Dance Yours Pants Off

Straight from the streets of Miami comes this fast-paced show featuring the Salsa, Merengue, Rhumba, Mambo and even the Jive!  Dance Your Pants Off pays tribute the electricity of South Beach and it's rich history in music and musical artists. Beginning in the hey day of Big Band Swing, our story starts at The South Beach Supper Club, a classic jazz and swing joint in the heart of Miami. Featuring the music of Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Tony Bennett and many other standards, this swanky club comes to life with the gorgeous ballroom styles of The Foxtrot, The Quickstep and The Jive. 
 
As the show progresses through the decades, we feature songs by Elvis Presley (who performed with Frank Sinatra after the war at The Fountainbleau in South Beach) and The Beatles who took the US by storm after appearing on The Ed Sullivan Show. Moving right along to the age of disco, we hit the SoBe Discoteque for a dance contest not to be forgotten. Then it's to the streets of Miami for a tribute to Miami Vice, that hit show of the 80s and Madonna who made South Florida her home for many years. A beautiful tribute to Whitney Houston, who filmed The Bodyguard at The Fountainbleau, is featured with stunning waltzes and rhumbas.
 
The show comes to a rousing finale with a high energy Latin section featuring the music of Gloria Estefan, Ricky Martin, Celia Cruz and Carlos Santana. Club Caliente is on fire for this large scale production finale. With the popularity of Dancing with the Stars, your audience will love the gorgeous sequined costuming, the intricate ballroom dancing and an amazing score of music from several decades. Join us in the hottest party in South Beach!

 

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Saving Lincoln ~ Art Cinema

Drama
English / NR / 1 hr. 41 min.

The true story of an epic friendship
 

Based on the true story of Abraham Lincoln (Tom Amandes) and his close friend, Ward Hill Lamon (Lea Coco), Saving Lincoln combines elements of theater and cinema to create a new visual world within vintage Civil War photographs. When the first assassination attempt occurs on the way to Washington in 1861, banjo-playing, pistol-wielding Lamon appoints himself Lincoln's bodyguard. From this unique perspective, Lamon witnesses every aspect of Lincoln's fiery trial as Commander-in-Chief, soothes his friend's tormented soul, and saves him from repeated attempts on his life. Lincoln sends Lamon away on a mission shortly before the fateful night at Ford's Theatre, yet it is Lamon who redefines that tragic event in a surprising and uplifting manner. Saving Lincoln has been called "a new and different kind of cinematic experience…truly fascinating" (Film Journal International), as well as "brave, incisive, brilliant and entirely factual" (Harold Holzer, Lincoln author and authority).

"A film with personality...shows the human side of the President"- NPR

" The innovative look. . .of thrusting actors directly into archival photographs, . .the primary reason to see the film, is particularly striking. . .as visual authenticity." - Film-Forward.com

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Mel Tillis

A country music legend and Hall of Fame inductee, Mel Tillis is a songwriting legend with over 60 albums under his belt. Performing with his band, The Statesiders, Tillis has earned his place among the country veterans, coining 36 top ten singles over his 50 year career, including “Ruby, Don’t Take Your Love to Town” and “Good Woman Blues.” The songwriter of choice for music stars, including George Strait and Kenny Rogers, Mel Tillis is a force still to be reckoned with.

 

Mel Tillis began his music career in the early 1950s, when he began performing with a group called The Westerners while he was serving as a baker in the U.S. Air Force.  Thankfully, Mel chose a songwriting career over a military one, and in 1956, Tillis recorded “I’m Tired,” the song that would launch his career.  By 1976, Mel Tillis was a household name, simultaneously inducted into the Nashville Songwriters International Hall of Fame and awarded with an Entertainer of the Year Award at the CMA’s. Mel’s success continued and the now celebrated songwriter was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2007. In 2012, Mel Tillis received the National Medal of Arts from President Obama.

 

In total, Mel has recorded over 1,000 songs, 600 of which have been recorded by major country music and pop music artists. Not only a talented songwriter, Mel Tillis has recorded over 60 albums, containing nine #1 hits, including “Coca Cola Cowboy” and “Southern Rain.” His latest album, You Aint Gonna Believe This was released in 2010 and features some of the country veteran’s most powerful work to date. When he’s not writing and recording, Mel spends his time painting and selling the finished works for profits donated to the Scottish Rite Foundation, a charity benefitting speech and hearing clinics across the country.

