Tulsa Performing Arts Center, Tulsa
The Tulsa Performing Arts Center (Tulsa PAC) is a cultural cornerstone of Tulsa, known for its architectural pedigree, world-class acoustics, and vibrant programming. Opened on March 19, 1977, the PAC is home to four main theaters, including the 2,365-seat Chapman Music Hall, as well as studio spaces, an art gallery, and a spacious reception hall.
The PAC is a hub for both local and touring performances. It regularly hosts events from 14 Tulsa-based performance groups, including the Tulsa Opera, Tulsa Ballet, Tulsa Symphony, and Celebrity Attractions' Broadway series. Other local companies such as Theatre Tulsa, American Theatre Company, and Chamber Music Tulsa also keep the venue鈥檚 calendar full. Over the years, the stage has welcomed major stars like Michael Bubl茅, Kelly Clarkson, Steve Martin, and Anthony Bourdain.
The venue was designed by Minoru Yamasaki, architect of the original World Trade Center towers, and built with a mix of public and private funding. Its creation was sparked in the 1970s when the outdated Tulsa Municipal Theatre prompted the formation of a Theatre Advisory Committee. A major turning point came in 1973 when John H. Williams and Leta Chapman pledged to match public funds, helping pass a bond election under the slogan 鈥淓veryone鈥檚 Place.鈥�
One percent of the construction cost was set aside for public art, by a 1969 ordinance. As a result, the PAC boasts a permanent collection of 76 works of art, featuring pieces by Louise Nevelson, Barbara Hepworth, Woody Crumbo, and other notable artists, including many from Native American traditions.
The PAC has seen continual upgrades: a major accessibility retrofit in the 1990s and an expansion in 2000 that added another studio theater, an expansive reception area, and additional amenities. Today, the Tulsa PAC remains a beacon for the performing arts in the region and a vital part of the city's cultural identity.
The PAC is a hub for both local and touring performances. It regularly hosts events from 14 Tulsa-based performance groups, including the Tulsa Opera, Tulsa Ballet, Tulsa Symphony, and Celebrity Attractions' Broadway series. Other local companies such as Theatre Tulsa, American Theatre Company, and Chamber Music Tulsa also keep the venue鈥檚 calendar full. Over the years, the stage has welcomed major stars like Michael Bubl茅, Kelly Clarkson, Steve Martin, and Anthony Bourdain.
The venue was designed by Minoru Yamasaki, architect of the original World Trade Center towers, and built with a mix of public and private funding. Its creation was sparked in the 1970s when the outdated Tulsa Municipal Theatre prompted the formation of a Theatre Advisory Committee. A major turning point came in 1973 when John H. Williams and Leta Chapman pledged to match public funds, helping pass a bond election under the slogan 鈥淓veryone鈥檚 Place.鈥�
One percent of the construction cost was set aside for public art, by a 1969 ordinance. As a result, the PAC boasts a permanent collection of 76 works of art, featuring pieces by Louise Nevelson, Barbara Hepworth, Woody Crumbo, and other notable artists, including many from Native American traditions.
The PAC has seen continual upgrades: a major accessibility retrofit in the 1990s and an expansion in 2000 that added another studio theater, an expansive reception area, and additional amenities. Today, the Tulsa PAC remains a beacon for the performing arts in the region and a vital part of the city's cultural identity.
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Sight Name: Tulsa Performing Arts Center
Sight Location: Tulsa, USA (See walking tours in Tulsa)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
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Walking Tours in Tulsa, Oklahoma
Create Your Own Walk in Tulsa
Creating your own self-guided walk in Tulsa is easy and fun. Choose the city attractions that you want to see and a walk route map will be created just for you. You can even set your hotel as the start point of the walk.
Tulsa Introduction Walking Tour
Straddling the Arkansas River in the U.S. state of Oklahoma, the city of Tulsa is deeply rooted in the Native American history and, more recently, in the oil industry too.
The area of modern Tulsa is considered an Indian Territory, and has been formally settled by Native Americans since 1836. The tribesmen named their settlement Tallasi, which means "old town" in the Creek language,... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.9 Km or 1.8 Miles
The area of modern Tulsa is considered an Indian Territory, and has been formally settled by Native Americans since 1836. The tribesmen named their settlement Tallasi, which means "old town" in the Creek language,... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.9 Km or 1.8 Miles
University of Tulsa Walking Tour
Located on the historic U.S. Route 66, America's "Mother Road", the University of Tulsa campus centers on a wide, grassy, quad-like space, known as Dietler Commons. Formerly called "The U", it is found not far from the downtown area and is dominated by English Gothic architecture.
At the top of Deitler Commons sits one of the campus' most notable landmarks, the... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.3 Km or 0.8 Miles
At the top of Deitler Commons sits one of the campus' most notable landmarks, the... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.3 Km or 0.8 Miles
Tulsa's Historical Churches
Tulsa, Oklahoma is home to an array of remarkable churches, cathedrals, chapels, and other religious sites collectively reflecting the city's diverse religious heritage. A good number of these sanctuaries are located downtown. By far more than just places of worship, they are also architectural marvels and cultural landmarks.
Boston Avenue United Methodist Church, with its striking Art... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.6 Km or 1 Miles
Boston Avenue United Methodist Church, with its striking Art... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.6 Km or 1 Miles