Dick Kerekes & Leisla SansomRounding out the cast cowboys and cow girls were Sarah Altman, Erik Anthony DeCicco, Lindsay Keller, Kathy Knowles, Taylor Lee, Fonda Lorentz, Mark Mayfield, Bob Miller, Michelle Nugent Munley, Leelynn Osborn, Steve Osborn, Sue Rausch and Nicholas Sacks.
The full show was done with only 2 set pieces by designer David Dionne. Aunt Eller’s house and Jud Fry’s smoke house shed. It featured all the wonderful western attire we have come to associate with this musical, designed by Tony Triano and Earlye Rhodes. With the two set pieces on the far right and left of the stage, we were able to see not only the performers but all the orchestra and their instruments which made this a truly exceptional visual treat.
Fans of musical theatre and symphony patrons were able to experience a once in a lifetime performance of great voices blending with the rich music that only a symphony orchestra can provide, in a mesmerizing evening with one of the greatest musicals, Oklahoma!
2009/20l0 is the 60th season for the Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra with a number of unique programs planned. You can view the entire season at www.jaxsymphony.com. Three upcoming events that caught my eye and certainly a good example of the imagination and diversity in its schedule are Chaplin at the Symphony on October 23,24, Woodstock’s Greatest Hits on January 30, 2010 and Cirque de la Symphonie next May 21 & 22.
Thank you Alhambra and Jacksonville Symphony for what will always be a truly memorable musical theatre experience, Yes; OK-LA-HO-MA was A OK!!!
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