Lyric Productions

New York Premiere Of OBSERVANT To Host Post-Show Discussions
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 4, 2024

The new play OBSERVANT by Pamela Weiler Grayson will feature post-show discussions with the playwright, director Shellen Lubin, and cast members. The limited engagement runs from September 12-28 at The Chain Theatre.

Pamela Weiler Grayson's New Play OBSERVANT Will Headline Spark Theatre Festival NYC
by Stephi Wild - Jul 24, 2024

Pamela Weiler Grayson's new play OBSERVANT will headline the Spark Theatre Festival NYC with a limited engagement from September 12 - 28 at The Chain Theatre.

Pamela Weiler Grayson's New Play OBSERVANT To Headline Spark Theatre Festival NYC
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 24, 2024

Pamela Weiler Grayson's new play OBSERVANT explores faith, family, and the future. Running from September 12-28 at The Chain Theatre, it headlines the Spark Theatre Festival NYC by Emerging Artists Theatre.

Adrianna Hicks to Star in MARY POPPINS at Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 7, 2024

Adrianna Hicks will star in the title role of Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma’s Summer Season opener, MARY POPPINS. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.

Love Theatre? Hate the Cost? Let BroadwayWorld Show You Where to Find the Latest and Best Hidden West End Theatre Tickets Deals
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Oct 27, 2023

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What You Need To Know About THE DAUGHTER OF THE REGIMENT At Lyric Opera of Chicago
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 22, 2023

Donizetti's beloved comic opera The Daughter of the Regiment marches onto the Lyric Opera of Chicago stage for the first time in 50 years, November 4-25, 2023. Also known by its French-language title La fille du régiment, this mashup of slapstick and romance stars two of the biggest names in all of opera: Lisette Oropesa in her Lyric debut and returning favorite Lawrence Brownlee.

Lyric Hammersmith Theatre Announces Spring 2023 Season, ACCIDENTAL DEATH OF AN ANARCHIST, SCHOOL GIRLS, and More!
by Stephi Wild - Nov 25, 2022

Lyric Theatre Hammersmith has announced its 2023 season! Learn more about the highlights here!

Details Announced for Lyric Opera of Chicago's Season Opener ERNANI
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 20, 2022

Lyric Opera of Chicago will kick off the cultural season with a bang as Verdi’s Ernani takes the stage, with performances from September 9 to October 1, 2022. Written as Verdi was coming into his power as a composer, Ernani is a must-see operatic thrill ride full of grand-scale arias, explosive choral numbers, and unforgettable performances.

UPDATED: Where to Find the Best Hidden West End Theatre Tickets Deals.
by Aliya Al-Hassan - May 23, 2022

West End ticket prices have been steadily rising for years, but it is still possible to get some real bargains if you know where to look.

Lyric Named Official Theatre of Oklahoma
by Stephi Wild - May 10, 2022

Lyric Theatre has been named the Official Theatre of the State of Oklahoma. Gov. Kevin Stitt signed Senate Bill 1385, authored by Senate Democratic Leader Kay Floyd and House Majority Leader Jon Echols, bestowing the honor for the flagship theatre founded in 1963.

TRG Arts And Purple Seven Study Reveals Slow Start In Sales For 2021-22 Holiday Season At Performing Arts Venues
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 31, 2021

As of the middle of July 2021, the crucial 2021/22 holiday Season was tracking well behind 2019/20 in ticket sales and revenues for most theatres in North America, according to a new study released today by international arts management consultants TRG Arts and UK arts data specialists Purple Seven.

Ashley Wells Named Executive Producer At Lyric Theatre Of Oklahoma
by Stephi Wild - Aug 24, 2021

Previously Lyric's Associate Artistic Director, Wells joins the organization's executive leadership team, which includes Managing Director Jim Reynolds and Producing Artistic Director Michael Baron.

Lyric Opera Of Chicago Announces Single Ticket On Sale Date For The 2021/22 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 2, 2021

The long wait is almost over! Live, in-person grand opera is just weeks away. Single tickets go on sale tomorrow, August 3, at 10:00 a.m., for Lyric Opera of Chicago's exciting new season, opening on Friday, September 17, with a brand-new production of Verdi's Macbeth.

Lyric Theatre Of Oklahoma Announces Schedule Updates and Postponements
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 19, 2020

Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma has announced postponements and scheduling updates due to the Covid-19 crisis:

Lyric Opera of Chicago Has Announced 2020-21 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 12, 2020

A season filled with thrilling music, captivating stories, world-class singers, and exciting productions goes on sale by subscription Thursday, February 13. Eight new-to-Chicago productions, including three Lyric premieres plus two original Lyric productions, will entertain and thrill audiences from September 2020 through June 2021.

Guest Blog: Elin Schofield and Eve Cowley On SCREWDRIVER at Lyric Hammersmith
by Marianka Swain - Feb 11, 2020

Eve and Elin are theatre-makers from Leeds and Manchester who have been working together since they met at the University of Sheffield in 2013. It was there that they established Footprint Theatre, an award-winning, small-scale touring company. 'Screwdriver' is their first collaboration as writers, heading this year's Evolution festival.

Sondra Radvanovsky Returns to Lyric in THE THREE QUEENS
by Julie Musbach - Oct 23, 2019

Gaetano Donizetti wrote three bel canto operas about three extraordinary women a?"  passionate Anne Boleyn, proud Mary Stuart, and mighty Queen Elizabeth I. Each of these brilliant operas offers a stupendous role for a true singing actress with incredible technique, charisma, and dramatic power.

Photo Flash: First Look at Corey Cott and More in WEST SIDE STORY at Lyric
by Stephi Wild - May 4, 2019

Lyric's new grand-scale coproduction of Leonard Bernstein and Stephen Sondheim's masterpiece West Side Story opens tonight and features Broadway star Corey Cott as Tony and rising star Mikaela Bennett as Maria. Additional lead casting includes Brett Thiele (Riff),Amanda Castro (Anita), Manuel Stark Santos (Bernardo), and Adam Soniak (Action). Performances run through June 2, 2019 at the Lyric Opera House, 20 N. Wacker Drive, Chicago. Tickets are on sale now starting at $29 and can be purchased at lyricopera.org/wss or by calling 312-827-5600.

Corey Cott and Mikaela Bennett to Lead Lyric Opera's WEST SIDE STORY
by BWW News Desk - May 3, 2019

Acclaimed Broadway performer Corey Cott and rising star Mikaela Bennett will headline Lyric Opera of Chicago's premiere of Leonard Bernstein and Stephen Sondheim's groundbreaking American musical West Side Story, presented from May 3 - June 2, 2019 at the Lyric Opera House, 20 N. Wacker Drive, Chicago (press opening May 4, 2019).

Full Cast Announced for Lyric's WEST SIDE STORY
by Julie Musbach - Mar 18, 2019

The Chicago premiere of Lyric's new coproduction of Leonard Bernstein and Stephen Sondheim's masterpiece West Side Story features nearly 100 artists from Chicago and across the country.