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.
The Ford's Theatre 2013-2014 season continues with A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens and adapted by Michael Wilson, November 21, 2013, to January 1, 2014. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!
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.
On the evening of Today, October 4, Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma will prove that all that glitters is, in fact, gold, during its 18th Annual Broadway Ball, presented by Devon Energy, at the Skirvin Hilton Hotel. The gala event, themed 'One Singular Sensation,' will feature decor dripping in gold, Lyric actors performing rousing numbers from the musical A CHORUS LINE and both a live and silent auction. The evening will be the capstone celebration of Lyric's 50th Anniversary and the theatre's largest fundraising event of the year. The Broadway Ball is chaired by Debbie Nauser and co-chaired by Aimee Harlow.
On the evening of Today, October 4, Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma will prove that all that glitters is, in fact, gold, during its 18th Annual Broadway Ball, presented by Devon Energy, at the Skirvin Hilton Hotel. The gala event, themed 'One Singular Sensation,' will feature decor dripping in gold, Lyric actors performing rousing numbers from the musical A CHORUS LINE and both a live and silent auction. The evening will be the capstone celebration of Lyric's 50th Anniversary and the theatre's largest fundraising event of the year. The Broadway Ball is chaired by Debbie Nauser and co-chaired by Aimee Harlow.
The Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts campus is waking to the sweet sounds of a robust Fall harvest of programming with a dynamic line-up of arts offering something for everyone.
The Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts campus is waking to the sweet sounds of a robust Fall harvest of programming with a dynamic line-up of arts offering something for everyone.
On the evening of Friday, October 4, Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma will prove that all that glitters is, in fact, gold, during its 18th Annual Broadway Ball, presented by Devon Energy, at the Skirvin Hilton Hotel. The gala event, themed 'One Singular Sensation,' will feature décor dripping in gold, Lyric actors performing rousing numbers from the musical A CHORUS LINE and both a live and silent auction. The evening will be the capstone celebration of Lyric's 50th Anniversary and the theatre's largest fundraising event of the year. The Broadway Ball is chaired by Debbie Nauser and co-chaired by Aimee Harlow.
Back by popular demand, Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma will present its hit, Richard O'Brien's THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW, October 16 through November 2 at the Plaza Theatre. The production comes on the heels of Lyric's wildly successful run of summer shows. With direction by Matthew Alvin Brown and choreography by Chris Castleberry, the show will be the interactive, live, musical version of the cult classic.
Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma will round out its 50th Anniversary summer shows with the presentation of Oklahoman Roger Miller's BIG RIVER. This country music tapestry will run today, August 6 through 10 at the Civic Center Music Hall, starring Alex John Enterline as Huck Finn and Broadway's Derrick Cobey as Jim. Based on Mark Twain's classic novel The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, BIG RIVER combines bluegrass music with moving gospel melodies.
In a special addition to Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma's summer shows, theatre legend Tommy Tune will perform for two nights only at the Plaza Theatre, tonight and tomorrow, July 18 and 19 at 8 p.m. In his show TAPS, TUNES AND TALL TALES, Broadway's tallest tapper dances, sings and tell-tales through 50 years of big time showmanship.
The St. Louis County Library Foundation is pleased to present acclaimed St. Louis suspense author Michael Kahn for a discussion and signing of his latest novel “The Flinch Factor” tonight, June 25, at 7:00 p.m. at Library Headquarters, 1640 S. Lindbergh Blvd.
This June, Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma will return to the Civic Center Music Hall with a high-flying, powerful production of TARZAN, starring New York-based actor Nicholas Rodriguez as the title character. Running tonight, June 25-29, the show will mark the beginning of Lyric's four-show, 50th Anniversary Summer Season and will feature an original set by Helen Hayes Award-winning scenic designer Adam Koch and Oklahoma City artist Erin Latham.
Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma will round out its 50th Anniversary summer shows with the presentation of Oklahoman Roger Miller's BIG RIVER. This country music tapestry will run August 6 through 10 at the Civic Center Music Hall, starring Alex John Enterline as Huck Finn and Broadway's Derrick Cobey as Jim. Based on Mark Twain's classic novel The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, BIG RIVER combines bluegrass music with moving gospel melodies.
The St. Louis County Library Foundation is pleased to present acclaimed St. Louis suspense author Michael Kahn for a discussion and signing of his latest novel “The Flinch Factor” on Tuesday, June 25, at 7:00 p.m. at Library Headquarters, 1640 S. Lindbergh Blvd.
Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma hasn't presented the beloved Rodgers and Hammerstein musical THE KING AND I since 1983, but this summer the production will return with a vengeance, featuring a powerful cast and creative team, tonight, July 9-13 at the Civic Center Music Hall, as part of Lyric's 50th Anniversary Season. THE KING AND I will be directed by 'Sesame Street' star Alan Muraoka, known as Al on the show.
The Third Annual Fred J. Cooper Memorial Organ Day at the Kimmel Center opens its doors at 11 a.m. and begins with a FREE Children's Hour with PNC Grow Up Great allowing youngsters to experience the King of Instruments.
In a special addition to Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma's summer shows, theatre legend Tommy Tunewill perform for two nights only at the Plaza Theatre, July 18 and 19 at 8 p.m. In his show TAPS, TUNES AND TALL TALES, Broadway's tallest tapper dances, sings and tell-tales through 50 years of big time showmanship.
The Third Annual Fred J. Cooper Memorial Organ Day at the Kimmel Center opens its doors at 11 a.m. and begins with a FREE Children's Hour with PNC Grow Up Great allowing youngsters to experience the King of Instruments.
Last time Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma presented THE WILL ROGERS FOLLIES was in 2002, during the theatre's first performances at the newly-renovated Civic Center Music Hall. In homage to this important milestone, the theatre will present the musical during its 50th Anniversary Season, July 23-27 at the Civic Center.
