Intermission May/June 2022

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Youth Choir

Spotlight Shrek Jr. Anastasia

God of Carnage

Into the Woods Jr.

Mercurial

1964: The Tribute

Moana Jr.

Something Rotten!

The Nacirema Society

Pretty Woman

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July-August Events

The Second Hurricane Oklahoma!

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Oklahoma!

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Discovery Awards

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On the cover: Celebrity Attractions and TPAC honor the best in local high school musical theatre talent at the Discovery Awards.

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May and June at the TPAC welcome two events that are very near and dear to my heart. In May, I am so thrilled to be able to partner with Celebrity Attractions in celebrating the best of high school musical theatre talent with the Discovery Awards. The Discovery Awards are part of the Broadway League’s National High School Musical Theatre Awards® (the Jimmy Awards®), a national celebration of outstanding student achievement, recognizing individual artistry in vocal, dance and acting performance and elevating the importance of theatre arts education in schools.

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Ours was the first program of its kind to be hosted in the state of Oklahoma, and, this year, we have 19 schools from across northeast Oklahoma participating. Students will spend a week at the TPAC, working with two industry legends. Tony awardwinning actress Faith Prince and Tony nominated actor Lara Teeter will lead the students for the week. Teeter is also the head of musical theatre for Webster Conservatory in St. Louis.

At the end of that week, two students will be chosen to represent Oklahoma at the national event in New York City. Those two students will spend the week working with industry professionals and will make their Broadway debuts in the Jimmy Awards. It’s very important to me that we give students opportunities that they might not otherwise have, and the Discovery Awards are a vital part of that.

The title of the Discovery Awards is a tip of the hat to my past affiliation with Discoveryland, the national outdoor home of Rodger’s and Hammerstein’s “Oklahoma!” I had the honor of performing the role of Jud Fry for hundreds of performances, and it’s an experience that has stayed with me throughout my career.

In June, a newly reimagined “Oklahoma!” will make its way to the Chapman stage as a part of Celebrity Attractions’ Broadway season. I’ve seen this show twice, and I will tell you that it is NOT the version of “Oklahoma!” that I performed. It’s a very different adaptation, and it will polarize Green Country audiences. It is a piece of theatre that will stir conversations and opinions for weeks after you see the show.

In the end, isn’t that what theatre should do? I hope to see you often here at the Tulsa Performing Arts Center during the summer months; there will be so many great things gracing our stages!

Enjoy the Show,

Mark Frie

CEO, Tulsa Performing Arts Center

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AMERICAN THEATRE COMPANY

GOD OF CARNAGE

TULSA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

Winner of the Tony Award for Best Play, God of Carnage

MERCURIAL

relates an evening in the lives of two couples, residents

To culminate the season, acclaimed conductor

of a Brooklyn neighborhood, who meet to discuss a

Gerhardt Zimmermann will direct the orchestra in Liszt’s

playground incident.

Hungarian Rhapsody, Copland’s Appalachian Spring, and Tchaikovsky’s masterful Symphony No. 4.

May 6–7, 12–14 at 8 p.m., May 8 at 2 p.m.

LIDDY DOENGES THEATRE

May 7 at 7:30 p.m. | CHAPMAN MUSIC HALL

THEATRE NORTH

THEATRE TULSA

THE NACIREMA SOCIETY

MOANA JR.

It’s 1964 in Alabama, and Martin Luther King is coming

This thrilling and heartwarming coming-of-age story

to spearhead a voter registration drive in Montgomery.

follows the strong-willed Moana as she sets sail across

But Grace Dunbar, the matriarch of Montgomery’s most

the Pacific to save her village and discover the truth

aristocratic Black family and President of the Nacirema

about her heritage.

Society, has other things on her mind.

May 20 at 7:30 p.m., May 21 at 2 and 7:30 p.m.

May 21, 28 at 8 p.m., May 22, 29 at 3 p.m.

May 22 at 2 p.m. | JOHN H. WILLIAMS THEATRE

LIDDY DOENGES THEATRE

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May 21–22 at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.

CHAPMAN MUSIC HALL

May 28 at 7 p.m. | JOHN H. WILLIAMS THEATRE

CELEBRITY ATTRACTIONS TULSA YOUTH OPERA

OKLAHOMA!

THE SECOND HURRICANE

Stripped down to reveal the darker psychological truths

Watch as Tulsa’s youth tell the story of a storm-ravaged

at its core, Daniel Fish’s production tells a story of a

American town where a group of high school students

community circling its wagons against an outsider and

offer their help to a nearby county before becoming

the frontier life that shaped America.

stranded in the wake of a second hurricane.

