ArtWorks Academy of Performing Arts

Alice in Wonderland
2022-11-12 19:00 - 20:00, 2022-11-13 14:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago) | ArtWorks Academy’s Loft Theatre, 3251 Market Place, Norman, OK, 73072, United States
Welcome to Wonderland where everything is curiouser and curiouser. This innovative children’s play brings Lewis Carroll’s beloved classic to life! Follow Alice in a fun-filled adventure down the rabbit hole! You’ll meet all your favorite characters: White Rabbit, Cheshire Cat, Mad Hatter, Queen of Hearts, and many more!
This production features students in 2nd-7th grade students.
PERFORMANCE DATES
Saturday, November 12 at 7:00 pm
Sunday, November 13 at 2:00 pm
Purchase tickets here: https://www.showtix4u.com/events/artworksacademy

My First Nutcracker
2022-12-03 10:30 - 11:30, 2022-12-03 14:00 - 15:00, 2022-12-04 14:00 - 15:00 | ArtWorks Academy’s Loft Theatre, 3251 Market Place, Norman, OK, 73072, United States
Clara Marie is hosting a party, and the whole audience is invited!
In this contemporary adaptation of a beloved classic, little ones can enjoy an interactive introduction to The Nutcracker in under an hour. Through audience participation, adventure with Clara Marie and her friends through the snowy skies, to the Land of Sweets, and around the world–and even learn some dance along the way. My First Nutcracker is sure to be a holiday favorite!
Adapted for Young Audiences by Barbara Zinn Krieger
Premiere Directed & Choreographed by Melissa Riker
Featuring the Music of Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky
We will begin on the north side of our building where students will enjoy cookies and a craft. The audience will then walk to the theater together where they will be greeted by Clara and her mother, before the performance begins. This production is interactive and children have opportunities to stand up and dance along with the cast. My First Nutcracker is appropriate for all ages, and most enjoyed by children six years old and younger. The craft and performance will take around 50 minutes.
This production features children and adults.
PERFORMANCE DATES
Saturday, December 3 at 10:30 am
Saturday, December 3 at 2:00 pm
Sunday, December 4 at 2:00 pm
Purchase tickets here: https://www.showtix4u.com/event-details/69558

Disney's Frozen Kids
2022-12-10 11:00 - 12:00, 2022-12-10 14:00 - 15:00, 2022-12-10 16:00 - 17:00, 2022-12-10 19:00 - 20:00, 2022-12-11 14:00 - 15:00 | ArtWorks Academy’s Loft Theatre, 3251 Market Place, Norman, OK, 73072, United States
You’ll love this fanciful and heartwarming stage adaptation of the celebrated animated film. Join Anna, Elsa, Olaf, Sven, and all of your favorite characters as they embark on an epic, ice-filled journey of self-discovery, camaraderie, and the real meaning of true love. Adapted for young performers, this musical includes favorite Frozen songs such as “Love Is an Open Door,” “Do You Want to Build a Snowman?,” and “Let It Go,” as well as wonderful new songs from the Broadway production. This production of Frozen KIDS is sure to prove that “some people are worth melting for.”
Music & Lyrics by Kristen Anderson-Lopez & Robert Lopez
Book by Jennifer Lee
Based on the Disney film written by Jennifer Lee and directed by Chris Buck and Jennifer Lee
This production features students in K-8th grade. There are two different casts.
PERFORMANCE DATES
Saturday, December 10 at 11:00 am (Homeschool cast)
Saturday, December 10 at 2:00 pm (Homeschool cast)
Saturday, December 10 at 4:00 pm (Evening cast)
Saturday, December 10 at 7:00 pm (Evening cast)
Sunday, December 11 at 2:00 pm (Evening cast)

