UCO to Stage Oklahoma Premiere of "The Fix"

September 20 , 2007

The University of Central Oklahoma School of Music will stage the Oklahoma premiere of “The Fix,” a biting satire about politicians and the press, at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 4-6 and at 2 p.m. Oct. 7 in Mitchell Hall Theater on the UCO campus.

"The Fix" was nominated for numerous Olivier Awards when it premiered in London, with Philip Quast named as Best Actor. In the U.S., it garnered nominations in nearly every category including “Best Musical” in Washington D.C.'s Helen Hayes Awards, winning two awards.

The show features strong language, adult subject matter and a rocking contemporary beat, similar to the Broadway musical “Rent.”

“The writing team who gave the musical theatre world ‘Zombie Prom’ and ‘The Witches of Eastwick’ has created this really wild ride into the world of politics and the press and, in particular, the excesses of one very dysfunctional political family," said director Billie Thrash.

And while edgy, Thrash said this type of musical is critical to advancing a student’s future.

“For the music theatre students who are being trained for a career, this is essential. For every ‘High School Musical’ and ‘George M’ for which they audition, there will be a "Spring Awakening" or "Assassins," said Thrash.

The show is for mature audiences only.

Tickets to the show are $12 for adults, $8 for Senior Citizens, $4 for UCO students and $6 for non-UCO students.

For more information, call the Mitchell Hall box office at (405) 974-3375, or

visit www. camd.ucok.edu/events.

Page updated 9/24/07