January 2012
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NEXT STAGE OPENS NEW, ORIGINAL PLAY
FRESH MEET, a new play by Oklahoma writers, is making it’s world debut starting February 10, 2012 for a limited run. A broad collection of comic scenes and sketches, it features six actors playing twenty-four different characters. The scenes travel through time and space, venturing from a typical American office building, to 1950s New York, to heaven, and beyond. The script is a collaborative...
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Lyric's XANADU OPENS TONIGHT!
Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma opens a brand new season with the inspiring comedy, XANADU, showing at Lyric’s Plaza Theatre from January 25 through February 11, 2012. The New York Times calls it “heaven on wheels” and “ingenious”.
This over-the-top, hysterical roller-skating musical spoofs the outrageously bad 1980s film about a beautiful muse who descends from the heavens of Mt. Olympus to...
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Auditions for Rise Up Black Man on Jan 17th at the...
Independent Oklahoma Film is holding auditions on Jan 17th at Ghostlight theater. For more information go to riseupblackman.com For an audition appointment and character sides e-mail jenna at jenna_unknown@yahoo.com
November 2011
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Really, Safe Auto?
Fo’realz, people! Could these commercials for Safe Auto Insurance get any worse?! They are terrible. No, they are TURRRRible! They make me feel embarrassed even when nobody else is in the room while I watch them.
I admit, I *did* like the “Lady Re-run” spot. She cracked me up.
But every other commericial, from the obnoxious song, to “Justin Case,” to these...
October 2011
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Auditions for Reduxion Theatre Company's Much Ado...
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What a cast!
The national tour of THE ADDAMS FAMILY has quite a cast! Thanks to Celebrity Attractions, the show will hit OKC January 17-22, 2012. Dig out some of your old Playbills and wait at the Civic Center’s stage door for some autographs!
But who’s in it?
Douglas Sills, Sara Gettelfinger, Pippa Pearthree, Martin Vidnovic… CRISTA MOORE! Catch that line up!?
I hope that these...
Where has OKCTHEATRESCENE been?!
Where’ve I been? Deep in the darkness that is stage managing Sam Shepard’s BURIED CHILD for OKCTC. We open 21OCT in the CitySpace at the FAMOUS Civic Center Music Hall in beautiful downtown Oklahoma City. Buy your tickets as soon as possible, people: Director Doug Van Liew is directing up a HELLUVA show! It’s gonna be a great hit. You’ll be saying AUGUST OSAGE WHAAAAT,...
September 2011
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Theatrical Wishlist Thursday!
It’s time for the most exciting trip to imagination-land: Theatrical Wishlist Thursday!
Last night, I had to return an anthology of Christopher Durang’s plays to the library. Cuz it was about a week overdue. I like to support the library system by keeping my books a week or so longer than I should. It’s philanthropy, dammit. And yes, I already have two copies of this...
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“Baby, Dream Your Dream” from SWEET CHARITY just popped up on the iPod. ...”
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Theatrical Wishlist Thursday!
This week’s THEATRICAL WISHLIST THURSDAY is brought to you by cheap coffee courtesy of my place o’bidness, and by generic nicotine patches in slightly damaged boxes I found on clearance at Wal-Mart. I know, I’ve never smoked, but I became addicted to nicotine patches during a long-ago backstage incident…
ALSO- I know, I don’t do a wishlist EVERY Thursday, but...
August 2011
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Tulsa Opera Seeks Jiggling Genitalia
Are you looking for an exciting career in show business? Do you have a combined talent of acting and all-nude stage combat? If so, Tulsa Opera is in need of your services.
The opera, DEAD MAN WALKING, has received some good notices- particularly for Terrence McNally’s libretto. As someone who loves new and/or modern opera, I am very excited for this production, in Oklahoma.
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Audition Notice Round-Up! YeeeeHAW!
If yer lookin’ for an exciting career in the show business, this is THE month, it seems!
Auditions are here, there and everywhere. I’ve got the basic details here, for all the details, please contact the local theatre or follow a link to their site. And if you’re thinking of heading to the Poteet, remember: Audtions are by appointment ONLY and absolutely NO PAGEANT DRESSES or...
