Publisher: Elizabeth Hurd

CityRep

CityRep Provokes Thought and Communication with Every Brilliant Thing

Director Donald Jordan

From Left: Jon Haque, Director Linda Kay Leonard, CityRep Founding Artistic Director Donald Jordan. Photo by Mutz Photography.

Oklahoma City Repertory Theatre (CityRep) uses their stage to provide thought-provoking, moving theatre as well as community outreach through art. This is a unique dynamic that Founding Artistic Director Donald Jordan prides himself on most. Says Jordan, “CityRep has a history of story offerings that are a part of our service. We’ve previously done the shows Next To Normal, Night Mother, The Laramie Project, and The Normal Heart.” In that same vein is the season opener Every Brilliant… Continue reading

CityRep Presents the Unique Play The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time

Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time

CityRep’s The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time.

Oklahoma City Repertory Theatre, CityRep, is presenting the regional professional premiere of The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time, an intriguing tale with a special main character. Curious Incident focuses on Christopher, a 15-year-old, exceptional young man with a mystery to solve. Christopher must find a way to navigate the unknown outside world and the detective work at hand, a dilemma that is harder for him than most. Christopher has a special mind and therefore sees and experiences the world differently. He’s never ventured past his… Continue reading

“Hair” A Crowning Achievement from UCO and CityRep!

 

The tribe led by Sheila (Hope Chancey) protests. Photo courtesy of Mutz Photography

The University of Central Oklahoma and Oklahoma City Repertory Theatre have been collaborating for a decade providing excellent theatrical productions, and Hair is at the pinnacle of great musical theatre.  Of course, fifty years ago, Hair was a departure from traditional musical theatre, and the success of the musical was a surprise to writers Gerome Ragni and James Rado.  Alongside Greg MacDermott (music), Hair became an overnight sensation.  Half a century has passed and Hair remains as sensational as ever.

Hair is the… Continue reading