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SESAME STREET's Alan Muraoka to Direct Lyric's THE KING AND I, 6/9-13

(5/14/2013) - Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma hasn't presented the beloved Rodgers and Hammerstein musical THE KING AND I since 1983, but this summer the production will return with a vengeance, featuring a powerful cast and creative team, July 9-13 at the Civic Center Music Hall, as part of Lyric's 50th Anniversary Season. THE KING AND I will be directed by 'Sesame Street' star Alan Muraoka, known as Al on the show.

Now Playing Onstage in Oklahoma - Week of 5/12/2013

(5/12/2013) - Upcoming Shows - Week of 5/12/2013 for Oklahoma

Now Playing Onstage in Oklahoma - Week of 5/05/2013

(5/5/2013) - Upcoming Shows - Week of 5/05/2013 for Oklahoma

Voting Opens for the 2013 BroadwayWorld Awards! Vote Now for the Best of the 2012-13 Theatre Season...

(5/2/2013) - The Tony Awards Nominators had their say earlier this week and now it's your turn! We're pleased to announce that voting has now opened for the 11th Annual BroadwayWorld.com Awards!

Now Playing Onstage in Oklahoma - Week of 4/28/2013

(4/28/2013) - Upcoming Shows - Week of 4/28/2013 for Oklahoma

Lyric Theatre to Kick Off 50th Summer Season with TARZAN, 6/25-29

(4/22/2013) - This June, Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma will return to the Civic Center Music Hall with a high-flying, powerful production of TARZAN, starring New York-based actor Nicholas Rodriguez as the title character. Running June 25-29, the show will mark the beginning of Lyric's four-show, 50th Anniversary Summer Season and will feature an original set by Helen Hayes Award-winning scenic designer Adam Koch and Oklahoma City artist Erin Latham.

Now Playing Onstage in Oklahoma - Week of 4/21/2013

(4/21/2013) - Upcoming Shows - Week of 4/21/2013 for Oklahoma

Now Playing Onstage in Oklahoma - Week of 4/14/2013

(4/14/2013) - Upcoming Shows - Week of 4/14/2013 for Oklahoma

Now Playing Onstage in Oklahoma - Week of 4/07/2013

(4/7/2013) - Upcoming Shows - Week of 4/07/2013 for Oklahoma

PAUL McCARTNEY 'Out There' World Tour Adds Tulsa & Washington DC Dates

(4/5/2013) - On May 29, Paul will return to the BOK Center in Tulsa, OK for his first show at the venue since marking its first anniversary in August 2009 with the only arena gig of his summer 2009 stadium tour.

CityRep Presents THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST, Beginning Today

(4/5/2013) - Oklahoma City Repertory Theatre continues their Eleventh Season with Oscar Wilde's sparkling comedy, THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST, Wilde's most produced play. THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST is a farcical comedy in which the main characters maintain fictitious personae in order to escape burdensome social obligations. Its high farce and witty dialogue have helped make THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST Wilde's most enduringly popular play. CityRep is co-producing with TheatreOCU and Oklahoma Shakespeare in the Park to provide Oklahoma City with an elegant and sumptuous production of this classic comedy. This production is rated PG.

Nicholas Rodriguez, Steve Blanchard and More Set for Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma's Upcoming Season

(4/4/2013) - Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma today announced major casting decisions for its 50thAnniversary Season in 2013, featuring new and returning national talent including Nicholas Rodriguez, Heather Botts,Steve Blanchard, Heather Botts, Alan Muraoka, Lyn Cramer, Kristy Cates, Tom Flagg, Erin Bowman, Derrick Cobey and more. All four shows-TARZAN, THE KING AND I, THE WILL ROGERS FOLLIES and BIG RIVER-will be performed at the Civic Center Music Hall in Oklahoma City.

Now Playing Onstage in Oklahoma - Week of 3/31/2013

(3/31/2013) - Upcoming Shows - Week of 3/31/2013 for Oklahoma

Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma Presents THE GLASS MENAGERIE, Now thru 4/13

(3/27/2013) - Following its delightful presentation of SOME ENCHANTED EVENING, Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma will take a turn for the dramatic as it presents Tennessee Williams' powerful classic, THE GLASS MENAGERIE, tonight, March 27 through April 13, at the Plaza Theatre. The play is the second installment in Lyric's 50th Anniversary Season and will star nationally-recognized, Washington, D.C. actress Helen Hedman as Amanda.

CityRep Presents THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST, Beginning 4/5

(3/25/2013) - Oklahoma City Repertory Theatre continues their Eleventh Season with Oscar Wilde's sparkling comedy, THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST, Wilde's most produced play. THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST is a farcical comedy in which the main characters maintain fictitious personae in order to escape burdensome social obligations. Its high farce and witty dialogue have helped make THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST Wilde's most enduringly popular play. CityRep is co-producing with TheatreOCU and Oklahoma Shakespeare in the Park to provide Oklahoma City with an elegant and sumptuous production of this classic comedy. This production is rated PG.

Now Playing Onstage in Oklahoma - Week of 3/24/2013

(3/24/2013) - Upcoming Shows - Week of 3/24/2013 for Oklahoma

Now Playing Onstage in Oklahoma - Week of 3/17/2013

(3/17/2013) - Upcoming Shows - Week of 3/17/2013 for Oklahoma

Now Playing Onstage in Oklahoma - Week of 3/10/2013

(3/10/2013) - Upcoming Shows - Week of 3/10/2013 for Oklahoma

Now Playing Onstage in Oklahoma - Week of 3/03/2013

(3/3/2013) - Upcoming Shows - Week of 3/03/2013 for Oklahoma

Historic Announcement for BroadwayWorld.com - Selected for Inclusion in the Library of Congress Web Archives for Performing Arts

(3/1/2013) - BroadwayWorld.com is thrilled to have been asked to be included in the United States Library of Congress as part of their Official Performing Arts Historical Web Archives.

