You're doing fine, Oklahoma

Advantages: Classic show interpreted brilliantly
Disadvantages: Disadvantages? What disadvantages?

...The shows of Rodgers and Hammerstein are the stuff of musical legend ? possibly groundbreaking, depending on who you ask, they certainly altered the standard bill of fare on Broadway during the 1940?s and 1950?s. Two of their shows stand head and shoulders above the others, at least for me: South Pacific and their very first collaboration, Oklahoma! And yes, the exclamation mark is (as with Oliver!, Honk! and Hello, Dolly!) an essential part of the title. This video preserves the award-winning revival of Oklahoma! at the National Theatre as funded by Cameron Mackintosh in 1999. Starring Hugh Jackman and Maureen Lipman, among others, it outshines the Hollywood film on every point, and is a truly marvellous video. Some of it is recorded in front of a live audience in the National, so that we get to see and hear their reactions to...

DavidBedford 23.07.2001 (25.07.2001) · Read review
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Review of Oklahoma! (DVD)

Oklahoma!

Advantages: Great energy, stunning performances
Disadvantages: none

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Review of Oklahoma - 1998 London Cast Recording

You mean there's STUFF to do in Oklahoma City?

Advantages: Friendly people, inexpensive, laid back - slower pace
Disadvantages: Not on a coastline

...I'll be honest - if you're looking for breathtaking scenery around every curve then you probably wouldn't like Oklahoma. For one, there aren't many curves in the road. That would require hills or some other geological formation for the transportation department to design a road other than straight. If you're looking for a city that never sleeps, Broadway-caliber theatre or celebrity attractions then you probably wouldn't like Oklahoma. Remember you're pretty much in the heart of the bible belt and although there's plenty of parties and nightclubs to be had - per capita, it's probably lower than most. But, if you're looking for... ...a place that's friendly, you've found the right place. With the national spotlight that has been thrust on Oklahoma in recent years due to the bombing of the Murrah Federal Building and the devastating...

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Review of Oklahoma City

It's like you're there on opening night!

Advantages: Better sound quality than older versions
Disadvantages: You don't get to see the impressive acting that goes with it

...An excellent cast singing their hearts out! This CD is the official cast recording from the 1998-1999 London West End run of Oklahoma!, and of course has all the tracks from the original 1950's version: the exhillarating "Oklahoma!"; the amusing duet "People Will Say We're In Love"; the rousing "Oh What A Beautiful Morning'". The stunning cast includes one young Hugh Jackman (later star of X-Men and Van Helsing) as Curly, and Maureen Lipman as Aunt Eller. This CD gives, naturally, a better quality sound (being digitally recorded) than the original 1950's version does, yet ones still gets a sense of actually being in the packed auditorium on opening night! The poroduction won various awards for the run, including: - the Olivier Award for "Outstanding Musical" - the Evening Standard Awards - the Critics Circle awards...

tekaybe 14.08.2007 · Read review
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Review of Oklahoma - 1998 London Cast Recording

Explosive T.V. The Oklahoma Bomber

Advantages: What the BBC does best.
Disadvantages: Not enough of them.

...The BBC has been compared to a dinosaur. It reminds me more of an aging boxer, once upon a time ‘The Champ’, taking on all comers and defeating them easily. Hancock, Panorama, Morecambe and Wise, Match of the Day, Pot Black or the Nine o’clock News, all lethal weapons in its impressive armoury. But as the years went by the talent dried up and the beeb shuffled ponderously around the ring showing just touches of the old class with Fawlty Towers or Blackadder, while the young guns of Sky Sports or Ondigital jabbed mercilessly at its leaden footed carcase. Tonight there was a spark. A memory of the golden days was dredged from the depths of the old warrior; the timing was back, the footwork impeccable and the punch delivered sweetly. The BBC did what it always did best, the objective documentary. ‘The Oklahoma...

baddog 11.06.2001 · Read review
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Review of BBC1

Manchesterford Meets Oklahoma

Advantages: Funny show
Disadvantages: Perhaps a bit of an in-joke?

