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Rodgers and Hammerstein's "Oklahoma!"
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Rodgers and Hammerstein's "Oklahoma!"

Season 41 Episode 8 | 2hr 50m 53s

In his breakout musical role as cowpoke Curly in Rodgers & Hammerstein’s "Oklahoma!," Hugh Jackman plays alongside Josefina Gabrielle as the headstrong Laurey, Maureen Lipman as Aunt Eller, Vicki Simon as Ado Annie, Jimmy Johnston as Will Parker, and Peter Polycarpou as Ali. The Royal National Theatre production from 1998 was directed by Sir Trevor Nunn and choreographed by Susan Stroman.

Aired: 11/14/13 | Expires: 11/14/16
Rodgers and Hammerstein's "Oklahoma!"
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