Michael Baron News

Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma today announced major casting decisions for its 50thAnniversary Season in 2013, featuring new and returning national talent including Nicholas Rodriguez, Heather Botts,Steve Blanchard, Heather Botts, Alan Muraoka, Lyn Cramer, Kristy Cates, Tom Flagg, Erin Bowman, Derrick Cobey and more. All four shows-TARZAN, THE KING AND I, THE WILL ROGERS FOLLIES and BIG RIVER-will be performed at the Civic Center Music Hall in Oklahoma City.

Following its delightful presentation of SOME ENCHANTED EVENING, Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma will take a turn for the dramatic as it presents Tennessee Williams' powerful classic, THE GLASS MENAGERIE, tonight, March 27 through April 13, at the Plaza Theatre. The play is the second installment in Lyric's 50th Anniversary Season and will star nationally-recognized, Washington, D.C. actress Helen Hedman as Amanda.

Ford's Theatre Director Paul R. Tetreault announced the Theatre's 2013-2014 season will open with a new production of The Laramie Project, 15 years after the killing of Wyoming college student Matthew Shepard. The play is presented as the cornerstone production for the Ford's Theatre Society's Lincoln Legacy Project, a multi-year effort dedicated to sparking dialogue in the nation's capital around issues of social injustice and the ideals of equality for which Abraham Lincoln stood. A series of free special programs and events will be offered in connection with the play in September/October 2013.

Following its delightful presentation of SOME ENCHANTED EVENING, Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma will take a turn for the dramatic as it presents Tennessee Williams' powerful classic, THE GLASS MENAGERIE, March 27 through April 13, at the Plaza Theatre. The play is the second installment in Lyric's 50th Anniversary Season and will star nationally-recognized, Washington, D.C. actress Helen Hedman as Amanda.

Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma today announced major casting decisions for its 50th Anniversary Season in 2013, featuring new and returning national talent including Helen Hedman, Eleasha Gamble, Mel Sagrado Maghuyop, Heather Geery-Mayfield and Tom Huston Orr. Scenic Designer Adam Koch (MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET) will also return to provide set design for TARZAN and BIG RIVER.

Quebec native Isabelle Demers kicks off The Fred J. Cooper Memorial Organ Recital Series on Saturday, January 19 at 3 p.m. in Verizon Hall. Revered by both critics and audiences alike for her virtuosic capabilities on the organ, Demers studied with Paul Jacobs at Julliard and is an internationally renowned talent recognized in organ competitions held in the United States, Europe and Canada. Prior to the afternoon performance, all ticket holders are welcome to attend a pre-concert lecture with Michael Barone, host of American Public Media's PIPEDREAMS, and Isabelle Demers at 2:15 pm in Verizon Hall.

BroadwayWorld brings you the Best of Oklahoma in the year 2012. Check out the Top Theatre Stories from each month during in the year 2012. We look forward to another exciting year of theatre in 2013!

Capture the magic and joy of Christmas as the ghosts of Past, Present and Future lead the miserly Ebenezer Scrooge on a powerful journey of transformation and redemption. Relive the cherished tale of Jacob Marley, Bob Cratchit, Tiny Tim, and a host of unforgettable characters as they touch your heart.

Last year, under the direction of Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma's Artistic Director Michael Baron, Lyric began a new holiday tradition with the premiere of LYRIC'S A CHRISTMAS CAROL. Featuring dazzling special effects including snow and flying ghosts, Baron's original adaptation of Charles Dickens' classic novel premiered to rave reviews from critics and audiences alike. The production will return to Lyric's Plaza Theatre tonight, November 30 and runs through December 29.

The Ford's Theatre 2012-2013 season continues with "A Christmas Carol" by Charles Dickens and adapted by Michael Wilson, now running through December 30, 2012. Check out the preview video below!

Last year, under the direction of Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma's Artistic Director Michael Baron, Lyric began a new holiday tradition with the premiere of LYRIC'S A CHRISTMAS CAROL. Featuring dazzling special effects including snow and flying ghosts, Baron's original adaptation of Charles Dickens' classic novel premiered to rave reviews from critics and audiences alike. The production will return to Lyric's Plaza Theatre on November 30 and runs through December 29.

The Ford's Theatre 2012-2013 season continues with "A Christmas Carol" by Charles Dickens and adapted by Michael Wilson, November 16 to December 30, 2012. Join the ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Future as they lead the miserly Ebenezer Scrooge on a journey of transformation and redemption. Originally conceived by Michael Baron, this music-infused production captures the magic and joy of Dickens's Yuletide classic. Acclaimed Washington stage actor Edward Gero returns to play Scrooge in the production The Washington Post hailed as "musically high-spirited" and "infectiously jolly."

Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma will present Charles Ludlam's THE MYSTERY OF IRMA VEP, tonight, October 10-27 at the Plaza Theatre.

Another week, another roundup! Today, we bring you a list of the most-read stories in our regional markets for the week of September 21. Browse over to your favorite far-away city/country to see what's making news, check out what productions are playing around the country and overseas and get to know new performers! Enjoy this virtual trek around the globe and stay tuned for next week's recap of regional not-to-be-missed news!

Michael Baron, Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma's artistic director, and Ashley Wells, associate artistic director announce the productions in Lyric's 2013 season. Check out the video below! For tickets and more information, call (405) 524-9312 or visit LyricTheatreOKC.com.

Lyric Theatre presents THE MYSTERY OF IRMA VEP, Wednesday, October 10 through Saturday, October 27 at the Plaza. Tickets are $40. For more information, visit: http://www.lyrictheatreokc.com/shows/mystery-irma-vep

Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma will present Charles Ludlam's THE MYSTERY OF IRMA VEP, October 10-27 at the Plaza Theatre.