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The Capitol Steps

What was originally a small group of Senate staffers with a sense of humor became the rip-roaring comedy sensation that it is today. Capitol Steps makes even the most boring news stories hilarious. Drawing from headlines and insider information, the topical comedy show leaves no joke behind. Featured on national television from NBC to PBS, Capitol Steps has swept the nation with its witty quips and absurd skits.

 

Capitol Steps began back in 1981, when a collection of Senate staff members came together to present a collection of song parodies for an upcoming Christmas party. It was so well received on Capitol Hill that the staff members decided to take their show on tour. Now, over three decades later, Capitol Steps has become a national sensation, providing hours of comedy entertainment to thousands of audiences across the country. Although the members are no longer the original Senate staffers, their legacy lives on and the troupe still maintains excellence and a particularly crafted sense of comedic timing. Capitol Steps has expanded from the theater, performing their show, Politics Takes a Holiday on NPR four times a year.

 

The troupe touring today have worked in a total of 18 Congressional offices and have 62 years of House and Senate experience between them. Due to the incredible success of their tours, Capitol Steps have released 30 albums featuring their infamous song parodies, including the particularly topical Take the Money and Run – For President. Never afraid to push buttons and make enemies, Capitol Steps pokes fun at the craziness that is modern politics straight from the people that know it best.

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An 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 between these influences is the underlying storytelling ethic, the power of song to convey human experience and emotional weight.  Keb Mo promises to get down with The Lyric this January with his style of Delta Blues as a modern take on a classic music style.  

 

Born Kevin Moore in South Los Angeles to parents originally from the deep South, Mo’s music is an expression of the artistic and cultural journey that has transformed the blues, and his own point of view, over time.  This blues singer, guitarist, and songwriter began his career recording with notable acts like Jefferson Airplane and Papa John Creach before beginning his solo career in the early 1980s. As a solo artist, Keb Mo has won three Grammy Awards and had top notch acts like Bonnie Raitt and Jackson Browne contribute to his work. He has appearec in television shows including The West Wing and Touched by an Angel, and portrayed the legendary blues singer and guitarist Robert Johnson in the movie Can't You Hear the Wind Howl? 

 

The Reflection is the first new studio album by Keb Mo since Suitcase in 2006 earned a sixth Grammy nomination . These twelve songs are the product of an important period of personal and professional growth for the artist formerly known as Kevin Moore. In that time, he started a new family; moved from Los Angeles to Nashville; built a state–of–the–art home studio, and founded his own label, Yolabelle International, distributed by Ryko and the Warner Music Group.  But The Reflection is not, in essence, a blues album. In sound and spirit, it's closer to the work of African–American "folk soul" singer/songwriters like Bill Withers, Bobby Womack, and Terry Callier.

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Saving Lincoln Official Trailer #1 (2013) - Tom Amandes Movie HD

Coming to The Lyric Thetre,  Downtown Stuart, FL  lyrictheatre.com

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John Pizzarelli - Double Exposure

