Performances to be held on May 12 & 13

—Teeming with romance, jealousy, adventure, and conflict, Oklahoma! is a celebration of the pioneer spirit that built America.

Gusty rivalry between local farmers and cowboys in Oklahoma’s Indian territory at the turn of the twentieth century provides a colorful background for two love trios: the first is between Curly, a bright and confident cowboy, and Jud, a tough hired farmhand, both of whom are in love with Laurey, a strong-willed farm girl. The second pits Ado Annie, the girl who “can’t say no,” in between the smooth-talking traveling peddler Ali Hakim, and the simple and good-natured cowboy Will Parker.

Mark your calendars for Saturday, May 12 at 2 & 7 p.m. & Sunday, May 13 at 2 p.m., this spectacular Citywide Arts Collaboration production features new traditional sets and costumes, dance, and a nationally acclaimed cast led by baritone Gabriel Manro as Curly, opposite soprano April Amante in the role of Laurey. This exciting production also involves the extraordinary talents of Central Coast Children’s Choir, Civic Ballet San Luis Obispo, Deyo Dances, Studio @-Ryan’s American Dance, and the Opera San Luis Obispo Grand Orchestra and Chorus.
Synopsis, artist bios and other concert information available online at www.operaslo.org.