Will Parker (played by Will Parsons) shows off “The Little Wonder,” a gadget he brought back from Kansas City. Min Jae Cho
PORTSMOUTH — Portsmouth Abbey School is presenting Rogers and Hammerstein’s musical “Oklahoma!” this weekend with shows both Saturday and Sunday.
“With a full professional orchestra, including several musicians from the Rhode Island Philharmonic, the talented Abbey students (cast and crew) have created a truly remarkable production,” said
Director Jay Bragan.
Among the cast members are two students from Portsmouth, Will Parsons ’12 and Corinne Cotta ’12 .
Set in western Indian territory just after the turn of the century, the high-spirited rivalry between the local farmers and cowboys provides the background against which Curly, a handsome cowboy, and Laurey, a winsome farm girl, play out their love story.
With such memorable songs as “The Surrey with the Fringe on Top,” “Oh What a Beautiful Morning,” “Kansas City,” and “Oklahoma,” this touching story offers entertainment for the whole family.
“Oklahoma!” will be presented in the school auditorium on Saturday, Feb. 18, at 7:30 p.m., and Sunday, Feb. 19, at 2 p.m. Tickets are $10 for adults and $8 for seniors and children under 12, and can be purchased at the door.
Portsmouth Abbey School is located at 285 Cory’s Lane in Portsmouth.
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