Beth Leavel Stars in Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma's CALL ME MADAM, Now thru 7/28
By: BWW News Desk Jul. 24, 2012
Tony Award-winning actor Beth Leavel joins the Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma's production of CALL ME MADAM, playing the role of Sally Adams tonight, July 24-Juy 28. Leavel previously appeared with the Lyric as Mrs. Hannigin in a 2004 production of ANNIE.
Leavel is known for her Broadway roles in BABY, IT'S YOU!, for which she was nominated for another Tony last year, 42ND STREET, STREET, CRAZY FOR YOU, SHOWBOAT, THE CIVIL WAR and YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN.
Inspired by Oklahoma City’s own international socialite and ambassador, Perle Mesta, this musical comedy is full of Irving Berlin tunes such as love, like “Hostess with the Mostes” and “You’re Just in Love.” The show will be directed by Lyric's Artistic Director Michael Baron, with book by Howard Lindsay & Russel Crouse and music & lyrics by Irving Berlin.
CALL ME MADAM features choreography by Amy Reynolds Reed, music direction by David Andrews Rogers, scenic design by Adam Koch, lighting Design by Helena Kuukka and costume Design by Jeffrey Meek.
For more information, visit lyrictheatreokc.com.
Oklahoma Awards - Live Stats
Best Musical - Top 3
1.
CHICAGO (Lawton Community Theatre)
9% of votes
2.
THE LIGHTNING THIEF (Lawton Community Theatre)
7.6% of votes
3.
WAITRESS (Lyric theatre okc)
7.4% of votes
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