OKC BALLET PRESENTS
NUTCRACKER DEC. 9-19
AT CIVIC CENTER W/
OKC PHILHARMONIC

Courtesy of Oklahoma City Ballet

Oklahoma City Ballet will stage its holiday performances of The Nutcracker presented by Devon Energy at Civic Center Music Hall, December 9-19, 2017 for an 8-show performance run. This beloved holiday classic choreographed by Artistic Director Robert Mills stays true to the original libretto that premiered in 1892 at the Marinsky Theatre in St. Petersburg. The Oklahoma City Philharmonic, under the direction of Guest Conductor Douglas Droste, which will perform Tchaikovsky’s familiar score live at every performance.  

Single tickets start at $15 and are available through OKC Ballet and Civic Center Box offices. They are also available online at  http.//www.okcballet.org./performance/the-nutcracker/

This classic tale tells the story of Clara, who receives a beautiful handmade wooden Nutcracker from the quirky Herr Drosselmeyer at a Christmas Eve party. That night, Clara sneaks downstairs to play with her new Nutcracker and is swept away to a fantasyland of toy soldiers, giant mice and dancing snowflakes. After saving her beloved Nutcracker from the Evil Mouse King, she is whisked away to the enchanted Kingdom of Sweets and Toys, where she is treated to performances by fanciful dancing confections and toys, including the Sugar Plum Fairy.  

As an added treat, children are invited to make a craft as a keepsake, sponsored and provided by Oklahoma Contemporary. Following each 2:00 pm matinee performance, dancers from The Nutcracker will be available in the main lobby for photos and autographs, while patrons can enjoy refreshments courtesy of Braum’s.  

For the second year, the “Nutcracker Tea in the Kingdom of Sweets” will be held in Meinders Hall of Mirrors in Civic Center Music Hall on Sunday December 16, 4:30 pm to 6:00 pm. This event will take place between the matinee and evening performances, so that audience members from either performance may attend. The tickets to “Nutcracker Tea” are $30 per person and sold separately from performance tickets. For more information call 405-843-9898.  

Performances take place on Saturday, Dec. 9 at 2 p.m.; Sunday, Dec. 10 at 2 p.m.; Friday, Dec. 15 at 7 p.m.; Saturday, Dec. 16 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.; Sunday, Dec. 17 at 2 p.m.; Monday, Dec. 18 at 7 p.m.; and Tuesday Dec. 19 at 7:00 pm. Single tickets may be purchased by calling Oklahoma City Ballet 405-848-TOES (8637) or online at  http://www.okcballet.org/performance/the-nutcracker or by calling the Civic Center Box office at 405-297-2264. All performances take place at the Civic Center Music Hall, 201 North Walker, Oklahoma City. The Oklahoma City Ballet Box Office is open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and is located at 6800 North Classen, Oklahoma City.  

For a more information, tickets and list of available performances, call 405-838-TOES (8637) or visit http://www.okcballet.org/performance/the-nutcracker.  

STUDENTS AND RACE
DANCE CO. PRESENT
HIP HOP NUTCRACKER
DEC. 8 AND DEC. 9

RACE Dance Company mentors 90 students from dance programs in seven Oklahoma City Public Schools for the sixth annual production of the Hip Hop Nutcracker (HHN). Show performances are set for 8:00 p.m., Friday, December 8th and 2:00 and 8:00 p.m., Saturday, December 9th at Oklahoma City Community College Visual and Performing Arts Center located at 7777 S May Ave. in Oklahoma City.

“We've extended the invitation to elementary schools involved with Prairie Dance Youth Company. Attendees will be blown away by the talent these young kids possess,” said Hui Cha Poos, Executive Director of RACE Dance Company.

In addition, students enrolled at Southeast High School, Harding Fine Arts Academy John Marshall High School, Northwest Classen High School, Capitol Hill High School, Oklahoma Centennial Mid-High School, and U.S. Grant High School will perform in the show. RACE Dance members meet with the kids once-to-twice a week leading up to the show.

“We go to teach them the choreography and fundamentals of hip-hop, but we leave knowing we’ve impacted these kids way beyond the dance floor,” Hui Cha Poos, Artistic Director for RACE Dance Company. “For many of these kids, this is life changing – being able to perform in a professional setting is something they never dreamt would be possible.”

Poos says HHN also advances RACE's mission to bring social awareness and change through dance performances and education.

“We bring kids together from different schools and different backgrounds in a non-competitive environment where it’s all about collaboration and inclusion. The result is truly magical – not just for the kids, the audience can see and feel it throughout the performance,” said Poos.

Set to high-energy music, and contemporary, hip hop and jazz moves, HHN tells the story of a young man, who searches for something missing from his life, only to discover that "it”, exists within himself. The take away for the audience is a message of perseverance, family and holiday spirit.

Individual tickets can be purchased for $20 online at tickets.occc.edu or $25 at the door. For more information about HHN, visit: racedance.com.

