Three of the metro’s most prominent arts organizations — Oklahoma City Ballet, Oklahoma City Philharmonic and Canterbury Choral Society — have partnered to bring one of the most revered musical compositions of all time, Mozart’s “Requiem Mass in D Minor,” to the Civic Center stage. This marks the first collaboration between the three in several […]
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Oldies but goodies
Jewel Box Theatre’s production of “Mystery Radio Plays” provides a glimpse into the heyday of radio by resurrecting four vintage dramas in the public domain, adapted for the stage by director Linda McDonald. The entire work takes place in the fictional studios of KJBX in Oklahoma City, where a cast of performers and sound effects […]
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When in Rome
The University of Oklahoma’s School of Musical Theatre brings the classic 1962 Broadway farce “A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum” to vibrant life with a colorful production, featuring some strong lead performances, great sets and costumes, and spot-on musical accompaniment. Taking inspiration from 2,000-yearold Roman comedies and classic vaudeville, “Forum” tells […]
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Juice is loose
The University of Central Oklahoma’s Department of Theatre Arts recently was invited to present its production of the dark comedy “Mr. Marmalade” from its 2010 season at the regional Kennedy Center for American College Theatre Festival (KCACTF) later this month in Amarillo, Texas. The KCACTF is a nationwide program that promotes college theater production. Last […]
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Musical ‘Dream’
In a season titled “Shakes, Drugs & Rock ’n’ Roll,” Reduxion Theatre puts the sexy back into Shakespeare with its effectively titillating and appropriately titter-inducing take on the fun and fanciful tale of hot and bothered lovers under the influence of powerful potions in a late-night romp through an enchanted wood. Directed by Erin Woods, […]
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Masterful moves
Oklahoma City Ballet presents a showcase of four pieces in “Masters and Moderns.” The show includes two masterworks from two of the 20th century’s most influential choreographers, plus two world premieres from two artists making a name for themselves in 21stcentury dance. “Masters and Moderns” came about out of a desire to be able to […]
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Monkey see
Oklahoma Children’s Theatre and TheatreOCU join forces to stage “Inherit the Wind,” an American classic dealing with the battle between religion and science over evolution. The play was inspired by the events of the 1925 Scopes Monkey Trial in science teacher John T. Scopes was convicted of breaking Tennessee law for teaching Darwin’s theory of […]
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You tease
Rising from the ashes of the now disbanded Dust Bowl Dolls, the 7 Deadly Sins Burlesque Revue has established itself over the last three years as one of the city’s premier performance troupes focused on resurrecting the art of burlesque for modern audiences. “Burlesque is all about mystery and fun and fantasy. It has a […]
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Miraculously marvelous
Written in 1957, “The Miracle Worker” dramatizes the story of Helen Keller’s fateful meeting with the teacher who would change her life. At just more than a year old, Keller was stricken by a disease that robbed her of her sight and hearing. By the time she turned 10, Keller’s family was close to giving […]
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On its toes
The Nutcracker7 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 2 p.m. Saturday-Sunday Oklahoma City Ballet Civic Center Music Hall, 201 N. Walker 297-2264 $29-$54 While traditional in aesthetic, Oklahoma City Ballet’s annual production of “The Nutcracker” offers up some rousing music, exciting choreography and rich, colorful costumes and sets. It’s a show sure to delight a modern audience looking to […]