OKLAHOMA!
Director Richard Carroll
Musical Director Victoria Falconer
Choreographers Bernadette Lewis & Laura Boynes
Designer Jonathon Oxlade
Lighting Designers Lucy Birkenshaw & Trent Suidgeest
“An innovative reimagining… Joyous and hilarious” - The West Australian
“Enormously enjoyable… If one is going to continue to stage classics like Oklahoma! then Richard Carroll and Victoria Falconer offer an exemplary way of doing this - A highly recommended production.” - Limelight
“A theatrical experience filled with passion, excitement and grit… Lifts one’s spirit to the heavens… Bold, relevant and full of life.” - Out in Perth
“Brings back the freshness and ‘wow’ element… Directed with a strong hand by Richard Carroll, this show throws out your expectations and puts a surprise package around every corner, while retaining a love and respect for the original work.” - Stage Whispers
“I promise [it] won’t disappoint… If you haven’t got yourself a ticket then now is the time” - See Saw magazine
A SEDUCTIVE REIMAGINING OF THE WILD WEST
Set at the turn of the century, cowboys and farmers are fighting over fences and water rights, while young farm girl Laurey can’t decide between two suitors vying for her affection. This Oklahoma! is an off-balance society full of outsiders and misfits.
Acclaimed director Richard Carroll (Calamity Jane, Once) was pleased that the estate of Rodgers and Hammerstein agreed to the cross-gender casting of Curly in this production. He added that he has “watched Emily Havea be incredible and totally original in several plays and on television, and I’m so excited to now be working with her on Oklahoma! Having a female actor play Curly brings so many new and fascinating complexities to the show, especially the complications and dangers of the ‘love triangle’ between Laurey, Curly and Jud. Emily is part of a dream cast and creative team, and I can’t wait to bring this version of Oklahoma! to the stage."
The production features timeless hits such as Oh, What a Beautiful Mornin’, People Will Say We’re in Love, and The Surrey With the Fringe on Top. Enjoy bluegrass, country and even a square-dance with the characters at the Box Social.
A fresh look at a classic musical that will bring out the shadows in the cornfields and guns in the smokehouse. This spirited spectacle invites you to join the townsfolk and band members in the heart of the action, right on the Heath Ledger Theatre stage.
*Seating for this production is in the round on the Heath Ledger Theatre stage.