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OK! The Story of Oklahoma » (REV)

Book cover image of OK! The Story of Oklahoma by Max Wilk

Authors: Max Wilk
ISBN-13: 9781557835550, ISBN-10: 1557835551
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Applause Theatre Book Publishers
Date Published: March 2002
Edition: REV

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Author Biography: Max Wilk

Book Synopsis

In vivid detail, this lavishly illustrated book tells the fascinating story of the landmark musical, beginning with its inception at New York's legendary Theatre Guild. OK! recounts this first-time collaboration between Rodgers and Hammerstein; Agnes de Mille's groundbreaking choreography, the grueling tryouts, and most of all, the uncompromising vision of all the artists connected with the production as they strove for theatrical excellence.

Booknews

Veteran film and television writer Wilk updates his 1993 account of the popular musical play, which first hit the boards in 1943, by adding a section on the 2002 Broadway production. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Table of Contents

Introduction3
The Beginning19
Rodgers & Hart & Hammerstein39
The Writing71
Broadway, Backers, and 194287
Putting It Together107
Casting127
Rehearsals143
New Haven163
Boston189
Oh, What a Beautiful Evening209
Yee-ow!231
Encore, and Bows257
Another Bow271
Sources281
Index283

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