‘Oklahoma On Revue’ opens two-week run tonight

Ponca City Now - July 21, 2016 9:06 am

"Oklahoma On Revue" opens tonight, July 21, at the Ponca Playhouse as part of the Oklahoma Pride series.

The Revue focuses on performers, playwrights and dancers from Oklahoma. It is a fundraiser for the Playhouse with a little of everything, from live band, play performances mixed with singing, dancing and narrative about events that happened in Oklahoma.

Performances are July 21 through July 31. Thursday, Friday and Saturday performances begin at 7:30 p.m. and the Sunday afternoon performance is at 2 p.m. Tickets are $20 and this production is a fundraiser for the Ponca Playhouse.

Ryan Brown is making his directorial debut with this production.

A talented character actor, musician and singer, Brown has been involved with the Playhouse since 2009, when he first appeared in the production of "The Wizard of Oz." He has been acting since the age of 4.

A 2013 Po-Hi graduate, Brown, an NOC Roustabout, recently graduated with his Associate's Degree in Musican Theater. He will be attending Oklahoma City University on a full scholarship to finish his Bachelor's in Musical Theater.

"Oklahoma On Revue" is part of the Ponca Playhouse's Oklahoma Pride series, which in the past has included "The Broken Statue" and "The Grapes of Wrath."

To become a season ticket holder, or to purchase tickets for any of the 2016-17 productions, contact the Playhouse at (580) 765-5360 or visit the box office at 301 South First Street between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. Monday through Friday.

This season's productions include the musical "9 to 5," the comedy "Exit Laughing," and the drama "To Kill A Mockingbird."

 

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