Black Creek Risin' by LaDarrion Williams and directed by Marcus M. Martin. Set in the ripe and sweltering summer bayou heat of 1920, Black Creek Risin' centers on Mama Jakes, a majestic black woman, who, in order to survive, begins to bootleg her famous hooch with...
The Kentucky Watercolor Society is proud to sponsor AquaVenture 2022, a juried exhibition of regional art featuring water-based media at The Lyric Theatre from March 7 - April 15, 2022. The artist awards reception will be Friday, March 11, 2022 from 2-8 PM. The public is invited to view the...
The Lyric, in partnership with Black Soil: Our Better Nature presents 'FAM: Family. Art. Memories. A take home Lyric program.' On the first Saturday of the month, The Lyric will offer free take home packages to do with your families, including a seasonal art activity and...
Influenced by Sarah Vaughan, Nancy Wilson, Frank Sinatra, and Aretha Franklin, Denise King is an expressive, big-voiced vocalist that combines jazz with elements of R&B, Blues, and Gospel. Born and raised in Philadelphia, PA, Denise King is, brimming with energy, good humor, and swings with authentic jazz...
Eleanor Dubinsky is “a multilingual musician who can capture the emotions and soul of a community in a song.” (NPR). A vocalist, guitarist and cellist, Eleanor Dubinsky's music lives at the tender edge where jazz, world and pop sensibilities meet emotionally forthright songwriting. She performs...
Mr. C.L. Woodson III presents the funny must see stage play "Thick Thighs & Sweet Potato Pies" featuring Danny Clay from Tyler Perry's "Madea's Big Happy Family" A heartfelt emotional tale about a family restaurant struggling to stay open post the pandemic. Will the sisters keep...
Best known for her iconic role as Shirley Feeney in the hit television series, "Laverne & Shirley,” Cindy Williams is a versatile actress and comedienne who overcame a challenging childhood to pursue her love of acting and found stardom. Cindy shares her memories and hilarious...
Directed by Emmy-winner Peter Kunhardt, Obama: In Pursuit of a More Perfect Union is a three-part documentary series chronicling the personal and political journey of President Barack Obama as the country grapples with its racial history. The Lyric Theatre & Cultural Arts Center will present three free...
The Fannie Lou Hamer Story is an entrancing one-woman play performed by award-winning actress, Mzuri Moyo Aimbaye. Mzuri poetically shares about voting rights activist, Fannie Lou Hamer, through song and storytelling. Born in Patterson, NJ, Mzuri Moyo Aimbaye is an internationally acclaimed vocalist, actress, and multi-award-winning playwright of The...
MK Asante is the Producer and Director of the first feature film on Kwanzaa, The Black Candle, narrated by world-renowned poet Maya Angelou. The Black Candle, shown annually as part of The Lyric Theatre's annual Kwanzaa celebration, is an extraordinary inspirational story about the struggle and triumph of...