Purchase tickets here: https://www.showtix4u.com/events/artworksacademy

Xanadu Jr.
2023-01-13 19:00 - 20:30, 2023-01-14 10:30 - 12:00, 2023-01-14 14:00 - 15:30, 2023-01-14 19:00 - 20:30, 2023-01-15 14:00 - 15:30, 2023-01-15 18:00 - 19:30 | Randall University, 3701 S. I-35 Service Rd., Moore, OK, 73160, United States
Xanadu JR. is inspired by the Tony Award-nominated Broadway musical and the Universal Pictures’ cult classic movie that starred Olivia Newton-John and Gene Kelly. Xanadu JR. is a moving, electrifying tale of endless fun that will keep audiences in stitches while the original, legendary chart-topping tunes lift them out of their seats.
Xanadu JR. follows the journey of a magical and beautiful Greek muse, Kira, who descends from the heavens of Mt. Olympus to Venice Beach, California, on a quest to inspire a struggling artist, Sonny, to achieve the greatest artistic creation of all time – the first Roller Disco. (Hey, it’s 1980!) But, when Kira falls into forbidden love with the mortal Sonny, her jealous sisters take advantage of the situation, and chaos abounds.
The cast features K-8th grade students.
PERFORMANCE TIMES
Friday, January 13 at 7:00 pm
Saturday, January 14 at 10:30 am
Saturday,January 14 at 2:00 pm
Saturday, January 14 at 7:00 pm
Sunday, January 15 at 2:00 pm
Sunday, January 15 at 6:00 pm
There are three different casts, so if you are coming to see someone specific, check with them first to find out when they are performing.
Tickets go on sale on Tuesday, January 3 at 7:00 pm. You can purchase tickets here.

Grease: School Version
2023-01-20 19:00 - 21:00, 2023-01-21 14:00 - 16:00, 2023-01-21 19:00 - 21:00, 2023-01-22 14:00 - 16:00 | Randall University, 3701 S. I-35 Service Rd., Moore, OK, 73160, United States
Here is Rydell High’s senior class of 1959: duck-tailed, hot-rodding “Burger Palace Boys” and their gum-snapping, hip-shaking “Pink Ladies” in bobby sox and pedal pushers, evoking the look and sound of the 1950s in this rollicking musical. Head “greaser” Danny Zuko and new (good) girl Sandy Dumbrowski try to relive the high romance of their “Summer Nights” as the rest of the gang sings and dances its way through such songs as “Greased Lightnin’,” “It’s Raining on Prom Night,” “Alone at the Drive-In Movie” recalling the music of Buddy Holly, Little Richard, and Elvis Presley that became the soundtrack of a generation.
This production features 7th-12th grade students and a live band.
PERFORMANCE TIMES
Friday, January 20 at 7:00 pm
Saturday, January 21 at 2:00 pm
Saturday, January 21 at 7:00 pm
Sunday, January 22 at 2:00 pm
Many roles are double cast, so if you are coming to see someone specific, check with them first to find out when they are performing.
Tickets go on sale on Tuesday, January 3 at 7:00 pm. You can purchase tickets here.

Relevé Dance Company Showcase and Fundraiser
2023-02-26 19:00 - 21:30 | Randall University, 3701 S. I-35 Service Rd., Moore, OK, 73160, United States
The Relevé Dance Company and Protégé dancers will host their annual showcase and fundraiser on Saturday, February 25, 2023. The event features a performance of all of the dances they will take to competitions in the spring. There will also be a silent auction and bake sale in the lobby. The money raised from the event goes to the dancers’ competition fees. We would love for you to come support our dancers!
PERFORMANCE TIME
Saturday, February 25 at 7:00 pm

Pinocchio
2023-04-01 19:00 - 20:00, 2023-04-02 14:00 - 15:00 | ArtWorks Academy’s Loft Theatre, 3251 Market Place, Norman, OK, 73072, United States
Hop a ride with Pinocchio as he takes off on his classic adventure! This adaptation is faithful to the original beloved story by Carlo Collodi with lots of fun and comedy! The Blue Fairy grants Geppetto’s wish and brings his little wooden puppet to life. So begins Pinocchio’s journey as he tangles with the tricksters, Fox and Cat, and meets up with Lampwick and his no-good buddies in the Land of Toys. Will Pinocchio save Geppetto from the belly of the whale? Will he ever prove to the Lucky Stars that he is good enough to become a Real Boy?
This production features students in 2nd-7th grade students.
PERFORMANCE DATES
Saturday, April 1 at 7:00 pm
Sunday, April 2 at 2:00 pm
Purchase tickets here: https://www.showtix4u.com/events/artworksacademy

