Masks, Mayhem, and Meatballs: THE SERVANT OF TWO MASTERS Cast Announced Human beings have been laughing at each other since the beginning of time. It’s no surprise we are still performing—and laughing—at shows written long ago and THE SERVANT OF TWO MASTERS is certainly no exception. Originally written in 1746 by Italian playwright (and 18th century comedic celebrity) Carlo Goldini, the text got an update in 2004 by Minnesota playwright Jeffrey Hatcher and Italian theater maker Paolo Emilio Land. Now in 2024, 20 years after the premier of the adaptation, this 278-year old piece of comedic geni ..read more

For our latest edition of “Thank you, 10!”, we recently caught up with Audrey Johnson (THE PAVILION, THE WEDDING SINGER) who plays Doralee in our upcoming production of 9 TO 5: THE MUSICAL. Continue reading to learn more about Audrey’s favorite part of working on this show, the powerful women in her personal life, and her favorite Dolly Parton song! AUDREY JOHNSON AS DORALEE LYRIC ARTS (LA): Tell us a little more about your character. What is some of your favorite parts about tackling this role? Dolly parton as doralee in the 20th century fox picture, 9 to 5 AUDREY JOHNSON (AJ): Well - she ..read more

Pour Yourself a Cup of Ambition, 9 TO 5 THE MUSICAL is coming to Lyric Arts! In 1980, Dolly Parton, Jane Fonda, and Lily Tomlin made a splash on the silver screen with 9 to 5, a movie about three women who take matters into their own hands when it comes to their sexist, egotistical boss. 29 years later, a musical penned by the same 9 to 5 songwriter, Miss Dolly Parton, came to Broadway. Now a little over 15 years since it’s debut on Broadway, 9 TO 5: THE MUSICAL is coming to the Main Street Stage with a powerhouse cast, reaching a whole new generation of fans. Shanan Custer is making her Lyri ..read more

Welcome to the first “Thank you, 10!” of 2024! For this edition, we recently caught up with Noah Hynick (THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL, OUR TOWN) who plays Ollie in RADIANT VERMIN. Continue reading to learn more about Noah such as his first role and his bizarre dance battle in a Kansas City Waffle House! Pictured: callie Baack (Jill), Danielle Krivinchuk (Ms. Dee), and Noah HYnick (Ollie) LYRIC ARTS (LA): Tell us a little more about your character. What is some of your favorite parts about tackling this role? noah as charles bingley in miss bennet: christmas at pembereley NOAH HYNICK (NH): I think ..read more

Recently we sat down with the cast of THE LAST FIVE YEARS and asked them some questions to get to know them better! We also took a peek into their process of tackling this stunning two person show dealing with love, loss, and all the moments in between. Keep scrolling to learn more about the cast of THE LAST FIVE YEARS! LYRIC ARTS (LA):What do you love about the musical THE LAST FIVE YEARS? the cast of the last five years. Pictured from left to right: waverly ann MCcollum, lydia rose prior, tommy mccarthy, Dylan sauder | photo by molly weibel TOMMY McCARTHY (TM): A few things! Number one, th ..read more

It’s hard to believe but this is the last “Thank you, 10!” of 2023! For this edition, we recently caught up with Tommy McCarthy (A CHORUS LINE, THE WEDDING SINGER) who plays the up and coming novelist Jamie Wellerstein in THE LAST FIVE YEARS. We were so excited to learn more about him and his inspiration for this role. Plus, we even learned a thing or two about his interests which include The Hunger Games and Ice Skating… Continue reading to learn more about Tommy in this edition of “Thank You, 10!” Tommy mccarthy as jamie LYRIC ARTS (LA): Tell us a little more about your character. What is ..read more

Just how far would you go to achieve your dreams? Sounds like the beginning of an uplifting, feel-good story. But in this whip smart and biting black comedy, the answer will shock you. In this modern play by British playwright Philip Ridley, two home owners find an easy “fix” to their renovation troubles, but forces them to ask themselves just how far they’ll go to create their dream home. Callie Aho is making her Lyric Arts directing debut with RADIANT VERMIN. Aho served as intimacy director for many shows at Lyric Arts in is eagerly looking forward to the opportunity to direct. “I was drawn ..read more

There’s one superstar that steals the show during THE WICKHAMS: CHRISTMAS AT PEMBERLEY. We’re of course talking about Mrs. Reynolds’ Orange Biscuits. These cookies are so good that it’s a perfect excuse for Mr. and Mrs. Darcy to sneak away from their guests and enjoy this delectable treat. Try your hand at making this delicious treat and you’ll be the talk of the party! yield: about 3 dozen cookies | prep time: 20 minutes | chill time: 1 hour | cook time: 12 minutes | total time: 1 hour and 32 minutes INGREDIENTS 3/4 cup sugar Zest from 2 large oranges 2 sticks of unsalted butter, soft ..read more

THE WICKHAMS: CHRISTMAS AT PEMBERLEY brought out a lot of our favorite bloggers and reviewers to see the show. Check out what they had to say about this holiday comedy now up on the blog! CHERRY AND SPOON Jill Schafer from Cherry and Spoon joined us opening weekend and says THE WICKHAMS: CHRISTMAS AT PEMBERLEY is “the best Jane Austen Fan Fic!” She continues on to say that this show is “another delightful play filled with smart and witty dialogue, charming accents, beautiful gowns, sweet love stories, and strong female characters who support each other!” Read her full review here: THE WICKHA ..read more

This year has been an absolutely amazing one for Lyric Arts, thanks to you! The Main Street Stage has been abuzz with audiences full of familiar friends and some faces who are new to the theater. It is always so rewarding to see theater lovers and concert goers come through our doors night after night to enjoy the unique and uplifting experience that only live performance can provide. Upstairs, our studio spaces have been filled to the brim with the next generation of artists who are excited to learn more about their craft and grow as individuals and leaders. When a student discovers their se ..read more