Created by Hui Cha Poos in 2008, Race Dance has produced and participated in more than 50 performances throughout OKC, including original productions, Hip Hop Nutcracker, Racey and Raceless. Inspired by cabaret-style shows, A Racey Affair will feature seductive performances designed to bring out the naughty side of the audience. Because of the mature themes, […]
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PERFORMING ARTS
Picnic, a balmy Labor Day in the American Heartland, 7 p.m., Feb. 20-22; 2 p.m., Feb. 23. Rose State College, 6420 SE 15th St., Midwest City, 733-7673, rose.edu. THU–SUN The Drowsy Chaperone, a show within a show full of every cliché, gag and gimmick from musicals of the golden era, 8 p.m., Feb. 20-22; 3 […]
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Megan’s musings
“Most things that come out of celebrities’ mouths are, well, you know,” said Megan Mullally, trying to explain the nature of fame and the famous and how completely bizarre it all is. The actress and singer also has stories about fans who identify her only with characters she has played and others who have strange […]
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New Ado
Director René Moreno has set the play in Guthrie, Oklahoma Territory, at the turn of the last century. Thus, you have a Col. Don Pedro, a Lt. Claudio and a Capt. Benedick of Chickasha, all of the First Cavalry Regiment. Moreno makes numerous other dialog changes to fit the setting. Placing Shakespeare plays in the […]
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PERFORMING ARTS
Dr. Seuss’ The Cat In The Hat, the cat stirs up mischief wherever he goes, especially for Conrad and Sally Walden, 11 a.m., Feb. 12, 14; 2, 4 p.m., Feb. 15; 2 p.m., Feb. 16; 11 a.m., Feb. 17; 11 a.m., Feb. 19. Oklahoma Children’s Theatre, 2501 N. Blackwelder Ave., 606-7003, oklahomachildrenstheatre.org. WED, FRI–MON, WED […]
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Redux revealed
After three months spent with Larry Herzel of HSE Architects and Massey Construction, Reduxion Theatre opens the doors of its new home, The Broadway Theater, with its Valentine’s Day production of William Shakespeare’s romantic comedy As You Like It. Reduxion has become known for adding a signature twist when adapting classic plays. As You Like […]
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Odd men out
An ancient theatrical relic is on display in the Plaza District under the auspices of Lyric Theatre. The historical artifact in question is a comedy from A.D. 1965 titled The Odd Couple (you may have heard of it) by a popular playwright of that era named Neil Simon (who, for the record, is still alive). […]
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Clybourne Park, comedic play by Bruce Norris written in response to Lorraine Hansberry’s play A Raisin in the Sun, 8 p.m., Feb. 5-8; 3 p.m., Feb. 9. University of Oklahoma, 660 Parrington Oval, Norman, 325-0311, ou. edu. WED–SUN Take 9 Variety Show, fast-paced, interactive sketch comedy, Feb. 5. Red Room Event Center, 114 W. Main […]
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August: Osage County
“Don’t get all Carson McCullers on us,” Julia Roberts’ character warns a relative, referring to the 20th-century author who specialized in stories of Southern tragicomedy. The film takes its own advice — its first and greatest misstep. With Tulsa-born Tracy Letts adapting his 2008 Pulitzer Prize-winning play for the screen, August: Osage County should wear […]
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Acting out
The best play of the year was Lyric Theatre’s The Glass Menagerie. Smartly directed by Michael Baron, the production kept a faithfulness to the script that gave theatergoers an idea of how the play must have looked and sounded in 1945. Dawn Drake’s set design and John Fowler’s lighting balanced the real and surreal in […]