OKLAHOMA Comes To Sonoma State Univ. Rohnert Park, CA

The SSU Departments of Music and Theatre Arts & Dance will present "Oklahoma!" The Broadway musical about pioneering men and women embracing land and love in Oklahoma Territory depicts two separate love triangles and the rivalry between the local farmers and cowboys. Sonoma State University students are admitted free to all performances.

Special event performances include 5 p.m. Feb. 12, "Sing-A-Long Oklahoma!"; 1 p.m. Feb. 15 - Student matinee; 5 p.m. Feb. 16 - Faculty/Staff Night featuring pre-show talk panel discussion at 5 p.m. with performance following at 6:30 p.m. (SSU Faculty and Staffers admitted free to Feb. 16 performance); 2 p.m. Feb. 19, 2012 - Matinee performance.

First presented in 1943, “Oklahoma!” features beloved show tunes including, “Oh What a Beautiful Morning,” “The Surrey with the Fringe on Top,” “People Will Say We're in Love,” “I Cain’t Say No,” and, of course, “Oklahoma!”

The musical "Oklahoma!" is based on the 1931 play "Green Grow the Lilacs," by Lynn Riggs and marks first Broadway musical collaboration by composer Richard Rodgers and librettist Oscar Hammerstein II.

Music Direction by Lynne Morrow. Stage Direction by Adrian Elfenbaum. New Dances by Nancy Lyons.

WHEN: Feb. 9 to Feb. 19, 2012
7:30 p.m. Feb. 9, 10, 11, 17 & 18, 2012
Plus special event performances:
- 5 p.m. Feb. 12, 2012 Sing-A-Long Oklahoma!
- 1 p.m. Feb. 15, 2012 Student matinee
- 5 p.m. Feb. 16, 2012 Faculty/Staff Night featuring pre-show talk panel discussion at 5 p.m. with performance following at 6:30 p.m. SSU Faculty and Staffers admitted free.
- 2 p.m. Feb. 19, 2012 - Matinee performance

LOCATION: Sonoma State University, Evert B. Person Theatre
1801 E. Cotati Ave., Rohnert Park, CA 94928
(Evert B. Person Theatre is accessed through the main entrance to Sonoma State University)

PARKING: After entering the main entrance of Sonoma State University, turn right. Use LOT E to the left. Walk from the main parking lot using the ramp to the theater which is to the left of the parking lot. Parking permits are required for all cars during posted hours Monday through Friday. Permits may be purchased daily from the vending machines located at the entrance to the general parking lots. Daily parking fee is $2.50. Visitor parking is only permitted in lots marked as ‘Non-Reserved.’

TICKETS: $9 to $16 / Sonoma State University students FREE for all performances
$9 students and seniors; $14 Sonoma State University faculty and staff; $16 general admission
Pre-order and ticket reservations can be made through the box office at (707) 664-2353.
Online sales for "Oklahoma!" available Jan. 24 at http://www.sonoma.edu/performingarts/theatre/nowplaying.shtml
Tickets also sold at the door at Evert B. Person Theatre one hour prior to curtain.
Light meals, wine and soft drinks available for purchase in the lobby at 5:30 p.m.

BOX OFFICE: 707-664-2353
School of Performing Arts Box Office
Hours: Monday thru Friday 12 to 3 p.m. at Ives Hall on SSU Campus.

WEB SITE: http://www.sonoma.edu/performingarts/theatre/nowplaying.shtml

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