Hugh in "Oklahoma"

As a warm-up for the Tony evening we watched a tape of the London revival of "Oklahoma." If you don't like the show, then I suppose there's no reason to see it. But, it is a really committed presentation of classic musical theatre - and Shuler's Jud is something to behold (and be afraid of!) It also gives a fairly complete answer to the question of whether or not Hugh can act in musical theatre. Very different from his work in "Boy . . ." On a more purient level, the sight of a beefier Hugh in chaps gives rise to very different fantasy scenarios - so to speak.

Hmmm - sorry - I guess - no reason for it, I just did.

Hugh sang "Oh what a beautiful morning" during a commercial break at the Tonys last night. Got Sean Combs to try sing with him too!

Hugh is the only good thing in that version of Oklahoma (and I suppose the Judd as well), in my opinion...I tried to watch it, but I HATED the Laurie, and it just became too difficult to deal with. Hugh did do a fabulous job though, he's just a great performer.

But if you haven't seen the video, I can't in good conscience recommend it.

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"and Shuler's Jud is something to behold (and be afraid of!)"

I agree with you. This Jud Fry really made me uncomfortable as I watched his tirade against Laurey in the farm yard. The creepiness factor was really in play for me.

I bought Oklahoma in London before it came out in the U.S. on DVD for Hugh...I got a real bonus in "discovering" Shuler Hensley. His Oliver and Tony awards were well deserved.

I actually really enjoyed it. I fell in love with the production that came from London to Broadway, but thought I would never love anyone else as Curly like I loved Patrick Wilson. I finally got over that and watched Hugh, and loved him!

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