2012 Season
XANADU
Plaza Theatre // Jan 25 - Feb 11
This over-the-top, hysterical roller-skating musical spoofs the outrageously bad 1980s film about a beautiful muse who descends from the heavens of Mt. Olympus to Venice Beach and inspires a struggling artist to pursue his dreams. It's hilarity on wheels for anyone who has ever wanted to feel inspired.
SPRING AWAKENING
Plaza Theatre // March 28 - April 14
Rated R for strong language and sexually explicit scenes.
This coming-of-age indie rock musical, adapted from the controversial 1891 German play by Frank Wedekind, explores the intimate journey from adolescence to adulthood with unforgettable poignancy and passion.
BYE BYE BIRDIE
Civic Center // June 26 - June 30
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.
SWEET CHARITY
Civic Center // July 10 - July 14
Before Sex and the City 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.
IRVING BERLIN'S CALL ME MADAM
Civic Center // July 24 - July 28
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."
CHITA RIVERA MY BROADWAY
Civic Center // Aug 7 - Aug 11
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. Accompanied by a full orchestra, 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.
A YEAR WITH FROG & TOAD
Plaza Theatre // July 13 - July 28
Arnold Lobel's well-loved characters hop from the page to the stage in this delightful hour-long version of Robert and Willie Reale's musical. The story follows two great friends, the cheerful Frog and the rather grumpy Toad, through four funfilled seasons. Ages 4+
THE MYSTERY OF IRMA VEP
Plaza Theatre // Oct 10 - Oct 27
Two actors take on all the roles with dozens of lightening quick costume changes in Charles Ludlum's high-camp comedy. 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.
A CHRISTMAS CAROL presented by Devon Energy
Plaza Theatre // Nov 30 - Dec 29
A spectacular new Oklahoma holiday tradition returns with Lyric's production of Charles Dickens' classic, A CHRISTMAS CAROL presented by Devon Energy. Capture the magic and joy of Christmas as the ghosts of Past, Present and Future lead the miserly Ebenezer Scrooge on a powerful journey of transformation and redemption.
