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Kick off the summer with Oklahoma Shakespeare in the Park and THE ULTIMATE SHAKESPEARIENCE, a Renaissance celebration and fundraiser featuring live entertainment, drinks, hors d'oeuvres, and a silent auction with many fun and unique gifts. The festivities will begin at 7:00PM on Friday, June 1 at the new Myriad Botanical Gardens restaurant in downtown OKC. Tickets are $35 in advance and $40 at the door. For more information or to purchase tickets, call 405-235-3700 or visit www.oklahomashakespeare.com

Members of Lyric Theatre's Thelma Gaylord Academy will present its 2012 spring semester productions of “Sweeney Todd,” “Aladdin Jr.” and “Theo and the Magic Road.”

Students in grades 8 to 12 will stage “Sweeney Todd” at 7 p.m. Thursday and Friday, as well as 2 and 7 p.m. Saturday at the Plaza Theatre, 1725 NW 16.

Academy students in grades 2 to 7 will present Disney's “Aladdin Jr.” at 7 p.m. May 4, as well as 2 and 7 p.m. May 5.

The Academy's third RoKademY presentation of “Theo and the Magic Road” will be staged at 2 and 7 p.m. May 26.

For more information, call 524-9312 or go to www.lyrictheatreokc.com.

Joann McMillian’s Flying Heart Theatre will perform a puppet show entitled “Wynken, Blynken, Venus, Neptune and Mars” on Thursday, June 7, at 2:00 p.m. Free tickets will be distributed on a first come basis beginning Thursday, May 31. “Wynken, Blynken, Venus, Neptune and Mars” puppet performance is sponsored by the Friends of the Mustang Library Endowment Fund and the Oklahoma Arts Council. For more information about the upcoming Summer Reading Program, please contact Youth Services Librarian Suzanne Edgmon at 376-2226 or sedgmon@cityofmustang.org.

A Ziegfeld-inspired extravaganza featuring Oklahoma's greatest senior stars of stage, screen, television and radio.

Kirkpatrick Auditorium • Oklahoma City University • 2501 N Blackwelder

Tickets are $25 and go on sale Monday, April 23 at OCU Ticket Office or by calling 405-208-5227. Tickets can also be purchased at www.okcu.edu/ticketoffice.

Proceeds benefit Mobile Meals of Oklahoma County.

Bring the family and share the magic of Clara's fantastic journey through a land of snow and into a glittering candy land of sweet confections. If you think you know and have seen The Nutcracker, Kathleen Redwine of The Oklahoman sums it up best: "Under the artistic direction of Robert Mills, Oklahoma City Ballet's annual production of The Nutcracker just gets better and better".

Passion and poisonous lies run rampant in this highly charged tragedy of a love destroyed by jealousy. Shakespeare's legendary story reveals the power of suggestion as Iago undermines Othello in a twisted game of betrayal.

Oklahoma Shakespeare in the Park's production of OTHELLO runs September 13 - 29, 2012 at the Myriad Gardens Water Stage in downtown OKC with performances each Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 8:00PM.

Two actors take on all the roles in Charles Ludlam's high-camp comedy with dozens of lightning-quick costume changes. This sidesplitting spoof pokes fun at all that is ridiculous in Gothic horror, Victorian melodrama and classic movies, plus it’s a contender for the funniest American play of the last quarter-century.

Reduxion Theatre Original Sins Season: Sense & Sensibility by Jane Austen, adapted for the stage by Erin Woods

Sense and Sensibility, at the heart, is Austen's tale of sisterhood and self-discovery. Jane Austen's tale is lovingly told in this romantic and stirring new play. In a world-premiere adaptation, Oklahoma playwright, Erin Woods, transports the famous Dashwood sisters to modern day America in this heart-warming re-telling.

651-3191

An Impending Rupture of the Belly by Matt Pelfry

May 4 - 26, 2012

How far would YOU go to defend your family? Matt Pelfry's "galvanizing black comedy" concerns Clay Stilts' desire to fortify his house in preparation for both a new baby and the apocalypse he's convinced is just around the corner. In one reckless moment, Clay's world spins out of control, becoming a microcosm for a global struggle against threats to our security, both real and imagined.

Tickets:
Adult $18 Students (w/id) $13
Seniors (65 and up) $13
Ghostlight Pass $54

For ticket information, call the box office at 405-286-9412
Ghostlight Pass $54

Oklahoma Shakespeare in the Park invites students ages 13 to 18 to participate in its 2012 Young Company Theatre Camp, a week-long event that explores the Bard's expressive language, acting, historic context and public performance. The curriculum will also include workshops in stage combat and swordsmanship.

The camp, scheduled July 16 to 20, will be held at the Myriad Gardens' Water Stage. Cost is $275 for the week.

For more information, call 235-3700 to go to www.oklahomashakespeare.com.

Inspired by Oklahoma City’s own international socialite and Ambassador, Perle Mesta, this musical comedy is full of Irving Berlin tunes you love, like “Hostess with the Mostes” and “You’re Just in Love.” This golden age treasure is directed by Lyric’s Artistic Director Michael Baron, director of Lyric’s 2011 production of RAGTIME.

Before CHICAGO there was SWEET CHARITY. Charity works at a dance club where the motto is “Hey Big Spender.” She has only seen the dark side of life through her bad relationships, but through it all she stays sweet and is hopeful that someday she will find happiness.

Conrad Birdie has “One Last Kiss” for his number one teen fan in Sweet Apple, Ohio, before he is drafted into the Army. Get swept up in the excitement of the Ed Sullivan Show and the hip-thrusting rock and roll star visiting this small town in BYE BYE BIRDIE.

The legend herself in concert- LIVE AT THE CIVIC CENTER!
An intimate evening of music with two-time Tony Award winner CHITA RIVERA performing songs from her legendary Broadway career. Ms. Rivera will perform selections from her most celebrated musicals including WEST SIDE STORY, CHICAGO and more. “You leave this show walking on air!” -The New York Times.

Looking for 50 or more men of all ages that enjoy performing for live audiences. Come visit us or send some guys our way. You'll love the thrill and excitement of performing, plus you'll have a new network of friends to help out when you need it.