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#126

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Posted: 3/21/19 at 11:42pm

Saw this with yvanehtnioj tonight... umm... interesting... the country western touches in the music were gorgeous. But the dream ballet- what in the f—k. it does nothing to advance the story, since they removed the premonition she has. It’s basically 10 minutes of someone modern dancing (quite amazingly) across the stage. And the ending... even more of a what the f—-k. The special effect is SUPER impressive and jarring... but just what the hell is going on after? So many questions...

That being said, I probably won’t see it again or pay full price, but I liked it. We did notice a LOT of people left at intermission and didn’t come back. Damon was the standout for me. That voice. Swoon.

And if anyone wants to try the loser lottery code to see if it works for you it’s: OKLOTALT
They were great seats Row E, almost center

#127

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Posted: 3/21/19 at 11:43pm

OH! tonight was the first time I met someone from broadway world! Shout out to getupngo for being suck an amazing partner tonight

I should’ve been Blac Chyna.

#128

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Posted: 3/21/19 at 11:47pm

YvanEhtNioj said: "OH! tonight was the first time I met someone from broadway world! Shout out to getupngo for being suck an amazing partner tonight "

:) :) :) hadestown next!

#129

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Posted: 3/21/19 at 11:47pm

Also, we didn’t get out til 10:55. It’s running a tad long.

#130

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Posted: 3/21/19 at 11:48pm

I think the production needs to do a better job at marketing themselves. This is a new, different, darker Oklahoma! Clearly people do not realize that until the show starts......and then they hate it- as they were expecting to see Oklahoma! as they know it.

#131

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Posted: 3/22/19 at 12:00am

Can anyone who has seen it comment on the seating? Usually I find nearly every seat in Circle in the Square to be good. But there's often a section that has a tree or something in front of it for a while... I appreciate any recs!

Do the floor picnic tables look worth springing for?

#132

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Posted: 3/22/19 at 12:12am

ChrisBroad said: "Can anyone who has seen it comment on the seating? Usually I find nearly every seat in Circle in the Square to be good. But there's often a section that has a tree or something in front of it for a while... I appreciate any recs!

Do the floor picnic tables look worth springing for?"

I wouldn't. There are some really dope projections, so I would recommend anywhere in the middle section looking head-on.

I should’ve been Blac Chyna.

#133

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Posted: 3/22/19 at 12:12am

I sat at the tables at St. Ann's and it was an amazing experience. I think with the more naturalistic approach in this production it's probably best to sit closer.

#134

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Posted: 3/22/19 at 1:40am

I'm sorry to read about this. I'm sure no one believes that this is going to find a mass audience, although Brantley and Green treated it with respect.

Seems like they went a little farther than they should have gone.

I said somewhere back there there Oklahoma had become my least favorite of the major R&H. Pore Judd finds ridicule instead of sympathy, the Judd song is awful, making sport of Judd right after his death is tasteless and Curley and Laurie have no substance to them.

Maybe Judd could have discovered right before the wedding that Curley and Aunt Eller had been having an affair, and Judd had saved Laurie from from a marriage of disgrace, and while Curley rode off on his horse, Judd and Laurie walked over to sing the joyous final anthem and Laurie gave a coy little smile to Judd that indicated just maybe.

No, not buyin' that?

I wonder if Kristin and Kelli will be invited.

#135

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Posted: 3/22/19 at 1:47am

ethan231h said: "I think the production needs to do a better job at marketing themselves. This is a new, different, darker Oklahoma! Clearlypeople do not realize that until the show starts......and then they hate it- as they were expecting to see Oklahoma! astheyknow it."

The marketing is so bad. There's just... Not a ton of it. A minimalistic and stark playbill and a video of the stars standing moodily around a stable. I genuinely googled to see if the horse was in the show too.

I am the target market for this - zero interest in a traditional Oklahoma! but I enjoy darker and edgier stuff. But I didn't know that until reading the comments here and I'm all booked up for my trip. Hopefully they extend.

#136

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Posted: 3/22/19 at 9:23am

#137

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Posted: 3/22/19 at 9:44am

getupngo said: "ethan231h said: "I think the production needs to do a better job at marketing themselves. This is a new, different, darker Oklahoma! Clearlypeople do not realize that until the show starts......and then they hate it- as they were expecting to see Oklahoma! astheyknow it."

100%. Maybe say something like “Oklahoma as you’ve never seen it before!”"

I saw the second preview at St. Ann's, knowing nothing about this production, but being a fan of the original. I still loved it. It's a revival of Oklahoma!...a warning notice isn't necessary. The key art for the show is incredibly darker than any previous productions, as well as all imagery on their site.

It's selling very well, so I don't think there's going to be much need for a marketing update. It will win a slew of awards, get rave reviews, and have excellent word of mouth. If their only downside is that older audiences aren't willing to accept this new production, that's not their problem.

Adding a tagline isn't necessary and waters down the show.

