Brandy McDonnell, The Oklahoman

Brandy McDonnell

The Oklahoman

Oklahoma City, OK, United States

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Past articles by Brandy:

'Hamilton' is returning to OKC this spring — here's how to get tickets

OKC single tickets now are on sale for Lin-Manuel Miranda's smash musical, which returns to Civic Center Music Hall for May 24-June 4 performances. → Read More

Action! Oklahoma actors, makeup artist, prop makers attend Film Day at Capitol

It was the second annual Film Day organized by the Oklahoma Motion Picture Alliance but the first at the state Capitol. → Read More

Weezer is bringing Modest Mouse, Momma to OKC

Fellow alt-rock hitmakers Modest Mouse and up-and-comers Momma will be special guests for the OKC tour stop. → Read More

Oklahoma's The Flaming Lips is celebrating its 40th anniversary, planning a home-state show

The Flaming Lips are marking their 40th anniversary in 2023 and touring in honor of their 20-year-old album "Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots." → Read More

From bathroom breaks to glitter, here's what you should know before seeing 'Jesus Christ Superstar' in OKC

"Jesus Christ Superstar" is playing through Feb. 19 at Civic Center Music Hall. Here's what you should know before you go. → Read More

To Broadway and back, OKC native plays Judas in anniversary tour of 'Jesus Christ Superstar'

University of Oklahoma graduate Elvie Ellis is taking on the starring role of Judas Iscariot in the iconic and sometimes scandalous rock opera. → Read More

What Kristin Chenoweth is doing in a Super Bowl ad for Oklahoma's 988 hotline

The 30-second spot will debut on television during Sunday's big game between the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles. → Read More

Which Oklahomans won big at the Grammys and who was snubbed?

An Edmond man is a Grammy winner for his poignant and personal new project "An Adoption Story," which won a Grammy for Best Classical Compendium. → Read More

Produced by LeBron James, a new project from 'Reservation Dogs' Sterlin Harjo is casting

Described as "Friday Night Lights" meets "Hoosiers," the coming-of-age sports drama "Rez Ball" follows a Native American high school basketball team. → Read More

'Ida Red' filmmaker John Swab talks about putting out three movies this year

The writer-director has already unleashed two action-packed movies this year, with a third thriller expected later in 2023. → Read More

From Lizzo to Shania Twain, These are the Oklahoma concerts to look forward to in 2023

From country and classical to rock and rap, music fans of every variety will find plenty of live shows to their liking across Oklahoma this year. → Read More

Direct from NYC, one-man show 'Otto Frank' brings story of Anne Frank's father to OKC

Coming to OKC from NYC's Under the Radar Festival, the show is especially timely given anti-semitic statements from celebrities like Kanye "Ye" West. → Read More

Lou Diamond Phillips, Bob Wills and more to be honored at OKC's Western Heritage Awards

The 2023 Western Heritage Awards will be handed out at the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum to nominees including beer mogul Pete Coors. → Read More

From 'Killers of the Flower Moon' to 'Reagan': 18 Oklahoma-made movies and shows to see in 2023

From "Killers of the Flower Moon" and "Reagan" to "Reservation Dogs" and "Tulsa King," 2023 promises to be a big year for Oklahoma-made movies and TV. → Read More

Shinedown is bringing 'Revolutions Live Tour' to Oklahoma

The tour will include support from fellow rockers Three Days Grace and From Ashes to New. → Read More

Stevie Nicks bringing solo tour to OKC

After a successful 2022 run, two-time Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Stevie Nicks is extending her 2023 tour plans, which include an OKC stop. → Read More

Brooks & Dunn are riding back to OKC on their upcoming tour

The Country Music Hall of Fame duo announced Monday morning that their "Reboot Tour 2023," includes a May 5 concert at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City. → Read More

Madonna returning to Oklahoma with world tour concert this summer

The best-selling female solo touring artist of all time, Madonna plans to showcase her famed catalog of hits on the tour with a summer stop in Tulsa. → Read More

As hit musical 'The Book of Mormon' returns to OKC, local graduate says 'Hello' again

A smash in its one-week OKC runs in 2018 and 2014, the irreverent Tony-winning smash will say "Hello" again Jan. 13-15 at Civic Center Music Hall. → Read More

Heading to downtown OKC for New Year's? Here's what you need to know

The family-friendly celebration will include live entertainment by local performers, children's hands-on art activities, a fireworks finale and more. → Read More