June 17 at 8 p.m., June 18 at 2 and 8 p.m.,

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June 11 at 7:30 p.m., June 12 at 2:30 p.m.

June 19 at 1 p.m.

LIDDY DOENGES THEATRE

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Oklahoma!

Most every Oklahoman has seen the show, has sung the lyrics or at least knows of its existence. “Oklahoma!,” the plucky love story written by the illustrious Rodgers and Hammerstein, is a beloved classic musical that helped to change the way musicals were written. It has won numerous awards, been revived multiple times and performed all over the world.

But nowhere is it more beloved than right here in Green Country, home to Discoveryland, dubbed the “National Home of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Oklahoma!” by Mary Rodgers, daughter of Richard Rodgers, and William Hammerstein, son of Oscar Hammerstein II. The show focuses on the strength of community and good conquering the not so good. But, the newest revival, set to grace the Chapman stage this month, is a very different tale. Daniel Fish, the director of this revival has known of this musical, remembered its songs and lyrics, and recognized its historical significance for quite some time. But when he picked up the script, ready to 12

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direct his own version, a different story leapt from the pages.

Fish says: “We tried to treat it like a new work. ... If we didn’t know anything about ‘Oklahoma!,’ how would we treat it today? We tried not to make any assumptions about how it has been done in the past. ... I’m a huge fan of the [original]. I think it’s a masterpiece.

But we tried to have a very genuine investigation of the words and the music.”

He then adds: “If you’re looking for a traditional production of ‘Oklahoma!,” this is not that. ... This is a very diverse cast in terms of their race, in terms of the gender, in terms of their backgrounds. So, in some small way we are trying to be open to difference, to see and hear the individual. It’s a kind of an investigation of the nature of the individual and the community and the community’s need to define an outsider in order to define itself. And that’s part of the piece; that’s not something I’m imposing into it. It’s absolutely in Oscar Hammerstein’s language.”

By taking a fresh look at the lines and lyrics, Fish and his team found an

entirely new meaning in this beloved work. As he says, this is not a traditional production. The words are the same, but the message behind them is quite different.

As an Oklahoman, it seems necessary to point out: This piece is not a study on Oklahoma nor Oklahomans. Fish has never been to Oklahoma and does not seem to see this production as strictly Oklahoman. That just happens to be the setting of this tale about people.

In order to ensure that all could experience the show, Fish and his team even created a lottery system to get as many people as possible, particularly those who might not have already been interested, into the seats. We hope you’ll join us to see this beloved show in an entirely new light.

Oklahoma!

Presented by Celebrity Attractions June 17 at 8 p.m.

June 18 at 2 and 8 p.m.

June 19 at 1 p.m.

CHAPMAN MUSIC HALL

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Northeast Oklahoma is absolutely overflowing with artistic talent. And that absolutely includes the many high school musical theatre programs throughout the region. When you have this much talent, you’re pretty much obligated to celebrate it.

Luckily for us, the team at Celebrity Attractions helps us to do just that each year with The Discovery Awards.

In order to bring together the best, professional arts adjudicators attend participating high school musicals and nominate the best performers from each production. This year, the first year of continuing the program after the pandemic put it on hold for two years, an incredible 19 schools are participating.

In the spring, the chosen nominees spend a week in an incredible masterclass workshop led by award-winning creatives. They then cap off their week with a showcase competition on none other than the Chapman stage right here in the TPAC. This year’s ceremony is set to take place on Thursday, May 26, at 7 p.m. With this number of schools participating, it is sure to be a night jam packed with talent.

The overall best female and male performers chosen that night will win an all-expense paid trip to represent our region in New York City. Once there, they will participate in another weeklong masterclass workshop taught by industry leaders. Ultimately, they will compete on a Broadway stage, in front of Broadway producers and directors at the Jimmy Awards, otherwise known as the National High School Musical Theatre Awards, competing against students from all over the country.

According to Jeremy Stevens, TPAC’s Director of Community Engagement: “The Discovery Awards celebrate the educational value, artistry and community of high school musical theatre in northeastern Oklahoma in true Tony Award fashion. And not only does it celebrate outstanding musical

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theatre performers, but it also raises awareness of fine arts programs ... that deserve recognition and support. This exposure helps connect teachers and students with Broadway stars, theatre professionals, and others who love the stage just as much as they do.”

Senior Marketing and Programming Director for Celebrity Attractions, Randy Cole, adds: “It is absolutely thrilling to be able to help students connect to their dreams of being part of the world of performing arts. The Discovery Awards has in its mission to highlight the importance of musical theatre in schools — both public and private. We strive to encourage schools in eastern Oklahoma to provide access to creating musical theatre and celebrate those that do by shining the spotlight on the teachers and their students each season.

