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Review: FLIPSIDE: THE PATTI PAGE STORY at UCO Broadway Tonight
by Isaiah Werner - June 30, 2022
FLIPSIDE: THE PATTI PAGE STORY at UCO Broadway Tonight offers an incredibly fun and poignant look at the life, legacy, and music of Patti Page.
Perpetual Motion Presents Y20 Anniversary Concert
by Grace Cutler - June 26, 2022
Perpetual Motion Dance is presenting Y20, an original concert celebrating the 20th anniversary of the Oklahoma City modern and aerial dance company.
Review: Lyric Theatre's Summer Series returns with MATILDA: THE MUSICAL
by Adrienne Proctor - June 22, 2022
MATILDA is a funny, irreverent story about a special young girl. Gifted with imagination and the ability to teach herself complex subjects, Matilda appeals to anyone who has the fighting spirit. Roald Dahl's beloved children's novel was adapted for the stage by Dennis Kelly, with songs by Tim Minchin. Lyric presents Matilda at the Civic Center. See what our critic thought. 
Oklahoma International Dance Festival Set For July
by BWW News Desk - June 20, 2022
Oklahoma International Dance Festival returns for its second in-person dance intensive since its inception in 2020.  The Festival, which will run from July 17 to 31 at the University of Central Oklahoma in Edmond, OK, was formed to educate, enrich, and entertain through the highest quality of dance. 
BWW Feature: UCO's Broadway Tonight presents FLIPSIDE
by Adrienne Proctor - June 15, 2022
FLIPSIDE: The Patti Page Story celebrates its ten year anniversary production at St. Luke's downtown. Written and developed by UCO MT Dept. Head Greg White, FLIPSIDE is a celebration of the life and career of Oklahoma-born icon Patti Page. The musical features some of the best known tunes from 'The Singin' Rage, Ms. Patti Page'.
Southern Plains Productions Announces Cast For The Rock Musical LIZZIE
by BWW News Desk - June 13, 2022
Southern Plains Productions, the Oklahoma City theatre company known for championing early-career artists and its work to make the performing arts more accessible, today announced the cast for its August show, Lizzie: the rock musical, with direction by New York City's Cameron King.
Southern Plains Productions Announces Cast For The Rock Musical LIZZIE
by BWW News Desk - June 09, 2022
Southern Plains Productions, the Oklahoma City theatre company known for championing early-career artists and its work to make the performing arts more accessible, today announced the cast for its August show, Lizzie: the rock musical, with direction by New York City's Cameron King.
HAMILTON, SIX, and More Set For Tulsa Broadway's 2022-23 Season
by BWW News Desk - May 31, 2022
Celebrity Attractions has announced the lineup for the 2022-23 Tulsa Broadway season. The season will kick off in November 2022 with Six, and run through June 2023.
BWW Review: 3rd Act's HAMLET is Wondrous Strange
by Adrienne Proctor - May 16, 2022
3rd Act Theatre Company closes out Season 3: UNKNOWN with the re-imagined, gender-bent, immersive HAMLET. Now through May 28th, Dakota Lee Bryant directs this superb cast in Hamlet's tale of revenge. Kathy Skaggs stars as Hamlet and she's supported by a cast who are ready to recite Shakespeare, dual to the death, and drink from the poison cup.
Tony-Winner Renee Elise Goldsberry, ON YOUR FEET! and More Announced for McKnight Center 2022-2023 Season Lineup
by BWW News Desk - May 13, 2022
The McKnight Center for the Performing Arts announced its 2022-2023 season today, which includes an impressive slate of performances by the New York Philharmonic, famous blues guitarist Buddy Guy, the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, and more.
Lyric Named Official Theatre of Oklahoma
by BWW News Desk - May 10, 2022
Lyric Theatre has been named the Official Theatre of the State of Oklahoma. Gov. Kevin Stitt signed Senate Bill 1385, authored by Senate Democratic Leader Kay Floyd and House Majority Leader Jon Echols, bestowing the honor for the flagship theatre founded in 1963.
3rd Act Presents HAMLET By William Shakespeare
by BWW News Desk - May 05, 2022
3rd Act Theatre Company, a 501(c)3 non-profit theatre company in Oklahoma City presents their final production of Season 3: UNKNOWN.
Born & Raised Music Festival Announces 2022 Lineup
by Michael Major - May 03, 2022
Throughout the full weekend, Born & Raised 2022 will feature more than 35 acts across its stacked lineup including Brothers Osborne, Margo Price, Randy Rogers Band, Josh Abbott Band, Jason Boland and The Stragglers, Wade Bowen, Flatland Cavalry, American Aquarium and many more. Check out the full festival lineup now!