Double Exposure on Amazon: http://bzz.is/DoubleExposure John on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/JohnPizzarell... SINGER/GUITARIST JOHN PIZZARELLI DELIVERS TWICE THE MUSICAL PUNCH ON NEW ALBUM For nearly 30 years, guitarist John Pizzarelli has explored various corners of the jazz landscape and merged a variety of styles into a single, distinctive signature sound. On any given recording -- indeed, in any given song -- one is likely to encounter an entertaining convergence of jazz, swing, the American songbook, pop, bossa nova and more. Double Exposure, Pizzarelli's latest recording on Telarc -- a division of Concord Music Group -- focuses on two distinct styles to make a single fine recording. Set for release on May 15, 2012, Double Exposure is a collection of tunes by some of the great pop songwriters of his own generation that are framed squarely within traditional jazz arrangements. "I didn't want to just cover these songs, but rather find a way to present them that was unusual and interesting'" says Pizzarelli. "I think growing up in a household that had two specific record collections became the inspiration -- my father's jazz records, my sisters' record collection and records brought around by their friends." The result is a fascinating and engaging musical hybrid. Double Exposure draws from a diverse pool of some of the best pop songwriters of the past five decades: Lennon and McCartney, Neil Young, James Taylor, Leiber and Stoller, Tom Waits, Joni Mitchell and others. Woven into these memorable compositions are threads of jazz borrowed from figures like Wes Montgomery, Billy Strayhorn, Thad Jones and John Coltrane. Pizzarelli is backed by his touring and studio band, featuring keyboardist Larry Fuller, bassist (and brother) Martin Pizzarelli and drummer Tony Tedesco. In addition, organist Larry Goldings assists on a number of tracks. A four-piece horn section arranged by Don Sebesky includes Tony Kadleck (trumpet, flugelhorn), John Mosca (trombone, euphonium), Kenny Berger (baritone sax, bass clarinet) and Andy Fusco (alto and tenor saxophone, clarinet), providing accents and embellishments along the way. The 13-song set opens with the upbeat and uptempo "I Feel Fine/Sidewinder," a track which Pizzarelli describes as "Lennon and McCartney meet Lee Morgan." Before the recording sessions got under way in the fall of 2011, he and his band initially road tested the song at a Birdland gig in New York City. "There were kids there who were saying, 'Hey, we loved the way you played 'Sidewinder' inside a Beatles tune!'" This jazz-flavored rendition of the Beatles classic is the latest chapter in the prolific Pizzarelli-McCartney association that has developed over the past few months. Pizzarelli appears on several tracks on McCartney's new album, Kisses on the Bottom, a collection of standards (plus two McCartney originals) released in early February. Two days after the release, Pizzarelli performed with Sir Paul at an iTunes concert at Capitol Records Studios in Hollywood, California. The two also performed together at the Grammy Awards in Los Angeles on February 12, 2012.

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Gaelic Storm - Rag and Bone

Music video by Gaelic Storm performing Rag and Bone. (C) 2012 Lost Again Records

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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.

 

John Pizzarelli first started playing guitar at the age of six, and he never looked back. An incredibly gifted, and not to mention, lucky teenager, John had the honor of performing with some of the greatest names in American music, including Benny Goodman, Les Paul, and Zoot Sims. As a rising musician, John opened for the likes of Dave Brubeck, Rosemary Clooney, and even had the opportunity to open for Frank Sinatra during his 1993 international tour. With these kinds of incredible experiences under his belt, John Pizzarelli developed his own signature style. The aspiring guitarist quickly displayed his remarkable ability to incorporate a variety of styles and create something decidedly unique. Over the years, John has recorded prolifically, producing albums including a range of musical styles from ballads to holiday favorites. 

 

Despite his range of influences, John Pizzarelli names Nat King Cole as his greatest hero, even dedicating two of his albums to the legendary musician. However, that hasn’t stopped the contemporary jazz star from having fun with the genre of jazz. In 2004, Pizzarelli produced a CD entitled Bossa Nova featuring the clever and inspired blending of Brazilian musical stylings and traditional jazz. His latest album, Double Exposure, is a celebration of pop music, reinvigorated with a splash of jazz.

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Gaelic Storm

The winds will be blowing again this January at The Lyric Theatre when Gaelic Storm returns to the stage. With their blend of animated instrumentals, lyrical honesty, and raw Celtic spirit, the pop-folk band has attracted a throng of devoted fans after their appearance in the 1997 blockbuster Titanic. With a high-energy group like Gaelic Storm, there’s nothing like experiencing them live.

 

In 1996, Patrick Murphy, Steve Wehmeyer, Steve Twigger, and Brian Walsh got together at O’Brien’s Irish Pub and Restaurant in Santa Monica, California, experimenting with a unique blend of Scottish, Irish, and pop music. With the overwhelming support of the local audience, the musicians decided to form a band and Gaelic Storm was born. After only a short time performing at a number of pubs in the area, the group received the attention of James Cameron, who asked them to play the role of the band in the ship steerage party scene. This big break launched Gaelic Storm into international focus and gained the group a considerable number of followers. Today, the Irish-bred band plays over 125 dates every year, performing nationally and internationally from the United Kingdom to Japan.

