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The latest news on live theatre in Oklahoma from Broadway shows on tour to regional theatre.

Oklahoma Arts & Culture Day 2025 Brings Concerns Over Funding Cuts
by Emmy Rice - April 19, 2025


Arts and Culture Day in Oklahoma is an event that is put on by Oklahomans for the Arts every year. The event is a way for the state to celebrate and advocate for arts and culture, which play a large part in Oklahoma's economy. 

Oklahoma Arts & Culture Day 2025 Brings Concerns Over Funding Cuts
by Emmy Rice - April 19, 2025


Arts and Culture Day in Oklahoma is an event that is put on by Oklahomans for the Arts every year. The event is a way for the state to celebrate and advocate for arts and culture, which play a large part in Oklahoma's economy. 

Oklahoma Shakespeare to Present THE COMPLETE WORKS OF WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE (ABRIDGED) [REVISED] [AGAIN]
by Josh Sharpe - April 02, 2025


Oklahoma Shakespeare will present THE COMPLETE WORKS OF WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE (ABRIDGED) [REVISED] [AGAIN] by Adam Long, Jess Singer, & Jess Winfield; 37 plays, 97 minutes, 3 actors!

JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT Comes to the Lyric Theatre
by Stephi Wild - March 24, 2025


Joseph And The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat will come to the Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma this summer. One of the most beloved musicals of all time returns to Lyric’s season for the first time in 15 years!

KIMBERLY AKIMBO, HELL'S KITCHEN and More Set For OKC Broadway's 2025/26 Season
by Stephi Wild - March 13, 2025


OKC Broadway has announced its upcoming 2025/26 season lineup. The season will kick off this September with Kimberly Akimbo, which will be followed by The Book of Mormon, Elf, Beauty and the Beast, A Beautiful Noise, Hell's Kitchen, Shucked, and The Wiz.

THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG Comes to Tulsa PAC This Month
by Stephi Wild - March 04, 2025


The Play That Goes Wrong is coming to Tulsa Performing Arts Center this month. This production is part Monty Python, part Sherlock Holmes, all comedy gold.

Student Blog Debut: Meet Eva Viciana
by Student Blogger: Eva Viciana - February 18, 2025


Hi there, and welcome to my first ever blog post! My name is Eva Viciana, and I’m so excited to share my journey in the world of entertainment with you all! Currently, I’m studying Entertainment Business at Oklahoma City University.

PENELOPE to be Presented at Oklahoma Shakespeare in February
by Chloe Rabinowitz - February 14, 2025


Oklahoma Shakespeare will present the debut show of its 41st season, Penelope, with Music and Lyrics by Alex Bechtel, Book by Alex Bechtel, Grace McLean, and Eva Steinmetz, based on writings in The Odyssey by Homer. Learn more.

A CHRISTMAS CAROL Returns to the Lyric Theatre This Holiday Season
by Stephi Wild - February 14, 2025


Lyric’s A CHRISTMAS CAROL will return for 2025 this holiday season! Everyone’s favorite holiday tradition will return in Lyric’s 2025 edition of Charles Dickens’ magical tale.

Carpenter Square Theatre Announces Best In Ten Call For Writers
by A.A. Cristi - January 31, 2025


Carpenter Square Theatre is hosting 'Best in Ten,' a ten- minute play contest and festival. The special event will take place at 7 p.m. on Saturday, March 29, 2025.

THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW Comes to the Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma in October
by Stephi Wild - January 24, 2025


Every three years, Lyric Theatre does “The Time Warp” again, staging the raunchy, hysterical, and uproarious 1973 rock musical to the delight of the show’s enthusiastic fans.

Winners Announced For The 2024 BroadwayWorld Oklahoma Awards
by BWW Awards - January 17, 2025


Winners have been announced for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Oklahoma Awards! The 2024 Regional Awards honor regional productions, touring shows, and more which had their first performance between October 1, 2023 through September 30, 2024.

THE CHILDREN by Lucy Kirkwood to be Presented at Carpenter Square Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 15, 2025


Carpenter Square Theatre's Season 41 will continue into 2025 with The Children by Lucy Kirkwood. Kirkwood's unique drama is set in England in a seaside vacation cottage that is now being occupied full-time by Hazel and her husband Robin. Learn more!

Liverpool Legends to Bring THE COMPLETE BEATLES EXPERIENCE to Globe-News Center
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 13, 2025


Grammy-nominated and internationally acclaimed Liverpool Legends will be at Globe-News Center Performance Hall in March. Learn more about the performance and see how to purchase tickets.

OKLAHOMA! Comes to the Lyric Theatre This Summer
by Stephi Wild - January 13, 2025


The Official State Theatre of Oklahoma will present Rodgers and Hammerstein’s OKLAHOMA! Learn more about this upcoming custom-created production here!

BEAUTIFUL Comes to the Lyric Theatre in July
by Stephi Wild - January 10, 2025


Beautiful is coming to the Lyric Theatre this summer. Experience the inspiring true story that created the soundtrack of a generation! Beautiful traces music hit-maker Carole King's journey from teenage songwriter to chart-topping solo artist.

Last Chance To Vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Oklahoma Awards; MARY POPPINS at Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - December 27, 2024


This is the last chance to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Oklahoma Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Final Week To Vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Oklahoma Awards; Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma Leads Favorite Local Theatre!
by BWW Awards - December 23, 2024


This is the final week to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Oklahoma Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Theatre Tulsa Launches Campaign to Sustain Through 103rd Year
by Stephi Wild - December 23, 2024


Theatre Tulsa is calling on the community to help secure its future as it wraps up another year of delivering arts and education to the region. Learn more about the campaign here!

Vote For The 2024 BroadwayWorld Oklahoma Awards; MARY POPPINS at Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - December 16, 2024


Voting continues for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Oklahoma Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT Comes to the Lyric Theatre
by Stephi Wild - December 10, 2024


Joseph And The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat is coming to the Lyric Theatre in Oklahoma in 2025. Performances run this upcoming June. Learn more about the show here!

Latest Standings Announced For The 2024 BWW Oklahoma Awards
by BWW Awards - December 09, 2024


Don't miss your chance to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Oklahoma Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

MOTHER ROAD Comes to the Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma in 2025
by Stephi Wild - December 09, 2024


The Regional Premiere of Mother Road is coming to the Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma next year. Performances will begin in April 2025. Learn more about the show here!

WAITRESS Comes to the Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma in 2025
by Stephi Wild - December 06, 2024


Waitress is coming to the Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma in February. Performances will run beginning February 12. Learn more about the upcoming show and find out how to get tickets here!

First Standings Announced For The 2024 BWW Oklahoma Awards
by BWW Awards - December 02, 2024


Check out the first stats for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Oklahoma Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!


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