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Lyric Theatre Recognized as Champion of the Community

The Lyric Theatre was recently honored at the annual United Way of Martin County Champions of the Community Awards Dinner for their sponsorship of the CHARACTER COUNTS! Student of the Week Ticket Program. Beginning last fall, the Lyric provided up to 4 complimentary tickets to each of the Student of the Week recipients, allowing the students and their families to attend a family-friendly show ...
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Attorneys Kramer, Sopko and Levenstein partner with Lyric for CHARACTER COUNTS! Student of the Week ticket program

CHARACTER COUNTS! in Martin County and the Lyric Theatre is proud to announce a co-sponsor for the 2010/2011 Student of the Week ticket program. The law firm of Kramer, Sopko and Levenstein, P.A., established in 1990 and located in Stuart, will partner with the Lyric in providing up to 4 tickets to each recipient to attend family-friendly shows over the coming season. CHARACTER COUNTS! ...
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The Lyric Theatre and Humana Proudly Present a Month of Free Movies at the Lyric

STUART, FL – The Lyric Theatre is pleased to present a month of free movies, sponsored by Humana, Florida’s largest Medicare health benefits company.  The series will feature 10 classic films to be shown on weekends throughout the month of June.  Tickets are available only by visiting the Lyric Theatre Box Office; seating is on a first-come, first-serve basis. The free ...
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Scripps Supports The Lyric

Rick Baxter, Regional Marketing Director for Scripps Newspapers, presented John Loesser, Executive Director of the Lyric Theatre, with a check for $10,000 from the Scripps Foundation. The grant will help to support opportunities for the underserved children in Martin County to attend performances of the Lyric Theatre’s Arts and Education Programs.  “We are proud to be the ...
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CRARY BUCHANAN AND LYRIC THEATRE PARTNER ON CULTURAL PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES

Crary Buchanan and the Lyric Theatre, two of the most respected and longstanding entities on the Treasure Coast, have established a unique collaboration on cultural programs for students and families. Through a $25,000 grant, the law firm is taking a leadership role in the Lyric's Arts and Education Program, which includes the presenting company's Discovery series, artists-in-residence ...
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“Casablanca,” with Special Guest Stephen Bogart

 The Lyric Theatre will present the classic film “Casablanca” on Sunday, April 18 at 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.  Following each screening, Stephen Bogart, the son of Lauren Bacall and Humphrey Bogart, will provide a behind-the-scenes look at life with his famous parents during a question-and-answer session with the audience.    The screenings are free and open to ...
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Colin Hay

It has been over 25 years since Colin Hay and his band Men at Work topped the charts with hits like “Down Under,” “Who Can It Be Now?” and “Overkill.”  Yet thanks to the frequent use of the songs on soundtracks (including the television show “Scrubs” and the film “Garden State”), they – and Colin Hay himself – are ...
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Kathleen Madigan Coming in April

Chances are you’ve seen Kathleen Madigan on one of her many television specials or guest appearances, such as “Last Comic Standing,” “The Tonight Show,” “The Conan O’Brien Show” and “Late Night with David Letterman.”  If you haven’t, it’s time you made her acquaintance.  Madigan’s razor sharp stand-up has ...
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Going “GREEN” … at The Lyric

In a proactive effort to go “GREEN”, The Lyric Theatre has been making conscientious decisions to conserve energy, reduce waste and use recycled products.  Did you know that through this past season we have implemented a recycling program and switched to recycled paper products?   In our mission to Go “GREEN”, other changes and upgrades include the ...
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“THE NESTOR TORRES INITIATIVE” COMES TO MARTIN COUNTY THIS FALL

The Lyric Theatre and the Education Foundation of Martin County have partnered to establish an Artist Residency Program that provides educational opportunities to students and teachers throughout Martin County.  On October 5, the program is scheduled to debut with “The Nestor Torres Initiative” - a weeklong residency with the Grammy award winning Latin Jazz artist Nestor ...
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Lyric Merchandise Now Available

All new Lyric merchandise now available at the theatre box office only. We have hats, tee-shirts, tote bags and Lyric notecards, all of which makes the perfect gift for yourself or someone special. Get yours today! As always, we have Lyric gift cards for that hard to buy for person in your life.
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The Lyric Theatre and the City of Stuart CRA Proudly Present Free Film Weekends at the Lyric

Saturday, July 11th Alfred Hitchcock’s Vertigo at 3pm Alfred Hitchcock’s Rear Window at 7pm Sunday, July 12th Rear Window at 3pm Vertigo at 7pm Saturday, July 25th Humphrey Bogart in African Queen at 3pm Humphrey Bogart in Maltese Falcon at 7pm Sunday, July 26th Maltese Falcon at 3pm African Queen at 7pm Saturday and Sunday, August 1st and 2nd Frances Ford Coppolla’s ...
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Pick This! starring Michael Chapdelaine

