Lyric Theatre Set to Host Talkback with Burt Reynolds

Nearly 40 years after cameras rolled along the historic waterfront that is Tybee Island, Georgia, legendary Hollywood star Burt Reynolds brings his 1976 hit film, Gator, back to the screen at the Lyric Theatre in Stuart. The January 25th event kicks off the release of the film on a blue ray special edition which will include never before seen bonus material.

Gator, in which Reynolds plays an ex-con forced by federal agents to nab a corrupt politician, was the first directorial effort for the man who will forever affectionately be known as The Bandit. After his release from prison, notorious ex-con and moonshine distiller Gator McKlusky (Burt Reynolds) moves in with his father in a cabin in the Okefenokee Swamp. His bootlegging plans are cut short, however, when a federal agent tells McKlusky that he will lose custody of his 9-year-old daughter unless he helps bring down local crime lord Bama McCall. McKlusky enlists the help of reporter Aggie Maybank (Lauren Hutton) and a few local eccentrics to topple McCall's empire.

Following the screening of the movie, Reynolds will lead a talk back on his 55 year career in the entertainment industry.

Information and tickets for this intimate evening with Florida's favorite son are available by calling 772 286-7827 or through the Lyric website www.lyrictheatre.com

The Lyric Theatre is located at 59 South West Flagler Avenue near Confusion Corner in Stuart, Florida. The building fronts on its north side on South West Osceola Street.

The fun starts at 7 pm. Partial proceeds benefit The Burt Reynolds Institute for Film and Theatre.