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    Sooner Theatre

    4.7 (10 reviews)

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    John A.

    The Sooner Theatre opened her doors for the first time in 1929 as the first movie theatre in the region built to show "talking pictures." Architect Harold Gimeno spared no expense while building the Spanish Gothic Style building, spending over $200,000. Mosaic tile and Italian marble were imported for the project, and a special ladies' lounge was installed on the mezzanine level. The ceiling is adorned with 252 Spanish coat-of-arms, which were hand painted by the Patricio Gimeno, the architect's father. The theatre even boasted refrigerated air and cooled water fountains. The audience gasped in surprise when the first "talkie," Alias Jimmy Valentine played; the actors were speaking! After working frantically throughout that first show to cue the oversized records with the miles and miles of cellophane tape, the projectionist quit in disgust. Moving pictures were "too darn complicated" and, he predicted, they would not last. It was the 1970s and movie theatres became multiplexes and the single screened Sooner just couldn't keep up with the demand. In 1975, the Sooner Theatre closed with Attack of the Amazons. It seemed that the only future visitor the Sooner Theatre could look forward to was the wrecking ball. A dedicated group of citizens refused to lose the theater, and appealed to the City of Norman under the aegis of The Sooner Theatre, Inc. The City agreed to purchase the theatre and lease her to them for a dollar per year. After the first phase of restoration, Norman's own "Grand Dame" opened her doors again in 1982 as a community performing arts center. The theatre is now listed on both the State and National Registry of Historic Places, and hosts a variety of shows, ranging from ballet and opera to concerts, plays and musicals.

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    We just came from a matinee for the Wizard of Oz. Fantastic cast. Dorothy and the lion were wonderful. As good as Broadway. Go !!

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    I saw my first show at Sooner Theatre, the musical Mamma Mia and it was truly a delight!

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    Yellow Rose Dinner Theater

    Yellow Rose Dinner Theater

    4.4
    (29 reviews)
    8.7 mi

    You've got to come for breakfast! The lady who makes the waffles gives everyone a name that she…read morecalls out when your order is ready. Today we heard Minnie Mouse, Captain America, Bugs Bunny and Shakira!! pretty entertaining

    We made reservations at the last minute on a Saturday night for the time warp show. We did not know…read morewhat to expect. The young lady who answered the phone was very sweet in explaining things. They told us to arrive between 6:00-6:16 pm, seatings was at 6:30. The entrance is on the west side of a church. Area was clean and once inside there was sitting areas to wait. At 6:45pm the doors opened and they called each party to come in. Once in the room, there was a photographer taking picture with some of the characters of the show. You are seated with other people. Our waitress name was Dandi, very sweet. They provide tea, water and coffee to drink and you get a choice between chicken or brisket for the main. The sides are set and you can remove but not changed. Each seat had a garden salad at each seat with ranch and they had a back of very delicious rolls. While everyone is eating there was a gentleman singing and playing the guitar. The show started shortly after everyone got done eating. The singers are good as well as the dancers. Keep in mind this is not a Branson production. The crowd was mostly seniors and if desired dancing is allowed. Intermission happened and a large plater of desserts were brought to the table. I got the warm bread pudding and it was delicious. Show ended at 10:30 and the singers and dancers were at the exit thanking everyone for coming. Lovely evening. They give discount codes on Facebook and I heard somebody say they do offer a senior discount. For the two of us was $79.50.

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    ArtWorks Academy of Performing Arts

    ArtWorks Academy of Performing Arts

    3.0
    (4 reviews)
    5.7 mi

    I drove my daughter to rehearsal last night, and she was overflowing with nervous energy. They…read morewould be doing a read-through of the script, and a cold read in front of a crowd is understandably anxiety inducing for a new reader. "Sit next to someone you trust. Someone who you feel comfortable asking for help," I suggested. "But that's everyone," she replied. That's the environment they have created in their musical theatre program. It's supportive, encouraging, and confidence building. And it comes from the top down. Artworks is a safe, happy place for my daughter. She got in the car after class, feeling confident and happy, asking when she gets to go back.

    We have been attending ArtWorks Academy of Performing Arts for some time, and until today we had…read morenever been told that parents or children could not wait in the lobby after class. In fact, their own website states that parents and children may wait in the lobby. Today, on one of the hottest days of the year during an Oklahoma heat advisory, my young daughter and her elderly grandmother were told they could not remain inside while waiting for their ride and were instructed to wait outside instead. This was not only inconsistent with the academy's published policy but also showed a concerning lack of judgment and concern for the safety and well-being of families. If the policy has changed, it should be clearly communicated in advance and reflected on the website. Instead, my family was unexpectedly forced outside into dangerous heat. This experience has left us extremely disappointed. A performing arts academy should prioritize the safety of its students and their families. Because of how this situation was handled, I can no longer recommend ArtWorks Academy to others, and we will not be returning. The instructors were always extremely nice and my daughter did enjoy going there. She will miss it but it is hurtful that they would force them in the heat on the first notice. I can understand a policy change or perhaps security/safety concerns but she had been waiting in the lobby this entire time without issue. They could have handled the situation better.

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    Juggle Whatever

    Juggle Whatever

    5.0
    (1 review)
    0.2 mi

    5 star I got the honor of having "Jeremy the Juggler" out to…read morethe 7 libraries in our system with 9 different performances over spring break last week! As a past teacher, I loved the hands on part of Jeremy's show because it gave the kids a way to learn and practice, not just watch. He did such an wonderful job with his performance and his ability to work with any size group of children. One of our libraries had 50 attend, one had 3, and one had 94 and he was still very calm and helpful to every group either big or small. We had kids coming away from these performances either juggling, spinning plates, or a couple even learned how to "stationary juggling" with the big ball! We will have him back out to our system again soon because the kids, teens, and adults all had a blast at his performances!! Thank you, Sarah Williams Western Plains Library System

    From the owner: Juggle Whatever strives to provide a fun interactive experience for any age. Our specialties…read moreinclude Juggling, Unicycling, Hula Hooping, and Stilt Walking. Plus some more rare skills. If you ask, we will light up the evening with a colorful glow show! The patterns and effect make the lights look futuristic. It really is something to see. We have traveled all over Oklahoma performing at Festivals, Summer Camps, and Libraries. We also do Local Workshops, Church Events, Retirement Homes, Birthday Parties, and other Special Events. If you have a theme, let us know. We can make our shows or our workshops match to fit your theme. Bring the fun and the excitement to your next event! For more information and to see us in action; visit our website. www.JuggleWhatever.com

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