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Auditions for BURIED CHILD
How about an exciting career in show business?!
Oklahoma City Theatre Company is holding audtions for Sam Shepard’s Pulitzer Prize-winning BURIED CHILD August 27. This gonna be a hit will be directed by Doug Van Liew. I’ll be stage managing, but that doesn’t make me biased. Honest.
From OKCTC’s website:
WHAT: Buried Child by Sam Shepard Directed by Doug Van Liew
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Go Red for Women Night at OSP
August 10, 2011 Oklahoma City, OK - Go Red for Women Night at Oklahoma Shakespeare in the Park
Friday, August 26 is Go Red for Women Night at Oklahoma Shakespeare in the Park. Those who wear red will receive a reduced ticket price to the show ($8.00). Patrons will also have the opportunity to donate to Go Red for Women.
OSP’s production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream plays at the...
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It's The Day Of The Show, Y'all!
Opening tonight at Ghostlight is STILL LIFE by Alexander Dinelaris. The play had a brief run in NYC back in 2009 in an MCC production, starring Sarah Paulson (of the original cast of Tracy Letts’ KILLER JOE).
From Ghostlight’s website:
With her star on the rise, photographer Carrie Ann inexplicably shuts down at the pinnacle of her career. Lost, and afraid to even pick up...
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Theatrical Wishlist Thursday: SHAKE IT WHERE IT'S...
Theatrical Wishlist Thursday, where I WISH upon a ghostlight for a production of a show I feel is most deserving!
Take it where it’s easy! Shake it where it’s sleazy! Come, kick back, relax, at SAUCY JACK’S!
In 1995, a very small, very strange, brand new musical burst onto the scene at the infamous Edinburgh Fringe. That musical, SAUCY JACK & THE SPACE VIXENS is...
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Season Spotlight: LYRIC THEATRE
This just might be one of the most exciting seasons for the OKCTHEATRESCENE, ever. There’s some exciting shows coming up, and DO I EVER MEAN IT!
Have you checked out, or heard the word in the greenroom, about Lyric’s 2012 season? Whoa and wow! What a season!
XANADU- What a fun show! So excited about this- and I think it’ll be a perfect fit at Lyric’s Plaza Theatre. ...
And The Nominees Are:
Oklahoma City Theatre Company have announced the nominees for their “First Annual Awards Gala.”
Billed as “a festive celebration of Season 12 with the actors and artists who made it all possible,” the Gala will be held on Saturday, August 20, at the Greens Golf Course and Country Club. It certainly sounds like a classy good time!
Amongst the expected...
It's The Day Of The Show, Y'all!
Congratulations to another exciting opening, Lyric Theatre!
Their exciting production of the musical of all musicals, A Chorus Line, opens TA-NIGHT! Starring the wonderful Natascia Diaz (Broadway’s The Capeman, also featured in the highly watchable documentary Every Little Step). Also in the show, OKCTHEATRESCENE.COM favorites, Christopher...
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There's Never Been A Musical Like Her.
Tonight, in NYC, MCC Theatre presents a special ‘behind-the-scenes discussion, with song selections,’ of the upcoming revised production of Carrie. Yeahp. My favorite musical. EVER.
While I’ve been flipping back and forth between excited and scared, I am excited again. Yes, I’m sad that “Out For Blood” has been deleted. But yes, I am...
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Fiona Shaw and 'True Blood'
Has anyone else been catching Fiona Shaw’s crazily scary performance on HBO’s True Blood? If you haven’t, or not even interested in the show- I highly recommend you check it out on OnDemand/reruns. Immediately. Even if you just fast-forward between Ms. Shaw’s scenes, it is a definite performance to see- and you’ll immediate understand why her performance in...
July 2011
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Does anybody still wear a hat? Or write a letter?
I couldn’t resist quoting a little Sondheim. Or is that Furth’s? Or Ms. Stritch?
Anyways- DOES ANYBODY STILL WRITE A LETTER?
