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PAGE 8B THE BANKS COUNTY NEWS WEDNESDAY, JUNE 25, 2008 'Oklahoma!' now playing at the Fox Theatre Theater of the Stars pres ents Rodgers & Hammerstein’s “Oklahoma!” playing now until June 29 at the Fox Theatre in Atlanta. Christopher B. Manos, producer of Theater of the Stars, said the creative team includes award-win ning director, Norb Joerder, and renowned choreographer, Gemze de Lappe, who is recreating Agnes de Mille’s dances. Performances started Tuesday, but the remaining times are Wednesday- Friday at 8 p.m., Saturday at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. and Sunday at 1:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. Tickets are on sale now at www.ticketmaster.com and at 404-817-8700. For special group rates, contact the Fox Group sales department at 404-881-2000. Ticket prices range from $25- $68. “Oklahoma!” was the first col laboration between Broadway leg ends Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II. Set in the early part of the 20th century when Oklahoma was still Indian Territory, the fierce rivalry between the local farmers and cowboys provides the colorful background against which Curly, a handsome cowboy, and Laurey, a winsome farm girl, fall in love. The score includes “Oh, What A Beautiful Mornin’,” “The Surrey With The Fringe On Top,” “People Will Say We’re In Love,” and the title song, “Oklahoma!” “Oklahoma!” is based on the play, “Green Grow The Lilacs,” by Lynn Riggs with music by Richard Rodgers and book and lyrics by Oscar Hamerstein II and original dances by Agnes de Mille. Director Norb Joerder’s work can be seen from Broadway to regional theaters across America, as well as European and international productions. He reunited Robert Goulet and Camelot for a critically acclaimed revival on Broadway and a record breaking national tour. He also staged the Richard Harris international “Camelot” that toured Australia and Europe. In New York, he has directed and choreographed revivals of “42nd Street” with Jerry Orbach and Tammy Grimes, “La Cage Aux Folles” with Gene Barry and Lee Roy Reams, “Gypsy” with Lanie Kazan, “Guys and Dolls” with Vic Damone, “The Music Man” with John Schneider, “Annie Get Your Gun” with Andrea McArdle and “My Fair Lady” with Michael Moriarty. Gemze de Lappe is an American dancer, teacher and choreographer who worked closely with famed choreographer Agnes de Mille and was frequently partnered with de Mille’s favorite male dancer, James Mitchell. Originally trained by Irma Duncan, Isadora Duncan’s adopted daughter, and Michel Fokine, de Lappe began her career in Fokine’s company. At an early age, she became one of the leading mem bers of the Agnes de Mille Dance Theatre Company. She was featured in the first national company of “Oklahoma!” (1943) and, in 1947, she traveled to London to dance in “Oklahoma!” and began to do work in staging and choreography and dance. Theater of the Stars’ production of “Oklahoma!” features the fol lowing cast: Jennifer Evans stars as Laurey; Nicholas Rodriguez as Curly; Ruth Williamson as Aunt Ella; Betsy Dilellio as Ado Annie; Atlanta native Glenn Rainey as Andrew Carnes; Christopher Vettel as Cord Elam; Danae Carter as Dream Laurey; Ben Crawford as Jud and Dream Jud; and Phillip Skaggs as Dream Curly. The creative team for “Oklahoma!” includes Robert Strickland as musi cal director and conductor, Michael Schweikardt as set designer, Kirk Bookman as lighting designer, Peter Fitzgerald and Erich Bechtel as sound designers, Jeffrey Meek as costume designer and Bill Newberry as children’s musical director. Theater of the Stars celebrates our 56th anniversary as one of the nation’s premier theater companies. A civic not-for-profit cultural trea sure, Theater of the Stars is dedi cated to presenting and producing the best in musical theater. To learn more, go to www.theaterofthestars. com. Smithgall Arts Center Summer MusicFest starts Fri. The Arts Council, Gainesville, will kick-off its 2008 Smithgall Arts Center Summer MusicFest outdoor series on Friday, June 27, with a concert by The Jesters. The Jesters is an Athens-based band that features songs of current rhythm and blues hits. Individual tickets for The Jesters are $25 per person. A table of eight is $240. The rain date for The Jesters is July 11. The Summer MusicFest season continues on July 18, with the TAMS and the 2008 season closes with the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra on Aug. 1. Individual tickets for The Tams are $25 per person. A table for eight is $240. Individual tickets for the ASO are $35 adults, $32 seniors and $28 children. A table for eight for the ASO performance is $320. All performances are at The Arts Council Smithgall Arts Center, located at the intersection of W. Academy Street and Spring Street, Gainesville. Performances begin at 8 p.m. Season tickets are available for $70 per person for all three per formances. Tickets and a table for the 2008 season are $665, which includes eight tickets to each perfor mance, one 60” round table for each event and eight chairs. Rental price does not include a table cover. To order tickets, call 770.534.2787 or visit www.theartscouncil.net. Non-Transferable. Not available on SRT, diesel vehicle; Sprinter, Ram Chassis Cab, and certain fleet vehicles. GuafcES GUIDES 2006 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER LTD, #32-206761 2006 DODGE DURANGO #22-120638 R£J) CLEAR THE LOT SALE EVENT! 2008 GRAND CARAVAN 2008 NITRO 2008 AVENGER 2003 FORD F-150 Super Crew, #22-A55152 2007 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER #22-503297 2007 DODGE RAM 1500 #22-104953 2006 DODGE DAKOTA Quad Cab. #32-598669 2007 DODGE NITRO #22-528341 2377 Homer Rd. 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