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World-class performances, right here at home
Broken Arrow Performing Arts Center, 1500 S. Main Street
World-class performances, here at home
Experience world-class performances in the heart of Broken Arrow. The Spotlight Series showcases a dynamic mix of Broadway tours, acclaimed musicians, celebrated comedians, and more — all live on stage at the Broken Arrow Performing Arts Center. Curated by ARTSOK, the series brings unforgettable cultural experiences to our community and highlights the power of the performing arts to entertain, inspire, and connect.
Spotlight on Excellence
The Spotlight Series brings world-class talent to Broken Arrow, featuring stars like Kristin Chenoweth, Amy Grant, Carol Burnett, and Wynton Marsalis. Audiences also enjoy full-scale Broadway shows, including Spamalot and Shrek the Musical, offering professional-quality performances for all ages.
2025–2026 Sponsorship Opportunities
Current Shows
Michael James Scott
Saturday, October 3, 2026
7:30 PM-9:30PM
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Michael James Scott stars as Nurse Dubois in the new ABC Network reboot of the iconic television series “Scrubs.” He’s best known for being the longest running Genie in Disney’s “Aladdin” on Broadway. He’s also played the role Internationally in London, the North American Tour and originating it in the Australian Production for which he won the prestigious Helpmann Award for Best Featured Actor in a Musical.
He’s also known for originating the role of the Minstrel on Broadway in “Something Rotten” and originating Dr. Gotswana (aka The Maggots Guy) in the Tony-winning phenomenon “The Book of Mormon.” Other Broadway credits include “Mamma Mia,” “Tarzan,” “All Shook Up,” “The Pirate Queen,” “Elf,” and “Hair.”
On the West End, he was the associate choreographer and performed in the Broadway revival transfer of “Hair.” OY-Broadway, co-starring in “Here’s to the Public” opposite Donna McKechnie, and was also part of the concert cast of “Jerry Springer: The Opera” at Carnegie Hall. He was the standby for the legendary Ben Vereen in the international tour of “Fosse,” taking over the role in Paris, France at the Thé â tre du Châ telet. Outside NYC, original Las Vegas Co. of “Jersey Boys” and in “Shrek the Musical” as the Donkey at the famous St. Louis Muny.
Michael is the voice of the Disney Cruise Line’s newest ship The Wish national commercial campaign where you can hear his rendition of the iconic song “A Dream is A Wish.” He was a member of the critically acclaimed singing group The Broadway Boys and Grammy-nominated Broadway Inspirational Voices and he can be heard on many original Broadway cast albums, multiple studio recordings.
Straight No Chaser
Tuesday, November 3, 2026
7:30 PM-9:30 PM
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Look up “holiday music” in the dictionary, and it’s likely that there is a photo of the nine-person a cappella group Straight No Chaser instead of a standard definition. For more than two decades, the group has provided the soundtrack of the season, bringing millions of fans to their feet while putting them in the holiday spirit. Year after year, fans anxiously await the moment they can officially hit play on Straight No Chaser favorites.
The nine-man act of Walter Chase, Jerome Collins, Seggie Isho, Michael Luginbill, Steve Morgan, Luke Bob Robinson, Jasper Smith, Tyler Trepp and Freedom Young has served as a festive blend of harmonious voices for more than two and a half decades, having recently celebrated their 25th anniversary. Even though the group has been together for a quarter of a century, the thrill of performing holiday songs for old and new fans alike is not lost on them.
Straight No Chaser was originally formed at Indiana University in the mid-’90s. The group reunited and gained new momentum in 2006 when an original member uploaded their 1998 performance of “The 12 Days of Christmas” to YouTube to share some college nostalgia with friends. What happened next was a level of success that few people could have predicted, least of all, the nine members of Straight No Chaser.
Grady Nichols Christmas Show
Tuesday, December 8, 2026
7:30 PM-9:30 PM
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Saxophonist Grady Nichols has a career spanning over three decades, crafting highly acclaimed albums and performing extensively throughout the country. He has opened for such luminaries as Luciano Pavarotti, Ray Charles, Al Green, Peter Cetera, and the Beach Boys. He has also performed with Grammy winner jazz great Jeff Lorber, Bill Champlin formerly of Chicago, Kenny Loggins, Leigh Nash of Sixpence None The Richer, and Yacht Rock producer, Michael Omartian. Grady has had several Billboard charting singles on smooth jazz radio and can currently be heard on XM Watercolors.
