Escape the sweltering Oklahoma heat with some dynamic, entertaining performances on the stage this month.
In Tulsa, you’ve got ample opportunity to see The Drunkard and the Olio at the Spotlight Theater; after all, America’s longest-running play goes on every Saturday at 7 p.m. Another can’t-miss from Spotlight is The Stinky Feet Gang, running Aug. 1-3 and 8-10. Venture to the Tulsa PAC from Aug. 8-24 to enjoy Ragtime, a story set in early 20th century America that follows the worlds of an African American pianist, a Jewish immigrant and a wealthy white family as they collide. Other goodies this month include comedian Chris Distefano on Aug. 9 at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino; the Chippendales on Aug. 14 at River Spirit Casino Resort; and The Crucible at Theatre Tulsa Studios, Aug. 15-24.
In OKC, venture to the Oklahoma Shakespeare Gardens Outdoor Theatre for Love Labour’s Lost, running Aug. 7-17. Opera abounds at Civic Center Music Hall, with The Magic Flute on Aug. 14-15 and 17 presented by Painted Sky Opera.
Get your tissues ready for Storyteller Theatre OKC’s rendition of A Little Princess, running Aug. 15-24 at the Civic. Lastly, see comedian and internet personality Kurtis Connor on his Goodfellow World Tour Aug. 17 at the Criterion.
