My Morning Jacket. [Photo provided by artist]

After keeping it local with its opening concert, The Criterion shared information on three shows featuring national musicians and a comedian.

The newly released shows feature gospel musician and author Kirk Franklin (April 8), soulful rockers My Morning Jacket (April 27) and jokester Brian Regan (Dec. 3).

Tickets for Kirk Franklin and My Morning Jacket will go on sale 10 a.m. Friday. Ticket information for Brian Regan will be released later in the year. Tickets can be purchased online at www.criterionokc.com, at all Ticketmaster locations or by calling 1-800-745-3000. The Criterion is located at 500 E Sheridan Ave.