  Combine three parts Spanish finger-picking, two parts muddy water from the Mississippi Delta infused with the black water of the Florida swamps, splashed with a heaping handful of modern rock.  What do you get?  A night full of music that will stimulate your spirit -- performed as only these three guitarists can.  “Pick This” features the fabulous fret and ...
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The Motels featuring Martha Davis

The woman The Los Angeles Times called “the most charismatic female performer in rock” returns with a newly formed band and a line-up featuring fresh material and vintage hits. Martha Davis first exploded on the music scene as lead vocalist with The Motels in 1979, with the release of the group’s self-titled debut album and their first hit, “Total ...
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Albert Cummings

A Lyric favorite, Albert Cummings returns to rock the house with his searing Stratocaster licks and crowd-pleasing, high energy blues.  Cummings, the 2008 BluesWax Blues Artist of the Year, never fails to deliver a powerful performance.  Whether he’s covering a classic like Merle Haggard’s “Working Man Blues” or putting across one of his own incredibly ...
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LYRIC THEATRE MAGAZINE WINS SILVER ADDY AWARD

STUART, FLORIDA (March 2009) – The Lyric Theatre has announced that its 2008-09 Season Magazine, The Lyric, captured a Silver ADDY Award from the Treasure Coast Advertising Federation in the Advertising for the Arts & Sciences category.  The ADDY Awards, which recognize creative excellence in advertising, are the world’s largest advertising competition. The Lyric ...
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Stig Rossen Performance Cancelled

Due to circumstances beyond our control the March 14th performance of Stig Rossen has been cancelled. Please call the box office with any questions - 772-286-7827.
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John Loesser Named “Man of the Year" by Stuart Women's Club

The Woman’s Club of Stuart recently named John Loesser, Executive Director of the Lyric Theatre in Stuart, The 2009 Man of the Year. The surprise announcement was made during the 95th anniversary celebration and fashion show held on February 9 at Miles Grant Country Club.  This is the third year that the Woman’s Club has given out this award. “We get together as a ...
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All New Dinner and a Show Packages offered by The Lyric Theatre and The Osceola Street Café!

Due to an overwhelming response, we have teamed up again to offer you two new dinner and show packages. The one-price package includes dinner and a ticket for the performance for just $60 per person.*  Cowboy Junkies Thursday, February 12th Concert begins at 7 pm Arlo Guthrie Wednesday, March 4th Concert Begins at 7pm Make your reservations now, seats fill up fast. The Dinner and a ...
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Four All New Shows Added to the Season!

Cherryholmes January 17 th , 8:00 p.m.       Cherryholmes, America’s “first family of bluegrass,” returns to the Lyric stage by popular demand following their acclaimed performance in August 2008.   This dynamic family band first gained recognition when they won the 2005 International Bluegrass Music Association Award for ...
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Mort Sahl Rescheduled

Mort Sahl Rescheduled Sunday, February 8th 7:00 p.m. Just in time for election day, the legendary Mort Sahl will take the Lyric stage to unleash his biting commentary and razor-sharp wit on the latest in today’s political and current events.  A comedy legend, Sahl literally revolutionized the stand-up form, leading the transition from tame jokes to dark satire.  Sahl ...
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Rex Lewis-Clack, musical savant from 60 Minutes

Astounding musical savant Rex Lewis-Clack, and his mother, Cathleen Lewis, will appear at the Lyric Theatre on Sunday, January 18 at 7:00 p.m.  Tickets, which are $38 and $33, are on sale now to Lyric members; sales to the general public will open on December 15.  Rex was born 13 years ago, blind and with brain damage so severe that his mother was told he might never walk or ...
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Disco Lives! KC & The Sunshine Band Season Kick Off Gala!

Disco Lives! Spirits were high as everyone “got down tonight” during the season kickoff gala sponsored by The Friends of the Lyric Theatre. Guests enjoyed partying in a tent on Osceola Street before and after a jubilant 90-minute performance by KC and the Sunshine Band. Ethel Christin and Eileen Morris headed up the gala that included costumed roller girls, drinks, edibles and ...
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Lyric Theatre Announces New Director's Circle

The Lyric Theatre has announced a new philanthropic program that allows corporations and individuals to provide ongoing support to the historic performing arts center. The Lyric Director’s Circle provides exclusive recognition and benefits to donor members who commit to an annual gift over a five-year period, in levels ranging from $2,500 to $25,000 or more. Donors will be ...
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The Lyric Theatre annouces its Inaugural Season at the Borland Center Theatre at Midtown in Palm Beach Gardens

The Lyric Theatre has announced that it will present its inaugural season of programming at the community of Midtown in Palm Beach Gardens.  The Lyric will present six shows from November through April at the Borland Center Theater, located in Midtown.  The performances include: • Singer/songwriter Livingston Taylor, Thursday, November 20, 2008 at 8:00 p.m.; tickets are ...
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The Lyric Theatre and The Treasure Coast Concert Association Announce Partnership to Produce the Ovation Concert Series!