The only thing more fun that getting a letter in the mail is, to me, sitting down to write the letter.
I love getting mail. I also love writing letters. I have a slight addiction to blank books, writing paper, envelopes, and beautiful notecards. I can go...
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How about a glamorous career in show business?
AUDITIONS THIS WEEKEND!
OKLAHOMA CITY THEATRE COMPANY presents
QUILTERS
By Molly Newman and Barbara Damashek
September 16-October 2, 2011 Freede Theatre
Originally developed and produced at the Denver Center Theatre company, this joyous and moving celebration of American womanhood became a record-setting regional theater success before its presentations on Broadway and at the...
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JON HAQUE TO BOTTOM IN THE PARK
Oklahoma Shakespeare in the Park’s final production of the 27th Summer Season is A Midsummer Night’s Dream. One of Shakespeare’s most beloved plays, DREAM will be performed at the newly renovated Myriad Gardens Water Stage in downtown Oklahoma City. OKCTHEATRESCENE favorite JON HAQUE, fresh from his great reviews in OSP’s MERRY WIVES OF WINDSOR will return to play the...
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Star of Broadway's RACHAEL LILY ROSENBLOOM returns...
Ellen Greene, who many people love to remember as the original Audrey in LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS (both original cast and film), is returning to musical theatre in the brand new musical BETWIXT in London.
Of course, when someone mentions Ellen Greene to me, I immediately think of either the ‘76 THREEPENNY OPERA or as the title character in the infamous RACHAEL LILY ROSENBLOOM.
How exciting...
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“Just an FYI- the original German cast recording of “BARBARELLA: DAS SEXY...”
– Kory
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THE PARTY ALWAYS ENDS.
The Royal Opera House production of the new opera, ANNA NICOLE, will be released on DVD/Blu-ray on September 27, 2011!
The opera, called ‘tremendous’ and ‘stunning’ by The Independent, features a score by Richard Turnage and a libretto by Richard Thomas (JERRY SPRINGER: THE OPERA).
Based on press photos from Royal Opera House, the production’s design is...
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Am I the only person who owns this?
Yeahp. That’s right. “The Musical Theatre Cookbook.”
I bought my copy, many many years ago, at Bollinger’s Books, on May Avenue. Remember that store? I was browsing. As you do. And there it was- on the shelf. Bad drawing of Annie Oakley, mid-song, on the cover.
“Recipes from best loved musicals,” the cover announces. It’s more like,...
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Flop Connections: LYRIC & A CHORUS LINE!
Anyone who’s been around OKCTHEATRESCENE.COM or around me, know about my love for the musicals that didn’t quite make it- you know, the flops. It pains me to call them that word. Because to me, they aren’t a flop. They’re misunderstood. Well, not all of them. I can think of a few shows which are unable of redeeming themselves, even in my eyes.
Imagine my excitement...
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Lyric Theatre Opens A CHORUS LINE, August 2:
Lyric Theatre is closing its Civic Center summer shows with a fresh and thrilling production of A Chorus Line. Lyric’s version of this singular sensation features new costumes, new scenic elements and even new choreography that Lyric audiences will love.
This timeless and stunning musical will astonish those who have ever had a dream for the Broadway stage. This is the story of the...
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DAY OF THE SHOW, Y'ALL!
Lyric Theatre’s production of the big musical RAGTIME opens at 7:30pm: TA-NITE!
In the cast are OKCTHEATRESCENE.COM favorites Matthew Alvin Brown, Lexi Windsor, Charlie Monnot, W. Jerome Stevenson and more! In the leads are Broadway actos, Derrick Cobey (The Scottsboro Boys) as Coalhouse and Kristy Cates (Wicked, Jerry Springer: The Opera!) as Mother.
Check out Lyric’s website for...
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AUDITIONS for SUPERIOR DONUTS by TRACY LETTS! →
How about an exciting career in show business?!
Carpenter Square Theatre holds audtions for the latest play by TRACY (Superman) LETTS - what he write again? Oh yeah- Bug; Killer Joe; August: Osage County…kickass stuff, huh? Auditions are this Sunday. You gotta read if you wanna star. To be directed by Rhonda (Love Her) Clark. Opens September. Click the link for more info.
