University Theatre and Concerts

EVERYBODY

Sept. 22, 23, 28*, 29** at 8 p.m.
Sept. 24, Oct. 1 at 3 p.m.
A. Max Weitzenhoffer Theatre

By Branden Jacobs-Jenkins
Madison Niederhauser, director

This modern take on the fifteenth-century morality play Everyman follows Everybody on a journey through life’s greatest mystery. Allegorical figures play the lottery of life with wit and wisdom on a journey of self-discovery. Each performance, the role each actor will play will be drawn at random live in front of the audience.

This production contains adult themes.
*ASL Interpretation available on Sept. 28
**A talkback will take place following the show on Sept. 29

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HEATHERS THE MUSICAL

Oct. 13, 14, 20 at 8 p.m.
Oct. 14, 15, 22 at 3 p.m.
Elsie C. Brackett Theatre

Book, Music, & Lyrics by Kevin Murphy & Laurence O’Keefe
Based on the film by Daniel Waters
Josh Prince, director

Welcome to Westerberg High where Veronica Sawyer is just another nobody dreaming of a better day. But when she joins the beautiful and impossibly cruel Heathers and her dreams of popularity may finally come true, mysterious teen rebel JD teaches her that it might kill to be a nobody, but it is murder being a somebody. Are you in, or are you out?

This production contains adult content.

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ORFEO ED EURIDICE

Nov. 2, 3, 4 at 8 p.m.
Nov. 5 at 3 p.m.
Reynolds Performing Arts Center

Composed by Christoph Willibald Gluck; Libretto by Ranieri de’ Calzabigi
Jonathan Shames, Artistic Director & Conductor
Nicole Kenley-Miller, Stage Director

A modern take on this ancient Greek tale of unforgettable, eternal love. Gluck’s soaring opera follows Orfeo’s venture into the underworld to rescue his beloved Euridce.

This production is sung in Italian (English supertitles) and contains adult themes.
Single tickets on sale Oct. 16.

THE NUTCRACKER

Dec. 1, 2, 7, 8, 9 at 8 p.m.
Dec. 2, 3, 9, 10 at 3 p.m.
Elsie C. Brackett Theatre

Composed by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
Mary Margaret Holt, Choreographer
Jonathan Shames, Conductor

Oklahoma Festival Ballet and children from the region will sweep you away with this quintessential fairy tale ballet set to Tchaikovsky’s magical score. You won't want to miss this spectacular holiday classic!

This production is suitable for all audiences.
Single tickets on sale Nov. 6.

YOUNG CHOREOGRAPHERS' SHOWCASE

Jan. 25, 26, 27 at 8 p.m.
Jan. 28 at 3 p.m.
Elsie C. Brackett Theatre

Inspirational, delightful, and thought provoking. School of Dance student choreographers present original dance works in creative collaboration with Helmerich School of Drama lighting design students.

This production is suitable for all audiences.
Single tickets on sale Jan. 10.

THE MERRY WIDOW

Feb. 15, 16, 17 at 8 p.m.
Feb. 18 at 3 p.m.
Reynolds Performing Arts Center

Composed by Franz Lehár; Libretto by Viktor Léon and Leo Stein
Jonathan Shames, Artistic Director & Conductor
Nicole Kenley-Miller, Stage Director

Lehár’s charming, uplifting opera is a delightful tale of a woman’s quest for love, and a man’s realization of his susceptibility for it. The burgeoning romance that results is challenged by deception, mishaps and comedic misadventures, but ultimately succeeds.

This production is suitable for all audiences.
Single tickets on sale Jan. 29.

LIFE IS A DREAM

March 1, 2, 7, 8, 9 at 8 p.m.
March 3, 10 at 3 p.m.
A. Max Weitzenhoffer Theatre

By Pedro Calderón de la Barca
Translated and adapted by Nilo Cruz
Cristina Angeles, Director

Banished by his father to avoid the realization of a violent prophecy, Prince Segismundo returns to his kingdom in an epic story about destiny, reality, and illusion.

This production contains adult themes.
Single tickets on sale Feb. 12.

CRAZY FOR YOU

April 5, 6, 12, 13 at 8 p.m.
April 7, 14 at 3 p.m.
Elsie C. Brackett Theatre

Music and Lyrics by George Gershwin and Ira Gershwin; Book by Ken Ludwig
Lyn Cramer, Director

A city slicker falls for a hometown girl in this ebullient romantic comedy. A winner of three Tony Awards, Crazy For You features cowboys, showgirls, exhilarating tap dancing, and a glorious score from George and Ira Gershwin.

This production is suitable for all audiences.
Single tickets on sale March 18.

CONTEMPORARY DANCE OKLAHOMA

April 26, 27, May 2, 3 at 8 p.m.
April 28, May 4 at 3 p.m.
Reynolds Performing Arts Center

Enjoy an evening of powerful contemporary dance as CDO concludes the University Theatre season with Ulysses Dove's iconic choreography of raw athleticism and energy on full display in Vespers; choreography by Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater’s artistic director, Robert Battle; and exciting new works by School of Dance faculty Austin Hartel, Leslie Kraus and Roxanne Lyst.

This program is suitable for all audiences.
Single tickets on sale April 10.