lyric theatre 2011 season brochure
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Lyric Theatre 2011 season brochureTRANSCRIPT
Greetings theatre-lovers, Lyric supporters, and I hope
new friends! I’m Michael Baron, Lyric Theatre’s new
Artistic Director, and I am excited and proud to make
Oklahoma City my home. I have recently come from
Washington, D.C. where I worked at the 2009 Tony
Award-winning Signature Theatre, which like
Lyric, is known for producing world-class musicals
and award-winning plays. I invite you to come take
an exciting journey with me as Lyric presents the most
ambitious season ever in its 47 year history. Our new
season includes 8 brand-new productions, 6 of which
Lyric has never produced before!
I can’t wait for you to enjoy the sweet country sounds
of Always. . . Patsy Cline, laugh at the hysterical
Tony Award-winning comedy Boeing Boeing, revisit
Dickens’ classic musical tale Oliver!, dance with the
kids of Hairspray, experience the emotional American
journey of Ragtime, share the hopes of A Chorus
Line, raise the roof with the Altar Boyz, and celebrate
the holidays with a new musical production of A
Christmas Carol.
I promise you a year full of the very best talent the
American theatre has to offer. So come experience
all of the singing, dancing, storytelling, and even a
snow-filled theatre as only Lyric, Oklahoma’s leading
professional theatre, can give you.
See you in the lobby!
Message froM the artistic director
do you love beautiful singing? do you Marvel at fantastic dancing? do you get swept away by powerful storytelling? and do you get excited when it’s live on stage? Me too!
Michael baronartistic directorlyric theatre of oklahoMa
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cheers,
always… patsy cline
plaza theatreJanuary 26 – february 5
tu we th
7:30p
fr 8:00p
sa 2:00p 8:00p
See “the velvet-voice of country music” legend,
Patsy Cline, come to life this winter at Lyric
Theatre’s Plaza stage. This musical, complete with
down home country humor, true emotion, audience
participation and includes 27 musical renditions of
her unforgettable hits such as “Crazy,” “I Fall to
Pieces,” “Sweet Dreams,” “Walking After Midnight”
and “Honky Tonk Merry Go Round,” will share the
power of friendship between Patsy and her number
this endearing true story coMbines huMor with sincerity and gives fans, old and new, a chance to reMeMber the Most acclaiMed feMale country vocalist of the 20th century.
one fan, Louise Seger. Having first heard Cline on
“The Arthur Godfrey Show” in 1957, Seger became
an immediate and avid fan constantly hounding the
local disc jockey to play Cline’s records on the radio.
Their relationship, which began as fan worship,
evolved into one of mutual respect for one another.
Julie Johnson
froM broadway’s candide
written by // ted swindley
boeing boeing
plaza theatreMarch 30 – april 9
tu we th
7:30p
fr 8:00p
sa 2:00p 8:00p
Fasten your seatbelts and take a first-class flight with
Lyric Theatre as it presents the 2008 Tony Award-
winning Best Play Revival, Boeing Boeing. Enjoy
this hilarious 1960s romp, immortalized by Jerry
Lewis and Tony Curtis on film. Bernard, an architect
living in Paris, has been successfully juggling three
international flight attendant fiancés, Gabriella,
Gloria and Gretchen, with his housekeeper reluctantly
playing romantic air-traffic controller as they fly in
go up, up & away as boeing boeing soars right out of its tiMe zone and into the stratosphere of classic coMedy.
and out of his swank bachelor pad. A new, faster
Boeing jet is introduced to the mix, and things get
rather turbulent as schedules change, flights are
delayed and chaos ensues in this whirl of mayhem
and matchmaking. You’ll love this hilarious farce.
Matthew Montelongo
froM broadway’s a view froM a bridge
Matthew alvin brown
froM lyric’s chitty chitty bang bang
written by // Marc caMoletti
translated by // beverley cross & francis evans
oliver! civic centerJune 21 – June 25
tu we th
7:30p
fr 8:00p
sa 2:00p 8:00p
“Consider Yourself” lucky to witness the audience
favorite and classic musical, Oliver! Based on the
Charles Dickens novel, Oliver Twist, this musical
adaptation about a 9-year-old orphan boy, who runs
away from the orphanage and hooks up with a group
of young pickpockets, will charm Lyric audiences in
the summer of 2011. This new production combines
heartbreak and triumph while delighting audiences
with outstanding musical theatre gems like “Food,
froM the ultiMate conniving career criMinal, Mr. fagin, to the colorful artful dodger, to the ever-charMing nancy, dickens’ colorful cast of characters coMes alive once again through Music and dance.
