The Fantasticks has been a mainstay in theaters around the world for decades, and Lyric Theatre performs it for OKC.
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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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‘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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Tragic Moor
After a brief summer hiatus, Oklahoma Shakespeare in the Park is back at the Water Stage with Othello, directed by D. Lance Marsh. It’s not W. Jerome Stevenson’s first time playing the title role of the Moor for OSP. He’s fine, although the accent is a little annoying, making him hard to understand at times. […]
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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 […]