An election year may not be the best time to stage David Mamet’s presidential-election comedy, November. The play pales in comparison to the real thing. But I’m not sure any time is good for staging this insipid, tedious slog of a show. Oklahoma City Repertory Theatre is giving it a go at CitySpace under the […]
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Show ’nuff!
CARPENTER SQUARE THEATRE Sept. 7-29: God of Carnage Oct. 19-Nov. 10: Lady Nov. 30-Dec. 22: The Last Romance Jan. 11-Feb. 2: The Good Counselor Feb. 22-Mar. 16: Mrs. Mannerly April 5-27: My Name Is Asher Lev May 17-June 8: Something Intangible June 28-July 20: Out of Sterno CELEBRITY ATTRACTIONS Oct. 9-14: Les Misérables Nov. 6-11: […]
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Make a wish
Thinking big — and why shouldn’t she? — Kathryn McGill of Oklahoma Shakespeare in the Park said she yearns for a comprehensive performing arts center with 60-, 250- and 400-seat theaters and office and rehearsal space. She correctly notes the severe shortage of affordable, available theater space. But OKC already has one of the most […]
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Wolf trap
Not all the games in London have to do with boxing and basketball. Some focus on the body — we’re not talking Olympic rings, but curves. On Friday, Adéle Wolf’s Burlesque and Variety Show features a dancer who recently competed in the 2012 World Burlesque Games in London. Honey Cocoa Bordeauxx, also known as the […]
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Star search
Cindy St. Peter, creator and education director at Starbound, said the studio is looking for people with raw talent, as well as those wanting to hone their performance skills. Acting, singing and dance classes form the heart of its curriculum. St. Peter, who has worked for 40 years as an actress, singer, vocal and piano […]
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No place like home
The Sooner Theatre is celebrating its 10th year of summer camp productions with the performance of The Wizard of Oz. The cast consists of student’s aged 8 to 13. “It’s our second time to do Wizard of Oz, and we just had such a magical time with it last time we did it, and we […]
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The Bard, with bark
In Verona, young Proteus (Kyle Whalen) follows his friend Valentine (Brad Brockman) to Milan to serve in the duke’s court. In the process, Proteus becomes smitten with the duke’s daughter, Sylvia (Victoria Hines), and forgets his girlfriend, Julia (Suzanne Stanley). Proteus schemes against Valentine, who also loves Sylvia, as well as Thurio (Mason Pain), the […]
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Crazy house
Michael James is Pollard Theatre’s longtime resident costume designer and a capable actor, although he rarely appears onstage. But now, he’s giving a winning encore as Albin in Pollard’s production of La Cage aux Folles. James’ performance is a joy to behold. His sequin-laden costumes look sharp, too. He played Albin when Pollard staged La […]
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Sweet tooth
Traveling is always an option over the summer, but with gas prices as they are, the cost of going out of state can get a little out of hand. A great alternative is taking your mind, if not your body, on a tour of pure imagination. Upstage Theatre in Edmond offers your imagination the chance […]
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Oh, ‘Danny’ boy
Next Stage goes two-for-two by offering another world premiere with its second production, a rock musical by Oklahoma writers. Wishing to tackle an original musical, the troupe reached out to local composer and actor Jacob Becannen of The Fellowship Students. “He sent us this beautiful album that he had written and recorded, but not yet […]