OCU'S HOME FOR THE
HOLIDAYS DANCE
PERFORMANCE DEC. 7-10

The American Spirit Dance Company's Home for the Holidays
	Thursday December 7, 2017 to Sunday December 10, 2017 Bring the whole family to Oklahoma City’s Broadway-style holiday dance extravaganza! Celebrate the holiday season with the renowned American Spirit Dance Company, directed by Jo Rowan. With a mix of new dances and audience favorites, this fast-paced and stunningly beautiful production is sure to put you and your family in the holiday spirit! Have your picture taken with Santa or one of the American Spirit Christmas Elves during the show’s intermission! This year’s Home for the Holidays will be particularly joyful as the Ann Lacy School of American Dance and Entertainment has been recognized as the #1 BFA Dance Program in the Nation by OnStage media. ONE WEEKEND ONLY! Don’t miss this holiday tradition! Show Times: Thursday (12/7) 8:00pm | Friday (12/8) 8:00pm | Saturday (12/9) 2:00pm & 8:00pm | Sunday (12/10) 2:00pm  Performance at 250l N. Blackwelder. General Admission: $29.85 Group Discount (8 or more - not available online): $18.85

Or buy tickets at 405.208.5227

UCO HIGH SCHOOL FESTIVAL
W/KALEIDOSCOPE DANCE CO.
NOV. 17-18

7:30 PM - Mitchell Hall: High School Dance Festival (ft. Kaleidoscope Dance Company) 7:30 pm, Friday–Saturday, November 17–18, Mitchell Hall Theatre at University ofCentral Oklahoma.

CONTEMPORARY DANCE
OKLAHOMA PRESENTED
BY OU SCHOOL OF DANCE
& THEATER MAR. 2 - 11

University Theatre and School of Dance present Contemporary Dance Oklahoma

Contemporary Dance Oklahoma examines the creative range of modern dance, featuring choreography that is abstract, mood-inspired, and narrative. Guest choreographer David Hochoy of Dance Kaleidoscope joins OU faculty choreographers Austin Hartel and Roxanne Lyst in challenging our dancers and entertaining our audiences. Enjoy this engaging exploration of the human condition expressed by the dynamic performance of Contemporary Dance Oklahoma.

This production is suitable for all audiences.

8 p.m. March 2, 3, 9, 10

3 p.m. March 4, 11

Elsie C. Brackett Theatre, 563 Elm Ave. Norman 73019

OU Fine Arts Box Office (405) 325-4101, THEATRE.OU.EDU.

Tickets are $27 adults, $27 seniors in advance.

OU'S SCHOOL OF DANCE
PRESENTS YOUNG
CHOREOGRAPHERS'
SHOWCASE JAN. 25-28, '18

A perennial favorite, Young Choreographers’ Showcase features new and innovative choreography created by School of Dance students especially selected for this production. Featuring dance works from the full spectrum of movement styles, with lighting design by students from the Peggy Dow Helmerich School of Drama, Young Choreographers’ Showcase never fails to entertain and inspire.

This production is suitable for all audiences.

8 p.m. Jan. 25, 26, 27, 2018

3 p.m. Jan. 28

Reynolds Performing Arts Center, 560 Parrington Oval, Norman 73019

OU Fine Arts Box Office (405) 325-4101, theatre.ou.edu .

Tickets are $27 adults, $22 seniors in advance, and $35 at the door.

OU'S STAGES OFFER
BALLET, STUDENT
CHOREOGRAPHY, 
AND CONTEMPORARY
DANCE 2017 - 2018

Catch a Rising Star at University Theatre!

  

Nine main stage productions, including dance, opera and musicals, offering fine arts patrons a season of passionate performances, designs and technical accomplishments of young talent from across the country will be offered during University Theatre’s 2017-2018 season at the University of Oklahoma.

 

University Theatre artistic directors have carefully selected a season of plays, musicals, operas and dance productions that will take your breath away. Some are familiar, some are new, some are traditional and some are surprising. This year’s production series includes the Tony Award-winning musical City of Angels, Tony Award-winning comedy Noises Off(the first two have already occurred), Oklahoma Festival Ballet, featuring the world-renowned ballet Swan Lake, Act II, Young Choreographers’ Showcase, Nice Work If You Can Get It, Contemporary Dance Oklahoma, Lucia di Lammermoor, and family favorites, Alice in Wonderland and the opera Hansel and Gretel.

 

“We invite you to ‘Catch a Rising Star’ of an actor, designer, dancer, technician, or director from our award-winning programs in a season sure to delight theatre-goers.  Whether through the Technicolor world of Hollywood, the magic of a lakeside love story, or children caught in a gingerbread adventure, our audiences are sure to be swept away to the worlds of theatrical creativity and imagination.” said Mary Margaret Holt, dean and University Theatre producer. “The hilarity of an itinerant troupe of actors, the emotion and power of modern dance, the Gershwin brothers’ favorite tunes, tragedy in the ruins of a Scottish castle, and a trip down the rabbit hole with Alice provide even more memorable moments for rising stars to shine bright on the ascent of their careers!”

