OU’s School of Musical Theatre will kick off the season’s mainstage productions with a performance of “City of Angels.”
Shawn Churchman, professor in the musical theatre program, directed and choreographed the musical, which is a homage to film noir.
“City of Angels is a cult classic,” Churchman said in a press release, “Every actor wants to work on the film noir style, sing the exciting jazz score of Cy Coleman and wear costumes that make them feel like Lauren Bacall and Humphrey Bogart. I’m thrilled to introduce Oklahoma audiences to this rarely performed masterpiece.”
The Tony Award-winning musical tells the story of Stine, a New York author whose work is adapted to film. The musical’s story alternates between Stine’s Hollywood experiences and the world of his noir story, with the world of noir being portrayed in black and white.
This musical features adult themes and content, including film noir violence, suggestive dialogue and some sexual content.
“City of Angels” will run at 8 p.m. on Sept. 22, 23 and 28-30 and at 3 p.m. Sept. 24 and Oct. 1 at the Weitzenhoffer Theatre. Tickets are $30 for adults; $25 for OU employees, military personnel and seniors; and $10 for OU students.
