NICEVILLE — A half-dozen North Okaloosa actors will enliven the Mattie Kelly Arts Center Mainstage next month in one of Broadway’s most beloved musicals.
“Oklahoma!” was Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II’s first collaboration. Its songs include “Surrey with the Fringe on the Top,” “Oh, What a Beautiful Mornin’” and the rousing title number.
In a classic stage love triangle, Baker’s Daniel Thornton plays the moody loner farmhand Jud Fry, who secretly loves bubbly Laurey — Niceville’s Katie Pickler — who in turn is romanced by the dashing cowboy Curly McLain, played by Tristan Allen of Fort Walton Beach.
Jud and Curly ultimately lock horns, which takes some acting on Daniel and Tristan’s parts. The guys are great friends who recently roomed together during The Soundsations’ performances in Noirmoutier, France.
Contributing to the cast are Crestview residents Wesley Barrow as Cord Elam; Clayton Reed as Ike Skidmore; Brittany Parry as Vivian; and Shelby Steverson and Nick Watson in the chorus.
WANT TO GO?
WHAT:Rodgers and Hammerstein’s “Oklahoma!”
WHEN:7:30 p.m. July 15-19
WHERE:Mattie Kelly Arts center Mainstage, Northwest Florida State College
COST:$25 adult, $20 youth 18 or younger
NOTES:Tickets at the box office, 729-6000 or online at www.MattieKellyArtsCenter.org. Northwest Florida State College students may request one free ticket per ID in person from the box office, space permitting.
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This article originally appeared on Crestview News Bulletin: North Okaloosans cast in Rodgers & Hammerstein's classic 'Oklahoma!'