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Guthrie Presents AN EVENING WITH OUR STARS Benefit Concert at The Pollard Theatre Tonight, 5/12

(5/12/2012) Guthrie Arts & Humanities Council presents "An Evening With Our Stars," benefit, tonight, May 12, 2012 at 8 p.m. at The Pollard Theater in Guthrie, Okla. The Pollard Theatre Company's 26th Season will be announced during the event.

BWW TV Seattle Exclusive: Behind the Scenes of Kristin Chenoweth on Tour!

(5/11/2012) BroadwayWorld Seattle was granted EXCLUSIVE access to Kristin Chenoweth's debut performance of her new (and first ever) tour, which opened in Seattle on Wednesday night ... and received a whopping NINE standing ovations for a show unlike we had ever seen.

Guthrie Presents AN EVENING WITH OUR STARS Benefit Concert at The Pollard Theatre, 5/12

(5/6/2012) Guthrie Arts & Humanities Council presents "An Evening With Our Stars," benefit, Saturday, May 12, 2012 at 8 p.m. at The Pollard Theater in Guthrie, Okla. The Pollard Theatre Company's 26th Season will be announced during the event.

Voting Opens for the 2012 BroadwayWorld.com Awards - Vote Now on the Best of the New York Season!

(5/3/2012) 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 10th Annual BroadwayWorld.com Awards!

Beth Leavel to Star in Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma's CALL ME MADAM

(4/19/2012) Tony Award-winning actor Beth Leavel will join the Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma's upcoming production of CALL ME MADAM, playing the role of Sally Adams July 24-28. Leavel previously appeared with the Lyric as Mrs. Hannigin in a 2004 production of ANNIE.

Lyric’s Thelma Gaylord Academy to Present SWEENEY TODD, ALADDIN, THEO AND THE MAGIC ROAD

(4/5/2012) Lyric’s Thelma Gaylord Academy presents its 2012 spring semester productions of SWEENEY TODD, SCHOOL EDITION performing April 26 through 28, DISNEY’S ALADDIN JR., performing May 4 and 5, and RoKademY’s THEO AND THE MAGIC ROAD performing May 26 on the stage of Lyric’s Plaza Theatre on 16th Street.

Pollard Theatre Opens LEGALLY BLONDE, 4/6

(4/5/2012) On April 6th, the Pollard Theatre Company will the Oklahoma premiere of the Tony Award Nominee Legally Blonde: the Musical, with a book by Heather Hach, with music and lyrics by Laurence O'Keefe and Nell Benjamin.

Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma Announces SPRING AWAKENING Cast

(4/4/2012) Lyric Theatre is producing the Tony-award winning rock musical SPRING AWAKENING at the Plaza Theatre from March 28 through April 14.

Tour Cities Revealed for Broadway-Bound JEKYLL & HYDE

(3/28/2012) As BroadwayWorld previously reported, Nederlander Presentations, Inc. will present the international musical sensation JEKYLL & HYDE, which will return to Broadway in April 2013 following a 25-week National Tour. Tony Award Nominee Constantine Maroulis will star as the title dual role of Dr. Henry Jekyll and Edward Hyde, alongside Deborah Cox as Lucy.

Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma Announces SPRING AWAKENING Cast

(3/28/2012) Lyric Theatre is producing the Tony-award winning rock musical SPRING AWAKENING at the Plaza Theatre from March 28 through April 14.

Lyric Theatre to Present SPRING AWAKENING March

(3/28/2012) Tickets are now on sale for the Lyric Theatre's production of SPRING AWAKENING, which will run March 28 to April 14, 2012, on the Lyric at the Plaza Stage, 1725 NW 16th Street.

The Lyric Theatre Presents SPRING AWAKENING, 3/28-4/14

(3/28/2012) The Lyric Theatre will presents SPRING AWAKENING from Wednesday, March 28 through Saturday, April 14 at The Plaza.

Lyric Theatre and Thelma Gaylord Academy to Offer Summer Music Camps

(3/19/2012) Lyric’s Thelma Gaylord Academy is offering three summer fun and theatrical camps and workshops for all ages, Camp Monster, Master Class Intensive and Theatre Magic Camp.

