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Arena Stage’s Oklahoma! Extends Through December 30

Eleasha Gamble and Nicholas Rodriguez
in Oklahoma!
(© Carol Rosegg)
Eleasha Gamble and Nicholas Rodriguez
in Oklahoma!
(© Carol Rosegg)

Arena Stage has extended its production of Oklahoma!, at the Mead Center for American Theater, which will now close on December 30.

Set at the turn of the 20th century, Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Oklahoma! tackles issues of class, culture and convergence between farmers and cowmen in this rugged frontier. Molly Smith has directed the production, which features music direction by George Fulginiti-Shakar and choreography by Parker Esse.

The company features Eleasha Gamble (Laurey), Nicholas Rodriguez (Curly), E. Faye Butler (Aunt Eller), Aaron Ramey (Jud Fry), Cody Williams (Will Parker), June Schreiner (Ado Annie Carnes), Nehal Joshi (Ali Hakim), Philip Michael Baskerville (Cord Elam), Andrew Hodge (Slim), Shane Rhoades (Fred), Vincent Rodriguez III (Sam), Anton Harrison LaMon (Jess), Cara Massey (Gertie), Emilee Dupre (Vivian), Annie Petersmeyer (Virginia), Jessica Wu (Kate), Cyana Cook (Ellen), Semhar Ghedremichael (Aggie), Hollie E. Wright (Sylvie/Dream Laurey), Kyle Vaughn (Mike/Dream Curly), Kurt Boehm (Male Swing) and Jessica Hartman (Female Swing).

The creative team includes scenic designer Eugene Lee, costume designer Martin Pakledinaz, lighting designer Michael Gilliam, and sound designer Tim Thompson.

For TheaterMania’s review of Oklahoma!, click here.

For more information on the show, click here.