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Opened: August 31, 1953

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Green Grow the Lilacs. Play by Lynn Riggs.

On a farm in frontier Oklahoma, Laurey and Curley are obviously in love but conceal their feelings from each other by fighting. At a box social, their feelings become more complicated as another expresses interest in Laurey.

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Interview: Backstage Babble's Charles Kirsch Is Celebrating Flops at 54 Below
by Rebecca Kaplan - Apr 17, 2024


Charles Kirsch's podcast, Backstage Babble, gives a behind the scenes look at Broadway shows and the theater industry. On Monday April 29th at 7 pm, Kirsch will be hosting a special event at 54 Below paying tribute to 14 shows on the iconic “flop wall” at Joe Allen Restaurant with shows including Merrily We Roll Along, Nick and Nora, and Kelly.

Timo Fahler SHRUG ATLAS Announced At Philbrook Museum
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 16, 2024


Explore timo fahler's first institutional solo exhibition at The Philbrook Museum of Art in Tulsa, announced by Sebastian Gladstone.

Stage Right's Season Closes With JERSEY BOYS, Starring Broadway's Russell Fischer
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 16, 2024


Stage Right's Theatre Company concludes its 2023-2024 season with the multi-Tony Award-winning musical JERSEY BOYS, featuring Russell Fischer.

Larry Owens Debuts THE AMERICAN FOOTBALL MUSICAL at Adelphi
by Stephi Wild - Apr 16, 2024


Performer, composer, lyricist and writer Larry Owens will present the world premiere concert debut of his new musical, The American Football Musical, a satire of The Blind Side-esque sports/white savior films, at Adelphi University Performing Arts Center (PAC) on Saturday, April 27.

Review: News and Tunes at SUMMER THEATRE GALA at Saint Vincent Summer Theatre
by Greg Kerestan - Apr 15, 2024


I've posted many times about how much of an institution Saint Vincent Summer Theatre has become: you know you're going to get a slapstick farce, a Golden Age or earlier revue, and usually a musical comedy with pop oldies.

THE OPERA COWGIRLS AND FRIENDS To Perform At The Green Room 42
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 15, 2024


Catch THE OPERA COWGIRLS AND FRIENDS as they make their off-Broadway debut at The Green Room 42 in New York. Learn how to purchase tickets.

New York City Ballet Unveils 2024-25 Season Featuring 58 Ballets
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 15, 2024


New York City Ballet has revealed its 2024-25 season. See the productions and learn how to purchase tickets!

Feature: BroadwayWorld Cabaret Upcoming Show Roundup �" April 15 to April 21, 2024
by Rebecca Kaplan - Apr 15, 2024


Are you trying to plan your entertainment for the week or looking for a fun show to see this weekend? We have you covered with a few top picks for jazz, cabaret, comedy, and more! NYC has so many incredible events, but here are a few top picks to consider this week.

Julie White, Abby Mueller & More to Join The Acting Company Gala Honoring Stephen McKinley Henderson
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 15, 2024


Tony Award winner Julie White will host The Acting Company’s “Fantastic Journeys” Gala honoring Stephen McKinley Henderson. See who is taking part and learn how to purchase tickets.

JERSEY BOYS Comes to the Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma in July
by Stephi Wild - Apr 15, 2024


Jersey Boys comes to the Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma this July! Performances run July 9-14.

Photos: Stars Walk the Red Carpet on Opening Night of THE OUTSIDERS
by Bruce Glikas - Apr 15, 2024


Broadway welcomed another new musical in The Outsiders, which is now officially open at the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre. BroadwayWorld was there for the big day and you can check out photos from the VIP theatre arrivals here.

Betty Buckley, Darren Criss and More To Headline Provincetown BROADWAY SERIES
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 12, 2024


Betty Buckley and Darren Criss will headline Town Hall performances as part of a revived and expanded Broadway music series produced by the Grammy and Emmy Award-winning artist John McDaniel. Find out the full schedule of Broadway stars

Video: An Insider's Look at Opening Night of THE OUTSIDERS
by Joey Mervis - Apr 12, 2024


In this video, watch as the cast and creative team of The Outsiders celebrates opening night at the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre.