BATMAN LIVE to Launch US Tour This September in Anahaim

(3/16/2012) BATMAN LIVE, which recently toured the UK, will launch a US tour in Anaheim on September 5, 2012. The show follows Dick Grayson, an orphaned circus performer who is looked after by Bruce Wayne. In his search for justice, he discovers the true identity of Batman and joins him as his crime-fighting sidekick, Robin. The announced tour dates are as follows:

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Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma Announces SPRING AWAKENING Cast

(3/5/2012) Lyric Theatre is producing the Tony-award winning rock musical SPRING AWAKENING at the Plaza Theatre from March 28 through April 14.

High School in the Spotlight: Santa Fe High School

(3/5/2012) Based on user demand, BWW is taking our commitment to arts education one step further with the launch of the BWW Student Center - High School Edition. This directory features upcoming show listings for more than 1500 high schools nationwide with more being added each week. Schools can register for 'enhanced' listings on the site - adding in photos, cast lists, videos, links and more. Productions that take advantage of this will receive highlights on our listing pages, extra editorial mentions and potential spotlight features.

Oklahoma City Rep Presents THE COMPLETE HISTORY OF SPORTS, 5/17 & 18, & COMPLETELY HOLLYWOOD, 5/19 & 20

(3/3/2012) The Oklahoma City Repertory Theatre presents the regional premiere of two hit comedies from the Reduced Shakespeare Company. On Thursday, May 17 and Friday, May 18 at 7:30 PM they will present The Complete History of Sports (abridged). On Saturday, May 19 at 7:30 PM and Sunday, May 20 at 1:30 PM they will present Completely Hollywood (abridged).

Kristin Chenoweth Announces 19-Date North American Tour; Kicks Off in May!

(2/29/2012) Emmy and Tony Award winner Kristin Chenoweth will launch her debut world tour in May. The 19-date North American leg of the tour kicks off May 9th in Seattle and concludes in Chenoweth’s hometown of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma on June 24th. Tickets go on sale in select cities beginning March 9th.

Lyric Theatre to Present SPRING AWAKENING March

(2/29/2012) Tickets are now on sale for the Lyric Theatre's production of SPRING AWAKENING, which will run March 28 to April 14, 2012, on the Lyric at the Plaza Stage, 1725 NW 16th Street.

Carpenter Square Theatre Presents ALIENS WITH EXTRAORDINARY SKILLS, 2/24-3/17

(2/24/2012) Carpenter Square Theatre Presents Aliens With Extraordinary Skills, a comedy-drama by Saviana Stanescu from February 24 - March 17, 2012.

Photo Flash: Oklahoma City Repertory Theatre Presents MY FAIR LADY

(2/19/2012) Oklahoma City Repertory Theatre, in partnership with the University of Oklahoma’s A. Max Weitzenhoffer School of Musical Theatre, will present, just in time for Valentine’s Day, MY FAIR LADY with book and lyrics by Alan Jay Lerner and music by Frederick Loewe.

Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma Raises Money for the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma

(2/14/2012) During the first run of LYRIC’S A CHRISTMAS CAROL, presented by Devon Energy last December, Lyric and its generous patrons raised over $18,000 for Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma.

Lyric Theatre Opens 2012 Season With XANADU, 1/25-2/11

(2/11/2012) 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.

CityRep Presents MY FAIR LADY, 2/10-19

(2/10/2012) The Oklahoma City Repertory Theatre presents MY FAIR LADY at The Freede Little Theatre from February 10-19, 2012, with an added performance on February 14th.

Oklahoma City Repertory Theatre Presents MY FAIR LADY, Beginning 2/10

(2/10/2012) Oklahoma City Repertory Theatre, in partnership with the University of Oklahoma's A. Max Weitzenhoffer School of Musical Theatre, presents, just in time for Valentine's Day, one of the most romantic musicals of all time, MY FAIR LADY with book and lyrics by Alan Jay Lerner and music by Frederick Loewe. MY FAIR LADY, based on Bernard Shaw's PYGMALION, tells the story of the transformation of a Cockney flower girl to a lady of society.

