by David de Hilster | May 5, 2026 | Casted
Luanda Lia de Hilster has been cast as Reno Sweeney in the University of Central Oklahoma’s upcoming production of Anything Goes, marking another major milestone in her fast‑rising musical theatre career. A true triple threat, Luanda brings the rare combination of...
by David de Hilster | Apr 9, 2026 | Casted
Exciting news — Luanda De Hilster has been cast in Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma’s production of Annie, running June 16–21, 2026, at the Oklahoma City Civic Center Music Hall. This marks Luanda’s Lyric Theatre debut. It’s a meaningful place to make that...
by David de Hilster | Jan 21, 2026 | Directing
Edmond Oklahoma, January 20, 2026 – Luanda Lia has been selected as Dance Captain under the direction of acclaimed Broadway artist and choreographer Nathan Peck. Peck—known for his work on Broadway, national tours, and major regional productions—selected Luanda...
by David de Hilster | Dec 17, 2025 | Casted, Performance
Edmond Oklahoma, December 15, 2025 – Having just finished in the lead role of Adelaide in Guys and Dolls put on by the Musical Theatre Department at the University of Central Oklahoma (UCO), Luanda landed a supporting role in Chicago as one of the Merry...
by David de Hilster | Dec 15, 2025 | Directing
Oklahoma City, OK, December 2025 — The musical theatre faculty at Oklahoma City University have selected student Luanda de Hilster to direct and choreograph a short Christmas performance for the Hobby Lobby Creative Division’s corporate holiday event. De Hilster was...