The boards of directors of The Lyric Theatre and the Treasure Coast Concert Association (TCCA) are pleased to announce that TCCA’s acclaimed Ovation Concert Series will become part of the Lyric family of performances, beginning with the 2008-09 season.  The Ovation Concert Series brings world-renowned classical music performers to the Lyric stage each season.  The series ...
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3 Fabulous New Shows Added to Our Lineup!

Jake Owen Sunday, November 2nd - 4pm & 7pm Since his first album was released in the fall of 2006, Jake Owen has landed three of his songs in country’s top 20, made his debut on the stage of the Grand Ole Opry, and toured with headliners like Kenny Chesney, Alan Jackson and Carrie Underwood.  He also received a nomination for Top New Male Vocalist at this year’s ...
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The Lyric Theatre Announces Tickets are On Sale Now for the Special Fund Raising Performance of KC & The Sunshine Band!

The Lyric Theatre has announced that it will host a special fundraising performance by K.C. and the Sunshine Band on Sunday, November 9th at 7:00 p.m.  The concert, which will also mark the grand opening of the Lyric’s 2008-09 season, will include pre and post-concert partying with cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, dessert and disco.  All proceeds will benefit the Lyric ...
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4 New Shows Added to the Season!

Lisa Loeb, September 19th, 6pm & 8:30pm As one of the first unsigned artists to ever top the charts with her breakout song, “Stay (I Missed You),” Lisa Loeb continues to drive her career with creative zeal and a zest for passionate and palpable lyrics. This show stopper is one that is sure to bring the Treasure Coast to their feet with a show you won't want to miss.   ...
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The Lyric Theatre Announces New Summer Hours

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Stig Rossen added to the 2008/2009 Lineup!

World-renowned actor and vocalist Stig Rossen first came to fame when he assumed the lead role of Jean Valjean in the musical “Les Misérables.”   He performed the role nearly 2,000 times in 10 countries, and was lauded by producer Sir Cameron McIntosh as “the best Valjean ever.”   A double threat as an actor and singer, Rossen has ...
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2008/2009 Coming Soon!

    Due to overwhelming requests for the announcement of our new season, we are moving up the ON Sale date for Lyric Members Only to TUESDAY, MAY 27TH. The box office and phone lines will be open starting at 10AM. On Sunday, May 25th a full page ad will run in The Stuart News featuring the new season. For your viewing we will also have a downloadable ...
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John Loesser Receives Mayor's Award for Excellence!

STUART, FL (May 15, 2008) - John Loesser, Executive Director of the Lyric Theatre in Stuart, has received the Mayor’s Award for Excellence for his leadership and vision in turning the Lyric into a premier performing arts center. The award was presented by Stuart Mayor Jeffrey Krauskopf on behalf of the City Commission at the Commission meeting on May 12 at City Hall. Loesser is the ...
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Winnie the Pooh Live at The Lyric!

Winnie the Pooh Sunday, June 8, 2008 Tales of Christopher Robin's friends and their adventures in the Hundred Acre Wood have delighted children of all ages for generations. Join Eeyore, Rabbit, Piglet, Owl, Kanga, Roo, and of course, everyone's favorite bear of very little brain, Pooh, in this enchanting musical based on A.A. Milne's stories. For more information call 772-286-7827
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Former Chanel Model and Internationally Acclaimed Violinist to appear at the Lyric!

Classically trained violinist Leila Josefowicz is a virtuoso with a sensitive touch. Her interpretation of the violin repertoire of yesterday and the emerging music of today has impressed the music world. She loves to hear the violin sing in new ways and collaborates frequently with composers who are creating new and vibrant music. In 2004 Josefowicz received a Grammy nomination for a live ...
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Peter White, Rick Braun, and Mindi Abair Return for a Repeat Holiday Performance!

Thursday, December 13, 2007 at 6:00 and  8:30 pm STUART, FL- A Peter White Christmas comes to the historic Lyric Theatre December 13th.  Tickets are $42/$38.  It just wouldn’t be the holiday season without a visit from jazz stalwarts Peter White, Rick Braun and Mindi Abair. They’ve been playing seasonal shows together for half a decade, selling out theaters ...
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Marvin Hamlisch to appear at the Lyric!

