Review: Oklahoma *****
I've seen countless productions of Oklahoma over the years but this week's offering at the Grand Theatre has to be one of the best.
The first work of the Rogers and Hammerstein broke all box office records, but tastes in musical theatre changed and Oklahoma eventually joined the hoary old chestnuts only trotted out by the am-dram league.
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Hide AdBut fortunately for fans of musical theatre, Oklahoma lives again. Julian Woolford's production is fast moving and energetic and Chris Hocking's choreography is dynamic.
But the real secret of the success lies with the multi-talented cast of 22 who sing and dance their way non-stop through the three-hour- plus show
Oklahoma is a happy show and a perfect feelgood factor fix whose songs you will be singing long after you have driven home.
To Apr 24.