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#138

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Posted: 3/22/19 at 9:57am

The marketing is perfectly fine, in my opinion. The TV commercial that's running in heavy rotation says, "reinvented for the 21st century." Do you want them to discourage ticket sales by overexplaining the show? It's already been produced and reviewed, so, if someone doesn't take the time to do a little research, then that's on them. Also, there's a very descriptive warning on the Telecharge website. Let the buyer beware.

#139

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Posted: 3/22/19 at 10:06am

CT2NYC said: "The marketing is perfectly fine, in my opinion. The TV commercial that's running in heavy rotation says, "reinvented for the 21st century." Do you want them to discourage ticket sales by overexplaining the show? It's already been produced and reviewed, so, if someone doesn't take the time to do a little research, then that's on them. Also, there's a very descriptive warning on the Telecharge website. Let the buyer beware."

That’s fair. That tag line should be enough of a clue.

#140

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Posted: 3/22/19 at 10:32am

Without the dark twist on the storytelling, wouldn't the show just be...kind of cheesy?

I should’ve been Blac Chyna.

#141

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Posted: 3/22/19 at 5:34pm

I wouldn't. There are some really dope projections, so I would recommend anywhere in the middle section looking head-on."

By head on, do you mean in the curve or on the straight sides?

#142

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Posted: 3/22/19 at 6:20pm

Hum a tune said:

By head on, do you mean in the curve or on the straight sides?

"

The curve!

I should’ve been Blac Chyna.

#143

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Posted: 3/22/19 at 7:53pm

YvanEhtNioj said: "Without the dark twist on the storytelling, wouldn't the show just be...kind of cheesy?"

Anything is cheesy if done cheesily. If done with intelligence, style, class, and respect for the material as written, no, it would be anything BUT cheesy. Was the revival of South Pacific cheesy? Was the Hytner revival of Carousel cheesy? Was the Lou Diamond Philips or more recent revival of The King and I cheesy?

Updated On: 3/23/19 at 07:53 PM

#144

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Posted: 3/23/19 at 8:40am

bk said: "Was the Trevor Nunn revival of Carousel cheesy?"

Do you mean Nicholas Hytner?

I think it's the job of the estates to make sure that high-profile productions appropriately respect the creators' intentions, and it's clear what they've decided in this case. It's not something I'm concerned about as an audience member. I think traditional productions can be great, and so can new takes on older material.

Updated On: 3/23/19 at 08:40 AM

#145

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Posted: 3/23/19 at 2:52pm

kdogg36 said: "bk said: "Was the Trevor Nunn revival of Carousel cheesy?"

Do you mean Nicholas Hytner?

I think it's the job of theestatesto make sure that high-profile productions appropriately respect the creators'intentions, and it's clear what they've decided in this case. It's not something I'm concerned about as an audience member. I think traditional productions can be great, and so can new takes on older material."

Yes, late night posting is always a gamble :) Fixed.

#146

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Posted: 3/24/19 at 9:02am

I'm hoping to see this when I'm in New York next month.

Could someone post spoilers about the gunshots, please? I know they're loud and they're blanks.

I get edgy when guns are waved randomly around, particularly towards the audience and I imagine it's unavoidable in the round. Plus, I get the impression they've added a few extras for this darker version, so having seen Oklahoma! before won't even help.

So, if anyone knows when and where, that would really help me to relax during the show.

#147

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Posted: 3/24/19 at 9:12am

DrTom2 said: "I'm hoping to see this when I'm in New York next month.

Could someone post spoilers about the gunshots, please? I know they're loud and they're blanks.

I get edgy when guns are waved randomly around, particularly towards the audience and I imagine it's unavoidable in the round. Plus, I get the impression they've added a few extras for this darkerversion, so having seen Oklahoma! before won't even help.

So, if anyone knows when and where, that would really help me to relax during the show."

Funnily enough, I was coming to this board to ask the exact same question. I have seen Oklahoma! many times, but when the loudness of the gun fire is commented upon, it makes me hesitant to go without knowing what to expect.

I'd rather not repeat that time I went to Assassins and ONLY thought of the implications when I was already in my seat. Enjoyed the show, but I was nervous the whole time.

#148

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Posted: 3/24/19 at 10:16am

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There are 3 gunshots in the show.Two in the smokehouse scene and one at the end during the wedding reception.

#149

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Posted: 3/24/19 at 10:30am

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There’s also one during the farmer and the cowboy. Watch Mary Testa since she is the one who takes out the gun and fires it.

Blockhead24 said: "

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There are 3 gunshots in the show.Two in the smokehouse scene and one at the end during the wedding reception.

#150

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Posted: 3/24/19 at 6:41pm

Thanks to jonah3500, my roommate and I were able to snag a pair of lottery seats for the matinee today.

What is there even to say for this wonder of a revival. Stunning, sexy, shocking, disturbing, frightening, funny. It’s such a viscerally exciting show that operates both consciously and subconsciously if you let yourself fall into it. It’s only deepened and become clearer since St. Ann’s. And rest assured, any issues with sound clarity in Brooklyn have been completely solved.

And nothing can be said highly enough of those perfect orchestrations. This is a cast album I’ll be playing on repeat for years.

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