3rd Act Theatre Company Announces Auditions For Fourth Annual Drunk Classics Fundraising Tour
by BWW News Desk - April 29, 2022
3rd Act Theatre Company is back for its 4th Annual Drunk Classics Summer Tour!
BWW Review: Lyric Theatre's got the beat with HEAD OVER HEELS
by Adrienne Proctor - April 19, 2022
Lyric Theatre returns to indoor performances! Back at The Paula Stover Stage in the Plaza district, Head Over Heels is a welcome home celebration for theatre patrons. Decked out in vibrant colors, the cast of eight performs music of The Go-Gos to the story loosely based on Arcadia by Sir Philip Sidney.
SOUTH PACIFIC is Coming to The McKnight Center
by BWW News Desk - April 12, 2022
Set on a tropical island during World War II, the performance shares music alongside an inspiring story. The performances will take place on Saturday, April 23 at 4 p.m. and 8 p.m. in the Performance Hall.
Lyric Returns To Plaza With HEAD OVER HEELS
by BWW News Desk - March 29, 2022
Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma returns to indoor performances at the Plaza Theatre, after a nearly two-year COVID forced shutdown, with the Oklahoma premiere of Head Over Heels. Lyric's production runs April 13-30, and tickets are now available.
BWW Review: Pride and Culture are on display with Lyric's DISTANT THUNDER
by Adrienne Proctor - March 29, 2022
Lyric Theatre's latest New Work is the Native musical DISTANT THUNDER. Distant Thunder tells the story of Darrell Waters. The young lawyer returns home to a community he doesn't remember and re-learns about his heritage, regaining new friendships and relationships along the way. Native culture is alive and on full display in this beautiful musical.
Southern Plains Productions Announces 2022 Season
by BWW News Desk - March 28, 2022
Southern Plains Productions has officially announced its 2022 season, which includes two summer shows. The Oklahoma City-based professional theatre company, recognized for its work in championing early-career artists and accessibility in the performing arts, will present the Duncan MacMillan dramatic play Lungs at Factory Obscura, May 19-21, and the rock musical Lizzie at Oklahoma City's Tower Theatre, August 18-19.
Kenny Ortega to Join Kristin Chenoweth Broadway Bootcamp as Camp Director for 2022 Summer
by BWW News Desk - March 24, 2022
Emmy Award winning Director and Choreographer Kenny Ortega will take the reins as Camp Director for this summer’s Kristin Chenoweth Broadway Bootcamp. Ortega & Chenoweth have a long history working with each other including their triumph on the Disney Channel, “Descendants”, and of course, the PBS special 'Coming Home,'
Theatre Tulsa to Conclude 99th Season Broadway Series with SINGIN' IN THE RAIN
by BWW News Desk - March 21, 2022
Theatre Tulsa is planning the launch of its fourth and final Broadway Series musical of its 99th season. The beloved Hollywood musical “Singin in the Rain” opens April 29.
The McKnight Center to Celebrate Pilobolus Dance Company's 50th Anniversary
by BWW News Desk - March 07, 2022
The Pilobolus Dance Company will celebrate its 50th anniversary with a tour stopping at The McKnight Center for the Performing Arts at Oklahoma State University (OSU).
BWW Review: UCO's SWEENEY TODD Cuts Deep
by Adrienne Proctor - March 07, 2022
UCO and Broadway Tonight's production of SWEENEY TODD: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street is a haunting and spooky telling of Stephen Sondheim's masterpiece. The wronged Sweeney Todd and the opportunistic Mrs. Lovett are two of the most beloved antiheroes in Musical Theatre history. This production honors the late Sondheim and does his work justice.
Southern Plains Productions Welcomes New Board Members
by BWW News Desk - March 07, 2022
Southern Plains Productions, the Oklahoma City-based professional theatre company, recently recognized with three BroadwayWorld Regional Awards-including Best Professional Play, Best Professional Production of the Year, and Best Direction in a Professional Play (Jacob Musgrove)-for its 2021 production of the Bess Wohl drama, Small Mouth Sounds, has announced the addition of several new members to its board of directors:
Philadelphia Orchestra Takes The Stage At The McKnight Center
by BWW News Desk - March 03, 2022
The McKnight Center for the Performing Arts will host the distinguished Philadelphia Orchestra led by Principal Guest Conductor Nathalie Stutzmann on Thursday, March 10 at 7:30 p.m. in Stillwater, Okla. The concert is part of the orchestra's first tour since 2019 and marks its debut in Stillwater, Oklahoma.

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