Puffs (Two Act for Young Wizards)
2023-05-05 19:00 - 21:00, 2023-05-06 14:00 - 16:00, 2023-05-06 19:00 - 21:00, 2023-05-07 14:00 - 16:00 | ArtWorks Academy’s Loft Theatre, 3251 Market Place, Norman, OK, 73072, United States
The New York Times proclaims Puffs “A fast-paced romp through the ‘Seven Increasingly Eventful Years at a Certain School of Magic and Magic.’ For Potterphiliacs who grew up alongside Potter and are eager to revisit that world, Puffs exudes a jovial, winking fondness for all things Harry!”
This clever and inventive play “never goes more than a minute without a laugh” (Nerdist) giving you a new look at a familiar adventure from the perspective of three potential heroes just trying to make it through a magic school that proves to be very dangerous for children. Alongside them are the Puffs, a group of well-meaning, loyal outsiders with a thing for badgers “who are so lovable and relatable, you’ll leave the theater wishing they were in the stories all along” (Hollywood Life). Their “hilariously heartfelt!” (Metro) and epic journey takes the classic story to new places and reimagines what a boy wizard hero can be.
Puffs (Two Act for Young Wizards) is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc. www.concordtheatricals.com
PUFFS, Or: Seven Increasingly Eventful Years At A Certain School of Magic and Magic by Matt Cox
This production features students in 6th-12th grade. There are two different casts. If you are coming to see a friend or family member, please check with them first to see when they perform.
PERFORMANCE DATES
Friday, May 5 at 7:00 pm
Saturday, May 6 at 2:00 pm
Saturday, May 6 at 7:00 pm
Sunday, May 7 at 2:00 pm
Purchase tickets here: https://www.showtix4u.com/events/artworksacademy

Seussical KIDS
2023-05-12 19:00 - 20:00, 2023-05-13 10:00 - 11:00, 2023-05-13 19:00 - 20:00 | ArtWorks Academy’s Loft Theatre, 3251 Market Place, Norman, OK, 73072, United States
Horton the Elephant, the Cat in the Hat and all of your favorite Dr. Seuss characters spring to life onstage in Seussical KIDS, a fantastical musical extravaganza from Tony-winners, Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty (Lucky Stiff, My Favorite Year, Once on This Island, Ragtime).
Transporting audiences from the Jungle of Nool to the Circus McGurkus, the Cat in the Hat, our narrator, tells the story of Horton, an elephant who discovers a speck of dust containing tiny people called the Whos, including Jojo, a Who child, who gets in trouble for thinking too many “thinks.” Horton’s challenge is twofold — not only must he protect the Whos from a world of naysayers and dangers, but he must also guard an abandoned egg that’s been left in his care by the irresponsible Mayzie La Bird. Although Horton faces ridicule, danger, kidnapping and a trial, the intrepid Gertrude McFuzz never loses faith in him. Ultimately, the powers of friendship, loyalty, family and community are challenged and emerge triumphant!
Book byLynn Ahrens Stephen Flaherty
Music byStephen Flaherty
Lyrics byLynn Ahrens
Co-Conceived byLynn Ahrens Stephen Flaherty Eric Idle
Based on the works of Dr. Seuss.
This production features students in K-8th grade. There are two different casts. If you are coming to see a friend or family member, please check with them first to see when they perform.
PERFORMANCE DATES
Friday, May 12 at 7:00 pm (Evening cast)
Saturday, May 13 at 10:00 am (Evening cast)
Saturday, May 13 at at 7:00 pm (Homeschool cast)
Sunday, May 14 at at 3:00 pm (Homeschool cast)
Sunday, May 14 at at 7:00 pm (Evening cast)

Purchase tickets here: https://www.showtix4u.com/events/artworksacademy