“The winners are flown to New York City for an all-expense paid week at Julliard, where they will work with Broadway’s top creative talent, preparing for the Jimmy Awards on Broadway’s Minskoff Theatre – home to Disney’s “The Lion King.” This opportunity opens the door for students to be seen by casting agents and directors and often results in landing roles on tour and on Broadway!”

Sounds exciting, right? According to 2019 winner Axyl Langford, it was a dream come true. “My experience with the discovery awards was honestly amazing in every aspect.” Television tropes might have you believing that a competition like this would bring out divas and huge egos, fighting for the spotlight, but Axyl set the record straight: “The entire process was so much fun and everyone I met and got to work with was so nice. It was a blast getting to perform with so many different kids from our area and rehearsing with everyone never felt like work. It honestly just felt like singing and hanging out with my friends, and I thought that was really cool.”

What does it feel like to grace a Broadway stage as a high schooler?

Axyl has an answer for us: “It was a really surreal moment hearing my name called. ... I’m not going to lie, the

rehearsal process for the performance was pretty intense, but it was an absolute blast the entire time, mostly because everyone we got the chance to work with was so amazing and extremely talented. I really learned a lot and ended up making a ton of friends from all over the U.S. ... When it came to the performance, I’d say it’s still the most amazing moment in my life so far.

I still can’t believe I got to perform in the Minskoff Theatre. And the fact that it was hosted by Ben Platt was so cool.

I’m so thankful I got the opportunity to participate in the Jimmy Awards; it was a blast!”

Who will be the next representatives of northeastern Oklahoma? Join us on Thursday, May 26, to find out. And even better? See the top performers from schools all over the region entertain you with a night of incredible musical theatre performances. It promises to be a night of awe-inspiring talent.

The Discovery Awards Prese nte d by C e le b rit y Attrac ti on s a n d TPAC M ay 2 6 at 7 p. m .

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O N U P CO M I N G E V E N T S

CELEBRITY ATTRACTIONS

ANASTASIA

This dazzling 2017 musical transports you from the twilight of the Russian Empire to the euphoria of Paris in the 1920s, as a young woman sets out to discover the mystery of her past.

July 19–21 at 7:30 p.m.

July 22 at 8 p.m.

July 23 at 2 and 8 p.m.

July 24 at 1 and 6:30 p.m.

CHAPMAN MUSIC HALL

THEATRE TULSA

THEATRE TULSA

SHREK JR.

Beauty is in the eye of the ogre.

Shrek leads a cast of fairytale misfits on an adventure to rescue a princess and find true acceptance.

INTO THE WOODS JR.

Be careful what you wish for. Stephen Sondheim’s and James Lapine’s classically cockeyed fairytale gets a fresh renewal in this rich retelling of classic Brothers Grimm fables.

July 15 at 7:30 p.m.

July 22 at 7:30 p.m.

July 16 at 2 and 7:30 p.m.

July 23 at 2 and 7:30 p.m.

July 17 at 2 p.m.

July 24 at 2 p.m.

JOHN H. WILLIAMS THEATRE

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SOMETHING ROTTEN!

It’s hard to be The Bard, Baby! Two brothers write the world’s first musical in this hilarious mash-up of 16thcentury Shakespeare and 21st-century Broadway.

August 12–13, 19–20, 26–27 at 8 p.m.

August 14, 21, 28 at 2 p.m.

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CELEBRITY ATTRACTIONS

PRETTY WOMAN

CELEBRITY ATTRACTIONS

1964: THE TRIBUTE

For more than 30 years, “1964: The Tribute” has thrilled audiences with what is considered by many to be the most authentic and endearing tribute to the Beatles.

May 29 at 8 p.m.

CHAPMAN MUSIC HALL

One of Hollywood’s most beloved stories of all time, “Pretty Woman: The Musical” is brought to life by a powerhouse creative team representing the best of music, Hollywood, and Broadway.

August 23–25 at 7:30 p.m.

August 26 at 8 p.m.

August 27 at 2 and 8 p.m.

August 28 at 1 and 6:30 p.m.

CHAPMAN MUSIC HALL

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SHREK JR.

CELEBRITY ATTRACTIONS

Join us for “Pretty Woman,” presented by Celebrity Attractions.

1964: THE TRIBUTE May 29 at 8 p.m.

Chapman Music Hall

July 15 at 7:30 p.m.

July 16 at 2 and 7:30 p.m.

