31, 1943.

Today in 1951, the first Broadway revival of Oklahoma opened at the Broadway Theatre, where it ran for 100 performances. Oklahoma is the first musical written by the team of composer Richard Rodgers and librettist Oscar Hammerstein II. The musical is based on Lynn Riggs' 1931 play, Green Grow the Lilacs. Set in Oklahoma Territory outside the town of Claremore in 1906, it tells the story of cowboy Curly McLain and his romance with farm girl Laurey Williams. The original Broadway production opened on March 31, 1943.

Today in 2002, Oklahoma opened at the Gershwin Theatre, where it ran for 388 performances. Oklahoma is the first musical written by the team of composer Richard Rodgers and librettist Oscar Hammerstein II. The musical is based on Lynn Riggs' 1931 play, Green Grow the Lilacs. Set in Oklahoma Territory outside the town of Claremore in 1906, it tells the story of cowboy Curly McLain and his romance with farm girl Laurey Williams. The original Broadway production opened on March 31, 1943. The 2002 revival featured Josefina Gabrielle as Laurey, Shuler Hensley as Jud, Patrick Wilson as Curly and Andrea Martin as Aunt Eller.

Today in 1980, the second Broadway revival of Oklahoma closed at the Palace Theatre, where it ran for 293 performances. Oklahoma is the first musical written by the team of composer Richard Rodgers and librettist Oscar Hammerstein II. The musical is based on Lynn Riggs' 1931 play, Green Grow the Lilacs. Set in Oklahoma Territory outside the town of Claremore in 1906, it tells the story of cowboy Curly McLain and his romance with farm girl Laurey Williams. The original Broadway production opened on March 31, 1943.

Today in 1951, the first Broadway revival of Oklahoma opened at the Broadway Theatre, where it ran for 100 performances. Oklahoma is the first musical written by the team of composer Richard Rodgers and librettist Oscar Hammerstein II. The musical is based on Lynn Riggs' 1931 play, Green Grow the Lilacs. Set in Oklahoma Territory outside the town of Claremore in 1906, it tells the story of cowboy Curly McLain and his romance with farm girl Laurey Williams. The original Broadway production opened on March 31, 1943.

Today in 2002, Oklahoma opened at the Gershwin Theatre, where it ran for 388 performances. Oklahoma is the first musical written by the team of composer Richard Rodgers and librettist Oscar Hammerstein II. The musical is based on Lynn Riggs' 1931 play, Green Grow the Lilacs. Set in Oklahoma Territory outside the town of Claremore in 1906, it tells the story of cowboy Curly McLain and his romance with farm girl Laurey Williams. The original Broadway production opened on March 31, 1943. The 2002 revival featured Josefina Gabrielle as Laurey, Shuler Hensley as Jud, Patrick Wilson as Curly and Andrea Martin as Aunt Eller.

Today in 1980, the second Broadway revival of Oklahoma closed at the Palace Theatre, where it ran for 293 performances. Oklahoma is the first musical written by the team of composer Richard Rodgers and librettist Oscar Hammerstein II. The musical is based on Lynn Riggs' 1931 play, Green Grow the Lilacs. Set in Oklahoma Territory outside the town of Claremore in 1906, it tells the story of cowboy Curly McLain and his romance with farm girl Laurey Williams. The original Broadway production opened on March 31, 1943.

Today in 1951, the first Broadway revival of Oklahoma opened at the Broadway Theatre, where it ran for 100 performances. Oklahoma is the first musical written by the team of composer Richard Rodgers and librettist Oscar Hammerstein II. The musical is based on Lynn Riggs' 1931 play, Green Grow the Lilacs. Set in Oklahoma Territory outside the town of Claremore in 1906, it tells the story of cowboy Curly McLain and his romance with farm girl Laurey Williams. The original Broadway production opened on March 31, 1943.

Today in 2002, Oklahoma opened at the Gershwin Theatre, where it ran for 388 performances. Oklahoma is the first musical written by the team of composer Richard Rodgers and librettist Oscar Hammerstein II. The musical is based on Lynn Riggs' 1931 play, Green Grow the Lilacs. Set in Oklahoma Territory outside the town of Claremore in 1906, it tells the story of cowboy Curly McLain and his romance with farm girl Laurey Williams. The original Broadway production opened on March 31, 1943. The 2002 revival featured Josefina Gabrielle as Laurey, Shuler Hensley as Jud, Patrick Wilson as Curly and Andrea Martin as Aunt Eller.