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Interviews with members from the original 1943 productions of Oklahoma

Title
Interviews with members from the original 1943 productions of Oklahoma [electronic resource] / Broadway Theater Institute.
Publication
c1993.

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Additional Authors
  • Shiers, Paul.
  • Smith, Vivian.
  • Platt, Marc, 1913-2014
  • Peterson, Wally.
  • Dribben, Liz.
  • Broadway Theater Institute.
  • DHCA.
Description
2 streaming video files (NTSC) (83 min.) : sd., col.
Summary
Marking the 50th anniversary of the first performance of Oklahoma!, four cast members share their observations and recollections of various aspects of the show. The participants include two dancers, Vivian Smith and Marc Platt (the original dancing Curly) and two singers, Paul Shiers and Wally Peterson (an American member of the first London company). They discuss how they joined the show, rehearsals, out-of-town previews, the evolution of the "Oklahoma!" number and the title change from Away we go, their reactions to the show's success, and the challenge of keeping performances fresh during a long run. Among the individuals discussed are choreographer Agnes de Mille, composer Richard Rodgers, lyricist Oscar Hammerstein, director Rouben Mamoulian. Also discussed are the show's effects on their lives, audience reactions in the U.S. and Britain, and the dream ballet as danced by Katherine Sergava and George Church.
Alternative Title
Oklahoma
Subject
  • De Mille, Agnes
  • Rodgers, Richard, 1902-1979
  • Hammerstein, Oscar, II, 1895-1960
  • Mamoulian, Rouben
  • Sergava, Katherine
  • Church, George, 1912-2000
Genre/Form
  • Musicals.
  • Interviews.
  • Video.
Access (note)
  • Patrons can access streaming video files only at the Library for the Performing Arts.
Performer (note)
  • Participants: Paul Shiers, Vivian Smith, Marc Platt, Wally Peterson.
  • Interviewer: Liz Dribben.
Event (note)
  • Recorded in 1993 as part of the Broadway Life Oral History Project.
Call Number
*MGZIDF 2791
OCLC
NYPY97-F555
Title
Interviews with members from the original 1943 productions of Oklahoma [electronic resource] / Broadway Theater Institute.
Imprint
c1993.
Country of Producing Entity
U.S.
Performer
Participants: Paul Shiers, Vivian Smith, Marc Platt, Wally Peterson.
Interviewer: Liz Dribben.
Event
Recorded in 1993 as part of the Broadway Life Oral History Project.
Restricted Access
Patrons can access streaming video files only at the Library for the Performing Arts.
Local Note
Former call number: *MGZIC 9-5170.
Additional Copy: None.
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Local Subject
Musical comedies. Oklahoma.
Added Author
Shiers, Paul. Interviewee
Smith, Vivian. Interviewee
Platt, Marc, 1913-2014, interviewee.
Peterson, Wally. Interviewee
Dribben, Liz. Interviewer
Broadway Theater Institute.
DHCA.
Added Title
Oklahoma [videorecording]
Research Call Number
*MGZIDF 2791
*MGZIC 9-5170 (former)
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