TPAC Presents 2025-26
The TPAC is the place to be this season! From a cappella sensations, to family-friendly learning and an alt rock classic, we’ve got lots happening in the 25-26 season! Take a look!
Headliners
Straight No Chaser: Holiday Road
November 13, at 7:30 pm
If the phrase “male a cappella group” conjures up an image of students in blue blazers, ties, and khakis singing traditional college songs on ivied campuses... think again. Straight No Chaser (SNC) are neither strait-laced nor straight-faced, but neither are they vaudeville-style kitsch. They have emerged as a phenomenon with a massive fanbase and a long list of accomplishments including 2 RIAA Gold Certified albums, over 1.5 million concert tickets sold, over 1 billion streams on Pandora, and over 2 million albums sold worldwide. Straight No Chaser is the real deal, the captivating sound of nine unadulterated human voices coming together to make extraordinary music that is moving people in a fundamental sense... and with a sense of humor.
Sam Harris: Beyond the Rainbow with Musical Direction by Michael Orland
November 22, at 7:30 pm
Sam Harris returns to his Oklahoma roots with his new show "Beyond the Rainbow," a nod to his legendary rendition of "Somewhere Over the Rainbow" that put him on the map on "Star Search" at age 22, and which Jimmy Fallon called "one of the greatest performances ever on television ever!" He went on to become a multi-platinum recording artist, Tony nominated Broadway star and has toured the world in concert. Rolling Stone Magazine listed him as one of the "greatest singers of all time."
Into the Deep Tour featuring The Longest Johns and Home Free
September 18 at 7:30 pm
In a landmark moment for vocal music fans across the globe, all-vocal country sensation Home Free and viral sea shanty powerhouse The Longest Johns are joining forces for a once-in-a-lifetime co-headline tour. Blending heartland harmony with maritime melody, this dynamic collaboration brings together two globally beloved groups who have carved out their own unique spaces in the modern music landscape — and now, they’re ready to take the stage together.
Home Free, known for their 830+ million YouTube views and viral hit, “Sea Shanty Medley,” that’s been streamed over 514 million times. The Longest Johns revived sea shanties with their hit "Wellerman," and have released albums like Voyage (2024). With each group bringing their signature style and infectious energy, audiences will be treated to collaborative performances, surprise mashups, and unforgettable moments of musical camaraderie.
Whether you’re a longtime fan or a curious newcomer, this tour is set to be one of the most unique and memorable live music events of the year. Home Free and The Longest Johns are ready to bring harmony from land and sea — and they’re inviting the world to sing along.
Stay tuned for more announcements!
Imagination Series
Sugar Skull! A Dia de Muertos Musical Adventure
October 21 at 11:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m.
October 22 at 9:30 and 11:30 a.m.
SUGAR SKULL! A Día de Muertos Musical Adventure is a touring bilingual/bicultural musical for young audiences and families that uses traditional regional music and dance from Mexico to tell the story of twelve-year-old Vita Flores. Vita thinks her family has gone loco planning a celebration for deceased loved ones. Why throw a party for the dead? But when a spirited candy skeleton suddenly springs to life, Vita finds herself on a magical, musical journey to unravel the true meaning of Día de Muertos.
Meet Sugar Skull, a charismatic skeleton with a secret or two. With her skeletal new friend, Vita dances with ancient ancestors, sings with a sorrowful sorceress, escapes the trickster Chaneques, and even meets the famous Catrina Calavera. But can this clever youth gather the missing pieces needed for her family ofrenda before it’s too late?
SUGAR SKULL! Una aventura musical de Día de Muertos
Síguele a Vita Flores, una niña de doce años, en esta cautivadora musical bilingüe. Guiada por una carismática calaverita de azúcar, descubre la verdadera esencia de Día De Muertos a través de la música, la danza, y la tradición Mexicana.
RECOMMENDED FOR GRADES K-6
Channeling Our Ancestors
November 7 at 6:30 p.m.
Channeling Our Ancestors is an original production from the Tulsa Performing Arts Center, created by Indigenous Oklahoman artists that explores themes of identity, appropriation, the connection of generations, and bringing heritage and traditions forward into modern life. Through a series of comedic sketches based on popular TV show tropes, audiences will be entertained and educated on what it means to be an Indigenous person in today’s society. This production will be performed for Tulsa Public Schools 7th graders, as well as one public performance.
RECOMMENDED FOR GRADES 6-8
Wind in the Willows
January 27 at 9:30 and 11:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m.
Journey into the Wild Wood on this multi-media adventure based on Kenneth Grahame's beloved children's novel. Wind in the Willows mixes classic storytelling with projected illustrations to tell the trials of Mole and Rat on an all-night race against time as they venture through the hidden wonders of the forest to find the young Otter before it's too late.
From the team who brought us Call of the Wild: Illustrated Edition , the production uses 180-degree projection that surrounds the performer and provides scenic elements throughout the show, while underscoring music and soundscapes set the mood. Experience the magic and mystery as award winning actor Noel Gaulin plays all the fabled characters in this new adaptation of this classic story.
RECOMMENDED FOR GRADES 3+
Aesop’s Greatest Hits
February 26 at 6:30 p.m.
Join us for a romp through Aeasop’s most beloved tales, produced specifically with kindergarteners in mind. Color, creativity, joy and laughs come together for this amazing show, with a few lessons learned along the way.
RECOMMENDED FOR GRADES K-2
Brown Bag It
Kyle Dillingham
October 1, 2025 • 12:10 pm
Westby Pavilion
Violinist Kyle Dillingham has performed in over 40 countries, made history at the Grand Ole Opry, and was twice selected as a Cultural Performer for Expo 2025 Osaka. A passionate performer and award-winning songwriter, he’s collaborated with top artists and orchestras worldwide and was named Oklahoma Ambassador of Goodwill for his global impact through music.
Tulsa Festival Ringers and Tulsa Carolers
December 10, 2025 • 11 am and 12:15 pm
John H. Williams Theatre
Tulsa Festival Ringers Inc., Tulsa’s only auditioned community handbell ensemble, is a seasonal favorite! They will perform along with Tulsa Carolers, Tulsa’s premiere Christmas caroling company — a collection of professional singers, grouped in quartets, dressed in Dickensian costume.
*Reservations are required
Dr. Milton Fernández Peña
March 14, 2026 • 12:10pm
Westby Pavilion
Dominican pianist Dr. Milton Fernández Peña is acclaimed for his emotionally rich, technically precise, and stylistically versatile performances, blending classical and Latin American repertoire with expressive depth. Trained under Horowitz’s last student Dean Kramer, Milton brings a unique voice to the piano, captivating audiences with his artistry and sensitivity.
Casii Stephan
May 6, 2026 • 12:10pm
Westby Pavilion
Casii Stephan is a Minnesota born, indie-pop meets soul-rock singer-songwriter based in Tulsa. Casii’s “gorgeously emotive voice inspires comparisons to alt-pop artists like Florence Welch and Fiona Apple with a writing style reminiscent of Carole King” (NPR).
No need to buy or reserve tickets. (Except for the Tulsa Festival Ringers.) These events are free!
Just bring your love of art and join us.
Sponsors
This project is being supported in part by American Rescue Plan Act Federal Award, awarded to the State of Oklahoma in the US Department of the Treasury.