(RUMSON, NJ) -- The Premier Theatre Company will present the classic musical Oklahoma! by Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II in Rumson, NJ on June 28, 29 and 30, 2024. Opening night is Friday, June 28. Friday and Saturday evening performances are at 7:30pm and Saturday and Sunday matinees are at 2:00pm.

Set in farm country in Indian Territory in 1906 before Oklahoma became a state, it tells the story of farm girl Laurey Williams and her courtship by two rival suitors, cowboy Curly McLain and the sinister and frightening farmhand Jud Fry. A secondary romance concerns cowboy Will Parker and his flirtatious fiancée, Ado Annie.

Leading the production team is Donna Battaglia as Director and Choreographer.  The Music Director is Robert Sammond and the Producers are Ellen Ruane, Kitty Cleary and Brenden Kortenhaus. The cast includes Maria Heitmann as "Laurey" and Alex Dubinsky as "Curly" with Jessica Cogan as "Aunt Eller".

Oklahoma! was first produced in 1943. The music is by Richard Rodgers and the book and lyrics are by Oscar Hammerstein II. The Broadway musical is based on the play "Green Grow the Lilacs" by Lynn Riggs. The original production featured the choreography of Agnes de Mille.

Tickets for Oklahoma! are available for purchase online.  Performances take place in the Rumson School District Auditorium (60 Forrest Avenue) Rumson, New Jersey.

As part of Premier's efforts to give back to the community, during each performance they are supporting SPUR (Special People United to Ride) which provides equine therapy for individuals with disabilities.

The Premier Theatre Company has great fundraising opportunities for charitable organizations.  Easy to arrange and offered at no expense to the organization, this is a great way to raise money for your charity. Please see their website, www.premiertheatre.com, email to [email protected] or call for more information.

Oklahoma! is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of The Rodgers & Hammerstein Organization.

The Premier Theatre Company is a non-profit theatre and education program that creates opportunities for adults and children to develop talents in all aspects of theatre arts. By combining professional knowledge with amateur talent, they aim to inspire confidence, creativity, and a sense of community. Their key goal is to assist new generations in keeping the arts alive by promoting and preserving live theatre while exposing the community to quality entertainment.