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BWW Review: TITANIC THE MUSICAL at Howard Theatre At Heritage Hall
by Theresa Bertram - March 02, 2022
As I walked through the parking lot of Heritage Hall's Howard Theatre, 1800 NW 122nd Street, in Oklahoma City, I knew TITANIC THE MUSICAL was a fitting show to see as I climbed over the literal ice bergs to get to the door. Just prior to the show dates Feb. 24-27, an ice storm came across southern United States and closed schools, making it difficult to have rehearsal and even cancelling the first performance due to inclement weather. However, the ice did not sink the show, and the cast was able to perform the last three shows.
National Geographic Live To Present Greenwood: A Century Of Resilience At The McKnight Center
by BWW News Desk - March 01, 2022
Dr. Odewale will demonstrate how she uses archaeology as a tool to uncover lost stories and pursue restorative justice in the century after the 1921 attack on Black Wall Street in Tulsa's vibrant Greenwood district.
3rd Act Theatre Company To Present THE SHAKESPEARE CONSPIRACY By Ted Bacino And Rufus Cadigan
by BWW News Desk - February 25, 2022
3rd Act Theatre Company will present The Shakespeare Conspiracy, written by Ted Bacino and Rufus Cadigan and directed by Kris Kuss, as the third Noire production of Season 3: UNKNOWN.
BWW Review: A BRIEF ENCOUNTER Moves Seamlessly at Jewel Box Theatre
by Kevan Dunkelberg - February 20, 2022
'Immersive' is one of those non-specific buzzwords that gets slapped on shows from time to time that could mean anything. There are undoubtedly more specific and meaningful words, and they could probably all be used to describe Jewel Box Theatre's production of BRIEF ENCOUNTER.
National Geographic Live to Present GREENWOOD: A CENTURY OF RESILIENCE At The McKnight Center
by BWW News Desk - February 15, 2022
The McKnight Center at Oklahoma State University will host Tulsa native and African Diaspora Archaeologist, Dr. Alicia Odewale on Thursday, Feb. 24 at 3 p.m. as part of its National Geographic Live Speaker Series: Greenwood, A Century of Resilience.
STOMP Will Perform At The McKnight Center Next Weekend
by BWW News Desk - February 09, 2022
​​​​​​​The McKnight Center will host STOMP, the renowned twelve-member troupe that performs a combination of dance, music and theater, on Friday, Feb. 18 and Saturday, Feb. 19 at 7:30 p.m. Using items that are not traditional percussion instruments, the cast of STOMP will fill the Performance Hall with electrifying rhythm and sound.
Native American Musical DISTANT THUNDER to Have World Premiere This Spring
by BWW News Desk - February 01, 2022
Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma will open its 2022 season this spring with the world premiere Native American Musical Distant Thunder.
Lyric Theatre Receives Grant From National Endowment For The Arts
by BWW News Desk - January 28, 2022
Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma has been approved to receive an American Rescue Plan grant totaling $150,000 from the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) to help the arts and cultural sector recover from the pandemic. 
BWW Review: OKC Broadway twists and turns with reimagined OKLAHOMA! Revival
by Adrienne Proctor - January 27, 2022
The re-imagined version of Rodgers and Hammerstein's OKLAHOMA! is dark and twisting. It's controversial to say the least, and it makes its national tour stop now through January 30th at the Civic Center. OKC University alum Sasha Hutchings leads the dynamic and diverse cast in this modernized take on a musical theatre staple.
3rd Act Theatre Company to Present AN IDEAL HUSBAND By Oscar Wilde
by BWW News Desk - January 18, 2022
3rd Act Theatre Company will present An Ideal Husband, written by Oscar Wilde, re-imagined, adapted, and directed by Kate Adams. An Ideal Husband is the Company's third Mainstage production of Season 3: UNKNOWN.
BWW Review: No requiem for DEAR EVAN HANSEN
by Adrienne Proctor - January 14, 2022
The national tour of Dear Evan Hansen makes its OKC stop at the Civic Center now through Jan 16th. When Evan's classmate commits suicide, his friends and family are left grappling and searching for answers. Evan constructs a friendship that never really existed between the two, and as the lie gets bigger, Evan struggles with revealing the truth.
Winners Announced For The BroadwayWorld 2021 Oklahoma Awards
by BWW Awards - January 13, 2022
Winners have been announced for the 2021 BroadwayWorld Oklahoma Awards. The 2021 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2020 through September 30, 2021.