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The Gazette asks what will become of STAGE... →
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The Big Time!
Surely, everyone has caught the kickass feature on OKC IMPROV in LOOK AT OKC, by now- but wow! Imagine my scream upon seeing star BRENDA WILLIAMS on the cover! Then, an article from OKCTHEATRESCENE.COM favorite MATTHEW ALVIN BROWN on page 24. Pick up your copy at…well, nearly everywhere, and read away!
P.S. I love Mr. Brown’s explanation of the word ‘skit.’. Which...
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How about an exciting career in SHOW BUSINESS with... →
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OSP Divorces Big Willy For Next Production:
OKLAHOMA CITY – June 7, 2011 – Oklahoma Shakespeare in the Park opens its second production of the 27th Summer Season with Chekhov’s The Seagull at the Myriad Gardens Water Stage in downtown Oklahoma City. Associate Artistic Director D. Lance Marsh directs the opening production which features Co-Founder/Artistic Director/Executive Director Kathryn McGill as Arkadina, Jacob Ockwood as...
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Lyric’s HAIRSPRAY is a GIGANTIC, DYNAMIC, HAIR...
Last night, I caught a hugely energetic performance of Lyric Theatre’s production of the musical HAIRSPRAY…
HAIRSPRAY, adapted from the non-musical movie by John Waters, is about a starry-eyed overweight teenage girl, and the American Bandstand-esque show she reaches local fame on, as the threat of integration looms in race riot prone 1960’s Baltimore. The Broadway production opened to...
“Intermission at Lyric’s HAIRSPRAY! WHAT a season they gots coming next...”
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Steve Martin and The Steep Canyon Rangers
8.24.11 | 7:30 pm Chapman Music Hall BUY NOW
An Evening of Bluegrass and Banjo “Atheists Don’t Have No Songs,” “Jubilation Day” and a bluegrass version of “King Tut” may be on the program when Steve Martin and the Steep Canyon Rangers hit the stage strumming. The legendary actor/comedian/writer/musician and the celebrated bluegrass band are touring...
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The Bed Was Not My Own
As I work my fingers to the bone in the world of the ominous sounding ’credit department,’ here at the place o’bidness, I find myself wondering- as I do every Thursday: WHAT DO I WANT TO SEE TONIGHT?
My number one choice is Lyric’s HAIRSPRAY- which is big, loud ‘n proud over at the Civic Center Music Hall (act fast!) but the point ot TWT isn’t what’s...
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IMPROV FESTIVAL OKLAHOMA RETURNS
Improv Festival Oklahoma runs July 28th through 31st at the City Arts Center in Oklahoma City. Improvisers from across the country converge on Oklahoma City each year to mingle, take workshops, and perform. The festival, in its third year, features three nights of shows from a variety of improv comedy groups. The festival kicks off with three shows on Thursday, July 28th...
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Perpetual Anticipation
C’mon- Tell us, Scenesters! Here on the site or on the old Facebook:
What productions are you most excited for in the upcoming season?
Also, Artistic Directors/Press Peoples and yes, even high school theatre directors- get your season lineups submitted to okctheatrescene@gmail.com. Why the rush? Because we’ve got something big coming up. That’s right: The first ever...
June 2011
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Can You Deal With The Real?
What is it about PASSING STRANGE, the musical at The Pollard (and in a now EXTENDED run), is so resistable? Yeah, I said RESISTABLE. There’s something about it, from the moment I first heard of it- until now home from watching it, that made me not want to like it… Is it the entire idea of ‘concert as musical (or other way around) marketing? Is it the “IF YOU HATE...
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Theatrical Wishlist Thursday
You know what the world of OKC theatre needs? And I mean really needs?
More fun, more wildness, more happenings! The kind of productions that inspire some fun that is only as outrageous as the creativity displayed up on the stage. That’s what it needs. Honest. Outrageous fun and outrageous creativity. With those two ingredients, the box office will scream.
Two nights ago, I was...