Andy Chrisman, a renowned figure in the music industry, with a career spanning over four decades. As a founding member of the iconic group 4HIM, Andy contributed 25 number one songs and has performed thousands of concerts. Andy also hosts a popular radio show, “Worship with Andy Chrisman,” reaching roughly 5 million listeners in 13 countries every weekend. Additionally, Andy sits down with legendary CCM artists from the golden era of Christian music every week on his award nominated podcast “1 Degree of Andy.”
Alaska Rayne Holloway is a Tulsa native with an extensive background in performance, including theater, TV, movies, and touring. After her appearance on season six of “The Voice” with her vocal duo Alaska and Madi, she began a career as a touring artist opening for popular country acts such as Cole Swindell, Chase Bryant, the Oak Ridge Boys, Roy Clark, and Vince Gill.
After moving back to Tulsa from Nashville, she continues to work in all avenues of show business and vocal quests, including working as a private vocal trainer, performing as a top billed artist at Mayfest, and starring as “Tenia” in a production of “Nanyehi” for Cherokee Nation.
David Phelps
Friday, January 29, 2027
7:30 PM-9:30 PM
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David Phelps is credited among today’s most spectacular voices. His seemingly endless vocal range, which extends more than three octaves, coupled with his gift for communicating a song, has brought the house down in the world’s most prestigious venues.
With a career spanning multiple genres, Phelps has wowed audiences from a variety of iconic stages. From his international performances at The Sydney Opera House & The O2, his work with Stephen Schwartz that brought him to The Lyric Theatre, Lincoln Center, and The Metropolitan Opera, to his hometown performances at Nashville’s iconic Grand Ole Opry – his diverse style truly transcends classification.
He has received numerous Dove Awards, Grammy Awards, and multiple platinum-selling recording projects. David has topped the Billboard charts time and time again with releases like: the 2017 live DVD “The Best Of David Phelps” (#1 topping such popular video releases as The Beatles’ “Eight Days A Week”) and the 2018 live DVD “It Must Be Christmas” (#2), amongst others. The various recordings have been featured on numerous television networks, including the Public Broadcasting System (PBS) and have received acclaim in both secular and gospel music genres.
Phelps says of his work, “I am and always have been a stylist, and that makes my music and career very eclectic.”
While studying vocal performance at Baylor University, David met Lori, who has been his wife and a constant source of support throughout his career spanning three decades. Together, they have four children and were recently promoted to grandparents. They reside on their farm outside Nashville, Tennessee.
Legally Blonde – National Tour
Tuesday, February 16, 2027
7:30 PM-9:30 PM
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Fabulously fun and international award-winning “Legally Blonde – The Musical” is the ultimate Broadway tribute to Girl Power! The story follows the transformation of Elle Woods as she tackles stereotypes, sexism, snobbery and scandal in pursuit of her dreams, and proves that you can be both legally blonde AND the smartest person in the room.
This contemporary, topical story touches on many current hot button issues while delighting audiences with memorable songs and explosive dances. Legally Blonde warms the heart by proving that self-discovery never goes out of style!
Elle Woods appears to have it all. Her life is turned upside down, however, when her boyfriend dumps her so he can start getting more serious about his life and attend Harvard Law.
Determined to get him back, Elle uses her brain and ingenuity to get into Harvard too. School begins with endless struggles, but with the help of her new friends, Elle quickly realizes her potential, and her true assets, as she sets out to prove herself to the world and make everyone a believer.
This contemporary, topical story moves at a breakneck pace driven by memorable songs and explosive dances. Legally Blonde warms the heart by proving that self-discovery never goes out of style!
Based on the iconic movie, “Legally Blonde” will take you from the sorority house to the halls of justice with Broadway’s brightest heroine and, of course, her Chihuahua, Bruiser.
The National Tour of “Legally Blonde” is produced by Daniel Sher of Big League Productions, Inc., celebrating its 35th season of bringing Broadway musicals and special attractions for touring throughout North America and the world.
Select programming is made possible by funding from the Oklahoma Arts Council, which receives support from the State of Oklahoma and the National Endowment for the Arts.
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