Personal stories, powerful voices defined OKC music in 2024
The year in OKC music was marked by personal songwriting, big artistic swings, and national attention, even as we lost some great spaces, important showcases.
Big payouts, little oversight for Oklahoma film tax rebate
Oklahoma's film tax rebate application is described as “pretty intense,” but state oversight appears relaxed when writing million-dollar checks for production.
Film series at OKCMOA capped by Scorsese’s ‘Made in England’
OKCMOA's month-long retrospective of Powell and Pressburger's films will end next month with the new, Scorsese-narrated documentary "Made in England."
Recharge in the new year with these refreshing music events
These music-focused events in January will keep you engaged with the city's scene while still letting you chill, relax, and recharge your social battery.
Rodeo Cinema welcomes new management team to the Stockyards
On the eve of its 101st year in operation, Rodeo Cinema’s historic Stockyards City location is welcoming a new management team with an eye on the OKC community.
Ut Mutem explores parental paranoia on experimental ‘Wet Nurse’
On the hypnotic, experimental new album "Wet Nurse," OKC artist Ut Mutem conjures an industrial sonic landscape to explore the ineffable feelings of parenthood.
OKC Ballet’s ‘The Nutcracker’ fascinates from backstage, too
Free Press goes backstage to see the wide range of technical specialists and supporting staff make OKC Ballet's "The Nutcracker" the yearly favorite that it is.
OKC Ballet’s ‘The Nutcracker’ is all new and magical!
Thanks to an updated production by Oklahoma City Ballet, "The Nutcracker" feels new and alive all over again this holiday season at The Civic Center.
‘Wicked — Part 1’ goes big, for better and for worse
The inescapable pop culture phenomenon that is "Wicked: Part 1" is sweeping awards and revenues, but its bigness is both its appeal and its detriment.
Driving rock, heartfelt holiday singles lead recent releases
December's releases from across Oklahoma's music scene focus on songwriting, simplicity, and swelling emotions to tie a big heartfelt bow on the year.
Sing along with these ‘other’ musicals in OKC theaters in Dec
If you're craving a movie to make you sing, but you're feeling some "Wicked" fatigue, OKC theaters have some other musicals for you throughout December.
Local concerts bring the heat to a cold December in OKC
The December concert calendar is stuffed like a stocking, with Oklahoma City's best venues offering a wide selection of can't-miss gigs for year's end.
Taxpayer-funded incentives, rebates fuel Oklahoma-made films
Oklahoma’s tax rebate has helped to get some of the biggest recent movies made, but it can be a challenging program to navigate. We break it down for you here.
Lyric’s ‘A Christmas Carol’ finds its merriment in music
Lyric Theatre kicks off its annual production of Dickens' "A Christmas Carol" once again, highlighting the power and joy of traditional holiday hymns.
Give thanks to throwback style with a film fashion feast
While we're reaching for coats and elastic-waist pants for the cold holiday season, these films in OKC theaters are showcasing some of cinema's best fashion.
