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Carpenter Square Theatre Presents Ken Ludwig's A COMEDY OF TENORS
by BWW News Desk - February 25, 2021
Carpenter Square Theatre continues its 37th Season with 'Ken Ludwig's A COMEDY OF TENORS'. The comedy plays February 26 - March 20 at the theater located at 800 W. Main in downtown Oklahoma City.
Lyric Theatre Announces 2021 Season
by BWW News Desk - February 23, 2021
Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma’s 2021 season kicks off next month under the stars in downtown Oklahoma City with the first of five, fully-staged, outdoor productions planned over the coming months.
Florence Birdwell, Voice Teacher to Kristin Chenoweth and Kelli O'Hara, Has Passed Away
by BWW News Desk - February 15, 2021
An educator, musician, and singer, Birdwell taught musical theater and opera singing for more than six decades, serving as a professor of voice at the Bass School of Music at Oklahoma City University until her passing. 
BWW Review: 3rd Act Twists and Turns with Marquis de Sade's OXTIERN
by Adrienne Proctor - February 08, 2021
The founder of modern Sadism, Marquis de Sade's works are known for their controversy and sexual violence. More palatable is one of the few surviving plays, written by de Sade during one of his many stints in prison in the late 1700s. OXTIERN is undoubtedly a commentary on the French aristocracy that judged him so harshly.
OKC Broadway Plans to Open Postponed Season in September 2021
by BWW News Desk - February 08, 2021
OKC Broadway is continuing to work to reschedule the productions that were halted due to the pandemic. Elizabeth Gray, general manager of OKC Broadway and executive director of the Civic Center Foundation, has been working diligently to attempt to get the company back on its feet.
Tulsa Ballet Launches 2021 SIGNATURE SERIES
by BWW News Desk - February 06, 2021
Tulsa Theatre launches its 2021 Signature Series, March 5-14, 2021. The series includes two brand new World Premieres and a piece created just for Tulsa Ballet.
The McKnight Center Announces 2020-2021 Season Updates
by BWW News Desk - January 25, 2021
The McKnight Center for the Performing Arts' postponed 2020-2021 Season will begin in March 2021, with additional revisions to the event calendar and added health and safety precautions.
BWW BLOG: My Big and Small Goals for 2021
by Jessica Vanek - January 18, 2021
BWW BLOG: My Big and Small Goals for 2021 Tips to Help You Navigate Your Collegiate Journey
Winners Announced For The 2020 BroadwayWorld Oklahoma Awards! Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma, Pollard Theatre Company, OKC Rep & More Take Home Wins!
by BWW Staff - January 13, 2021
Winners have been announced for the 2020 BroadwayWorld Oklahoma Awards - which were back bigger than ever, celebrating the best in local theatre of the past decade! 
Matthew Alvin Brown and Jared Blount on the Enduring Power of HEDWIG
by Adrienne Proctor - January 11, 2021
HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH is a cult-classic, a powerhouse genre-defining rock musical that truly rocks. Hed-Heads are still in love with her story 23 years later. In this exclusive interview, Oklahoma City's Hedwigs Matthew Alvin Brown and Jared Blount break down what this character means to them, and how she changed the narrative on live theatre.
Tulsa Opera Postpones Two Upcoming Performances in 2021
by BWW News Desk - January 07, 2021
Tulsa Opera is postponing the two productions planned for early 2021.
VIDEO: Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma's 'Layer on Layer Day' From A CHRISTMAS CAROL
by BWW News Desk - December 30, 2020
Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma presented A Christmas Carol November 5, 2020 – December 23, 2020.
Oklahoma Shakespeare Continues Undiscovered Country Series with HENRY VIII Discussion
by BWW News Desk - December 28, 2020
Oklahoma Shakespeare in the Park presents Undiscovered Country | Henry VIII, Jan 28, 2021 at 07:00 PM.
Stream CANTERBURY CHRISTMAS from OKC Civic Center
by BWW News Desk - December 21, 2020
The evening will be filled with beautiful, traditional Christmas favorites and new holiday classics – and an audience sing-a-long!
Edmond Fine Arts Institute to Present SEUSSICAL JR.
by BWW News Desk - December 21, 2020
Horton the Elephant, the Cat in the Hat and all of your favorite Dr. Seuss characters spring to life onstage in Seussical JR., a fantastical musical extravaganza from Tony-winners, Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty.
Edmond Santa Fe High School Performing Arts Presents LOST IN YONKERS
by BWW News Desk - December 07, 2020
On Thursday, December 10th and Friday, December 11th, SFHS Performing Arts Department will present Neil Simon's 'Lost in Yonkers.'
Edmond Santa Fe High School Performing Arts Presents LOST IN YONKERS
by BWW News Desk - December 01, 2020
Are high school theatres even a THING right now? The answer is YES! Many new rules, procedures and complications make creating theatre in 2020 a risk and a daunting task. But the students and staff and Santa Fe have done it.