 

Still consisting of original members Patrick Murphy and Steve Twigger, Gaelic storm has introduced percussionist Ryan Lacey, fiddler Jessie Burns, and multi-talented musician Pete Purvis, who excels on a variety of instruments, including the uilleann pipes, tin whistle, deger pipes, and highland pipes. Maintaining their signature Celtic flair, Gaelic Storm continues to produce unique, foot-stomping music for old and new fans alike to great acclaim. Their 2010 album, Cabbage, achieved quick success, debuting immediately at #1 on the Billboard world chart. Their latest album, entitled Chicken Boxer was released last year and proves that Gaelic Storm has no intention of changing their folk-inspired, raw Irish attitude.

 

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Saving Lincoln ~ Art Cinema

Drama
English / NR / 1 hr. 41 min.

The true story of an epic friendship
 

Based on the true story of Abraham Lincoln (Tom Amandes) and his close friend, Ward Hill Lamon (Lea Coco), Saving Lincoln combines elements of theater and cinema to create a new visual world within vintage Civil War photographs. When the first assassination attempt occurs on the way to Washington in 1861, banjo-playing, pistol-wielding Lamon appoints himself Lincoln's bodyguard. From this unique perspective, Lamon witnesses every aspect of Lincoln's fiery trial as Commander-in-Chief, soothes his friend's tormented soul, and saves him from repeated attempts on his life. Lincoln sends Lamon away on a mission shortly before the fateful night at Ford's Theatre, yet it is Lamon who redefines that tragic event in a surprising and uplifting manner. Saving Lincoln has been called "a new and different kind of cinematic experience…truly fascinating" (Film Journal International), as well as "brave, incisive, brilliant and entirely factual" (Harold Holzer, Lincoln author and authority).

"A film with personality...shows the human side of the President"- NPR

" The innovative look. . .of thrusting actors directly into archival photographs, . .the primary reason to see the film, is particularly striking. . .as visual authenticity." - Film-Forward.com

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Comforably Numb - The Machine (HD) live 2013 new line up

The Machine playing comfortably numb at the Lincoln theatre in Raleigh NC.

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Earl Turner Live!

Lyric Theatre, Stuart, Fl Jan 13, 2014

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The Best of Broadway featuring the Songs of Andrew Lloyd Webber

Even if you’re not a Broadway fan, chances are you’ve heard the music of Andrew Lloyd Webber. One of the most prolific and successful composers in musical theatre, Webber has written music for some of the most popular shows in Broadway history. From Cats to Phantom of the Opera, Webber’s legacy extends far beyond the stage and into pop culture. Who better to bring Andrew Lloyd Webber to life than the stars who performed his musicals on Broadway?

 

Born in England in 1948, Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber remains one of the most influential Broadway composers of all time. Having composed 13 musicals and two film scores, Webber’s place among the legends of popular culture is firmly cemented. Andrew Lloyd Webber has composed an incredible number of celebrated songs whose popularity has launched musical theatre into a whole new status within the entertainment industry. From “Memory” to “The Music of the Night” to “Don’t Cry for Me, Argentina,” Webber’s ability to produce sentimental, yet compelling melodies has given him a wide audience, from elementary schoolers to their grandparents. Andrew Lloyd Webber has received a staggering number of awards for his compositional abilities, including seven Tony Awards, three Grammy Awards, an Academy Award, and the honor of Knighthood.

 

Taking on the daunting task of synthesizing Webber’s biggest hits is the highly accomplished Best of Broadway cast. Composed of performers who have previously starred in some of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Broadway tours, both national and internationally, the Best of Broadway is the perfect musical theater troupe to do justice to Webber’s extensive and beloved repertoire. Performing everything from Sunset Boulevard to Jesus Christ Superstar, The Best of Broadway live up to their name.
 

Made possible in part by the generosity of our sponsors:
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The Machine Performs Pink Floyd

The Machine is back. After their highly successful performance last January, the most sought-after Pink Floyd tribute band returns to The Lyric Theater this winter for another journey to the dark side of the moon, performing some of the English rock band’s most groundbreaking and influential music from all 16 albums. With 20 years of experience under their belt, The Machine can proudly claim to offer one of the last remaining nearly authentic experiences of a live Pink Floyd concert.

