Broadway veteran Tari Kelly has been cast as Ado Annie in the upcoming Lyric Opera production of "Oklahoma!". The new production of the Rodgers and Hammerstein classic will be directed by Gary Griffin and conducted by James Lowe.
Kelly, a graduate of the Theatre School at DePaul University most recently starred in the Broadway revival of "Anything Goes" and "How the Grinch Stole Christmas."
Already set for the cast are John Cudia as Curly, Ashley Brown and Laurey, David Adam Moore as Jud and Curtis Holbrook as Will Parker.
Performances will run May 4-19 at the Civic Opera House. Tickets, $32-$153 are available by phone at (312) 332-2244 or online at www. lyricopera.org