Pollard Theatre Company Presents A Virtual Production A TERRITORIAL CHRISTMAS CAROL
by BWW News Desk - November 24, 2020
After a nearly three year absence, the Pollard Theatre company brings A Territorial Christmas Carol: an Oklahoma Tradition back to life for its audiences this holiday season. This one of a kind virtual production of the Pollard perennial favorite is set to begin streaming into homes starting Friday, December 11th.
BWW Review: Southmoore High School's LETTERS TO SALA is a Moving Historical Drama
by Adrienne Proctor - November 22, 2020
LETTERS TO SALA tells the true story of Sala Kirschner. During World War II, Sala endured seven Nazi Labor Camps. Along the way, she corresponded with friends and family, and saved every letter. Her letters kept hidden for fifty years. At 67, Sala finally shared the story with her daughter. Her letters are on display at the NY Public Library.
Voting Now Open For The 2020 BroadwayWorld Oklahoma Awards
by BWW News Desk - November 19, 2020
Voting is now open for the BroadwayWorld Oklahoma Awards - which are back bigger than ever, celebrating the best in local theatre of the past decade! Our local editors have set the categories, our readers have submitted nominees, and now YOU get to vote for your favorites!
BWW Review: A Basket Full of Thrills and Chills with Theatre Crude's BASKET CASE
by Adrienne Proctor - November 18, 2020
BASKET CASE: The Musical is a creepy, freaky, bloody thrill ride, complete with catchy tunes and an old timey feel. Basket Case premiered at the 2020 Theatre Crude Fringe Festival and is set to make another debut in 2021 at the Asheville Fringe Arts Festival. BASKET CASE follows Duane on his quest to avenge wrongs done to him.
VIDEO: The Imaginaries Release Video for 'Hometown Christmas'
by Sarah Leiber - November 18, 2020
Oklahoma’s favorite Americana husband / wife duo, The Imaginaries, Shane Henry (guitar, vocals) and Maggie McClure (keys, piano, vocals), release their festive music video for their original holiday song “Hometown Christmas” today.
OKC Rep Offers Virtual Production Of A CHRISTMAS CAROL With Jefferson Mays
by BWW News Desk - November 16, 2020
OKC REP joins a partnership of leading American regional theatres and producer Hunter Arnold in announcing a special filmed version of Charles Dickens’ beloved holiday classic A Christmas Carol, starring one of the finest stage actors of our time, Tony Award® winner Jefferson Mays.
BWW Review: OU's School of Drama brings Delightful Holiday Cheer with MISS BENNET: CHRISTMAS AT PEMBERLEY
by Adrienne Proctor - November 15, 2020
MISS BENNET: CHRISTMAS AT PEMBERLEY is a cheery Jane Austen tribute piece. It features the beloved characters from the famed novel Pride and Prejudice in an all new holiday story. Patrons can see Lizzie, Mary, Lydia, Jane, and of course, Mr. Darcy. Mrs. Darcy plays hostess to her sisters and some other intriguing characters during Christmas.
BWW Review: Lyric Theatre Offers Safe Holiday Storytelling with A CHRISTMAS CAROL
by Adrienne Proctor - November 10, 2020
Lyric Theatre's ten year anniversary production of Charles Dickens' A CHRISTMAS CAROL has been moved outdoors to accommodate COVID-related restrictions. This immersive walk-through experience brings the audience up close and personal with Scrooge and the ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Future, as well as the ghost of Jacob Marley. This unique re-imagined telling of the beloved Christmas tale runs through December 27th at the Harn Homestead Museum and Grounds.

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Carpenter Square Theatre (4/10 - 4/26)
Lyric’s A CHRISTMAS CAROL (2025) in Oklahoma Lyric’s A CHRISTMAS CAROL (2025)
Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma (11/28 - 12/27)
Oklahoma City Ballet at Thelma Gaylord Performing Arts Theatre in Oklahoma Oklahoma City Ballet at Thelma Gaylord Performing Arts Theatre
Thelma Gaylord Performing Arts Theatre (12/12 - 12/23)
Ken Ludwig's Moriarty in Oklahoma Ken Ludwig's Moriarty
Carpenter Square Theatre (2/27 - 3/15)
Jane Austen’s Christmas Cracker: An Interactive Ball in Oklahoma Jane Austen’s Christmas Cracker: An Interactive Ball
Oklahoma Shakespeare in the Park (12/4 - 12/21)
Oklahoma City Philharmonic at Thelma Gaylord Performing Arts Theatre in Oklahoma Oklahoma City Philharmonic at Thelma Gaylord Performing Arts Theatre
Thelma Gaylord Performing Arts Theatre (11/15 - 5/3)
Looped in Oklahoma Looped
Carpenter Square Theatre (5/22 - 6/7)
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