World tour

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

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

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

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

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

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

Star search

Performing Arts
Sarah Lobban
Oklahoma City’s Northpark Mall is getting a new addition: Starbound Productions Academy for Performing Arts. The full-service academy, which has by-audition enrollment, opens its doors Aug. 1 to students of all ages and levels.

 

Tuesday, July 3, 2012

Wolf trap

Burlesque performers seek to seduce, entice and tease attendees to Adéle Wolf’s unique variety show.

Performing Arts
Sarah Lobban

 

Wednesday, August 1, 2012

Make a wish

Metro-area artistic directors say what they really, really want.

Performing Arts
Larry Laneer
Oklahoma Gazette recently asked artistic directors at seven area theater companies if one wish could be granted for their company — other than “more money” — what would it be? The answers ranged from concrete (literally) to abstract (vaguely).

 

Wednesday, August 15, 2012

Show ’nuff!

Theater season gets into full swing; here's your print-and-save preview.

Performing Arts
Gazette staff
Autumn means a hot new theatrical lineup! Here’s an at-glance guide for the 2012-13 season.

 

Wednesday, September 5, 2012