 

Featuring bassist Adam Minkoff, keyboardist Scott Chasolen, guitarist Ryan Ball, and drummer Tahrah Cohen, The Machine has performed to packed audiences across the country and abroad, headlining at large clubs, casinos, and music festivals including Bonnaroo, Gathering of the Vibes, and Riverbend. This tribute band takes their music seriously, recreating the original experience with extraordinary musicianship, impressive lighting and extensive stage displays, and energetic stage presence. Known for their engagement with the audience, The Machine frequently takes song requests from audience members and is widely celebrated for their creative approach to creating set lists, relying on an A to Z set up in which one song is played for every letter in the alphabet.

 

Expanding upon their original show, The Machine has performed a number of shows with full symphonic orchestras, enhancing and adding depth to classic Pink Floyd numbers. Once merely a tribute band, the quartet has begun to attract a large and loyal fan following and the group has released several CDs and DVDs, including the 2006 release, Unplugged, containing a rare acoustic performance at B.B. King’s in New York City of obscure solo material from founding Pink Floyd member Syd Barrett and deep cuts from the early albums. Representing more than just a simple revival of the Pink Floyd legacy, The Machine has become a force in itself, not to be reckoned with and not to be missed.

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Earl Turner's Box of 45's

A New Orleans resident and heir to a jazz legacy, Earl Turner was born with soul in his bones. Turner’s triple threat skills have sold-out performances from Las Vegas to Louisiana and now the Sin City’s “Male Vocalist of the Year” comes to The Lyric for a performance featuring the best of ‘70s rhythm and blues, from the O’Jays to the Temptations and more.  One of the finest entertainment acts in the country, Earl Turner’s performances will leave you begging for just one more song.

 

As the grandson of famous jazz artist and dancer L.C. “Speedy” Huggins, Earl grew up in a family surrounded by music. Inspired by his grandfather, Turner performed his first paid show at the age of 13 and never looked back. By 19, Earl Turner was traveling the United States with various show bands, quickly proving his place among the finest entertainers in the country. Earl continued his dream of performing and soon his music was heard across the Atlantic, reaching the Top 40 Dance Hit charts with “Love Caught You by Surprise.” Since his success internationally, Earl Turner has made a name for himself on the Vegas Strip, performing at the famous Dunes and Desert Inn as well as Caesars Palace. In his home town of New Orleans, Turner was welcomed with overwhelming praise. Not only did the Harrah’s name their grand ballroom the “Earl Turner Theatre”, but the aspiring entertainer was inducted into the New Orleans Hall of Fame as well. 

 

Earl Turner’s rise to prominence in the entertainment industry was not without its struggles. After Hurricane Katrina devastated Turner’s home town of New Orleans, the artist was faced with the potential loss of his long time performance space at Harrah’s. His show was put on hold and Turner was forced to relocate to Las Vegas, leaving behind years of success and memories. Luckily Earl received even greater success in Nevada, but the artist has never forgotten his roots and gives back to the community whenever possible, volunteering for charitable organizations such as the Special Olympics, Opportunity Village of Las Vegas, and even serving as spokesperson for The Blood Center of Louisiana. This January, Earl Turner will be giving back to the Stuart community, performing a number of timeless and unforgettable songs, such as “Unchained Melody” and “My Girl” that will have the whole audience singing along.

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Dance Your Pants Off! at The Lyric Theatre January 8th, 2014!

Dance Your Pants Off!

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Terrance Simien & The Zydeco Experience: A Surprise Grammy Nomination!

Terrance Simien & The Zydeco Experience
at: The Lyric Theatre 
May 10, 2014     4pm & 7pm    
 

Last week we began our year end touring summary newsletter. We started reflecting on the past year and taking inventory of the 150 some performances we'd presented in 2013. We talked and laughed as we tallied the many cities and venues we visited on the journey. We'd pause, give a nod of affirmation at how grateful we are for all the wonderful opportunities to share the music and culture with so many extraordinary people we meet along the way.  Before we knew it though Friday had arrived and we had not finished the year end re-cap, so we set it aside to clear our heads over the weekend and planned to finalize it on Monday.

Well, Friday night rolls in and we were just hanging out around the house when we got a call from someone wishing us luck on the impending Grammy nominee announcement coming out that same Friday night, December 6, 2013-just 4 days ago!

What a surprise to see on the nominee list our April 2013 release "Dockside Sessions" by Terrance Simien & the Zydeco Experience! Yes, it was true, our latest CD has been nominated for a Grammy.Wow, were we speechless.

