‘Oklahoma!’ rolls into Franklin
“Oklahoma!,” the first musical written by the dynamic duo Rodgers and Hammerstein, will hit the stage at 7:30 p.m. June 27- 28 and July 5 and at 4 p.m. June 29, July 4 and 6 at the Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts in Franklin.
The production will be presented by an actor’s guild based in Atlanta, and under the direction of Broadway veteran, Robert Ray.
“Oklahoma!” tells the story of Curly McLain, a handsome, loveable, and bow-legged cowboy, and his romance with farm girl Laurey Williams. Curly must contend with an evil ranch hand and a traveling peddler for the heart of the woman he loves. Curly will be played by television and film actor Brad Thomason, who has acted on TV shows such as “The Sopranos” and “Law and Order.” He also appeared in the hit film “Remember the Titans.” Laurey will be played by Camilla Zaepfel, who recently completed her Master of Fine Arts degree at the Boston Conservatory. She has worked at The Alliance, Lyric and Legacy Theaters in Atlanta and also at the Highlands Playhouse.
Tickets are $10 for students, $15 for adults.
866.273.4615 or www.greatmountainmusic.com.
