Southwest Repertory Theatre presents Company at OU
Oklahoma University stages Stephen Sondheim's Company directed by Clyde Grigsby. The contemporary musical surveys marriage with witty lyrics and sharp insights. Noted performers Suzy Pitt and Linda Parrish deliver singing, while opening night tech and projection issues hindered the premiere.
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Oklahoma University
Stephen Sondheim
Clyde Grigsby
OU Drama Presents A Modern Take On Company In July Run
OU's Raymond Larson designed a slick two level set for Company with multi media backdrops and 30 slide projections creating Manhattan scenes. Robert McGill leads as Robert with strong performances from Pam Talley Earl Frounfelier Ed Harris and Karen Massey as married couples. The show opens in Roberts posh apartment and runs with other summer OU productions on the Norman campus.
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Pam Talley
Earl Frounfelier
Sarah
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ED Harris
Karen Massey
Peter
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R. L. Harris
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Bob Harris
Fred Waring
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Carol Burnett
Ruper’ J. Jones
Norman
Kojak Slated As New Series
Los Angeles AP reports Kojak is slated to become a new television series after creators occasionally struggle to develop a show. The Waltons and Kung Fu are cited as examples of surprise hits born from previously unplanned origins and Movie of the Week concepts.
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ABC
Kojak Created From The Marcus Nelson Murders
The Marcus Nelson Murders evolved from a TV movie into a CBS series titled Kojak starring Telly Savalas. Executive producer Abby Mann adapted Selwyn Raab’s book about the 1964 New York Wylie Hoffert murders. CBS planned a Sept premiere but no scripts exist due to a 16 week writers strike.
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Fantasticks Auditions Set at Lawton Community Theatre
Auditions for Lawton Community Theatre's summer musical The Fantasticks begin tonight at 7 30 at the Playhouse with tryouts also Tuesday and Wednesday. Eight men and one woman are needed. Jim and Betty Clark guest co directors. Ted Stevens directs the chorus with Nancy Sterett producing and Cleta Davis as pianist. Backstage help also sought. No one wrote during the strike.
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New York
Jim
Betty Clark
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Cameron College
Ted Stevens
Eisenhower
Nancy Sterett
Cleta Davis
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