Women of Ocracoke Opry

The Deepwater Theater was packed Saturday night, and nearly so yesterday afternoon, for the fourth annual Ocracoke Women's Opry. However, “Opry” hardly describes the show which featured a dozen and a half numbers from Broadway musicals.



(Photo by Lou Ann Homan. Click to enlarge.)

Leslie opened the show playing the ever popular “Edelweiss” on her flute. That was immediately followed by a rousing rendition of “There’s No Business Like Show Business” which set the tone for the evening.

Half way through the first set Sundae and Molly entertained the audience (their suits and fake mustaches were a hoot) with “Brush up Your Shakespeare” from Kiss Me Kate. Cynthia and Kitty kept the energy high with “Money, Money” from Cabaret. “Lola’s Ladies,” the newly formed Ocracoke belly dancing ensemble, closed the first set to cheers and wild applause.



(Photo by Lou Ann Homan. Click to enlarge.)

Marcy and Kitty opened act two with the energetic percussion number “Stomp” executed on tubs, trash cans, cooking pots and assorted other paraphernalia. Next, the Ocracoke Troupe marched up the aisle in early twentieth century costumes, carrying signs (“Give Women the Vote!”) and singing “Sister Suffragette” from Mary Poppins. Susie Kennedy added spice with her dance routine to “Hey Big Spender.”

To comment on all of the numbers and performers would tax my time and writing ability. I apologize to the others since each one deserves special mention. Suffice it to say that the ladies of Ocracoke presented the community with a wonderful show that will be long remembered. You can click here to view the full program.

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