OKLAHOMA! Opened on Broadway on this Day in 1943
by Blair Ingenthron - Mar 31, 2024
Oklahoma! opened at the St. James Theatre on March 31st, 1943. The musical, with music by Richard Rodgers and book and lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II, was based on Lynn Rigg's 1930 play 'Green Grow the Lilacs.'
National Alliance for Musical Theatre Announces 2024 Spring Conference
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 22, 2024
New York: National Alliance for Musical Theatre has announced the keynote speaker and Conference Agenda for the Spring Conference titled “Marketing & Development Should Be Friends,” which takes place on Wednesday, April 3 – Friday, April 5, at Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma's Plaza Theatre and other locations around Oklahoma City.
Wilderado Set July US Headline Tour & Lollapalooza Performance
by Michael Major - Mar 19, 2024
Catch the latest updates on WILDERADO's upcoming US headline tour in July and their performance at Lollapalooza. Stay tuned for more exciting news from the music world. The band is Max Rainer (lead singer, guitarist), Tyler Wimpee (guitarist, vocals), Justin Kila (drums).
José González Unveils Fall 2024 North American Tour Dates
by Michael Major - Mar 12, 2024
Acclaimed singer-songwriter José González is set to embark on a North American tour in fall 2024. Stay updated with BroadwayWorld for more details. The tour, which launches in Oklahoma City on October 14th, will see González visit many cities that he has not performed in for over a decade and will span his entire career and catalog.
Horton Records to Release 'Tulsa Custom' Album From Guitarist Seth Lee Jones
by Michael Major - Mar 12, 2024
Horton Records will drop TULSA CUSTOM, by guitarist and guitar maker Seth Lee Jones, with the first digital singles from the new disc coming on March 27 (“110”) and April 24 (“Walter”). Horton Records is a volunteer-based, non-profit that develops and supports musicians in the Tulsa area while also fostering the area's rich musical heritage.
WP Theater Reveals 2024 Lineup for The Pipeline Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 4, 2024
WP Theater has revealed the 2024 lineup for The Pipeline Festival, the fifth biennial showcase of the artists in its celebrated WP Lab for playwrights, directors, and producers. Learn more about the lineup and see how to purchase tickets.
Interview: Meet the New Broadway Baby of RuPaul's Drag Race- Plasma
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 23, 2024
The hills were alive with the sound of rusic last week as RuPaul's Drag Race contestants participated in the most anticipated challenge for all Broadway-lovers, the Rusical. How do you solve a problem like casting a Rusical? Well it isn't so much a problem with a true theatre queen like Plasma to lead the company.
Taj Mahal Releases New Live Recording Of Classic 'Lovin' In My Baby's Eyes'
by Michael Major - Feb 22, 2024
The track, which was originally released on the critically acclaimed album Phantom Blues, features vocals from Taj and GRAMMY nominated guitarist and vocalist Trey Hensley who breathe new life into this classic country soul Taj fan favorite. The song also became a runaway streaming hit, with millions of streams across platforms for Taj.