Glorious Food,” “I’d Do Anything,” “Where is
Love?” “You’ve Got to Pick a Pocket or Two,”
“It’s a Fine Life” and “As Long as He Needs Me.”
Music, lyrics & book by // lionel bart
hairspray civic centerJuly 5 – July 9
tu we th
7:30p
fr 8:00p
sa 2:00p 8:00p
The 1950s are out and change is in the air with the
Tony Award-winning fun-loving musical, Hairspray.
Watch Baltimore’s new teen celebrity, Tracy Turnblad,
a girl with big hair and an even bigger voice, as she
wins the affections of heartthrob Link Larkin and
integrates a TV network - all without denting her ‘do!
This colorful musical, based on the movie by John
Waters, celebrates sock-hops and teen love in the
early 1960s. Beneath the hoppin’ and boppin’ good
everything is bigger in hairspray– the dreaMs, the voices, and of course, the hair. you can’t stop tracy or the beat!
times are themes of rebellion, discrimination and teen
triumph. Enjoy hit tunes like “Mama, I’m a Big Girl
Now,” “Good Morning Baltimore,” “You Can’t Stop
the Beat” and “Welcome to the ‘60s.”
book by // Mark o’donnell
Music by // Marc shaiMan
lyrics by // scott wittMan & Marc shaiMan
ragtiMe civic centerJuly 19 – July 23
tu we th
7:30p
fr 8:00p
sa 2:00p 8:00p
Called by TIME magazine “A triumph for the stage,”
this Tony Award-winning musical is both a powerful
portrait of life in turn-of-the-century America
and a moving, relevant story for today. Based on
E.L. Doctorow’s distinguished novel, the musical
intertwines the stories of three groups of Americans–
Coalhouse Walker Jr., a Harlem musician; Mother,
the matriarch of a WASP family in New York; and
Tateh, a Latvian Jewish immigrant. Watch these three
this Modern aMerican Musical theatre Masterpiece will fill you with pride and Make your spirit soar.
extraordinary families as they confront history’s
timeless contractions of wealth and poverty, freedom
and prejudice, hope and despair. Become entranced
with songs like “Journey On,” “Wheels of a Dream,”
“Back to Before” and “Our Children.”
book by // terrence Mcnally
Music by // stephen flaherty
lyrics by // lynn ahrens
a chorus line
civic centeraugust 2 – august 6
tu we th
7:30p
fr 8:00p
sa 2:00p 8:00p
The ultimate “Singular Sensation,” A Chorus Line,
will dance its way onto the Civic Center Music Hall
stage this summer. Thousands will audition, 24 get
to the stage, but in the end only eight will get the
opportunity to do what they’ve always wanted –
to have the chance to dance. This is the story of the
ones who make it and the ones who don’t. Winner
of nine Tony Awards, including Best Musical, Best
Musical Score and Best Choreography, this show
this tiMeless and stunning Musical will astonish those who have ever had a dreaM for the broadway stage.
will dazzle you with songs like “I Hope I Get It,”
“At the Ballet,” “What I Did for Love” and “ONE.”
With its brilliantly complex fusion of dance, song
and compellingly authentic drama, you will love
this brand-new production as Lyric Theatre
re-invents a classic.
book by // JaMes kirkwood & nicholas dante
Music by // Marvin haMlisch
lyrics by // edward kleban
altar boyz plaza theatreoctober 12 – october 22
tu we th
7:30p
fr 8:00p
sa 2:00p 8:00p
Hailed as “high-octane entertainment,” Altar Boyz
is a foot-stomping, rafter-raising musical comedy
about a fictitious boy-band on the last night of their
national “Raise the Praise” tour. The Altar Boyz are
five small-town guys, Matthew, Mark, Luke, Juan,
and Abraham, who come together as an all-singing,
all-dancing heartthrob group from Ohio. Packed with
an extraordinary mix of side-splitting pop songs,
uncontrollable laughs and lighthearted fun, this
with their tight harMonies and spectacular choreography, the altar boyz question their loyalty to each other and ask whether or not faith is really holding theM together– and it’s totally hilarious!
award-winning and totally original new musical is
90 minutes of pure delight. Don’t miss the Altar Boyz!
book by // kevin del aguila
Music & lyrics by // gary adler & Michael patrick walker
a christMas carol
plaza theatredeceMber 9 – deceMber 31
tu we th
7:30p
fr 8:00p
sa 2:00p 8:00p
Enjoy a spectacular new Lyric Theatre holiday
tradition with the production of Charles Dickens’
classic, A Christmas Carol. 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. Michael
Baron, director of A Christmas Carol at the famous
Ford’s Theatre in Washington, D.C., directs this new
production with over 20 Christmas yuletide favorites.
relive the cherished tale of Jacob Marley, bob cratchit, tiny tiM, and a host of unforgettable characters as they Make their way into your heart.
