Gas South Broadway Presents OKLAHOMA At Cobb Energy Center, Closes 1/9

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 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.

Mini-season tickets for the remaining three shows of the Gas South Broadway Series, Oklahoma, Wizard of Oz and A Chorus Line are still available beginning at $76.50 as well mini-series Producer's Club tickets are still available beginning at $205.00 and may be purchased by phone at 404-916-2852, or in person at the Bank of North Georgia Box Office at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre. Season ticket information is also available at www.cobbenergycentre.com/broadway.

MEDIA NIGHT at OKLAHOMA is Thursday, January 6 at 8 pm and there are tickets available for working press - those doing previews, calendar listings, interviews, or reviews of OKLAHOMA. Please RSVP by Thursday, December 30 at 5 pm if you are interested in attending. For press information, to request artwork, or to set up interviews, please contact Barkley Russell at either 770.235.3612 or barkley@barkleyrussellagency.com.

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.

About Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre - The Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre, a $145 million, state-of-the-art facility, is located at 2800 Cobb Galleria Parkway in northwest Atlanta, inside the Perimeter. Cobb Energy Centre is a premier venue for opera, concerts, Broadway shows, ballet, educational performances, family shows and corporate meetings and events. The Centre hosts three resident companies Gas South Broadway Series, The Atlanta Opera and the Atlanta Ballet. The facility includes the 2,750-seat John A. Williams Theatre, 10,000-square-foot Kessel D. Stelling, Jr. Ballroom and other meeting spaces, 1,000 parking spaces including a 700-space parking deck, and full-service food and beverage capabilities. The Centre, part of the Cobb-Galleria complex, is governed by the Cobb-Marietta Coliseum and Exhibit Hall Authority. Additional information about the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre is available at www.cobbenergycentre.com.

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