The Democrats have bought out the house!

COEUR d'ALENE - Rogers and Hammerstein's musical "Oklahoma!" will open Sept. 13 at the Lake City Playhouse to a gathering of Democrats, who bought out the house for the night.

Wine and hors d' oeuvres will begin the party at 6 p.m. and the curtain will rise at 7:30 p.m.

"Elephants and donkeys alike can enjoy singing, dancing and good fun," according to a press release and good fun.

Tickets are $25 and can be purchased online at https:// secure.actblue.com/page/kootenaidemocrats.org or at the Democratic Club each Friday, or leave a message at 763-3361.

Lake City Playhouse, 1320 E. Garden Ave., is beginning its 52nd season.