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Lyric adds new shows to season!
... ed rabbi with a doctorate from Princeton who decided to pursue a comedy career. Dick Capri has performed at Radio City, the Palladium Theatre in London and on Broadway. The two take The Lyric stage on Dec. 10. On Feb. 17-18, “Old Jews Telling Jokes” replaces “Big River” in the Broadway Series. “Old Jews” celebrates the tradition of Jewish humor, from one-liners to comedy routines. It pays tribute to some of the world’s most famous comedians as it showcases five actors who recreate ...
/news/796-lyric-adds-new-shows-to-seasonLyric announces new season
... t show out of Wopat and Schneider.” Loesser also mentioned Faith Prince, Darlene Love and…the Wellington Ukulele Orchestra from New Zealand. “I had wanted to do it for years,” he said. “They’re very funny, and where else can you see an entire ukulele orchestra?” After this past season’s success with “The Rabbi and the Italian,” Loesser put together “The Jew, the Old Jew, and the Guy from Jersey.” “They’re very good comedians,” he said, “People love comedy shows ...
/news/1543-lyric-announces-new-seasonComics span generations at Lyric
... k Friars Club. Smirnoff has worked in comedy for several decades and has written a critically acclaimed one-man show. Norris, who does many voices, has appeared in New York and Las Vegas and as a headliner on cruises. Roman spoke by phone from his home in New Jersey about a career that has spanned more than 50 years. Roman began his career as a teen in the Catskill Mountains, where family owned a hotel. It was a time and place where many Jewish comedians began their careers. “There was a lot ...
/news/1639-comics-span-generations-at-lyricTheater celebrates 90 years in style
... ith RCA Photophone sound machines and showed one of the first “talkies,” “Danger Lights.” Now the Lyric Theatre is throwing itself a birthday party and you’re invited. On March 3, the Lyric will hold a 90th Birthday Celebration, Auction and Roast. The “roastee?” - Lyric artistic director John Loesser. The roast will feature host Jim Brochu, seen at the Lyric in “Zero Hour” several seasons ago. Also on tap to target Loesser are comedians Steve Solomon and Freddy Roman, both Lyr ...
/news/2014-theater-celebrates-90-years-in-styleComedian finds fun in family
... By Shelley Koppel Staff writer MARTIN COUNTY — When comedian Rita Rudner came to New York at the age of 15, she wanted to be a dancer. She appeared in several Broadway shows, including Stephen Sondheim’s “Follies,” and she kept dancing for nearly a decade. Then she stopped. She’s still not sure why. “I really don’t know,” she said. “I noticed there weren’t too many female comedians and loads of dancer. You gotta pioneer it. It’s a position of power. You’re controlling p ...
/news/2185-comedian-finds-fun-in-familyThey’re standup guys!
... observational humor, impressions and the situations of life. My goal is for people to feel better leaving than they did coming in. Laughter is medicine.” Norris does a lot of charity work, trying to do at least two events a month in addition to his paying gigs. One of his causes is K-9 for warriors, a charity that raises money to provide service animals to veterans, especially those with PTSD or other brain trauma. A recent event with several comedians raised $100,000. “It’s the greatest ...
/news/2293-theyre-standup-guysYouth Arts Celebration 2018 Postponed to April 21st - Mark Your Calendars!
... asure Coast Student Performers! Auditions: March 6 & 7, 2018, By Appointment To schedule your audition or for more information, contact education@lyrictheatre.com Youth Arts Celebration 2018: Saturday April 21st at 7pm * * * Do you have a UNIQUE TALENT? WE WANT YOU! 1st thru 12th grade student performers of ALL KINDS! Singers * Actors * Dancers * Musicians * Spoken Word * Magicians * Jugglers * Step Crew * Bullwhip Crackers * Baton Twirlers * Comedians * Contortionists * Tumblers * Ventriloqu ...
/news/2702-youth-arts-celebration-2018-postponed-to-april-21st-mark-your-calendarsTickets on Sale to Lyric Members Now!
... to great seats and more. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Director of Membership, Heather Long at 772-220-1942, ext 204 or via email at membership@lyrictheatre.com. Not a Member? Become one today for as little as $35! LEARN MORE ABOUT BECOMING A MEMBER HERE! Some Our Exciting 2017-2018 Highlights Include: An Evening with John Popper - The Hits. The Stories. The Experience. Jay and the Americans Battle of the Broadway Comedians starring Steve Solomon & Dick Capri A 3 ...
/show/7576-tickets-on-sale-to-lyric-members-nowSOLD OUT~ Capitol Steps “What to Expect When You’re Electing”
... onald Trump, Bernie Sanders, and more. Over three decades ago, a bunch of Senate staff members were tasked with making a collection of song parodies for an upcoming Christmas party. Met with wild applause from their fellow staff and audience members, the staffers took their show on the road. Now, Capitol Steps has become a household name. Although the Capitol Steps performers are no longer staffers in the Senate, the current troupe of acclaimed comedians, singers, and performers has kept the le ...
/show/7708-sold-out-capitol-steps-what-to-expect-when-youre-electingA Jew, an Irishman, and an Italian Walk into a Bar (An evening of clean stand-up comedy) Starring Freddie Roman, Jeff Norris, and Richard Minervini
... You know the joke. A Jew, an Irishman, and an Italian Walk into a Bar features Freddie Roman, Jeff Norris, and Richard Minervini in an evening of clean stand-up comedy that will have you rolling in the aisles. Featuring comedians with nearly 100 years of combined experience, A Jew, an Irishman, and an Italian Walk into a Bar is a comedy evening perfect for the whole family. Legendary comedian Freddie Roman has been performing on stage since he was a teenager in the Catskills. Beginning his stud ...
/show/8386-a-jew-an-irishman-and-an-italian-walk-into-a-bar-an-evening-of-clean-stand-up-comedystarring-freddie-roman-jeff-norris-and-richard-minervini