Review: Lyric Theatre Goes to THE PROM
by Adrienne Proctor - July 13, 2023
Based on real events, THE PROM tells the story of a high schooler who wants to take her girlfriend to the prom. When the school board, PTA, and homophobic parents say no, a group of Broadway stars step in to give Emma and her date the prom of their dreams. Lyric's summer production runs through July...
Review: LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS At The Pollard Is Horribly Fun
by Adrienne Proctor - June 12, 2023
The Pollard presents the horrifically fun LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS through July 1st, 2023. The cult hit features singable tunes from Howard Ashman and Alan Menken, lovable shop owners, sadistic dentists, and one very bloodthirsty plant. LITTLE SHOP is a romp down memory lane and gives the audience a u...
Review: OU University Theatre Takes No Prisoners with MARIE ANTOINETTE
by Adrienne Proctor - April 23, 2023
Marie Antoinette is a historical figure that has only grown larger than life and her wigs as time has gone by. The French Revolution starts as a spark and ends with a full-blown blaze in this historical drama, on stage at OU's intimate blackbox style Weitzenhoffer Theatre, now through April 30th on ...
Review: Lyric Theatre Gets Everything Right with THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG
by Adrienne Proctor - April 09, 2023
Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma presents THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG now through April 23rd at their Plaza District location. When a well-intentioned but unprepared community theatre company attempts to open a murder-mystery play, disaster ensues. Lyric's cast of pros pulls off this comedic farce with gutsy ...
Review: Everyone's a suspect with The Pollard's murder/mystery musical CLUE
by Adrienne Proctor - March 12, 2023
Audiences have a chance to get in on the action and help solve the murder with CLUE: The Musical. Based on the popular whodunnit board game, CLUE is an interactive mystery musical that's entertaining and fun for all audiences. Come ready to investigate, as the ending to this musical changes from nig...
Review: Southmoore Has A Bikini Bottom Day With SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS THE MUSICAL
by Adrienne Proctor - March 07, 2023
The Southmoore High School Spring production is SpongeBob The Musical. This whimsical take on the popular 1990s cartoon features a star-studded lineup of original tunes by Steven Tyler and Joe Perry, Cyndi Lauper, Panic! At the Disco, Lady A, and more. The large ensemble cast is having the time of t...
Review: Lyric Theatre Embarks On An Epic Journey With BIG RIVER
by Adrienne Proctor - February 17, 2023
Big River is based on The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain. This Theatre for Young Audiences version has been adapted from the original Tony Award winning musical. Lyric presents their annual kids' show now through March 11th at their Lyric at the Plaza venue....
Review: 3rd Act Theatre Company comes to play and slay with EAT, SLAY, LEAVE
by Adrienne Proctor - October 27, 2022
When three best friends embark on a self-care weekend, they expect a quiet few days in the woods. They bring wine and bath bombs, and set up a 'ritual' to cast out their old selves. All hell breaks loose when they cast those demons out and right into their cabin. It's a fight to the death for the th...
Review: OKC Broadway Tempts Fate With HADESTOWN
by Adrienne Proctor - October 26, 2022
The 2019 Tony Award winner for best musical, HADESTOWN, makes its tour stop in OKC. Hadestown is a mashup of two Greek mythologies, with original music and lyrics by singer/songwriter Anais Mitchell. When Eurydice follows Hades to his underground kingdom, Orpheus risks it all to find her and bring h...
Review: Yee-haw! Lyric's ROCKY HORROR SHOW is bigger than Texas
by Adrienne Proctor - October 09, 2022
Rocky Horror returns to Lyric Theatre and patrons are so glad! This season's production is nicer than Betty Monroe had, and it's bigger than ever with a Texas-themed setting. Rocky Horror is raunchy and sexy, and it's the cure for whatever is holding you back. Don't dream it, be it. Rose tint your w...