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John Pizzarelli Quartet
... Over his career, John Pizzarelli has revitalized jazz, bringing a refreshing, modern twist to the genre while staying true to its roots. Called “madly creative” by the LA Times, the guitarist and singer is not afraid to blend styles, mixing pop and Latin styles with a jazzy flair, making him one of the most interesting contemporary artists today. Since his success with the Boston Pops, John Pizzarelli has skyrocketed into fame, hailed for his finely crafted performances and memorable albums. ...
/news/511-john-pizzarelli-quartetAn Acoustic Evening with Keb' Mo'
... Join Singer-songwriter, guitarist and 3-time Grammy winner Keb Mo’ is an intimate acoustic performance. His music is a living link to the seminal Delta blues that traveled up the Mississippi River and across the expanse of America — informing all of its musical roots — before evolving into a universally celebrated art form. His distinctive sound embraces multiple eras and genres, including pop, soul, folk and jazz as well as the singer-songwriter movement. For Keb Mo, the common bond be ...
/news/538-an-acoustic-evening-with-keb-moTerrance Simien & Zydeco Experience, at Lyric this May, takes home win at 56th annual Grammy Awards!
... Terrance Simien and the Zydeco Experience brought home another Grammy win for Best Regional Roots Music Album for their new album, Dockside Sessions. The award winning group will be at The Lyric on Saturday, May 10th at 4pm & 7pm. Don't miss them! For over two decades, Grammy Award-winning artist Terrance Simien, 8th generation Louisiana Creole, has been shattering myths about what indigenous Creole Zydeco music is – and is not. His eclectic fusion of Zydeco will take you on a multi-c ...
/news/583-terrance-simien-zydeco-experience-at-lyric-this-may-takes-home-win-at-56th-annual-grammy-awardsFormer White House chef to share stories at Lyric Theatre about cooking for presidents
... be the day of the annual Congressional Picnic on the White House Lawn. And then, of course, everything changed. “We were preparing things in the kitchen and there were 15 of us cooking that day,” Moeller said. “Normally there are just five of us in the kitchen, but we needed many more people because of the crowd. Someone came in and told us the first tower had been hit. And a few minutes later, I went over to the small TV in the storage room just as the second plane hit. We knew it was ...
/news/586-former-white-house-chef-to-share-stories-at-lyric-theatre-about-cooking-for-presidentsSweet Charity
... ic by Cy Coleman and lyrics by Dorothy Fields, Sweet Charity was a result of some of the greatest creative minds musical theater has to offer. Following the original production starring Bob Fosse’s own wife, Gwen Verdon, Sweet Charity was revived over 10 times, including the release of a major motion picture starring Shirley MacLaine and Sammy Davis, Jr. Always the optimist, Charity Valentine works a not-so-glamorous job at the Fandango Ballroom in New York City. Although chances seem slim, ...
/news/595-sweet-charityHair
... ly performed in 1967, the universal themes of individuality, experimentation and acceptance in the face of oppression are just as resonant today. All the chart-topping songs that became anthems of counter-culture and the sexual revolution are back including "Aquarius,” Let the Sun Shine in,” “Good Morning, Starshine” and “Easy to be Hard”. Bold! Brash! Angry and defiant! This new production returns to its rebellious and provocative roots! Join the revolution - it's the dawning o ...
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... ly performed in 1967, the universal themes of individuality, experimentation and acceptance in the face of oppression are just as resonant today. All the chart-topping songs that became anthems of counter-culture and the sexual revolution are back including "Aquarius,” Let the Sun Shine in,” “Good Morning, Starshine” and “Easy to be Hard”. Bold! Brash! Angry and defiant! This new production returns to its rebellious and provocative roots! Join the revolution - it's the dawning o ...
/news/604-hairRhythm of the Dance
... Celebrate the rich tradition of Irish dance and culture this March with a special musical performance by the National Dance Company of Ireland. Featuring 30 dancers, a full traditional Irish band, and The Young Irish Tenors, Rhythm of the Dance is the foremost authentic traveling step dancing show, sticking to its Celtic roots and portraying the native dances of Ireland with integrity and passion. Anticipating the National Dance Company of Ireland’s first American Public Television show, Rh ...
/news/607-rhythm-of-the-danceLYRIC ALL-STAR CAST FOR GUYS & DOLLS IN CONCERT ANNOUNCED
... comedians, the likes of Sam Levine, Bob Hoskins and Nathan Lane. Of course, audiences will be delighted to see Sarge take to the keys in numbers like “Sit Down You’re Rocking the Boat” and “Adelaide”. Sarge has opened for some of the biggest names in music - Natalie Cole, Aretha Franklin, Paul Anka, and Wayne Newton, just to name a few. From Radio City Music Hall to Major League Baseball's All-Star game to entertaining our nation's troops in Iraq, Sarge leaves ‘em clamoring for mo ...
/news/622-lyric-all-star-cast-for-guys-dolls-in-concert-announcedSweet Charity ~ The National Tour
... ic by Cy Coleman and lyrics by Dorothy Fields, Sweet Charity was a result of some of the greatest creative minds musical theater has to offer. Following the original production starring Bob Fosse’s own wife, Gwen Verdon, Sweet Charity was revived over 10 times, including the release of a major motion picture starring Shirley MacLaine and Sammy Davis, Jr. Always the optimist, Charity Valentine works a not-so-glamorous job at the Fandango Ballroom in New York City. Although chances seem slim, ...
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