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Winners Announced For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Oklahoma Awards
by BWW Awards - January 27, 2023


The winners have been announced for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Oklahoma Awards, honoring the best in regional productions, touring shows, and more which had their first performance between October 1, 2021 through September 30, 2022.

Storyteller Theatre to Return to the Stage With ANNE OF GREEN GABLES in February
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 25, 2023


Storyteller Theatre is making a comeback after their COVID closure in 2020 with a new brick-and-mortar location within the former Old Moore High School with Anne of Green Gables.

Lyric Theatre's Thelma Gaylord Academy To Compete At National Performing Arts Festival In Florida
by A.A. Cristi - January 23, 2023


Students from Lyric Theatre's Thelma Gaylord Academy have been selected to compete at the prestigious National Performing Arts Festival next month in Florida.

Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma Announces 2023 Season Featuring THE PROM, THE SOUND OF MUSIC & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 17, 2023


Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma will celebrate its 60th anniversary season this year with seven spectacular performances at the beloved Plaza Theatre and majestic Civic Center Music Hall.

AIN'T TOO PROUD National Tour Comes to Tulsa PAC in April
by Stephi Wild - January 17, 2023


Single tickets for the twelve-time Tony nominated Broadway smash hit musical AIN'T TOO PROUD - THE LIFE AND TIMES OF THE TEMPTATIONS, went on sale Friday, January 13th at 10:30am.

A CHRISTMAS CAROL Returns to the Lyric Theatre in 2023
by Stephi Wild - January 03, 2023


Lyric’s beloved holiday tradition makes its triumphant return to The Plaza Theatre in ‘23 indoor production in four year!  Feature all-new sets, costumes, lights, sounds, and staging!  Thanks to the generous underwriting of our title sponsor, Devon Energy! 

KINKY BOOTS Comes to Theatre Tulsa in 2023
by Stephi Wild - December 29, 2022


Kinky Boots comes to Theatre Tulsa next year! Performances run April 28 - May 7, 2023.

Theatre Tulsa Announces All-Female Cast for 1776
by Stephi Wild - December 28, 2022


Theatre Tulsa's next production of its 100th season, and the first in the new year, will be the beloved American musical '1776.' Learn more about the cast here!

12 Days Left To Vote For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Oklahoma Awards; Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma Leads Favorite Local Theatre!
by BWW - December 19, 2022


The latest standings as of Monday, December 19th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Oklahoma Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.

1776 Comes to Theatre Tulsa in January 2023
by Stephi Wild - December 14, 2022


American HERstory comes to life with a new twist on a classic musical. It's the summer of 1776, and the nation is ready to declare independence... if only the Congress can agree to it! Witness the birth of a nation with our all-female cast of founding ‘fathers.’

Latest Stats Released For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Oklahoma Awards; at Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma Leads Best Ensemble Performance!
by BWW - December 12, 2022


The latest standings as of Monday, December 12th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Oklahoma Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.

Latest Standings Released For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Oklahoma Awards; Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma Leads Favorite Local Theatre!
by BWW - December 05, 2022


The latest standings as of Monday, December 5th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Oklahoma Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.

THE PROM Comes to the Lyric Theatre in July 2023
by Stephi Wild - December 02, 2022


Following a hit Broadway run and feature film starring Meryl Streep, THE PROM makes its Oklahoma debut in an all-new Lyric Theatre production!  A hysterical and joyous new musical about big Broadway stars on a mission to change the world and the love they discover that unites them all. 

Voting Now Open For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Oklahoma Awards
by BWW Awards - November 29, 2022


Voting is now open for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Oklahoma Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.

BIG RIVER Comes to Lyric Theatre in 2023
by Stephi Wild - November 28, 2022


With the support of over 100 national consensus organizers (individuals and organizations serving the black community), this revision of Broadway’s Tony Award-Winning Musical will lift your spirit. The hour-long version of Mark Twain’s novel removes offensive language and expands the role of Jim, now the same age as Huck.

A CHRISTMAS CAROL is Now Playing at Lyric Theatre
by Stephi Wild - November 28, 2022


Lyric Theatre's internationally acclaimed production of A CHRISTMAS CAROL returns this month in its final outdoor production at The Harn Homestead, 1721 N. Lincoln Blvd. Once again, Lyric's beloved holiday tradition will whisk audiences away to a magical holiday village nestled in the heart of Oklahoma City.