Brimming with joyous song and dance, lavish scenery,
authentic costumes, theatrical magic and lots of snow,
Lyric’s new annual holiday production celebrates the
timeless Spirit of Christmas. This is a beloved family
holiday treat you won’t want to miss!
written by // charles dickens
adapted by // Michael baron
benefits
Reserve tickets months ahead of the general public
and get the best seats in the house at a discount
ranging from 11% – 24%.
Reserve additional single tickets for friends and
family at a discount before tickets go on sale to
the general public.
Fill your year with the excitement of live theatre
right in your own backyard!
Receive reprints of lost or destroyed tickets at no
extra charge.
Receive tax benefits for unused tickets, in case
unforeseen circumstances prevent you from getting
to the show.
when you becoMe a season subscriber, you will ::
Reserve discounted tickets for the 2011 Season before
tickets go on sale to the general public.
Receive a FlexPlan card credited with $150 (just like a
gift card), and use that money to purchase discounted
tickets in any combination you wish.
the flexplan… Just $150 ::
Season Ticket seating in the Circle of Stars, if available,
is reserved for yearly donors of $500 and above.
Includes center orchestra, rows A through U, as well
as the first four seats on either side.
Other benefits include paid reserved parking, admission
to the donor reception area for complimentary wine
and beverage during intermission and more.
circle of stars at the civic center ::
sponsors
title sponsor
presenting sponsor
additional season support
LEVEL ONE // Entire Orchestra, Rows 1-5 Upper Orchestra & Row 1 of Grand TierLEVEL TWO // Rows 6-12 of Upper Orchestra & First 2 Levels of Box SeatingLEVEL THREE // Rows 2-6 of Grand TierLEVEL FOUR // Rows 1-6 of Mezzanine
TU WE TH // 7:30p SA MATiNEE // 2p FR SA // 8pseason options level
SiGN Up FOR ALL 7 SHOWS AT THE CiViC ANd pLAZA ANd GET A CHRiSTMAS CAROL FOR FREE!
#1one
two
three
$289
$250
$219
$190
$322
$283
$252
$205 four
8 FANTASTiC SHOWS FOR THE
pRiCE OF 7!
SiGN Up FOR 6 SHOWS :: ALL 4 SHOWS AT THE CiViC ANd 2 SHOWS YOU CHOOSE AT THE pLAZA!
#2one
two
three
$257
$218
$187
$158
$285
$246
$215
$168 four
THE “YOU piCK 6”
pACKAGE
SiGN ME Up FOR THE 4 SUMMER SHOWS AT THE CiViC!
#3one
two
three
$193
$154
$123
$94
$211
$172
$141
$94 four
JUST 4 SHOWS AT THE CiViC!
dUE TO HiGH dEMANd ANd LiMiTEd AVAiLABiLiTY, iNNER AiSLE SEATS AT THE CiViC REqUiRE A 10% pREMiUM OVER ANd ABOVE THE AMOUNTS LiSTEd.
season ticket inforMationpLEASE NOTiCE :: WEEKNiGHT SHOWTiMES START AT 7:30p
2011 LYRIC THEATRE SEASON RENEWAL FORM- EASY STEPS FOR ORDERING AND DONATING!
STEP #1: PROVIDE YOUR CONTACT INFORMATION
last name first name title
address city zipstate
email daytime phone evening phoneadd me to email list
STEP #4: MAKE YOUR SELECTIONS AND CALCULATE THE TOTAL COST
cost per itemselect item(s) subtotalquantity
# x $NUMbER OF SUbSCRIPTIONS $
CIRCLE OF STARS $500 $
TAx-DEDUCTAbLE CONTRIbUTIONS $FLExPLAN AT $150 $
TOTAL AMOUNT DUE $HANDLINg FEE 7.50$
day of the week time price level
STEP #3: TELL US WHEN YOU WOULD LIKE TO COME AND WHERE YOU WOULD LIKE TO SIT
ALWAYS… PATSY CLINE bOEINg bOEINg ALTAR bOYz A CHRISTMAS CAROL
STEP #2: CHOOSE YOUR OPTION FOR THE 2011 SEASON
FOR OPTION #2, PLEASE CHOOSE 2 SHOWS YOU WOULD LIKE TO SEE AT THE PLAzA IN 2011
8 FANTASTIC SHOWS FOR THE
PRICE OF 7!
THE “YOU PICK 6”
PACKAgE
#1 #2 #3 JUST 4 SHOWS AT THE CIVIC!
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