Pop pattern

'Forever Plaid' takes a musical stroll with a boy band from yesteryear.

Performing Arts
Larry Laneer
Forever Plaid
8 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday,
through Sept. 15
The Pollard Theatre
120 W. Harrison, Guthrie
thepollard.org
282-2800
$25

Wednesday, August 29, 2012

Make a wish

Metro-area artistic directors say what they really, really want.

Performing Arts
Larry Laneer
Oklahoma Gazette recently asked artistic directors at seven area theater companies if one wish could be granted for their company — other than “more money” — what would it be? The answers ranged from concrete (literally) to abstract (vaguely).

Wednesday, August 15, 2012

It’s the top

Summerstock Productions sings and dances through Cole Porter’s classic 'Anything Goes.'

Performing Arts
Larry Laneer
Anything Goes
8 p.m. Friday, 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday
Summerstock Productions
Mitchell Hall Theater
University and Main Street, Edmond
974-3375
$10-$20

Wednesday, July 25, 2012

Play in the water

Oklahoma Shakespeare in the Park puts the Myriad Gardens’ moat to use in 'The Tempest.'

Performing Arts
Larry Laneer
The Tempest
8 p.m. Thursday-Saturday
Oklahoma Shakespeare in the Park
Myriad Botanical Gardens Water Stage
301 W. Reno
235-3700
$10-$15

Wednesday, July 18, 2012

This is the 'End'

Carpenter Square explores a dark subject with a twist of humor.

Performing Arts
Larry Laneer
End Days
7:30 p.m. Thursday, 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday, through july 21
Carpenter Square Theatre
800 W. Main
232-6500
carpentersquare.com
$5-$20

Wednesday, July 11, 2012

The Bard, with bark

Oklahoma Shakespeare in the Park begins its season with 'Two Gentlemen of Verona.'

Performing Arts
Larry Laneer
The Two Gentlemen of Verona
8 p.m. Thursday-Saturday
Oklahoma Shakespeare in the Park
Myriad Gardens Water Stage
301 W. Reno
505-7828
$10-$15

Wednesday, June 27, 2012

Crazy house

'Folles' at Pollard delivers a compelling performance that was conceived from a one-night stand.

Performing Arts
Larry Laneer
La Cage aux Folles
8 p.m. Thursday, through June 28; 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday, through June 30; 2 p.m. Sunday
Pollard Theatre
120 W. Harrison, Guthrie
282-2800
$25

Wednesday, June 20, 2012

Collision course

The third annual Native American New Play Festival showcases a poetic drama in Salvage.

Performing Arts
Larry Laneer
Salvage
Oklahoma City Theatre Company
8 p.m. Thursday-Saturday
Civic Center Music Hall
201 N. Walker
297-2264
$17-$20

Wednesday, June 6, 2012

Getting attention

Carpenter Square takes on a challenging play about a boy suffering from ADHD, and succeeds.

Performing Arts
Larry Laneer
Distracted
7:30 p.m. Thursday, 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday
Carpenter Square Theatre
900 W. Main St.
232-6500
$20

Wednesday, June 6, 2012

Of paranoia and pregnancy

286-9412 The troubles of the world are distilled into one family, in a thriller not played for 'Belly' laughs.

Performing Arts
Larry Laneer
An Impending Rupture of the Belly
Ghostlight Theatre Club
8 p.m. Thursday-Saturday
3110 N. Walker
$13-$18
286-9412

The troubles of the world are distilled into one family, in a thriller not played for Belly laughs.

Wednesday, May 16, 2012

No objection

Although you aren’t 'Legally' required to enjoy this musical, it’d be a crime not to.

Performing Arts
Larry Laneer
Legally Blonde: The Musical
8 p.m. Thursday-Saturday
Pollard Theatre Company
120 W. Harrison, Guthrie
thepollard.org
282-2800
$25

Wednesday, May 2, 2012

Heavy mental

Tensions in a mental institution are the basis for this fixture of theater wrapping up this weekend.

Performing Arts
Larry Laneer
One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest
Oklahoma City Theatre Company
8 p.m. Thursday-Saturday; 2 p.m. Sunday
CitySpace, Civic Center Music Hall
201 N. Walker
okctheatrecompany.org
297-2264
$20

Wednesday, April 25, 2012

Shine on

These Shining Lives explores a tragic historical event in a Chicago factory.

Performing Arts
Larry Laneer
These Shining Lives
Carpenter Square Theatre
7:30 p.m. Thursday, 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday, through April 28, 2 p.m. Sunday
800 W. Main
232-6500
$20, $15 Seniors/Military/Advance Student

Wednesday, April 11, 2012

Spring into action

A strong performance from a young cast is what you’ll get at Spring Awakening’s final weekend.

Performing Arts
Larry Laneer

Spring Awakening
Lyric Theatre at the Plaza
7:30 p.m. Wednesday-Thursday, 8 p.m. Friday, 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. Saturday
Lyric’s Plaza Theatre
1725 N.W. 16th
lyrictheatreokc.com
524-9312
$40

Wednesday, April 11, 2012

Sex ed

Actors get schooled in onstage intimacy.

Performing Arts
Larry Laneer
A kiss is just a kiss, unless you’re giving it onstage before an audience, and then it’s choreographed sexual intimacy.

Wednesday, March 28, 2012