It’s hard to imagine today that one critic’s notes
on the Oklahoma! preview read ‘No girls, no
legs, no jokes, no chance!’. But in 1943, the
musical captivated its opening night audience and
changed the direction of stage musicals for ever.
Rodgers and Hammerstein wrote an astonishing
9 musicals in just 16 years, and tonight’s show
brings you the best songs from the biggest hits.
Oh What a Beautiful Morning, You’ll Never Walk
Alone, Getting to Know You, There is Nothin’ Like
a Dame, Edelweiss… never have story, lyrics and
music been in such in perfect partnership. So lights
down, curtain up, it’s showtime!
Martin Yates [CONDUCTOR]
Produced in Association with West End International Limited