Kristin Chenoweth Itinerary
Although she’s a world traveling performer that bounces from coast to coast, Oklahoma native Kristin Chenoweth still loves to support her home state as well as her hometown of Broken Arrow. This route reveals a store where the Broadway star has shopped for Oklahoma City Thunder gear along with highlights from Chenoweth’s childhood. Catch a performance by the Tulsa Ballet, where the film and theater icon had some of her first public shows, and visit the Broken Arrow theater that bears her name.
Broken Arrow
Broken Arrow, OK
Stop 1: Broken Arrow High School
Broadway star Kristin Chenoweth graduated from Broken Arrow High School in 1986. Kristin says, “I was very lucky. I was a cheerleader, but I was also kind of a nerd. I was in choir and drama and I was also in the French club…I’m pretty sure I was the only one that auditioned for the school musical.”
Start from: 1901 E Albany St, Broken Arrow, OK
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Arrive at: 701 S Main St, Broken Arrow, OK
Broken Arrow, OK
Stop 2: Broken Arrow Performing Arts Center
Kristin Chenoweth performed at the Broken Arrow Performing Arts Center in March of 2014. Kristin held master classes and performed at the BA PAC to help raise money to send Broken Arrow students to New York City in order to perform at Carnegie Hall. In 2012, the center renamed one of their most popular theaters the Kristin Chenoweth Theater after the Tony Award-winning star.
Start from: 701 S Main St, Broken Arrow, OK
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Arrive at: 1212 E 45th Pl, Tulsa, OK
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Tulsa
Tulsa, OK
Stop 3: Tulsa Ballet
Kristin Chenoweth’s love for theater and music began early in life. When she was 10 or 11, she performed in the Tulsa Ballet’s annual performance of “The Nutcracker,” which takes place at the Tulsa Performing Arts Center each year.
Start from: 1212 E 45th Pl, Tulsa, OK
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Arrive at: 2501 N Blackwelder Ave, Oklahoma City, OK
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Oklahoma City
Oklahoma City, OK
Stop 4: Oklahoma City University
The Broadway star and actress studied under the renowned educator and vocalist Florence Birdwell at OCU. Kristin graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in musical theatre in 1990, followed by a Master’s Degree in opera performance in 1992.
Start from: 2501 N Blackwelder Ave, Oklahoma City, OK
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Arrive at: N Robinson & Park Ave, Oklahoma City, OK
Oklahoma City, OK
Stop 5: Thunder Shop at Leadership Square
Kristin Chenoweth is a big Oklahoma City Thunder fan – she’s been spotted buying Thunder merchandise and gear from the official Thunder Shop in downtown OKC.
Start from: N Robinson & Park Ave, Oklahoma City, OK
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Arrive at: 100 W Reno Ave, Oklahoma City, OK
Oklahoma City, OK
Stop 6: Chesapeake Energy Arena
Kristin Chenoweth, a renowned Oklahoma City Thunder fan, once kicked off a Thunder basketball game by performing the national anthem. “Thunder-up” with Kristin and the rest of Oklahoma City by rooting for the home team when they play at the Chesapeake Energy Arena.
Start from: 100 W Reno Ave, Oklahoma City, OK
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Arrive at: , , OK