Now Playing Onstage in Oklahoma - Week of 2/24/2013

(2/24/2013) - Upcoming Shows - Week of 2/24/2013 for Oklahoma

Carpenter Square Theatre Presents MRS. MANNERLY, Now thru 3/16

(2/22/2013) - MRS. MANNERLY, a comedy by Jeffrey Hatcher, will run tonight, February 22 - March 16, 2013 at Carpenter Square Theatre.

Now Playing Onstage in Oklahoma - Week of 2/17/2013

(2/17/2013) - Upcoming Shows - Week of 2/17/2013 for Oklahoma

Now Playing Onstage in Oklahoma - Week of 2/10/2013

(2/10/2013) - Upcoming Shows - Week of 2/10/2013 for Oklahoma

Oklahoma City Rep and American Theatre Wing Present DEFENDING THE CAVEMAN, Now thru 2/17

(2/8/2013) - Oklahoma City Repertory Theatre continues their Eleventh Season with Rob Becker's DEFENDING THE CAVEMAN. Defending the Caveman holds the record as the longest running solo play in Broadway history. Caveman is also now a worldwide rock-solid tour de force that has won the hearts of millions and it's sure to win yours. Caveman has been seen in 45 countries and translated into 18 different languages (and counting!).

Now Playing Onstage in Oklahoma - Week of 2/03/2013

(2/3/2013) - Upcoming Shows - Week of 2/03/2013 for Oklahoma

Oklahoma City Rep and American Theatre Wing to Present DEFENDING THE CAVEMAN, 2/8-17

(1/31/2013) - Oklahoma City Repertory Theatre continues their Eleventh Season with Rob Becker's DEFENDING THE CAVEMAN. Defending the Caveman holds the record as the longest running solo play in Broadway history. Caveman is also now a worldwide rock-solid tour de force that has won the hearts of millions and it's sure to win yours. Caveman has been seen in 45 countries and translated into 18 different languages (and counting!).

Oklahoma City Rep Presents DEFENDING THE CAVEMAN, Beginning 2/8

(1/31/2013) - Oklahoma City Repertory Theatre continues their Eleventh Season with Rob Becker's DEFENDING THE CAVEMAN. Defending the Caveman holds the record as the longest running solo play in Broadway history. Caveman is also now a worldwide rock-solid tour de force that has won the hearts of millions and it's sure to win yours. Caveman has been seen in 45 countries and translated into 18 different languages (and counting!).

Now Playing Onstage in Oklahoma - Week of 1/27/2013

(1/27/2013) - Upcoming Shows - Week of 1/27/2013 for Oklahoma

Carpenter Square Theatre to Present MRS. MANNERLY, 2/22-3/16

(1/26/2013) - MRS. MANNERLY, a comedy by Jeffrey Hatcher, will run February 22 - March 16, 2013 at Carpenter Square Theatre.

THE GOOD COUNSELOR Plays Carpenter Square Theatre thru Feb 2

(1/26/2013) - THE GOOD COUNSELOR, a drama by Kathryn Grant, runs through February 2, 2013 at Carpenter Square Thaetre.

Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma to Present THE GLASS MENAGERIE, 3/27-4/13

(1/24/2013) - Following its delightful presentation of SOME ENCHANTED EVENING, Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma will take a turn for the dramatic as it presents Tennessee Williams' powerful classic, THE GLASS MENAGERIE, March 27 through April 13, at the Plaza Theatre. The play is the second installment in Lyric's 50th Anniversary Season and will star nationally-recognized, Washington, D.C. actress Helen Hedman as Amanda.

STAGE TUBE: First Look at ROCK THE PRESIDENTS

(1/24/2013) - ROCK THE PRESIDENTS, presented by PAC Trust, will play at the John H. Williams Theatre, Jan. 25 at 7 p.m., Jan. 26 at 11 a.m. BroadwayWorld has a first look below.

PAC Trust Presents ROCK THE PRESIDENTS, 1/25

(1/24/2013) - ROCK THE PRESIDENTS, presented by PAC Trust, will play at the John H. Williams Theatre, Jan. 25 at 7 p.m., Jan. 26 at 11 a.m.

Now Playing Onstage in Oklahoma - Week of 1/20/2013

(1/20/2013) - Upcoming Shows - Week of 1/20/2013 for Oklahoma

Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma Announces Casting for 50th Anniversary Season

(1/15/2013) - Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma today announced major casting decisions for its 50th Anniversary Season in 2013, featuring new and returning national talent including Helen Hedman, Eleasha Gamble, Mel Sagrado Maghuyop, Heather Geery-Mayfield and Tom Huston Orr. Scenic Designer Adam Koch (MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET) will also return to provide set design for TARZAN and BIG RIVER.

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Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma to Launch 50th Season with SOME ENCHANTED EVENING, 1/30-2/16

(1/8/2013) - Combining the musical magic of Rodgers & Hammerstein, an elegant performance space and some of Oklahoma City's all-time favorite performers, Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma will celebrate 50 years with SOME ENCHANTED EVENING at the Plaza Theatre, January 30 through February 16.

Now Playing Onstage in Oklahoma - Week of 1/06/2013

(1/6/2013) - Upcoming Shows - Week of 1/06/2013 for Oklahoma

BWW's Top Oklahoma Theatre Stories of 2012

(12/26/2012) - BroadwayWorld brings you the Best of Oklahoma in the year 2012. Check out the Top Theatre Stories from each month during in the year 2012. We look forward to another exciting year of theatre in 2013!