Jim And Tomic's Musical Theatre Happy Hour

Discuss on Reddit ➤ Support the Show ➤ Jimi and Tommy talk about Rodgers and Hammerstein’s record-breaking debut, ‘Oklahoma!’ The gang discuss where the show fits in a contemporary setting, the importance of narrative choreography and the birth of the two most important names in musical theatre history! Oklahoma! (1998 London Cast Recording) Amazon / iTunes / Spotify  SHOW NOTES If musical theatre history is your thing, then look no further than Broadway: The American Musical beautifully narrated by Julie Andrews! Also if you are interested in race representation in musical The Great White Way by Warren Hoffman is a good starting point. Check out the glorious Agnes DeMille, one of the true founders of narrative choreography. Oklahoma was the first musical to contain a dream ballet - have a look at the 1955 movie’s attempt at it! What are you opinions and experiences with narrative choreography and dance on Broadway? Let us know on Reddit! Stephen Sondheim owes a lot of his career to Mr Oscar Hammerstein II.