The World Famous Platters will Perform at Red Glove Revue

For the first time in 46 years, the Tulsa Cerebral Palsy Association’s Red Glove Revue will feature world famous entertainment.

For the first time in 46 years, the Tulsa Cerebral Palsy Association’s Red Glove Revue will feature world famous entertainment--The World Famous Platters.  With chart topping hits such as “My Prayer,” “Twilight Time,” “The Great Pretender,” and “Only You,” The World Famous Platters join the Red Glove Revue cast to present three exciting, nostalgic and family-friendly performances on March 21 and 22. This is the same group that brought audiences to their feet, swinging and swaying at the former “Lost in the 50’s Show” in Branson, MO.

The Red Glove Revue has always showcased local talent and local media celebrities.  “But this year we wanted to do something new and fresh,” says Gayle Childs, 2008 TCPA President.  “So we added a world famous act to our cast.”   

The theme for this year’s show is “Radio Reminiscing,” celebrating radio with both song and dance and showcasing rock, gospel, country and Broadway songs from early radio to today’s top hits.

This year’s emcee will be Kristin Dickerson from KTUL News Channel 8.  Performers include Chassi Crawford of Cartunes from Wichita, Tommy Mason, George Allen of G-Note, Rick Irving of Infiniti, the Tulsa Praise Orchestra and a perennial favorite, The Happy Hoofers, a 50+ dance ensemble.

Gayle said another first this year is that a talented area hopeful will have the opportunity to audition and once selected perform their version of “Circle of Life” from “The Lion King.”

Volunteers have been working nearly a year to do set construction, design and sew costumes, and assemble music. This year’s show chairman is Jodie Crawford. Nedra Smith is Producer. Tracy Chalmer is director and Phyllis Brown serves as chief choreographer.

This year’s cerebral palsy poster child, Kyle Skaggs, will be introduced.  Kyle symbolizes the effects of the disease and the results of getting assistance through TCPA.  Kyle was born in 2003, seven weeks premature.  He was developmentally challenged in many areas.  At 18 months, he was diagnosed with cerebral palsy.

Gayle explains that cerebral palsy is a brain defect. The wiring in the brain is out of synch, so that people can have perfectly healthy minds but their bodies are limited.  Although many are not aware of cerebral palsy, the disease is widespread.   “If all the people in Tulsa, Broken Arrow, Bixby, Sand Springs and Owasso had cerebral palsy, that would be equal to the number afflicted nationwide,” she says.

The Tulsa Cerebral Palsy Association operates strictly with volunteers. There are no paid employees. All money raised stays in the Tulsa Metro area to help meet requests for braces, wheelchairs, therapy, surgeries, and travel for medical assessments. Gayle says many people seek help after their insurance coverage runs out.

There are three performances March 21 and 22 at the 1500-seat TCC Van Trease PACE, 81st St. and Highway 169 South. Tickets for the 7 p.m. shows are $22.50 and $32.50 for box seats. Tickets for the 2 p.m. Saturday matinee are adults $20.50; seniors (60 and over) $18.50; children (12 and under) $15.50; children under two who do not occupy a seat, $2; box seats are $25.50. You can purchase tickets by calling  (918) 595-7777 or going to www.myticketoffice.com.  Convenience charges will apply. To save convenience charges, you can pick up tickets at the Van Trease Ticket Office.  All ticket prices are tax-deductible.

For more information, contact

Tulsa Cerebral Palsy Association

Red Glove Revue
Friday, March 21 & Saturday, March 22

TCC Van Trease PACE, 81st St. & US Hwy 169 South

(918) 595-7777