           

To purchase a University Theatre  ticket, call (405) 325-4101 or visit the OU Fine Arts Box Office, 500 W. Boyd St., Norman; or go online to theatre.ou.edu. Box office hours are 11:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. For accommodations, please call (405) 325-4101.  The price for advance tickets is $27 for  adults, $22 for seniors, and $12 for students.  At the door adults are

$35.

 

Please see below for the University Theatre’s 2017-2018 season lineup. Events that have already occurred have been

removed.

 

Oklahoma Festival Ballet

Featuring Swan Lake, Act II

Composed by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky

8 p.m. Nov. 3, 4, 9, 10

3 p.m. Nov. 5, 12

Elsie C. Brackett Theatre                                                                     

Join us for an exceptional evening of contemporary and classical ballet with Swan Lake, Act II as its centerpiece. Be swept away in a balletic fairy tale of love promised and challenged by evil in a magical lakeside setting. In addition, guest choreographer Trey McIntyre delights audiences with the premier of his new contemporary ballet as he joins School of Dance faculty choreographers Michael Bearden, Jeremy Lindberg and Clara Cravey Stanley in creating a memorable, moving evening of ballet. This production is suitable for all audiences.

 

Hansel and Gretel

Composed by Engelbert Humperdinck, Libretto by Adelheid Wette
Conducted by Jonathan Shames, Artistic Director
Stage direction by William Ferrara

8 p.m. Nov. 30, Dec. 1, 2

3 p.m. Dec. 3

Reynolds Performing Arts Center

Gingerbread Alert! Missing children last seen entering an enchanted forest! Evidence found at the scene: a trail of breadcrumbs, guardian angels and a suspicious witch riding a broomstick in the vicinity. If you have any information, please contact the authorities at OU Opera Theatre! Presented in English. This production is suitable for all audiences.

 

Young Choreographers’ Showcase

8 p.m. Jan. 25, 26, 27

3 p.m. Jan. 28

Reynolds Performing Arts Center

A perennial favorite, Young Choreographers’ Showcase features new and innovative choreography created by School of Dance students especially selected for this production. Featuring dance works from the full spectrum of movement styles with lighting design by students from the Peggy Dow Helmerich School of Drama, Young Choreographers’ Showcase never fails to entertain and inspire. This production is suitable for all audiences.

 

Nice Work If You Can Get It

Music and lyrics by George and Ira Gershwin, Book by Joe DiPietro
Directed by Lyn Cramer
Choreography by Kristen Beth Williams, Broadway star and OU Alumna

8 p.m. Feb. 9, 10, 16, 17

3 p.m. Feb. 11, 18

Elsie C. Brackett Theatre                                                                   

The roaring twenties brings together a cast of outrageous characters in New York to celebrate the wedding of a wealthy playboy. But, when the playboy meets a gutsy bootlegger who melts his heart, nothing goes as planned. Enjoy the glitz and glamour of this production, featuring some of the most memorable songs by George and Ira Gershwin, including “Someone to Watch Over Me,” “Let’s Call the Whole Thing Off” and “Nice Work If You Can Get It.” This production includes slapstick comedy, jazzy dance numbers and the occasional tender ballad.

 

Contemporary Dance Oklahoma

Choreography by Austin Hartel, Roxanne Lyst
David Hochoy, guest choreographer

8 p.m. March 2, 3, 9, 10

3 p.m. March 4, 11

Elsie C. Brackett Theatre

Contemporary Dance Oklahoma examines the creative range of modern dance, featuring choreography that is abstract, mood-inspired and narrative. Guest choreographer David Hochoy of Dance Kaleidoscope joins OU faculty choreographers Austin Hartel and Roxanne Lyst in challenging our dancers and entertaining our audiences. Enjoy this engaging exploration of the human condition expressed by the dynamic performance of Contemporary Dance Oklahoma. This production is suitable for all audiences.

 

Lucia di Lammermoor

Composed by Gaetano Donizetti, Libretto by Salvatore Cammarano
Conducted by Jonathan Shames, Artistic Director
Stage direction by William Ferrara

8 p.m. April 5, 6, 7

3 p.m. April 8

Reynolds Performing Arts Center                                                    

A ruined castle in the Scottish Highlands is the setting for Sir Walter Scott’s eerie Gothic romance. Torn by a family feud and forced into an arranged marriage, Lucia loses her mind and murders her bridegroom on their wedding night. This production of Donizetti’s gorgeous opera will feature lavish costumes, sets, full orchestra and chorus. Performed in Italian with English supertitles.

This production contains adult themes and violence.

 

Alice in Wonderland

Adapted for the stage by Eva Le Gallienne and Florida Friebus
Original book by Lewis Carroll
Directed by Judith Midyett Pender

8 p.m. April 20, 21, 27, 28

3 p.m. April 22, 29

Elsie C. Brackett Theatre

Come make memories with your children as you travel down the rabbit hole into the delightful world of Wonderland. Eva Le Gallienne and Florida Friebus have deftly adapted Lewis Carroll’s classic works, Alice in Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass, into a sumptuous spectacle of intrigue and excitement fit for the whole family. This production is suitable for all audiences.