Yes Siree Bob, It’s Here, It’s Here, It’s Here “Greater Tuna” at CityRep!
Jonathan Beck Reed (seated) and Donald Jordan standing in “Greater Tuna” Photo, Courtesy of Mutz Photography
“Greater Tuna” the brilliant two man show with too many parts to count has been fascinating audiences and filling them with laughter since 1981. Joe Sears, Jaston Williams and Ed Howard wrote the hit comedy and Sears and Williams have toured it frequently over the years.
Another two actors, cast in the show in 1985, were intrigued with their parts and dreamed of doing the roles again and fantasized doing it together. Donald Jordan, Founding Artistic Director of CityRep and co-founder… Continue reading
Judy Collins Dazzles Audience at OCCC
Photo Courtesy of Brad Trent
Judy Collins conquered Oklahoma City last night. She came to OCCC to perform at the invitation of Oklahoma City Repertory Theatre (CityRep) and gave us a magnificent concert. Concentrating on the great songs from Sondheim’s wonderful repertoire Judy Collins is magnificent. Collins has had a long career in folk music, including folk/rock, folk/country and folk/everything.
She began her musical life as a piano prodigy and as a teenager was seduced by the beautiful folk ballads she heard. Later, living in New York City she stood at the beginning of a… Continue reading
“The Good Doctor” is IN! The House at Jewel Box Theatre
Actors Taylor Reich, top, and Don Taylor pose for a publicity photo for “The Good Doctor,” Photo courtesy of J. Beckel, The Oklahoman
“The Good Doctor” is one of Neil Simon’s most intriguing comedic endeavors, it transcends Simon’s wit embracing Anton Chekhov’s satire enhancing the humor in many cases but also diluting the power in the Chekhovian stories. Simon’s character of The Writer/Narrator is a sympathetic caricature of Anton Chekhov telling stories based on those written by Chekhov in most cases. The play also includes one vignette based on a song by Peter Link (Too Late for Happiness)… Continue reading
Junie B.Jones: Lyric Theatre’s Musical for All Ages
by Adrienne Proctor
Kristin Küns as Junie B. Jones Photo Courtesy of KO Rinearson
Have you ever wanted to go back to First Grade? Well now you can! Thanks to Junie B. Jones, Lyric Theatre’s latest production in their Theatre for Young Audiences series, kids of all ages can experience first grade all over again. Based on the popular children’s book series, Junie B. Jones runs for three weeks at Lyric’s Plaza location and boasts all day-time performances.
This fun-loving show stars an invigorating young cast, many of whom play multiple roles. Kristin Küns stars as youngster Junie B. Jones.… Continue reading
Pollard Delivers A Spit-Polished Performance With “A Few Good Men”
The defense team, Keegan Zimmerman as Lt. Weinberg (seated) Crystal Barby as Cmdr. Joanne Galloway and Joshua McGowen as Lt. Daniel A. Kaffee. Photo courtesy of The Pollard
“A Few Good Men” is currently impressing audiences at the Pollard theatre in Guthrie Oklahoma. Two marines are to stand trial for the murder of a fellow soldier while stationed at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. The two soldiers may have been ‘hazing’ their fellow soldier, or ‘directed’ (a ‘code red’ unofficial order) to motivate a marine when he unexpectedly died. Scenic and Lighting Designer W. Jerome Stevenson working closely with McDonald… Continue reading
CityRep Presents
Judy Collins
A Love Letter to Stephen Sondheim
Photo courtesy of Brad Trent
A generation or so ago the folk songs began to come back. They had never left, they were simply incognito for a time, but the resurgence made them young again. The young folk singing them again and writing them never grew old or any wiser but they gave us anthems that anchored us. Such a singer/songwriter is Judy Collins, questioning, learning, teaching, singing, writing and sharing. On March 9, she will be here again and… Continue reading
Carpenter Square Theatre’s “Crumbs from the Table of Joy”- Far Short of Joyful
……………by Adrienne Proctor
Michael Page (center) as Godfrey brings home crumbly cookies for his daughters Ernestina and Ermina, (Shermaine Taplin and Dashari Miller, Photo Courtesy of Rhonda Clark
Carpenter Square Theatre’s 34th Season is rolling right along with their fifth of eight shows this season. “Crumbs… Continue reading
“Crowns” A Gospel Musical brings Delight to Lyric Audiences!
M. Denise Lee as Mother Shaw presents a hat to Ashley Marie Arnold as Yolanda in “Crowns” at Lyric. Photo Courtesy of KO Rinearson
There is an attitude that is fleeting, reminiscent of a simpler time, a warmer place and a slower pace that may well disappear. That memory is preserved in “Crowns” a gospel musical currently being presented at Lyric Theatre at the Plaza. “Crowns” was first realized as a beautiful coffee table book with photos of African American women all dressed up for Sunday go-to-meeting! That means a hat—a hat that is not too flashy or… Continue reading
“The Bluest Eye” Controversial-Not Contentious
Erika Felix (Frieda MacTeer) in pink, Alyssa Peters (Claudia MacTeer) in orange flank Laura Kariuki as Pecola Breedlove Photo courtesy of Bryan Cardinale-Powell
Toni Morrison is a widely acclaimed author whose best-known work is “Beloved,” a favorite of many including Oprah Winfrey. In 1970 her book, “The Bluest Eye” depicted a cry from the heart of a little girl who wished to be accepted into the society of the late 30’s and early 40’s as the United States was trying very hard to avoid war. Pecola wanted blue eyes to make her pretty and popular and loved. Just… Continue reading
Military Centric “A Few Good Men” Brings High Drama and Entertainment at The Pollard
……….by Adrienne Proctor
Crystal Barby and Joshua McGowen in rehearsal for Pollard’s “A Few Good Men”
There’s no better place to see a show than the Pollard Theatre. In the heart of historic Guthrie, the Pollard makes for a lovely evening of theatre and is a hidden gem in the local art scene. Their stellar company is putting on a new classic with A Few Good Men. Well known as a movie, this original work by Aaron Sorkin was a Broadway play first, and audiences everywhere should see it in its intended form! Intense, gripping and dramatic, this… Continue reading