OKLAHOMA! — August 5 - 22, 2010

Music by Richard Rodgers, Book by Oscar Hammerstein II, Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II, Based on the play "Green Grow the Lilacs" by Lynn Riggs, Original Dances by Agnes de Mille

Oklahoma! is more than a musical -- it is a landmark of American musical theatre history. With its seamlessly integrated music, lyrics, story, and characters, from the moment we hear Curley sing the opening bars of Oh What A Beautiful Morning, the audience is transported into the world of one of the most loved musical romances of all time.  The Rodgers & Hammerstein score features such musical theatre classics as Oh What A Beautiful Morning, Surrey With The Fringe On Top, People Will Say We're In Love and, of course, Oklahoma!  Oklahoma!, the only American musical to have received a Tony Award, Grammy Award, and the Pulitzer Prize, has delighted audiences since it premiered 67 years ago. This lush musical, celebrating community and family, is a classic not to be missed!

TriArts Sharon Playhouse is pleased to bring this beloved musical to the stage from August 5th through the 22nd. Oklahoma! is directed by Mark Robinson, who directed The Pajama Game for TriArts to great critical acclaim, and Choreographed by Bethany Elkin from Disney’s High School Musical 2. The cast of 38 performers combines the acting, singing, and dancing of polished theater veterans with the best of local talent.  An orchestra of 7 professional musicians under Music Director Michael Berkeley ensures an evening of musical theatre joy.

The show opens on Thursday, August 5th and continues through August 22nd. Family Friday is August 6th, with tickets only $10 per child and $20 per adult.          

Sponsored by Elyse Harney Real Estate, Founders Insurance Group and Herrington’s.

"If ever a show earned its exclamation point, it's this one!" — Wall Street Journal, 2002

TriArts Sharon Playhouse is a not-for-profit theatre, located in Sharon, CT. Using a unique blend of professional designers, directors, musicians, Equity and non-Equity professionals, along with dedicated community performers and volunteers, TriArts mounts four main stage productions each summer season ensuring Broadway quality theatre in your backyard. TriArts also offers a summer youth theatre program, workshops, readings of new works, and special events throughout the year in its Bok Gallery.

Save-the-date for:  “The Playhouse Stomp”, August 17; and “Divas Do More Broadway”, August 27 -29.Visit www.triarts.net for times or call 860-364-7469.  Tickets can be purchased online, by phone, or at the box office.  Group rates are available.  TriArts is located at 49 Amenia Road, Sharon, CT.  06069.