FRESH MEET Makes Its World Premiere 2/10

(2/10/2012) 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 project, written by Rebecca McCauley, Rodney Brazil, Lisa Lasky, Robert Matson, Holly McNatt, and Peter Young. All of Fresh Meet’s co-writers have strong Oklahoma ties, with 4 out of 6 currently living right here in the metro.

Carpenter Square Theatre Presents A STEADY RAIN, Opens January 13

(2/4/2012) A Steady Rain: a drama by Keith Huff, opens January 13th at Carpenter Square Theater.

The Pollard Theatre Company Opens TUESDAYS WITH MORRIE, 2/3

(2/3/2012) The Pollard Theatre Company opens Tuesdays with Morrie, February 3rd - 25th. Based on the book written by Mitch Albom, the play is the true story of said writer, an accomplished journalist driven solely by his career and Morrie Schwartz, his former college professor, who is battling with Lou Gehrig's disease.

A STEADY RAIN to Close at Carpenter Square Theatre, 2/4

(2/1/2012) A STEADY RAIN is set to close on February 4th at the Carpenter Square Theatre after beginning its run on January 13th. The production was directed by Linda McDonald and starred Ben Hall and Mike Waugh.

Lyric Theatre's Thelma Gaylord Academy Introduces The Apprentice Institute

(1/30/2012) Lyric’s Thelma Gaylord Academy introduces a new musical theatre learning program for high school students, Lyric’s Thelma Gaylord Academy Apprentice Institute.

OCTAFest 2012 Set for 7/11-15; Bootcamp Slated for 3/3

(1/28/2012) Mark your calendars for July 11-15 in Tonkawa. Chris Williams and ReACT (Regional Actors Community Theatre) will host our state theatre festival on the campus of Northern Oklahoma College . Our larger theatre family will have a chance to meet, greet and network together as lunch and dinner meals are provided with registration.

BWW Launches Non-Equity Audition Center with Free Listings

(1/27/2012) We've unveiled a Non Equity Auditions section of the site which now contains free listings for audition opportunities around the country with all the same features that our Equity center includes like our search, chart view, daily and instant email alerts and more.

Photo Flash: Oklahoma City Repertory Theatre Presents MY FAIR LADY

(1/26/2012) Oklahoma City Repertory Theatre, in partnership with the University of Oklahoma’s A. Max Weitzenhoffer School of Musical Theatre, will present, just in time for Valentine’s Day, MY FAIR LADY with book and lyrics by Alan Jay Lerner and music by Frederick Loewe.

FRESH MEET Makes Its World Premiere 2/10

(1/25/2012) 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 project, written by Rebecca McCauley, Rodney Brazil, Lisa Lasky, Robert Matson, Holly McNatt, and Peter Young. All of Fresh Meet’s co-writers have strong Oklahoma ties, with 4 out of 6 currently living right here in the metro.

Oklahoma City Repertory Theatre Presents MY FAIR LADY, Beginning 2/10

(1/25/2012) Oklahoma City Repertory Theatre, in partnership with the University of Oklahoma's A. Max Weitzenhoffer School of Musical Theatre, presents, just in time for Valentine's Day, one of the most romantic musicals of all time, MY FAIR LADY with book and lyrics by Alan Jay Lerner and music by Frederick Loewe. MY FAIR LADY, based on Bernard Shaw's PYGMALION, tells the story of the transformation of a Cockney flower girl to a lady of society.

Lyric Theatre Presents XANADU, 1/25-2/1; Announces SWEENEY TODD & ALADDIN JR. Auditions

(1/25/2012) The Lyric Theatre presents its first show of 2012. XANADU "Rolls" onto the Plaza stage! It runs from January 25- February 1.

Carpenter Square Theatre Presents ALIENS WITH EXTRAORDINARY SKILLS, 2/24-3/17

(1/20/2012) Carpenter Square Theatre Presents Aliens With Extraordinary Skills, a comedy-drama by Saviana Stanescu from February 24 - March 17, 2012.

The Lyric Theatre Presents SPRING AWAKENING, 3/28-4/14

(1/19/2012) The Lyric Theatre will presents SPRING AWAKENING from Wednesday, March 28 through Saturday, April 14 at The Plaza.