Experience the best of three centuries of American Genius throughout New Jersey during the 2007-2008 season!
American Masterpiecesis an initiative designed by the National Endowment for the Arts to introduce Americans to the best of their cultural and artistic legacy. The following events have been designated by the New Jersey State Council on the Arts as American Masterpieces because they represent the incredible talent embodied in American master artists. Click here for more on the American Masterpieces Initiative.
American Masterpieces 2007-08 Season:
The 2007-08 American Masterpieces Season in New Jersey wraps up with
Surflight Theatre's production of Rodgers and Hammerstein's "Oklahoma!".
Check back later this summer for the announcement of the 2008-09 season and
thank you for making American Masterpieces in New Jersey a success!
Oklahoma!
May 28 thru June 8, 2008
Surflight Theatre (Beach Haven)
(609) 492-9477
Oklahoma! brought together for the first time composer Richard Rodgers and lyricist Oscar Hammerstein II. The duo would go on to write nine Broadway musicals together, but none would be as important for the development of American musical theatre as Oklahoma! A milestone in its fusion of story, song and dance, the production even featured a dream ballet which revealed the main characters hidden fears and desires. This will be the first staging of the show by Surflight Theatre since 1997.
