For more than 56 years, Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma’s mission has been constant: to create theatre that thrills and enriches peoples’ lives. We’ve embraced the very best of theatre tradition since the beginning and are proud of the world-class productions we create for the people of Oklahoma. Since 1963, we’ve staged more than 300 productions, […]
Michael Baron
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Screen time
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 […]
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Iceberg cometh
Released in 1997, director James Cameron’s Titanic won 11 Oscars and made box-office history as the first film to make more than $1 billion worldwide, and its soundtrack featuring the international No. 1 hit “My Heart Will Go On” went platinum 11 times, selling more than 10 million copies. Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma’s production of […]
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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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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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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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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 […]
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Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma performs a classic that revives the Christmas spirit
Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma performs a classic that revives the Christmas spirit.
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Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma uses Million Dollar Quartet to open up its summer season
The production is a collaboration with ZACH Theatre in Austin, Texas.
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Lyric Theatre hosts a sensory-safe production of James and the Giant Peach
The production is presented in partnership with Washington, D.C.’s Adventure Theatre.