AUGUST

July 17 at 2 p.m.

John H. Williams Theatre

THEATRE TULSA

SOMETHING ROTTEN! CELEBRITY ATTRACTIONS

August 12–13, 19–20, 26–27

ANASTASIA

at 8 p.m.

July 19–21 at 7:30 p.m.

August 14, 21, 28 at 2 p.m.

July 22 at 8 p.m.

John H. Williams Theatre

July 23 at 2 and 8 p.m.

July 24 at 1 and 6:30 p.m.

Chapman Music Hall

CELEBRITY ATTRACTIONS

PRETTY WOMAN August 23–25 at 7:30 p.m.

August 26 at 8 p.m.

INTO THE WOODS JR.

August 27 at 2 and 8 p.m.

July 22 at 7:30 p.m.

August 28 at 1 and 6:30 p.m.

July 23 at 2 and 7:30 p.m.

Chapman Music Hall

Morris-Mac-Matzen

THEATRE TULSA

July 24 at 2 p.m.

John H. Williams Theatre

HOUSE NOTES

THE TULSA PERFORMING ARTS CENTER was dedicated in 1977, the fulfillment of many Tulsans’ long-held dream. Built with a combination of public and private funds, the facility is operated by the Tulsa Performing Arts Center Trust through a management agreement with the City of Tulsa. The TPAC Trust is a nonprofit organization of mayor-appointed citizens who lend expertise and guidance in promoting Performing Arts Center goals. Local arts organizations and entertainment promoters are the Center’s main clients.

ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES are located at 110 E. Second Street, Tulsa, OK., 74103-3212. Office hours: Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Telephone 918596-7122. Fax 918-596-7144. Please subscribe to our monthly TPAC email newsletter online at TulsaPac.com.

LOCATION. Downtown Tulsa at Third Street and Cincinnati Avenue, accessible from the Broken Arrow Expressway, Interstate 244, Hwy. 75 and Riverside Drive.

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PARKING. Convenient underground parking is located west of the building, accessed from Second Street. Event parking also is available in several lots across the street to the east and south of the TPAC. ADMISSION AND LATE SEATING. Lobby doors open two hours prior to an event. Chapman Music Hall doors normally open 30 minutes prior to curtain. The remaining theaters open 30 minutes before curtain. Late seating is at the discretion of each sponsoring organization.

Latecomers may be temporarily held out of the theater or asked to take seats at the back if available.

TICKET OFFICE HOURS are Monday through Friday 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. In addition to regular hours, it opens two hours prior to curtain for events scheduled in Chapman Music Hall. The Second Street ticket office,110 E. Second Street on the north side of the building, opens two hours prior to each curtain for tickets to events scheduled that day in John H. Williams Theatre, Liddy Doenges Theatre or Charles E. Norman Theatre.

PHONE ORDERS. Call the TPAC ticket office, 918-596-7111. Outside Tulsa call 1-800-3647111. Nominal service charges are added to all phone and Internet orders. The TPAC ticket office accepts DISCOVER, MasterCard and VISA. Subscriber hotline: 918-596-7109.

BUYING TICKETS ONLINE. Buy tickets at tulsapac.com using VISA, DISCOVER or MasterCard. Print your tickets at home or pull them up on your mobile device using the Tickets@Home option. Tickets will be scanned by ushers at the door.

EXCHANGES. The ticket office gladly exchanges tickets to events with more than one performance, subject to certain guidelines.

Otherwise, all sales are final.

GROUP SALES AND BUILDING TOURS. Group discounts are available. Please call 918-5967109 for group sales assistance. Tours of the TPAC are offered free of charge and last approximately 45-60 minutes. Arrangements may be made by calling 918-596-7122.

SERVICES FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES. All Performing Arts Center facilities are accessible to persons with disabilities. Please ask about wheelchair-accessible seating when purchasing your ticket. Parking is located on the street level of the parking garage near the TPAC elevators. Use the south elevator to reach Chapman Music Hall. Restroom facilities are located in the Third Street Lobby for Chapman Music Hall events, and adjacent to the John H. Williams Theatre Lobby for events in the TPAC’s other theaters. The TPAC has a Listen Technologies RF system to assist the deaf and hard of hearing. It is available at coat check for Chapman Music Hall events. Ask the house manager on duty for equipment for the Williams, Doenges and Norman Theatres. Devices are provided at no cost.

PLEASE NOTE: The TPAC is a tobacco-free facility. Smoking and vaping are not allowed, nor is the use of chewing tobacco. Also, as a courtesy to the performers and audience, please turn off all audible message systems and cellular phones.

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