Monday, December 10, 2007 at 6:00 pm & 8:30 pmThursday, December 13, 2007 at 6:00 and  8:30 pm STUART, FL-Marvin Hamlisch is coming to the historic Lyric Theatre December 10th.  Tickets are $60/$55.  Marvin Hamlisch is one singular sensation — and one heck of a multi-tasker. A composer and pianist who’s won the Pulitzer (for “A Chorus Line”), ...
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The Three Redneck Tenors Return for Christmas Spec-Tac-Yule-ar!

When we last heard from Billy Joe, Billy Bob and Billy Billee, the 3 Redneck Tenors, they were working overtime trying to find the right image. From opera to disco to classic country to cheesy TV themes, these three beer-swilling, bib overall-wearing good old boys were singing up a storm, everywhere they could, just trying to get themselves noticed. Their manager, the Colonel, a man with big ...
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Straight from the former Soviet Union!

They poured onto the stage like an invading army in the first whirlwind dance and hardly ever let up. It was quite astonishing. - The Dallas Morning News They have done an outstanding job of getting at the essence of folk material while using it with artistic purpose. - The New York Times Russian folk dances are known for their colorfully physical poetry. But the Georgian region of the former ...
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ELECTRIC BLUES GUITARIST - ALBERT CUMMINGS - ROCKS THE  LYRIC STAGE!

Blues guitarists may come and go, but the really good ones — the players whose tonal touch and emotional delivery can make the hair on the back of your neck stand up — always attract a following of believers, those who know the real deal when they hear it. Albert Cummings is the real deal! At age 17, while in college, the Massachusetts-born Cummings saw two tour buses outside Boston’s ...
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Treat Your Child to an Afternoon of Live Theater

EACH PERFORMANCE LASTS APPROXIMATELY ONE HOUR. THE VELVETEEN RABBIT IS APPROPRIATE FOR GRADES K-4 TICKETS ARE ONLY $15 “When a child loves you for a long, long time ... then you become Real.” So says the Skin Horse in Margery Williams’ famous and much-loved literary classic “The Velveteen Rabbit.”       What child won’t feel for the ...
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TICKETS FOR THE LYRIC THEATRE'S 2007-2008 SEASON GO ON SALE TO EVERYONE - TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 4TH!

First, we hope you have (or had) a great Holiday Weekend. Second, don't forget that tickets for The Lyric Theatre's 2007-2008 season will go on sale to everyone first thing Tuesday morning. The Box Office and phone lines will open at 10:00am. Or, you can get a head start and order online beginning at 12:01am Tuesday morning! This season, the Lyric brings back some favorites from ...
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Comedian Patton Oswalt to come to the Lyric Stage!

CONTENT WARNING: PATTON'S COMEDY IS FOR MATURE AUDIENCES Patton Oswalt has been a stand-up comedian for almost twenty years and recently released his second full-length comedy album "Werewolves and Lollipops." Oswalt's style of stand-up comedy is often described as acerbic and sarcastic, and it covers topics ranging from pop culture frivolity such as comic book supervillains and ...
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It's A Blues Night At The Lyric That You Won't Want To Miss! The Clayton Miller Band - Live!

Typically, there are a lot of things families do together. But with the exception of the Jacksons, Hanson and the Osmonds, few families have a successful band together. But as Don Seybold of Purdue University coined introducing them, "this ain't the Osmonds, baby". This is a family that sings the blues together and had shared the stage with Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Mississippi Heat, ...
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Tickets for the Lyric Theatre's 2007-2008 Season!

Tickets for the Lyric Theatre's 2007-2008 Season go on sale to the General Public on Tuesday September 4th, at 10:00am on the website (www.lyrictheatre.com), over the phone (772-286-7827), or at the Box Office. Tickets are currently on sale to Lyric Theatre Members only! If you are not already a member, why not join today so that you can purchase tickets before they go on sale to the general ...
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Lyric Theatre 80th Anniversary Gala

FUN, FUN, FUN!!! Tickets are still available for Lyric Theatre's 80th Anniversary Gala featuring The Beach Boys! Drive on down in your 'Little Deuce Coupe' on Sunday March 11, 2007! The evening events include cocktails, dinner, concert and post show festivities. For tickets and more information contact: John Loesser at 772-220-1942 ext. 208
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Lyric Theatre & Flagler Grill Dinner & Theatre Package

The Lyric Theatre & Flagler Grill have joined together to bring you a Dinner & Theatre Package for selected shows! Dinner & Theatre packages for April are: BILL MEDLEY - April 1 - 4:00 or 7:30PM JOEL GREY - April 2 or 3 - 7:00PM Hungarian State Folk Ensemble - April 5 -6:00PM 3 REDNECK TENORS - April 9 - 7:00PM, April 10, & April 11 - 5:00 or 8:00PM For more information ...
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