Gas South Broadway Presents OKLAHOMA At Cobb Energy Center 1/6-9, 2011
By: Gabrielle Sierra Dec. 06, 2010
Winner of the Pulitzer Prize, two Academy Awards, a Grammy and a special Tony Award, Oklahoma! is the classic American musical that launched the remarkable songwriting collaboration of Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein. Set in turn of the century Oklahoma, against a backdrop of the high-spirited rivalry between local farmers and cowboys, Oklahoma! is the cherished love story of Curly, a handsome cowboy, and Laurey, a winsome farm girl. Featuring such favorite numbers as "People Will Say We're In Love", "Oh What A Beautiful Mornin' ", and "Surrey With A Fringe On Top", this landmark musical is a true treasure of the musical stage.
Based on the play, Green Grow The Lilacs by Lynn Riggs, Oklahoma premiered on Broadway at the St. James Theatre in 1943. Running a marathon 2212 performances, it became the first real phenomena in Broadway history. Subsequently, the first National tour criss-crossed the USA for over 10 years, playing to an audience in excess of 10 million people. The 1955 film version garnered two Oscars. This groundbreaking musical has enjoyed a multitude of revivals and maintains its status as one of the most beloved shows in theatre history.The 2010 tour is being executive produced by Moonglow Productions and managed by Theatre Management Associates. This all new production of the endearing classic is appearing at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre Thursday, January 6 thru Sunday, January 9, 2011. Oklahoma is "the great American musical (New York Times). Don't miss it.Oklahoma is affordably priced from $20.00 to $59.00 plus ticketing fees and will perform five shows at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre, 2800 Cobb Galleria Parkway, Atlanta, GA from Thursday, January 6, 2011 through Sunday, January 9, 2011. The performance schedule is Thursday thru Saturday at 8:00 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday at 2:00p.m. Tickets are available at the Bank of North Georgia Box Office at the Cobb Energy Centre, all Ticketmaster outlets locations, Ticketmaster.com or via phone at 800-745-3000. The box office, located at 2800 Cobb Galleria Parkway, Atlanta, GA 30339, is open Monday thru Friday 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m. - 2:00 p.m., closed on Sundays. Group discounts for 10 or more are available by calling 770-509-2301.About Gas South - Gas South is one of Georgia's largest and fastest growing natural gas suppliers, serving 250,000 residential, business and governmental customers across the state. Based in Atlanta, Gas South is locally owned and operated, with all customer service provided through Georgia-based call centers. Gas South strives to help their customers get comfortable every day with clear prices, great rates and outstanding service. For more information, visit www.gas-south.com.
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