Theatre Tulsa Begins 100th Season Play Series with OUR TOWN
by Stephi Wild - November 14, 2022


Theatre Tulsa begins the Play Series of its 100th season with the classic play 'Our Town', now playing!

Lyric Returns To The Harn Homestead For Final Outdoor Production Of A CHRISTMAS CAROL
by A.A. Cristi - November 01, 2022


Lyric Theatre's internationally acclaimed production of A CHRISTMAS CAROL returns this month in its final outdoor production at The Harn Homestead, 1721 N. Lincoln Blvd. Once again, Lyric's beloved holiday tradition will whisk audiences away to a magical holiday village nestled in the heart of Oklahoma City.

Review: 3rd Act Theatre Company comes to play and slay with EAT, SLAY, LEAVE
by Adrienne Proctor - October 27, 2022


When three best friends embark on a self-care weekend, they expect a quiet few days in the woods. They bring wine and bath bombs, and set up a 'ritual' to cast out their old selves. All hell breaks loose when they cast those demons out and right into their cabin. It's a fight to the death for the three best friends in this 'self-care culture' satire.

Review: Oklahoma City Broadway Tempts Fate With HADESTOWN
by Adrienne Proctor - October 26, 2022


The 2019 Tony Award winner for best musical, HADESTOWN, makes its tour stop in OKC. Hadestown is a mashup of two Greek mythologies, with original music and lyrics by singer/songwriter Anais Mitchell. When Eurydice follows Hades to his underground kingdom, Orpheus risks it all to find her and bring her back.

3rd Act Theatre Company Presents The World Premiere Of EAT, SLAY, LEAVE
by A.A. Cristi - October 24, 2022


3rd Act Theatre Company, a 501(c)3 non-profit theatre company in Oklahoma City presents the World Premiere of Eat, Slay, Leave written by Heather Meyer and directed by Artistic Director Amandanell Bold as the second NOIRE production of Season 4: REGENERATE.

Interview: Spotlight On Artist and Performers Gonzalo Aburto de la Fuente
by Adrienne Proctor - October 18, 2022


We know you've got burning questions, and we've got the answers! Gonzalo Aburto de la Fuente gave Broadway World an exclusive interview about his career and performance goals. His artist spotlight is here!

Disney's FROZEN to Make Oklahoma Premiere This Week at the Tulsa Performing Arts Center
by Chloe Rabinowitz - October 17, 2022


From the producer of The Lion King and Aladdin, FROZEN, the Tony-nominated Best Musical, will play the Tulsa Performing Arts Center beginning October 20, 2022, with performances playing through October 29, 2022.

Submit Nominations For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Oklahoma Awards Before October 31st
by BWW Awards - October 12, 2022


There's still time left to submit nominations for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Oklahoma Awards before the deadline at 11:59 PM ET on October 31st!

3rd Act Theatre Company Presents World Premiere Of EAT, SLAY, LEAVE By Heather Meyer
by A.A. Cristi - October 11, 2022


3rd Act Theatre Company, a 501(c)3 non-profit theatre company in Oklahoma City presents the World Premiere of Eat, Slay, Leave written by Heather Meyer and directed by Artistic Director Amandanell Bold as the second NOIRE production of Season 4: REGENERATE.


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ONCE ON THIS ISLAND in Oklahoma ONCE ON THIS ISLAND
Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma (9/18 - 10/6)
Ken Ludwig's Moon Over Buffalo
Show Highlight (5/5 - 6/13)
Lyric's A CHRISTMAS CAROL in Oklahoma Lyric's A CHRISTMAS CAROL
Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma (11/23 - 12/27)
Mamma Mia! in Oklahoma Mamma Mia!
Civic Center Music Hall (5/21 - 5/26)
MARY POPPINS in Oklahoma MARY POPPINS
Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma (6/25 - 6/30)
Rodgers & Hammersteins's CINDERELLA in Oklahoma Rodgers & Hammersteins's CINDERELLA
Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma (7/30 - 8/4)
JERSEY BOYS in Oklahoma JERSEY BOYS
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