OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. (June 20, 2024) — Oklahoma City Community College (OCCC) has announced the 2024-25 Performing Arts Series.
Five shows will be offered in the OCCC Visual and Performing Arts Center Theater. Ticket sales are open to the public, and sponsorship opportunities are still available.
“The Oklahoma City Community College 2024-25 Performing Arts Series offers world-class performances, promising to broaden cultural horizons and bring new opportunities to our region,” said Dr. Mautra Staley Jones, president of OCCC. “All are welcome to join us in our vibrant and innovative Visual and Performing Arts Center, a 1,049-seat theater space that embodies our collective passion for the arts, our dedication to educational excellence, and our commitment to serving the community.”
On Sept. 20, chart-topping jazz/R&B sax player Boney James will perform in “An Evening with Boney James: Detour.” During his 30-year career, James has earned four Grammy nominations, two NAACP Image Award nominations and a Soul Train Award, while a dozen of his albums have landed at No. 1 on Billboard’s Contemporary Jazz Album chart.
“Peabo Bryson: Missing You” is scheduled for Oct. 5. Bryson has established a career as one of the premier male vocalists in contemporary music of the last quarter-century. Possessing a beautifully rich, almost operatic voice, this two-time Grammy Award winner has survived and prospered despite the passage of time and changes in popular musical trends.
In 2025, “Dragons & Mythical Beasts: A Spell-Binding Adventure” will appear on stage Feb. 26. Enter into a magical world of myths and legends in this fantastic show for the family. From the creators of the international smash hit “Dinosaur World Live,” who bring spectacular puppets to life, this award-winning show is back in the U.S. by popular demand, direct from London’s West End.
On March 7, the new side-splitting musical “Spamilton: An American Parody” comes to OCCC. Created by Gerard Alessandrini, the comic mastermind behind the long-running hit “Forbidden Broadway,” this singing, dancing comedy revolution is performed by a versatile cast of eight.
The season concludes on April 12 with “R.E.S.P.E.C.T.: A Tribute Concert Like No Other,” an electrifying celebration of the music of the legendary Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin. This concert experience takes audiences on a journey of love, tragedy, courage and triumph. Starring a live band and supreme vocalists, experience a night of music by one of the greatest artists of all time.
Tickets can be purchased online at occc.edu/pas or by calling the OCCC Box Office at 405-682-7579. For sponsorship information, contact The Foundation for Oklahoma City Community College at GiveToOCCC.org or 405-682-7591.
About Oklahoma City Community College
Since its inception in 1972, Oklahoma City Community College (OCCC) has been the heartbeat of the Metro, dedicated to empowering learners and strengthening communities. Serving more than 18,000 students, we are committed to producing leaders. “Student Success, Community Enrichment” is our mission, and we offer more than 87 degree and certificate programs that provide a foundation for further education or immediate career readiness. We remain dedicated to providing accessible, affordable, high-quality education that equips students to achieve personal and professional goals. OCCC is more than an institution; we are a community catalyst, fostering growth and success in our city, our workforce, and the lives of our students. Discover your potential at OCCC, where your future is our purpose.
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Sarah Barrow
Executive Director of Communication
405-834-5406
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