Rodgers and Hammerstein

Broadway’s Latest ‘Oklahoma!’ Revival Is a Gimmicky Travesty with Corn Bread

The landmark 1943 Rodgers and Hammerstein production that marked the beginning of a new era in American musicals has now been cheapened and vulgarized at New York's Circle in the Square Theatre.

By Rex Reed

St. Ann’s Acid-Rock Take on ‘Oklahoma!’ Is Sexy, Suspenseful and Surprisingly Modern

Backstage, they apparently call it 'Woke-lahoma!'

By David Cote

Cole Porter’s Lost Musicals Get the Revivals They Deserve

A bonanza of Cole Porter is upon us, including two cabaret shows, and no less than three productions of his Broadway musicals.

By Will Friedwald

Paulo, Knight of Brazil, Serenades at the Café Carlyle

By Rex Reed

Rodgers and Hammerstein

Broadway’s Latest ‘Oklahoma!’ Revival Is a Gimmicky Travesty with Corn Bread

St. Ann’s Acid-Rock Take on ‘Oklahoma!’ Is Sexy, Suspenseful and Surprisingly Modern

Cole Porter’s Lost Musicals Get the Revivals They Deserve

Paulo, Knight of Brazil, Serenades at the Café Carlyle

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