On May 4, 1977, millions of Americans witnessed Richard Nixon do something almost unthinkable. He admitted he had done something wrong. “I let down the country,” Nixon told interviewer David Frost. “I let down our system of government and the dreams of all those young people that ought to get into government but now think […]
Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma
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Best of OKC 2019: Arts, Culture & Entertainment
Best local cover band My So Called Band Nicnos Superfreak Uncle Zep Weekend Allstars Best local original band or singer Mike Hosty Jabee Kyle Dillingham & Horseshoe Road Sophia Massad The Dirty Little Betty’s Best radio personality or team Joey and Heather 98.9 KYIS Lisa and Kent, 92.5 KOMA Rick and Brad, 100.5 KATT Shawn […]
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PRIDE Building pride
Oklahoma City’s Pride events were hosted by Pride, Inc. for decades, but an embezzlement scandal crippled the organization. Lori Honeycutt, former Pride, Inc. president, was charged with one count of felony embezzlement last year, but litigation is still ongoing. Lauren Zuniga, while serving as 39th St. District Association president, encouraged the district to step up […]
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Sweet story
Girlfriend Wednesday-March 17 Lyric at the Plaza 1725 NW 16 St. lyrictheatreokc.com 405-524-9312 $25-$65 A power-pop album originally written about a musician’s divorce is the musical impetus behind a love story featuring two gay teens from flyover country in Girlfriend. The musical debuts Wednesday at Lyric at the Plaza. Matthew Sweet’s alternative-rock album Girlfriend has […]
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Swan song
Maestro Joel Levine’s farewell concert8 p.m. Saturday Thelma Gaylord Performing Arts Theatre Civic Center Music Hall 201 N. Walker Ave. okcphil.org 405-594-8300 $19-$73 There is no telling which direction fate might take us. The angst of uncertainty is palpable in the first movement of Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 4, penned by the Russian composer […]
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Bubonic rock
When We’re Gone Sept. 29-Oct. 14 Lyric at the Plaza 1725 NW 16th St. lyrictheatreokc.com 405-524-9312 $25-$68 Beginning Sept. 29, Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma will introduce the world premiere of When We’re Gone, a coming-of-age musical with a pop-punk twist. The show is the final production of the 2018 season and runs through Oct. 14. […]
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Lyric love
Mamma Mia! Tuesday-July 19 Civic Center Music Hall 201 N. Walker Ave. lyrictheatreokc.com 405-297-2264 $42-$98 There is a matter of sheer happenstance brewing this month in Oklahoma City. Moviegoers and theater fanatics alike will soon have the distinct opportunity to see hit musical Mamma Mia!, the nostalgic yet timely production featuring songs of the Swedish […]
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Freaky modern
Disney’s Freaky Friday June 26-July 1 Civic Center Music Hall 201 N. Walker Ave. lyrictheatreokc.com 405-297-2264 $37-$93 For more than 40 years, fans have adored the story Freaky Friday. From its novel debut in 1972 to the film adaptation in 1976 with Jodie Foster and again in 2003 with Lindsey Lohan, families have enjoyed immersing […]
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Season sampler
Broadway & Brew 7-11 p.m. May 4 McClendon Whitewater Center 800 Riversport Drive broadwayandbrew.com 405-524-9312 $75 Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma’s annual Broadway & Brew event is set to return for its sixth year with a format that will feel familiar for those who have been to past editions of the fundraiser aimed at young professionals. […]
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Open house
In the 21st century, a few musicals revisiting the past might be the key to the art form’s future. Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma producing artistic director Michael Baron said Fun Home, which begins its Oklahoma debut at Lyric on April 11, is one of a few recent productions that reimagine the classic genre to give […]