Oklahoma Shakespeare in the Park (OSP) ends its summer season on a satisfying note with a spirited production of King Lear, in which Hal Kohlman gives a commanding performance in the title role. One wouldn’t expect Kohlman’s Lear to go gentle into that good night, and he doesn’t. Director Kathryn McGill staged the play with […]
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Which witch?
The musical Wicked has flown into the Thelma Gaylord Performing Arts Theatre on brooms and bubbles, the preferred modes of travel for the show’s witches. The production huffs and puffs, but in the end, it’s no more than a colorful spectacle and emotional dud. Based on Gregory Maguire’s novel Wicked: The Life and Times of […]
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‘Passing’ through
Pollard Theatre Company has revived its production of the musical Passing Strange with nearly the same cast and creative team from its terrific 2011 staging of the show. If you missed it then, now is the chance to atone for that sin. If you saw it before, rest assured that it’s back with the same […]
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When you wish…
The Poteet Theatre is sure to be a place of enchantment at its upcoming Disney Magic production. This fresh take on Disney old and new casts a fairylike spell of music, dance and storytelling on its audiences. “This show will appeal to both kids and adults, because characters from Disney’s beginning such as Snow White […]
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Lady bits
For six years, Reduxion Theatre Company has treated Oklahoma City theatergoers to its unique interpretation of classic plays. The company is known for dynamic, participatory theater in an intimate space — challenging the traditional notion of the audience’s role in the action. “No one passively watches a Reduxion show. We create experiences,” said Erin Woods, […]
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Fit for a ‘King’
Being skittish about the hot weather, Oklahoma Shakespeare in the Park has moved indoors for a while with The Life and Death of King John. It’s part of OSP’s “Bare Bard” series, in which plays are staged with minimal sets, costumes and lighting. It gives the company a chance to present lesser-known works, such as […]
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It’s a gas
A journey of an oppressed young wife’s liberation and self-discovery begins with a job at a nail salon in Carpenter Square Theatre’s latest live production. Out of Sterno presents the story of Dotty, played by A’Mari Jo Rocheleau, who transforms from an innocent spouse to an independent and adventurous woman. Married since she was 16 […]
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‘Ring’ of ire
Occasionally, Oklahoma Shakespeare in the Park gives the Bard some time off and stages work of other playwrights, ranging from classical to more modern plays. The results can be mixed, but it gives the company a chance to stretch artistically, and is a nice break for the rest of us. Thus, OSP presents Ring Round […]
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Pinch of humor
By: Barry Burris Oklahoma Shakespeare in the Park opened its 29th season (where did the years go?) with Measure for Measure at Water Stage in Myriad Botanical Gardens. This is only the second time OSP has staged this comedy, and the production may show why that is: It’s practically devoid of humor. Measure for Measure […]
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‘Senior’ shenanigans
The Sooner State’s senior citizens might just be the liveliest in the nation. Every year, the Oklahoma Senior Follies feature some of the state’s best live talent from experienced senior performers, including former actors, radio personalities, dancers and other creative types. The Ziegfeld-inspired show, rife with flashy costumes and catchy tunes, combines the efforts of […]