Take a look at photos from some unconventional productions of classic musicals:
Happy Birthday Oscar Hammerstein II!
The great lyricist and librettist Oscar Hammerstein II was born on July 12. Find out more about the man who wrote the book and lyrics for Show Boat, Carmen Jones, Carousel, The King and I, The Sound of Music and more at PlaybillVault.com.
Happy Birthday Richard Rodgers!
Legendary composer Richard Rodgers was born on June 28. Find out more about the composer of such classics as Oklahoma!, The Sound of Music, The King and I, Carousel, Babes in Arms and Pal Joey at PlaybillVault.com.
TODAY IN THEATRE HISTORY: In 2002, the much-lauded 1998 Trevor Nunn-Susan Stroman National Theatre production of Oklahoma! opens on Broadway, after overcoming years of union and other issues. It stars Patrick Wilson as Curly, Josefina Gabrielle as Laurey, Andrea Martin as Aunt Eller, and Shuler Hensley as Jud. Despite a $12 million advance, the show gets mixed reviews, loses the Best Revival Tony Award to Into the Woods, and goes on to a run of 11 months.