Lyric Theatre Of Oklahoma Moves HEAD OVER HEELS To April
by BWW News Desk - January 12, 2022
Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma is postponing the opening of its first indoor production of the 2022 season – Head Over Heels – to April 13. The decision was made due to the highly contagious COVID-19 Omicron variant, along with anticipated staffing shortages related to the status of the pandemic.
3rd Act Theatre Company Announces Auditions for THE SHAKESPEARE CONSPIRACY
by BWW News Desk - January 05, 2022
3rd Act Theatre Company has announced auditions for The Shakespeare Conspiracy, written by Ted Bacino and Rufus Cadigan and directed by Kris Kuss. The Shakespeare Conspiracy is the third Noire production of Season 3: UNKNOWN.
BWW Review: ELF THE MUSICAL is a jolly good time!
by Adrienne Proctor - January 02, 2022
Elf The Musical is a jolly fun, heartwarming holiday tale for the whole family. Poteet Theatre inside St. Luke's United Methodist Church presents this musical on their cozy stage in downtown Oklahoma City. Buddy Hobbs grows up at the North Pole, and soon discovers he's not one of Santa's elves at all, but a human with a real dad and brother in NYC.
BWW Review: OKC Broadway's MEAN GIRLS is so fetch!
by Adrienne Proctor - December 29, 2021
OKC Broadway presents MEAN GIRLS now through January 2nd. Tina Fey's 2004 sleeper hit movie became a Broadway musical in 2018, and launched a national tour prior to the COVID pandemic in 2019. The live adaptation has fun choreography and a rocking score. The cast of professionals rock out in Broadway style on the Civic Center Stage.
Theatre Tulsa Continues 99th Season With THE SOUND OF MUSIC
by BWW News Desk - December 29, 2021
Theatre Tulsa is planning the launch of its third Broadway Series musical, “The Sound of Music,” which opens Jan. 14.
Last Chance To Vote For The BroadwayWorld Oklahoma Awards; Painted Sky Opera AS ONE Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Staff - December 27, 2021
This is the last chance to vote for the 2021 BroadwayWorld Oklahoma Awards! The 2021 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2020 through September 30, 2021.
Final Weeks To Vote For The BroadwayWorld Oklahoma Awards; AS ONE Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Staff - December 20, 2021
Time is running out to vote for for the 2021 BroadwayWorld Oklahoma Awards! The 2021 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2020 through September 30, 2021.
BWW Review: Lyric Academy's SPONGEBOB is More Than A Simple Sponge
by Adrienne Proctor - December 17, 2021
The Thelma Gaylord Academy brings live theatre back to The Plaza District! The Academy students bring their A-game and impress with their portrayal of this genuine rock musical. With music from David Bowie, Sara Bareilles, and many more, SPONGEBOB proves himself to be more than just a simple kitchen sponge.
OCCC to Welcome Ballet Folklórico de México de Amalia Hernández
by BWW News Desk - December 15, 2021
Oklahoma City Community College will welcome Ballet Folklórico de México de Amalia Hernández to its Visual and Performing Arts Center on Friday, January 28 at 8 p.m. Tickets are available at tickets.occc.edu and range in price from $17 to $57.
Vote For The 2021 BroadwayWorld Oklahoma Awards; Painted Sky Opera's AS ONE Leads Best Musical
by BWW Staff - December 13, 2021
Our readers set the nominees, and now voting is open for the 2021 BroadwayWorld Oklahoma Awards! The 2021 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2020 through September 30, 2021.
A Theatrical Homecoming Celebration! Lyric Theatre Of Oklahoma Announces 2022 Season
by BWW News Desk - December 09, 2021
Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma will usher in a theatrical homecoming celebration, with its dazzling return to indoor theatrical performances starting in February. The 2022 season features seven spectacular productions across Oklahoma City – at the beloved Plaza Theatre, majestic Civic Center Music Hall, historic Harn Homestead and the acclaimed, new First Americans Museum.
Vote For The 2021 BroadwayWorld Oklahoma Awards; First Stats Announced!
by BWW - December 06, 2021
Our readers set the nominees, and now voting is open for the 2021 BroadwayWorld Oklahoma Awards! The 2021 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2020 through September 30, 2021.
BWW Review: The Pollard Dazzles this Holiday Season with IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE: A LIVE RADIO PLAY
by Adrienne Proctor - December 01, 2021
The Pollard Theatre is taking part in the territorial Christmas festivities in downtown Guthrie. Finally returning after a major setback earlier this year, The Pollard offers their new favorite and a Christmas classic. It's a Wonderful Life tells the story of George Bailey and the glimpse of the what if he receives one fateful Christmas Eve.

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