Publisher: Elizabeth Hurd
Amandanell Bold is a Bold Adventure in Action
Amandanell Bold Photo courtesy of Savannah Lutrell Photography
There are some excellent university programs for the arts in Oklahoma. But the real test for theatre folk doesn’t come from their academic career, it comes from their performance in the field. Amandanell Bold has been in love with the theatre from childhood. She has paid her dues working on the backstage crews and stage managing. She loves the ambiance and the thrill that occurs backstage when the crew is able to support the actors and directors in a hit show. Every now and then she is… Continue reading
Oklahoma Shakespeare in the Park Premieres an Outstanding Production of “The Book of Will”
Kate Kemmet as Alice Heminges and Chris Rodgers as Henry Condell in “The Book of Will” Photo courtesy of April Porterfield
Shakespeare in the Park on Paseo is presenting “The Book of Will” through August 31, 2019. Lauren Gunderson’s amazing play tells the tale of Shakespeare’s fellow actors and friends, The King’s Men, collecting and publishing his works three years after his death. Other group members are lost, and along with them their memories of parts played. They decide to collect and publish Shakespeare’s works, to commemorate the genius of his writing for future generations. The… Continue reading
“The Lost Boy” Provides a Dynamic Beginning for The 3rd Act Theatre
Don Taylor as Captain Hook threatens Brance Lanning as Peter Pan
The 3rd Act Theatre is off to a solid start with their first production, “The Lost Boy” by Ronald Gabriel Paolillo. Everyone knows the story of Peter Pan by J. M. Barrie and “The Lost Boy” is the story of J.M. Barrie’s writing Peter’s story. “Peter Pan” was first staged in 1894 and the first Barrie story exploring the boy who never grew up, “The Little White Bird” shows how the story of Neverland and a permanently young boy who can fly was developed by J.M. Barrie.… Continue reading
Driving Force: The Pollard Opens Season 33 with Driving Miss Daisy
Brenda Williams and Al Bostick rehearse for The Pollard’s Driving Miss Daisy.
The Pollard Theatre in Guthrie opens their highly anticipated Season 33 with Driving Miss Daisy. Featuring a legendary cast, Driving Miss Daisy is directed by Pollard artistic director W. Jerome Stevenson. Brenda Williams and Albert Bostick are reprising their roles as Daisy Werthan and Hoke Colburn, with company member James A. Hughes as Boolie Werthan. The 1987 play by Alfred Uhry won a Pulitzer Prize before becoming an Oscar-winning movie in 1989, starring Jessica Tandy and Morgan Freeman. It later enjoyed success with a revival on… Continue reading
Taking Her Shot: UCO Alum Erin Clemons Returns to OKC with Hamilton Tour
Erin Clemons stars as Eliza Hamilton in the Philip Tour of Hamilton: An American Musical. Photo by Miguel Herrera.
Nothing is more abuzz in Oklahoma City right now than the national tour of Hamilton: An American Musical. Promised by OKC Broadway and the Civic Center way back in January 2017, Hamilton finally landed in OKC July 30th and runs 8 shows a week until August 18th. Hamilton is a modern-music telling of one of America’s long unsung founding fathers, Alexander Hamilton. As described, the story “of America then, by America now”, is a spectacle of dance, singing,… Continue reading
Kismet’s Hunchback of Notre Dame Stands Tall
Zachary Wright and the cast of The Hunchback of Notre Dame. Photo courtesy Kismet Arts Studio and Theatre.
The Oklahoma regional premiere of The Hunchback of Notre Dame is a hidden gem in OKC community theatre. Director Angela Polk amasses a large cast of players who possess infinite energy and talent. This version of the musical, though not based strictly on the 1996 Disney film, does feature the music from it, written by the incomparable Alan Menken. This Hunchback is darker, a bit closer to the original Victor Hugo novel. This stage musical features, in stark color, the… Continue reading
Ella Latham
Ella Latham
Photo courtesy of Gretchen Latham
The Broadway Academy of Performing is presenting “Seven Brides for Seven Brothers” August 3, 2019 featuring Ella Latham. Latham is well-known to local audiences having appeared as Martha Cratchit in “A Territorial Christmas Carol” at the Pollard Theatre in Guthrie, Oklahoma. Many people may remember her performance in “Oliver” at Kismet, where she performed as Bet. Latham earned the award of Best Supporting Actress from Broadway World for Bet and Martha in 2018.
The production will take place in Wichita KS at Newman University as the culmination of the week-long performing… Continue reading
James A. Hughes
James A. Hughes
Photo courtesy of The Pollard
James A. Hughes, resident company member of the Pollard Theatre is one of the most versatile actors in the Oklahoma City Metropolitan Area. Hughes studied dance and costume design at Oklahoma City University, and his credits include directing and choreographing as well as performing on stage. His range includes many roles, from the beloved Bob Cratchit in Pollard’s “A Territorial Christmas Carol” to Boolie Werthan in “Driving Miss Daisy” also at the Pollard. “Driving Miss Daisy” is coming up again at the Pollard, opening August 23, 2019. And… Continue reading
Once Again Lyric’s Titan Michael Baron Astounds with “Titanic”
The cast of Lyric’s Titanic.
Photos by K. Talley Photography
There is no doubt that Michael Baron is a genius at launching a success—had he launched the Titanic, she never would have sunk-but sink she did and the great loss is a story that has fascinated the public for over a century. The stories of courage and cowardice, wealth and poverty, sacrifice and greed are told beautifully by Peter Stone with music and lyrics by Maury Yeston. The “Titanic” musical is nothing like the fictional ‘Titanic’ movie by James Cameron, but it is a powerful story reconstructing… Continue reading
Great Fun With The 3rd Act Theatre Presenting “Romeo & Juliet….sort of”
Cast and Crew of Drunken Classics. Photo courtesy of Sami Karbelk
“Romeo & Juliet….sort of” “Drunken Classics” and soused Shakespeare—the marriage of improvisation and Shakespearean lilt. The 3rd Act Theatre Company is a brand new theatre located at the popular Shoppes at Northpark at the corner of 122nd and May Avenue. Until they begin their first season with “The Lost Boy” August 8, 2019 at this great location, they have been gathering at many of the watering holes throughout the city showcasing their talents. They do so with wine taken with wisdom and beer imbibed… Continue reading