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Like the wind that comes sweepin’ down the plain, the classic Rodgers and Hammerstein musical Oklahoma! is sweepin’ onto the °ÅÀÖÊÓƵ stage, starting May 2. Pictured are two of the lead characters: Curley McLain (played by Tristan Rumery, a professional equity actor) and Laurey Williams (played by °ÅÀÖÊÓƵ student Emma Goldin). This °ÅÀÖÊÓƵ Centennial event is a joint production of the Department of Theatre and Dance, and the Department of Music.

AT A GLANCE

WHAT: Oklahoma!

WHEN: 8 p.m. May 2, 8 and 9, and 2 p.m. May 3 and 10

WHERE: Jackson Hall, Mondavi Center for the Performing Arts

TICKETS

General: $28, $24, $20 in advance (add $2 for purchases at the door)

Students and children: $20, $16, $12 in advance (add $2 for purchases at the door)

MAY 3 DISCOUNTS:

General: $16, $14, $12 in advance (add $2 for purchases at the door)

Students and children: $12, $10, $8 in advance (add $2 for purchases at the door)

Tickets are available through the Mondavi Center box office: (530) 754-2787 or (866) 754-2787, or .

PREPERFORMANCE TALK: With dramaturge Jon Rossini, assistant professor, Department of Theatre and Dance, discussing the history, influence and importance of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Oklahoma! in musical theater. 1 p.m. May 3, Studio Theatre. Free for anyone with a ticket to any performance of Oklahoma!