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staceyvm 25.10.2006 · Read review
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Review of Acorn Antiques (DVD)

Phwoarrrrrrrrrrrr

Advantages: Improves your imagination.
Disadvantages: Very distracting!!

...and the furious again and again 6) Ben Shephard Age: 33 Place of birth: Essex Profession: Presenter What i Think: HIm in a suit on GMTV need i say more? 7) Ben Affleck Age: 35 Place of birth: Berkeley, Calafornia Profession: Actor What i Think: Phwoar!!! hes so handsome! 8)Brad Pitt Age: 44 Place of birth: Shawnee, Oklahoma Profession: Actor What i Think: Angelina Jolie is one lucky lady 9) Vin Diesel Age: 40 Place of birth: New York Profession: Actor What i Think: Mmmmmmmmmm,have you seen that body? 10) Colin Farrell Age: 31 Place of birth: CastleKnock, Dublin Profession: Actor What i Think: Sexy as anything in the film S.W.A.T There you go my top ten gorgeous celebrities, But none are as gorgeous as my fella though! lol hope you enjoyed reading see below for pictures sarah xxx...

sarahjones87 01.03.2007 · Read review
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Review of 10 Best-looking Celebrities

One for the Ladies ( sorry guys)

Advantages: Makes you smile
Disadvantages: none

...One day my housework-challenged husband decided to wash his Sweat- shirt. Seconds after he stepped into the laundry room, he shouted to me, "What setting do I use on the washing machine?" "It depends," I replied. "What does it say on your shirt?" He yelled back, "University of Oklahoma." And they say blondes are dumb... ----------------------------------------------------- A couple is lying in bed. The man says, "I am going to make you the happiest woman in the world." The woman replies, "I'll miss you..." ----------------------------------------------------- "It's just too hot to wear clothes today," Jack says as he stepped out of the shower, "honey, what do you think the neighbours would think if I mowed the lawn like this?" "Probably that I married you for your money," she replied...

elspeth334 02.03.2007 · Read review
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Review of Jokes

Bring Back the 80s and Feel The Steel!

Advantages: Great music, Great comedy, Brilliant album
Disadvantages: Short songs, drags out towards the end

...of comedy along the way. The album touches on important political issues, NOT! Actually, they just talk about sex and that?s about it. From the opening track of ?Death to all but Metal? with its insultingly funny lyrics to the heavy rocking riffs of ?Eatin? Ain?t Cheatin?, or the slow ballads like ?Girl from Oklahoma? your sure to find something that will not only satisfy but leave you in stitches with the insanity of the lyrical content. True to the style of glam metal, Steel Panther can play the ballads better than most, with Michael Starr?s versatile vocal range, Satchels terrific acoustic and solo work combined with lyrics like ?My heart belongs to you, but my cock is community property,? this is an album that song after song impresses and surprises for the full 45 minutes covering every possible penis related situation imaginable...

Rampant_Ross 27.07.2009 · Read review
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Review of Feel The Steel [PA] - Steel Panther

Who Wants To Be A Christmas M...

Advantages: Good fun, everyone can join in
Disadvantages: Sorry, no cash prizes.

...of an album by The Who? A. Who Came First B. Who?s Next C. The Who by Numbers D. Who Are You Q.12. Which musical features the song ?I?m gonna wash that man right outa my hair?? A. Oklahoma B. Carousel C. West Side Story D. South Pacific Q.13. Which of the following is NOT a bone in the wrist joint? A. Pisiform B. Capitate C. Triquetral D. Olecranon Q.14. Emma was the wife of which English king? A. Canute B. Henry III C. Richard II D. Edward VII Q.15. Who wrote the ?Battle Symphony ? Wellington?s Victory at Vittoria?? A. Haydn B. Beethoven C. Brahms D. Sullivan I will publish the answers well before Christmas. If you put your answers into a comment, I will keep you posted of the scores and maybe even publish a league table!!. Current League positions: (20/12/02 10:15) Name...

Newfloridian 19.12.2002 (20.12.2002) · Read review
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