The Lyric’s World Premiere Musical When We’re Gone is A Rock of Art
Van Hughes (John), left, and John Furey (Todd). Photo by KO Rinearson
By Elizabeth Hurd and Adrienne Proctor
Lyric Theatre is premiering When We’re Gone, a fascinating new rock musical by two up and coming writers. They are Scotty Arnold who writes the music and Alana Jacoby who created the book and lyrics. They combined three interesting elements: Punk, Pop and Plague. Essentially this is a punk-pop musical set in 1349 during the horrendous scourge we know as the Black Plague. The music is a surprisingly good fit for the emotional as well as the physical obstacles medieval… Continue reading
No Trouble: “The Music Man in Concert” is a Jewel-and that Rhymes with Pool!
Ember Reed (center) surrounding by River City Children. Photo courtesy of Wendy Mutz Photography
Tonight a musical extravaganza opens with the collaboration of Oklahoma City Repertory Theatre and Oklahoma City Community College presenting “The Music Man in Concert” honoring 60 years of joy from the original musical by Meredith Willson. Joining CityRep and OCCC are a number of partners such as the Ambassadors’ Concert Choir, Classen School of Advanced Studies, and Junior and Teen Race Dance Company. The University of Central Oklahoma (UCO), The University of Oklahoma (OU) and Painted Sky Opera, Dance Unlimited/Spotlight Acting Academy and Oklahoma Educational… Continue reading
Spooky, Sexy and Sultry- The Pollard Premieres Ghost: The Musical
Emily Pace as Molly and Seth Paden as Sam in The Pollard’s Ghost: The Musical.
Storytelling is what The Pollard Theatre does best. Never capitalizing on glitz and spectacle, Artistic Director W. Jerome Stevenson and his company choose time and time again to focus on the beautiful stories that unfold on their stage. What results is heartfelt performances that inspire and move audiences, minus unnecessary flash or distraction. Located in gorgeous historic Guthrie, The Pollard is a place to experience down to earth, honest and real storytelling. The Pollard is staying true to that core belief with their new production,… Continue reading
CityRep and OCCC Thrilling Audiences with 60th Anniversary “The Music Man in Concert”
Jonathan Beck Reed (Harold Hill) tempting the children of River City into joining the band. Photo coutesy of Wendy Mutz Photography
Oklahoma City Repertory Theatre (CityRep) under powerfully creative Artistic Director Donald Jordan, in cooperation with Oklahoma City Community College is bringing an exciting program of Public Works to Oklahoma City. An extravaganza that pools many of the wonderful performing arts organizations and talented stars is the result. This extravaganza is in honor of the 60th anniversary of “The Music Man” and is titled “The Music Man in Concert” which will play at the OCCC… Continue reading
Tyler Woods Fascinates and Astounds as King Richard III!
Tyler Woods as Richard III woos Alexis Pudvan as Lady Anne in “The Tragedy of King Richard III” Photo courtesy of OSP
“The Tragedy of King Richard III” was likely written in 1593, a decade and a century after the last Plantagenet lost his throne. Oklahoma Shakespeare in the Park tells the fascinating story as Shakespeare intended brilliantly with Tyler Woods skillfully creating the wicked sociopath. Richard was craven, but not cowardly, and in the convoluted turn his manipulations, machinations and scheming take, we find the evil wicked uncle brought to life. In Richard, Shakespeare created an… Continue reading
Carpenter Square’s Season 35 Excites with “The Gorges Motel”
Pictured left to right are: David Burkhart, DiAnn McDown, Mariah Warren, Vikki Simer, Karen Garlitz, Angela Lux, and Cam Taylor in ‘Missing, Part 3’
In 1921, Luigi Pirandello wrote “Six Characters in Search of an Author” a comedic one act, receiving critical acclaim. Nearly 100 years later in 2017, six authors in search of structure plotted to create a comedy of nine vignettes titled “The Gorges Motel” a popular new comedy.
“The Gorges Motel” opens Carpenter Square’s 35th season with light comedy from the six authors. The setting for “The Gorges Motel” is Watkins… Continue reading
Behind the Scenes at OSP’s Richard III
by Kae Koger*
L to R: Alexis Ward as Queen Margaret, Alyssa Fantel as Queen Elizabeth, Tyler Woods as King… Continue reading
Lyric Theatre Stages World Premiere Musical When We’re Gone
Kat Metcalfe as Rosie and John Furey as Todd in Lyric Theatre’s world premiere production When We’re Gone. Photo by KO Rinearson.
Lyric Theatre of OKC has a history of unique story offerings. Their New Works Initiative has brought the world premieres of Triangle (2014), Bernice Bobs Her Hair (2015) and Mann… And Wife (2016). The tradition continues with their final show of the 2018 season, When We’re Gone. The Lyric is debuting this show, a new rock musical with an old twist. Set in 1349, in the (quite literally) plagued city of London, When We’re Gone features… Continue reading
Hilarious Heresy in The Pollard’s “An Act of God”
Brenda Williams
The Pollard Theatre in Guthrie, Oklahoma kicks off its 32nd season with David Javerbaum’s popular controversial comedy “An Act of God” starring Brenda Williams. Javerbaum is an award-winning comedy writer known for his prolific work as a staff writer on The Daily Show with Jon Stewart. His first book, The Last Testament: A Memoir by God was released in 2011 with “An Act of God” premiering in 2015. Both were formed from a series of tweets @thetweetofGod. The Pollard Theatre is a professional regional theatre of noted excellence and Timothy Stewart is… Continue reading
“The Foreigner” Sparkles at Jewel Box Theatre
Barrett Davidson as Charlie Baker (red cup) Chris Harris as Betty Meeks (platter) and Matthew Percival as Ellard Simms (silver cup) Photo Courtesy of Jewel Box Theatre
Larry Shue is the author of “The Nerd” and “The Foreigner” two of the most popular award winning plays of the 1980’s. The Jewel Box Theatre begins their 61st season with “The Foreigner” to delighted audiences. Chuck Tweed directs and Barrett Davidson in the role of Charlie Baker. There are many ‘sweet’ bits in “The Foreigner” and Tweed is well-known in Oklahoma theatrical circles as an ideal ‘bit’ man.… Continue reading