Tony Nominee Laura Osnes Headlines UCO’s Broadway Tonight Concert, May 2

April 28, 2025

Laura Osnes poses against a soft purple and white background wearing a rhinestone-embellished gown.
Laura Osnes poses against a soft purple and white background wearing a rhinestone-embellished gown.

The University of Central Oklahoma’s Broadway Tonight series will present two-time Tony Award nominee Laura Osnes in concert at 8 p.m., Friday, May 2, at the UCO Boathouse, located at 732 Riversport Dr., in Oklahoma City.

Known for her dazzling performances in Broadway productions such as Rodgers & Hammerstein’s “Cinderella,” “Bonnie & Clyde,” “Anything Goes” and “South Pacific,” Osnes has captivated audiences across the nation. Her breathtaking soprano and magnetic stage presence have earned her acclaim from New York’s biggest stages to symphony halls and television screens worldwide.

“Laura Osnes brings a level of excellence and artistry that we are thrilled to share with our audiences,” said Greg White, Ph.D., director of UCO’s Broadway Tonight series and professor of musical theatre.

“Beyond her extraordinary concert, she will also lead a special masterclass with UCO students, offering an invaluable opportunity to inspire and mentor the next generation of performers.”

Set against the backdrop of the UCO Boathouse on the Oklahoma River, the one-night-only performance offers a rare opportunity to experience one of Broadway’s brightest stars in an intimate setting.

Doors open at 7:30 p.m.

Tickets are $63 and can be purchased online at cfadtickets.uco.edu or by calling 405-974-3375.

For more information, contact Scott Hale, College of Fine Arts and Design manager of marketing and communications, at 405-974-3778 or shale12@uco.edu.

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Cutline: Broadway star Laura Osnes, pictured, will perform at 8 p.m., Friday, May 2, at the UCO Boathouse in Oklahoma City as part of the University of Central Oklahoma’s Broadway Tonight series. The two-time Tony Award nominee will also lead a special masterclass for UCO students during her visit.

Scott Hale

Scott Hale

Marketing and Communication Manager, UCO College of Fine Arts and Design

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The University of Central Oklahoma is a campus community in motion—leading, innovating and creating transformative learning opportunities that foster success for our students. As Oklahoma’s largest metropolitan university, we provide high-quality, nationally recognized programs that are always evolving and adapting to the needs of our students and the community. This commitment is rooted in our founding in 1890 as the state’s teacher’s college, training those who would educate the next generation of leaders and innovators. We remain dedicated to offering an accessible, affordable education, earning national accolades for social mobility, veterans’ outreach and first-generation student programs.

Guided by the motto “ubi motus est” – which translates to “where movement is” – the university continues to evolve and grow, offering 119 undergraduate and 81 graduate programs to our more than 12,000 students from our main campus in Edmond, Oklahoma, and facilities throughout the Oklahoma City metro. Our colors were the first adopted of any university in the state, and our Bronze and Blue symbolize our greatest strengths—the illumination of new ideas and the endless expanse of a clear sky above. At UCO, anything is possible.

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