"Oklahoma!" is one of the staple musicals that everyone loves, sure.

But the show is so familiar, if it isn't refreshed a little bit, if the actors don't make it their own, it risks becoming stale. Audiences know what the love story between a sassy farm girl and a handsomely earnest cowboy looks like, after all.

It's kind of like the movie "Superman" being constantly remade.

Fortunately, the cast in the Lake City Playhouse's production of "Oklahoma!" is full of energy and ambition, and they're up to branding their own style on the Oklahoma territory.

The storyline is well known, following the bold flirtations and general shenanigans of rugged rural folk with adorable names. While it was written in the '50s, and takes place before the U.S. had all its states, the show somehow doesn't feel old-fashioned.

I think most audiences will agree the Lake City's production is thoroughly stolen by Micah Lynn, playing Ado Annie, the naive trollop, if there ever was such a thing. On stage, Lynn is bursting with oversexed personality, and relies on a glittering voice that doesn't shy away from her solos' daunting high notes.

Lynn easily captures the I-look-wide-eyed-and-innocent-but-I-get-what-I-want kind of freedom her character embodies. Her scenes feel less like a scripted show, and more like stand up comedy.

Aaron Baldwin also shines as cowboy Curly. Personable and relaxed on stage, Baldwin brings some refreshing comic relief, on top of an impressive singing voice.

He also knows how to play with some lines that were fine in the '50s but sit a little weird today. There's a line about spanking he does wonders with.

Not to be outdone is Alex Eddy, playing the grim and creepy Judd, a total reversal from his recent role of the weasely, milquetoast nephew in "How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying." Eddy can take the laconic Judd's lines and make them land as darkly funny or just plain shudder inducing. Despite his gangly frame, when he's channeling Judd, Eddy isn't a guy you want to get stuck in a smokehouse with.

The dance scenes are fun and well rehearsed. I don't think hoe downs are as easy as they look, and Jett Bingman as Will Parker wins the prize for highest heel-click jumps.

Adara Tredway, playing Laurey, has a soothing, rich singing voice. Her acting is maybe a little restrained to fit her outgoing character, but Tredway is only a junior in high school, after all, and isn't the point of community theater to nurture budding actors, so they can learn and come into their own?

The production still stays true to what is lovable about "Oklahoma!," especially the fun and flirty songs. It's a show to make you smile, and the cast accomplishes it effortlessly.

Alecia Warren is a staff writer for The Press. She can be reached at 664-8176, Ext. 2011, or via email at awarren@cdapress.com.