Oklahoma
Come along for the wild ride through Oklahoma! Nominated for 7 Tonys and a Pulitzer Prize winner, this show is the original triple-threat of musical theatre, jam-packed with soaring music, heartfelt lyrics AND gorgeous dance numbers.
This is the show that set the standard for all future musicals by incorporating music, lyrics and dance into a well-crafted serious story. It’s also the debut collaboration of one of the most prolific writing teams in American theater history – Rodgers and Hammerstein.
Set in the turn of the century Oklahoma Territory, tensions are mounting between the local farmers and cowboys over the use of land. In the midst of it all, is the rugged cowboy Curly, who’s fallen for the strong-headed farm girl, Laurey. Despite their fiery spirits and at times tumultuous relationship, the two are destined to start a new life together in the soon-to-be state called Oklahoma!
Nominated for 7 Tony Awards and winner of a Pulitzer Prize, this is the show that sets the standard for the 2015-16 Paramount Broadway Season. It’s filled with some of the most recognized songs in theatre including “Oh, What a Beautiful Mornin’,” “The Surrey with the Fringe on Top,” “People Will Say We’re in Love,” and of course, the resounding “Ok-la-hom-a,” – all performed by the Paramount’s full-orchestra.
Bring the entire family and experience Paramount’s Oklahoma! This will be the production everyone is talking about this fall.
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SIGN INTERPRETED PERFORMANCE
There will be two certified sign interpreters translating all dialogue and lyrics into American Sign Language at Oklahoma! on Thursday, October 15 at 7 p.m.
There will also be sign interpreted performances for A Christmas Story (December 17, 2015 at 7 p.m.), Hairspray (February 18, 2016 at 7 p.m.) and West Side Story (April 14, 2016 at 7 p.m.).
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Music by Richard Rodgers
Book & Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II
Based on “Green Grow the Lilacs” by Lynn Riggs
Original Dances by Agnes de Mille
Directed by Paramount Artistic Director Jim Corti
Opening Night
Rehearsal Day
Meet the Team
Caron Buinis
Aunt Eller Murphy
previously in Cabaret, Oklahoma! and The Music Man
Colte Julian *
Curly McLain
Paramount Theatre Debut
Allison Sill *
Laurey Williams
previously in School of Rock and Oklahoma
Peter Saide *
Jud Fry
Paramount Theatre Debut
Kareem Bandealy *
Ali Hakim
Paramount Theatre Debut
Lillie Cummings
Ado Annie Carnes
previously in Rent, The Who’s Tommy & Les Misérables
Don Forston *
Andrew Carnes
previously in The Music Man & Mary Poppins
Allyson Graves *
Gertie Cummings
previously in The Wizard of Oz, Elf, The Little Mermaid, Mamma Mia!, West Side Story, Hairspray, Oklahoma! and Mary Poppins
Don Richard *
Cord Elam
previously in Annie
Aubrey Adams *
Ensemble
previously in The Who’s Tommy & Les Misérables
William Carlos Angulo *
Ensemble
Heights, 42nd St, Mary Poppins & Tommy
Annelise May Baker
Ensemble
Paramount Theatre Debut
Larry Baldacci
Ensemble
previously in The Music Man & 42nd Street
Courtney Cerny
Ensemble
previously in In The Heights & Mary Poppins
Aaron Conklin *
Ensemble
previously in Annie, Oklahoma, Miss Saigon & Rent
Erica Evans
Ensemble
Paramount Theatre Debut
Sam Owen Gardner
Ensemble
previously in Cats
Alana Grossman
Ensemble
Paramount Theatre Debut
Matt Holzfeind *
Ensemble
Paramount Theatre Debut
Kristina Larson-Hauk
Ensemble
previously in My Fair Lady & A Chorus Line
James Lee *
Ensemble
previously in My Fair Lady
Chelsea Morgan
Ensemble
previously in Les Misérables
Holly Stauder *
Ensemble
previously in Annie, Cats & Mary Poppins
James Monroe Števko
Ensemble
previously in Cats
Monica Thomas
Ensemble
Paramount Theatre Debut
J Tyler Whitmer *
Ensemble
previously in The Producers, The Wizard of Oz, Legally Blonde, Cabaret, Elf, The Little Mermaid, Oklahoma! and Miss Saigon
Phil Young
Ensemble
Paramount Theatre Debut
Carl Draper *
previously in Oklahoma!, Mary Poppins, A Chorus Line and My Fair Lady
* indicates member of Actors’ Equity Association (AEA)
† indicates member of United Scenic Artists (USA)
‡ indicates member of Stage Directors and Choreographers Society (SDC)
Check out what critics are saying about Paramount’s production of Oklahoma!
“You’ll be fascinated by what is being done here… spectacular production… 4 Stars”
Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune
“Must-see production… completely brilliant… something special going on here… highly recommended”
Hedy Weiss, Chicago Sun-Times
“Should eventually be moved downtown Chicago and then Broadway. Oklahoma! is that good!”
Tom Williams, Chicago Critic
“Spectacular… amazing… highly recommended”
Alan Bresloff, Around The Town Chicago
“Love it. Loved darned near everything about this production, actually… spectacular, clever choreography… knockout vocals”
Jennifer DuBose, Kane County Chronicle
“Stunning production… stellar choreography and scenery”
Eric Schelkopf, Kane County Chronicle
“Riveting & Fresh Feeling Production or Riveting & Fresh… recommended”
Noel Schecter, New City Stage
“There are many reasons not to miss this wonderful production… unlike many other productions… highly recommended”
Colin Douglas, Chicago Theatre Review
