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“The 25th annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” ends this weekend at Muskogee Little Theatre

Muskogee Little Theatre continues the August musical comedy production, “The 25th annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” this weekend. Ticket prices are $14 for adults and $10 for students. Show times are at 8 p.m. Friday,  Aug. 13, 2010, and Saturday, Aug. 14, 2010.
Six kids face off in the battle of their lives. The competition is intense. The words are outrageous. Let the spelling (and the singing) begin! Three adults adjudicate the proceedings: a nostalgic former spelling bee winner, a midly insane Vice Principle and The Official Comfort Councilor completing his community service to the State of New York. Both tender and sardonic, this hilarious Tony Award-winning musical of overachievers angst brings you inside the spelling championship to end them all. This show is recommended for all ages.
Before every performance of “The 25th annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” four audience volunteers are recruited to participate on-stage as guest spellers. Each new foursome guarantees a new set of hilarious and unexpected experiences. The willing contestants are chosen through pre-show lobby interviews and questionnaire.

Potential guest spellers should arrive at the theatre 45 minutes prior to curtain. The show is co-sponsored by Rotary Club of Muskogee and MyPro’s. All productions at Muskogee Little Theatre are presented with the assistance of The Oklahoma Arts Council. For more information, go to www.muskogeelittletheatre.com or call (918) 816-0688.

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The Ultimate Murder Mystery presents “Dead Dudes Don’t Disco!” at Molly’s Landing

The Ultimate Murder Mystery presents 70s mystery “Dead Dudes Don’t Disco!” at 7 p.m. Saturday, June 19, 2010, and Saturday, July 10, 2010, at Molly’s Landing3700 State Highway 66, in Catoosa, OK.
For “Dead Dudes Don’t Disco,” welcome to Danny’s Disco Inferno, where you can boogie oogie oogie ’til you just can’t boogie no more! It’s across from the YMCA, by the CAR WASH, in FUNKYTOWN! But someone has murder on their mind, and soon there will be blood on the dance floor!
Make reservations for an evening of hot disco hits, great food, great fun and lots of laughs! Dress 70s!
Come as a group, the more the merrier! Ask about a “Wanted” Poster for your date! The Ultimate Murder Mystery by James Fields has been performing in the northeast Oklahoma area since August 24, 2002. They have performed more than 290 crime scenes in Oklahoma, Missouri, Arkansas and Texas. The Ultimate Murder Mystery is commited to putting forth some of the finest actors in Tulsa whose improvisational skills are unparalelled!
For reservations, go to www.ultimatemurdermystery.com or call (918) 857-8092. Tickets are $59.50. Price includes dinner, show, tax and tip. Seating is limited.

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Broken Arrow Community Playhouse presents “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown” in June 2010

The Broken Arrow Community Playhouse (BACP) continues to present the revised version of a favorite for the whole family “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown,” based on the Comic Strip “Peanuts” by Charles M. Schulz, book, music and lyrics by Clark M. Gesner, additional dialogue by Michael Mayer, directed by Jana Ellis with music direction by Justin Rosser and choreography by David Rickel. Performance dates are at 8 p.m. June 10, 11 and 12 and at 2 p.m. for Sunday matinee June 13.
This version of “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown” was produced on Broadway in 1999 and starred Broken Arrow native Kristin Chenoweth as Sally. This version is not just the same play with two new songs; all the music and dialogue of the show have been reworked, the incidental music, dance music, vocal arrangements and orchestrations are all new. The cast includes Amanda Steen Lizano, Lauren Casey, Lance Whitlow, Ian Weddle, David Moreland and Seth Paden.
“You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown” opens as Charlie Brown stands alone as his various friends give their various opinions of him, each calling him a “good man.” Charlie Brown is happy and hopeful as usual, but nevertheless wonders if he really is what they say. He decides to find out how he can really become a good person. This day in his life and the lives of his friends takes us through it all; love, aspirations,dreams, disappointment and frustration. Join us as we watch Charlie Brown, Sally, Lucy, Schroeder, Linus and Snoopy come to the realizations of what truly makes them happy.
Ticket prices are $13 for adults, $10 for seniors, $9 for students, and $6 for children 12 and younger. For more information, go to www.bacptheatre.com.
Reservations for the production may be made by calling the BACP box office at (918) 258-0077. The BACP is in The Main Place at 1800 S. Main in downtown Broken Arrow. 
Produced by special arrangement with Tams Witmark Music Library Inc. This production is made possible in part by grants from the Oklahoma Arts Council and the National Endowment for the Arts. The Broken Arrow Community Playhouse is a member of the Oklahoma Community Theatre Association and the Tulsa Area Community Theatre Association.

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Grace Ann Productions present “Love Letters” this summer in Tulsa

Grace Ann Productions present “Love Letters” at 5 p.m. each Sunday for the following dates (June 6, June 13, June 20, June 27, July 11, July 18, July 25 and  August 1, 2010). Location is at Village at Central Park, 1125 E. 8th St. in Tulsa, OK. 
Wry and poignant, “Love Letters,” written by A. R. Gurney, is a play told entirely through letters. From the first scrawled valentines of childhood, to the last guilty goodbyes, “Love Letters” envelops us in a unique nostalgia. Rediscover youth’s innocence, the fears and fancies, the goals and dreams all contained within the pages of their lifelong relationship … the letters that were at its very root.
Tickets are Adults $15 and $12 for seniors/students. The play, directed by E. Kirby, Jr., stars Ann Archer as Melissa (June 6-27), David Carpenter as Andy and Laura Mathy as Melissa (July 11-August 1).
For more information, call (918) 491-3410.

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Theatre Tulsa presents “Laundry & Bourbon” and “Lone Star”


Theatre Tulsa presents “Laundry & Bourbon” and “Lone Star” at 8 p.m. July 9-11
at Liddy Doenges Theatre, Tulsa Performing Arts Center.
“Laundry & Bourbon” takes place on a dusty front porch in Maynard,
Texas. As the afternoon sun beats down, Elizabeth and Hattie catch up on
small town tales between TV commercials and piles of boxer shorts. When
Amy Lee, the town gossip, stops by unexpectedly the bourbon flows and
the laundry flies. There are rumors about Roy, Elizabeth’s husband, but
Elizabeth may have an even bigger secret under wraps.
“Lone Star” follows Roy, a Vietnam vet, and his brother Ray as they
drink the night away out back of Angel’s Bar. Roy loves his wife and he
loves his ’59 T-Bird, but nothing else seems certain anymore. A case of
beer and several candy bars later (and after a contentious visit from
Cletis, an old high school acquaintance), Ray reveals some hard and
explosive truths. Roy is left with a two options – keep running, or
stand tall and face his future.
Both plays contain strong language and are recommended for mature
audiences only. Tickets are only $5. For more information, call (918) 587-8402 or go online to http://www.theatretulsa.org.