Oklahoma! at The Gem Theatre

OKLAHOMA! is showing from February 16th through March 26th at Garden Grove's historic Gem Theatre presented by the award-winning One More Productions - one of Southern California's leading musical theater companies.

The first collaboration of famed partners Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II, Oklahoma! set the American musical theatre standard. Set in Western Indian Territory just after the turn of the 20th Century, the spirited rivalry between the local farmers and cowboys provides the backdrop for the love story between Curly,a handsome cowboy, and Laurey, a beautiful farm girl. The road to true love is anything but smooth, but there is no doubt that these two romantics will succeed in making a life together. As the road to romance and the road to statehood converge, Curly and Laurey are poised to spend their new life together in a brand-new state: O-K-L-A-H-O-M-A - OKLAHOMA!

Based on the play Green Grow the Lilacs by Lynn Riggs. The book is by Oscar Hammerstein II. The music is by Richard Rodgers and lyrics are vy Oscar Hammerstein II.

OKLAHOMA! is directed by Damien Lorton. The cast includes Bryan Fraser as Curly McLain, Erika Baldwin as Laurey, James Scognamillo as Jud Fry, Matthew Rangel as Will Parker, Giovanna Martinez as Ado Annie XCarnes, Peter Crisafulli as Ali Hakim, Hannah Clair as Gertie Cummings, Tim Klega as Andrew Carnes, Reid Harris as Ike Skidmore/Dance Jud, Nate Nolen as Slim, Erik Diaz as Fred, Derek Isaza as Cord Elam, Edvan Perez as Dance Curly, Angela Mattern as Dance Laurey. The cast also includes Kady Lawson, Julia Iacopetti, Courney Hays, Lenessa Age, Bonnie King, Taya Fosmire and Max Seigel as the Ensemble. The performances are back by a live band.

Performances: February 16th thru March 26th at The Gem Theatre, 12852 Main Street, Garden Grove, CA. Thursdays, Fridays, & Saturdays at 8 pm, Sundays at 2 pm. Opening Night Gala is February 18th. Post Show Talkback is Friday, March 3rd.

General admission tickets are $50 each, $35 for seniors (65+) evening performances, $40 for seniors (65+) matinee performances. Preview tickets are $30 each on February 16, 17, 23, and 24. Student Rush tickets are $25 each on Thursdays and Fridays, available for purchase at the Box Office, one ticket per valid Student ID, cash only. Opening Gala Night Event tickets for Saturday, February 18th are $80 each and ticket holders receive an exclusive invitation to attend the catered champagne reception Gala with the cast which begins at 6:45 pm.

For more information or to purchase tickets, please call One More Productions at (714) 741-9550 or visit the website at www.theGEMoc.com.

Photos by Ron Lyon.