This particular recording is the first ever to include the "Dream Ballet," another important historical aspect of the show. That fact alone puts it at the front of current recordings of the show. In addition, spoken sections within numbers are included, giving the whole album a more theatrical feel than most. The only major musical segment not included is Ado Annie's encore verse of "I Cain't Say No," but this fact shouldn't deter listeners.
It also helps that the cast is excellent. Hugh Jackman is more a tenor than the high baritone the role calls for, but is engaging nonetheless, giving full rein to the character's machismo and tenderness. Jimmy Johnston and Vicki Simon are perfect as Will and Annie, utterly beguiling and believable in admittedly two-dimensional roles. The always delightful Maureen Lipman is great as Aunt Eller. Josefina Gabrielle as Laurey is a fine actress with her truly winning performance.
The sound is fantastic, and this is one of the few British cast recordings of an American musical in which the accents are uniformly excellent. For devotees of Rodgers and Hammerstein, for lovers of classic musicals, and for anyone who may be curious, I highly recommend this new recording.
1. Overture2. Oh, What a Beautiful Morning
3. Surrey With the Fringe on Top
4. Kansas City
5. I Cain't Say No
6. Many a New Day
7. It's a Scandal! It's a Outrage!
8. People Will Say We're in Love
9. Pore Jud Is Daid
10. Lonely Room
11. Out of My Dreams
12. Ballet
13. Farmer and the Cowman
14. All Er Nothin'
15. People Will Say We're in Love (Reprise)
16. Oklahoma!
17. Finale Ultimo
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