Photos: THE OUTSIDERS Company Celebrates Opening Night
by Bruce Glikas - Apr 12, 2024


Tulsa, 1967 didn't seem all that far away at the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre, where the cast of The Outsiders took their opening night bows on Broadway. Check out photos from inside the big night!

Photos: Go Inside THE OUTSIDERS Opening Night Curtain Call
by Bruce Glikas - Apr 12, 2024


Tulsa, 1967 didn't seem all that far away last night at the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre, where the cast of The Outsiders took their opening night bows on Broadway. Check out photos from inside the big night!

MY FAVORITE THINGS: THE RODGERS & HAMMERSTEIN 80TH ANNIVERSARY CONCERT Album Will Be Released Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Apr 12, 2024


The 42-track live recording of My Favorite Things: The Rodgers & Hammerstein 80th Anniversary Concert will be released on double CD and digital platforms worldwide on Friday, May 31 from Concord Theatricals Recordings.

Review: OKLAHOMA! at The Premiere Playhouse
by Sonja Niles - Apr 12, 2024


Opening Night of OKLAHOMA! at The Premiere Playhouse was a stroll down memory lane for the audience with a few “fresh takes' on the songs and scenes of the musical as written by Rodgers and Hammerstein.   The vocalists were all very strong performers and most of them were particularly inventive in their interpretations of songs.

Heidi Blickenstaff, GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY And More Honored At 41st Annual Elliot Norton Awards
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 11, 2024


Discover the winners of the 41st Annual Elliot Norton Awards, celebrating excellence in the Boston theater scene. Stay updated with BroadwayWorld's latest news.

Review Roundup: THE OUTSIDERS Opens On Broadway
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 11, 2024


S.E. Hinton's The Outsiders has made the jump from page to stage and is opening on Broadway tonight at the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre. The critics stopped by to see what the musical take on the literary classic has in store for audiences! Read the reviews!

Rodgers And Hammerstein's OKLAHOMA! Opens at The Premiere Playhouse Tonight
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 11, 2024


The Premiere Playhouse in Sioux Falls presents Rodgers and Hammerstein's OKLAHOMA! at the historic Orpheum Theater. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Video: Wilderado Release Edd Carr Lyric Video for 'Tomorrow'
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 11, 2024


Tulsa, Oklahoma’s Wilderado – Max Rainer (lead singer, guitarist), Tyler Wimpee (guitarist, vocals), Justin Kila (drums) – released the lyric video for 'Tomorrow' from UK visual artist Edd Carr. This marks the band's third collaboration with Carr who created last month's lyric video for 'Sometimes'  and last fall's single “In Between ft. Matt Berninger.' Watch the video here!

Video: Go Inside Rehearsals of JERSEY BOYS at La Mirada Theatre
by Joshua Wright - Apr 11, 2024


Go inside rehearsals for 3-D Theatricals in association with La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts & McCoy Rigby Entertainment's production of JERSEY BOYS, with book by Marshall Brickman & Rick Elice, music by Bob Gaudio, lyrics by Bob Crewe, musical direction by Allen Everman, choreography by Dana Solimando, and direction by T.J. Dawson.

Shuler Hensley to Direct and Star in FIDDLER ON THE ROOF IN CONCERT at Theatre Aspen
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 11, 2024


The Aspen Music Festival and School and Theatre Aspen's fifth annual co-production will be the 9-time Tony Award-winning Fiddler on the Roof in Concert. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.

Video: Watch Highlights From THE OUTSIDERS on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Apr 11, 2024


The Outsiders is gearing up to open on Broadway tonight, April 11! The new musical based on the novel by S.E. Hinton and Francis Ford Coppola’s landmark motion picture, opens tonight at the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre. Check out all new footage from the show in the video montage here!

Cast Set For JERRY'S GIRLS at Menier Chocolate Factory
by Stephi Wild - Apr 11, 2024


The Menier Chocolate Factory has announced full casting for the revival of Jerry Herman’s JERRY’S GIRLS. Hannah Chissick directs Cassidy Janson, Lyn Paul and Julie Yammanee. 

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What productions of Oklahoma! have there been?
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