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Be their guest
Belle, the Beast and the whole ensemble bring their ‘tale as old as time’ to the Civic Center. Big ‘Bang’ theory
The Hidden Castle provides a home for Bang Bang’s underground performance art, long missing in Norman’s entertainment options. You tease
A local burlesque troupe mixes offbeat humor with sensuality for a sinfully fun evening. Ribald, not ‘Rotten’
The Pollard stages a musical adaptation of the comedy film ‘Dirty Rotten Scoundrels,’ but first, may we go to the bathroom? ... Thank you. Musical ‘Dream’
Reduxion stages a bold, sexy version of William Shakespeare’s classic ‘Midsummer Night’s Dream.’ Bam!
Maria Bamford brings her self-deprecating humor to City Arts Center. Laugh tracks
One-upsmanship abounds for two local comics releasing albums Lift off
Lyric takes to the skies with ‘Boeing Boeing,’ a comedy that initially idles on the Tarmac. ‘Strange’ magic
The Pollard hits a high note with its latest musical. Mind Rader
Does this mentalist display psychic prowess or is he simply an astute observer? Decide for yourself Saturday.

No place like home

Celebrating its 10th anniversary, Sooner Theatre clicks its red heels three times for the beloved ‘Wizard of Oz.’

Performing Arts
Susannah Waite
The Wizard of Oz
7:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday
The Sooner Theatre
101 E. Main, Norman
321-9600
$10

Friday, June 29, 2012

The Bard, with bark

Oklahoma Shakespeare in the Park begins its season with 'Two Gentlemen of Verona.'

Performing Arts
Larry Laneer
The Two Gentlemen of Verona
8 p.m. Thursday-Saturday
Oklahoma Shakespeare in the Park
Myriad Gardens Water Stage
301 W. Reno
505-7828
$10-$15

Wednesday, June 27, 2012

Sweet tooth

'Willy Wonka' is your golden ticket for summertime stage escapism.

Performing Arts
Sarah Lobban
Willy Wonka
8 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, through June 30
Upstage Theatre
Mitch Park Amphitheatre
1501 W. Covell, Edmond
upstagetheatreok.com
285-5803
$6-$12

Wednesday, June 20, 2012

Crazy house

'Folles' at Pollard delivers a compelling performance that was conceived from a one-night stand.

Performing Arts
Larry Laneer
La Cage aux Folles
8 p.m. Thursday, through June 28; 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday, through June 30; 2 p.m. Sunday
Pollard Theatre
120 W. Harrison, Guthrie
282-2800
$25

Wednesday, June 20, 2012

Oh, 'Danny' boy

Next Stage offers a slice of life with rock ’n’ roll.

Performing Arts
Eric Webb
Danny These Days
Next Stage
8 p.m. Friday-Saturday, through June 23
The Boom
2218 N.W. 39th
whatisthenextstage.com
601-7200
$15

Wednesday, June 13, 2012

Collision course

The third annual Native American New Play Festival showcases a poetic drama in Salvage.

Performing Arts
Larry Laneer
Salvage
Oklahoma City Theatre Company
8 p.m. Thursday-Saturday
Civic Center Music Hall
201 N. Walker
297-2264
$17-$20

Wednesday, June 6, 2012

Getting attention

Carpenter Square takes on a challenging play about a boy suffering from ADHD, and succeeds.

Performing Arts
Larry Laneer
Distracted
7:30 p.m. Thursday, 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday
Carpenter Square Theatre
900 W. Main St.
232-6500
$20

Wednesday, June 6, 2012

Senior moment

These golden-years performers are kicking up their heels and showing you what they’ve got.

Performing Arts
Susannah Waite
Oklahoma Senior Follies
7 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 3 p.m. Sunday
Kirkpatrick Auditorium
Oklahoma City University
2501 N. Blackwelder
okseniorfollies.com
208-5227
$25

Wednesday, June 6, 2012

Movin’ on up

Perpetual Motion Dance celebrates 10 years with a night of modern and aerial dance works.

Performing Arts
Lance Evans
Satori
8 p.m. Friday-Saturday
Lyric at the Plaza
1725 N.W. 16th
perpetualmotiondance.org
$10-$18

Wednesday, May 30, 2012

Making 'Sense'

Reduxion admirably adapts a Jane Austen classic.

Performing Arts
Eric Webb
Sense & Sensibility
Reduxion Theatre Company
8 p.m. Thursday-Saturday
The Broadway Theater
1613 N. Broadway
reduxiontheatre.com
651-3191
$13-$17

Wednesday, May 23, 2012

'Complete' treat

The Reduced Shakespeare Company comes through town to put a twist on sports and current events.

Performing Arts
Eric Webb
The Complete World of Sports (abridged)
7:30 p.m. Thursday and Friday
Completely Hollywood (abridged)
7:30 p.m. Saturday, 1:30 p.m. Sunday
oklahoma city repertory theater
freede little theatre
201 N. Walker
cityrep.com
848-3761
$8-$35

Wednesday, May 16, 2012

Of paranoia and pregnancy

286-9412 The troubles of the world are distilled into one family, in a thriller not played for 'Belly' laughs.

Performing Arts
Larry Laneer
An Impending Rupture of the Belly
Ghostlight Theatre Club
8 p.m. Thursday-Saturday
3110 N. Walker
$13-$18
286-9412

The troubles of the world are distilled into one family, in a thriller not played for Belly laughs.

Wednesday, May 16, 2012

Big 'Bang'

Norman’s ongoing variety show rivals Sin City’s show, and all for a cause.

Performing Arts
Lance Evans
Bang Bang Variety Show
10 p.m. Saturday
The Hidden Castle
1309 S.W. 24th, Norman
$5

Tuesday, May 8, 2012

World tour

'Eighty days' in under three hours is what you'll get in this high-flying adventure.

Performing Arts
Eric Webb
Around the World in Eighty Days
Jewel Box Theatre
8 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, 2:30 p.m. Sunday
First Christian Church
3700 N. Walker
jewelboxtheatre.org
521-1786
$12-$17

Thursday, May 3, 2012

No objection

Although you aren’t 'Legally' required to enjoy this musical, it’d be a crime not to.

Performing Arts
Larry Laneer
Legally Blonde: The Musical
8 p.m. Thursday-Saturday
Pollard Theatre Company
120 W. Harrison, Guthrie
thepollard.org
282-2800
$25

Wednesday, May 2, 2012