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Tony Award-winning actress Beth Leavel has been announced as the headlining performer at Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma's 2017 Broadway Ball.

A lifelong advocate for the arts and social services will be recognized by Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma with its top honor at this fall's Broadway Ball. Mary Deane Streich will receive the John Kirkpatrick Award, named after Lyric's founder, during the organization's annual fundraiser on October 6.

Tony Award-winning actress Beth Leavel has been announced as the headlining performer at Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma's 2017 Broadway Ball.

Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma's 2017 summer season will take patrons on a whirlwind adventure, from a famed recording session with rock 'n' roll icons and a spectacular Disney musical to a classic New York City love story and a toe-tapping hip-hop dance spectacle.

Lyric Theatre's Thelma Gaylord Academy has announced plans for three spring productions, including a beloved story about a young girl traveling down a magical rabbit hole and a colorful rock concert featuring a classic album from the late 1970s.

A lifelong advocate for the arts and social services will be recognized by Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma with its top honor at this fall's Broadway Ball. Mary Deane Streich will receive the John Kirkpatrick Award, named after Lyric's founder, during the organization's annual fundraiser on October 6.

Paula Stover, an arts pioneer instrumental in the revitalization of Oklahoma City's Plaza District, will retire from Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma as its managing director this month after more than 40 years with the arts organization. During Stover's tenure, she helped grow Lyric into one of the nation's premier regional theatres.

Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma patrons donated more than $20,000 in December to help feed thousands of hungry Oklahomans.

Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma is welcoming two new faces to its administrative staff and has announced the promotion of two others, as the organization prepares to open its 2017 theatrical season.

Oklahoma's favorite holiday tradition, LYRIC'S A CHRISTMAS CAROL presented by Devon Energy, returns this month to the Plaza District with a brand new set, dazzling new costumes and a Broadway performer taking on the role of Ebenezer Scrooge.

Oklahoma's favorite holiday tradition, LYRIC'S A CHRISTMAS CAROL presented by Devon Energy, returns this month to the Plaza District with a brand new set, dazzling new costumes and a Broadway performer taking on the role of Ebenezer Scrooge.

Back by popular demand, Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma will present its hit, Richard O'Brien's THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW, October 13 through November 5 at Lyric's Plaza Theatre.  This triennial production will feature a cast of local favorites, including Matthew Alvin Brown as Riff Raff, Lexi Windsor as Columbia, and Vince Leseney as Eddie/Dr. Scott. Tickets are on sale now, and start at $31.

Back by popular demand, Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma will present its hit, Richard O'Brien's THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW, October 13 through November 5 at Lyric's Plaza Theatre.  This triennial production will feature a cast of local favorites, including Matthew Alvin Brown as Riff Raff, Lexi Windsor as Columbia, and Vince Leseney as Eddie/Dr. Scott. Tickets are on sale now, and start at $31.

 Make a date to the hottest show in town when you attend Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma's production of FULLY COMMITTED, running September 21 through October 2 at Lyric's Plaza Theatre. This hilarious one man show, about an overwhelmed reservationist at New York's trendiest restaurant will have Martin Burke playing over 40 characters in 90 minutes.

 Make a date to the hottest show in town when you attend Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma's production of FULLY COMMITTED, running September 21 through October 2 at Lyric's Plaza Theatre. This hilarious one man show, about an overwhelmed reservationist at New York's trendiest restaurant will have Martin Burke playing over 40 characters in 90 minutes.

Join the party at Lyric with the clever and bubbly musical, THE DROWSY CHAPERONE!

Join the party at Lyric with the clever and bubbly musical, THE DROWSY CHAPERONE!

Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma will open its much anticipated 2014 Season with the classic Neil Simon comedy THE ODD COUPLE, running Jan. 29 through Feb. 15 at the Plaza Theatre. The lead roles of Felix Ungar and Oscar Madison will be played by Texas-based actor Martin Burke and local favorite Jonathan Beck Reed. The production will be the first of an eight-show season that includes LES MISERABLES, THE LITTLE MERMAID, MONTY PYTHON'S SPAMALOT and more.

There is much anticipation as Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma prepares to present its holiday tradition, LYRIC'S A CHRISTMAS CAROL presented by Devon Energy, for the third year, today, November 29 through December 28 at the Plaza Theatre. Lyric will welcome, direct from Washington, D.C.'s Ford's Theatre's production of A CHRISTMAS CAROL, nationally-acclaimed actor Chris Bloch in the role of Ebenezer Scrooge. Boasting an impressive resume, Bloch is best known for his work as Bob Cratchit and Ebenezer Scrooge, as well as in LES MISERABLES, 1776, TV's 'The West Wing' and much more.

There is much anticipation as Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma prepares to present its holiday tradition, LYRIC'S A CHRISTMAS CAROL presented by Devon Energy, for the third year, November 29 through December 28 at the Plaza Theatre. Lyric will welcome, direct from Washington, D.C.'s Ford's Theatre's production of A CHRISTMAS CAROL, nationally-acclaimed actor Chris Bloch in the role of Ebenezer Scrooge. Boasting an impressive resume, Bloch is best known for his work as Bob Cratchit and Ebenezer Scrooge, as well as in LES MISERABLES, 1776, TV's "The West Wing" and much more.