Review: “Ragtime” in Greenwood: Echoes of a Dream Deferred  

“Ragtime: The Musical,” based on the novel “Ragtime” by Terrence McNally, debuted at the Tulsa Performing Arts Center (TPAC) from Aug. 8–24. The production marked TPAC’s second self-produced show since “Fiddler on the Roof” in 2024.  Set in the turbulent melting pot of turn-of-the-century New York City, “Ragtime” intertwines three distinctly American stories: that of a stifled upper-class wife, a determined Jewish immigrant, and…

The WATT Festival Showcases Original Student-Written Productions, Dec. 5-7

Tulsa Community College Theatre announces The WATT Festival, a celebration of original student-written works in the Studio Theatre at the VanTrease Performing Arts Center at the Southeast Campus, 10300 E. 81st St., Dec. 5-7. Admission is free and open to the public. The WATT Festival, an acronym for Writers Alternative Trail Theatre, is an annual festival…

Review: Sofar Sessions: Reimagining the Live Event Experience 

Sofar Sounds started with a burning question: “How can we preserve the magic of live shows that is often ruined by overcrowded venues and production errors?”   The solution was to create an intimate space that gave artists and audiences an opportunity to connect on a much deeper level. What started as eight people gathered in the living room in 2009 has garnered a worldwide audience and…

TCC Theatre to Feature “The Bald Soprano” and “The Chairs,” Nov. 13-16

The Tulsa Community College (TCC) Theatre Department invites college students and the community to its upcoming productions of Eugène Ionesco’s absurdist classics “The Bald Soprano” and “The Chairs” to be presented in November. The fall plays will be shown Nov. 13-16 in the PACE Studio Theatre on the TCC SE campus, 10300 E. 81st St….

MiTea: Where Creativity, Wellness, and Community Brew in Harmony 

When Tea Rush, artist and founder of MiTea, envisioned her business, she was not just thinking about tea; she was building a collective. From the very beginning, her intention was clear: create a safe, vibrant space where artists can express themselves, and where health and wellness are just as central as creativity.  “Before the tea…

Snaps: Cat Video Fest Brings Laughter, Supports Local   Animal Shelter  

Tulsa’s Circle Cinema, a nonprofit organization with the mission of “fostering community consciousness through film,” participated in the national Cat Video Fest by conducting screening sessions in August 2025.   The festival received a great response from the community members. A portion of ticket sales from every show went to a local animal shelter, StreetCats, Inc.  …

Theatre Department Holds Auditions for ‘Heathers: The Musical’

Tulsa Community College Southeast Campus, 10300 E. 81st St., will hold open auditions for “Heathers: The Musical” on Aug. 25 and 26 at 7 p.m. in the Studio Theatre. This dark comedic rock musical, based on the cult 1989 film, follows high schooler Veronica Sawyer (played by guest artist, Sophia Krist) as she navigates the social battlefield of Westerburg High….

Local Animal Shelter to Benefit from Cat Video Fest

Tulsa’s Circle Cinema, a nonprofit organization with the mission of “fostering community consciousness through film,” announces its participation in Cat Video Fest 2025. The screenings will be shown in theaters across the United States and worldwide, starting in August. The Cat Video Fest 2025 is a family-friendly event, with screening sessions scheduled for Aug. 2…

TCC Theatre’s Tulsa Children’s Summer Theatre Presents ‘Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Musical’, July 24-27

Ready to laugh your way through middle school again? TCC Theatre Department’s Tulsa Children’s Summer Theatre is scheduled to present “Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Musical,” a laugh-out-loud and heartfelt stage adaptation of Jeff Kinney’s bestselling book series. Performances will run July 24–26 at 7 p.m. and July 27 at 2 p.m. at the…

Tulsans Improvise Music at the TCC’s ‘I Can’t Drum’ Workshop   

The summer series of the Tulsa Community College (TCC) “I Can’t” workshops began with the “I Can’t Drum with The bART” lesson on June 7.     Michael Bremo, an energetic young man and adjunct professor in music and jazz drum set at Oklahoma State University (OSU), shared his passion for drum playing with the audience gathered…