The 56th Grammy awards will be held in Los Angeles January 26, 2014, and friends we will be there! We'll share the experience with long time friend Zachary Richard and Hot 8 both from Louisiana, and both nominated in the same category as our CD. Our friend and colleague, and another true gentleman, Allen Toussaint is also nominated in the American Roots field.  Of course the other Terence-our friend Terence Blanchard is also nominated in Jazz.  Congrats to all these accomplished artists, including our producer & legendary drummer George Receli and our own Zydeco Experience band!

This great honor is dedicated to Terrance's Mother, Ethel Rene Simien who left us on November 15, 2013 after a long and painful battle with RA.  She was an extraordinary woman whose love for her children and family always came before her own daily struggles. On November 21st,  21 Roman Catholic priests from the Lafayette Diocese were there to send her off- a fitting farewell.
 

What is zydeco?

Zydeco is American roots music. It's an important southern roots music tradition that has helped define the cultural identity of Louisiana, the south and the musical landscape of this country. 

Zydeco is the music of the black and mixed race French speaking Creoles of Louisiana. Zydeco is commonly confused with Cajun music. Cajun music is the music of the Acadians; the French speaking Canadians exiled from the maritime provinces, or Acadie region of Canada. While there is some sharing of instruments, repertoire and language there are distinct differences in the musical influences and  cultures that informed the genre. 

Louisiana Creoles are a unique mix of European French and Spanish, (heavy German in Terrance's family too) Native American, African and Caribbean. The Simien family is documented in history books as one of the first families of Louisiana.
Zydeco was born from a multicultural heritage, or as some like to say a "gumbo of cultures" that blended together in this unique way that happened  only in Louisiana.

Louisiana Creole and zydeco music history is long and rich. Terrance pioneered our Creole for Kidz! educational program to help better inform not only his own community about their heritage, but also the cultural tourist and the music lover alike. Most people now want more from their music experience. They want the back story and they want to know the origins. No doubt we all enjoy music purely for its entertainment value, however we are smarter now about everything we consume. From our films to our food, our books and our clothing, our cars and furniture-we want details. Music is no different and have we got those details for you- in the bag y'all! 

A Peter White Christmas featuring Rick Braun and Mindi Abair

For more than four decades, acoustic guitarist Peter White has brought variety to the contemporary jazz scene with his impressive combination of jazz, pop, and classical guitar.  A long-time session musician, Peter White’s smooth musical styling is perfect for the melodies of the holiday season. His intelligent and inspired arrangements of Christmas classics offer a refreshing new take on time-old songs.

 

Born in a small town north of London in 1954, Peter White found himself drawn to instruments as a small child, experimenting with everything from the clarinet to the violin. Peter finally found his calling when he picked up the guitar, inspired by the success of emerging rock groups such as The Beatles and The Rolling Stones. Originally drawn to the electric, an accidental fire destroyed his guitar and Peter’s interests shifted towards the acoustic. Inspired by James Taylor, Joni Mitchell, and Crosby, Stills and Nash, Peter honed his acoustic guitar skills and quickly gained recognition as a highly talented musician, earning his first professional gig at the age of 19. In 1975, he was invited to join folk-rock star Al Stewart’s band as a keyboardist for their tour of England, Scotland, and the United States, a meeting that would lead to an extended professional and personal musical relationship between Stewart and White. Touring with Stewart, Peter White opened for a number of major artists, such as Linda Ronstadt, Billy Joel, and Queen. Peter personally contributed to Al Stewart’s success, working with Stewart in recording the major 1976 hit “Year of the Cat.”

 

Peter White’s success as a session guitarist encouraged the musician to embark on his own solo career, beginning in 1990. His first album, entitled Reveillez-Vous, or Wake Up in French, featured several unused songs written for Al Stewart and became a favorite on a number of contemporary jazz stations. Based on this early success, White signed with Columbia Records to produce his 1996 album, Caravan of Dreams. Now, 13 solo albums later, Peter White has just completed his latest album, Here We Go, marking the musician’s first recording with the celebrated saxophonist David Sanborn. Peter shows no signs of slowing down, touring internationally and participating in a variety of music tours, from “Guitars and Saxes” to Peter’s own “Peter White Christmas Tour.” The latter tour, fueled by the success of White’s holiday albums Songs of the Season and A Peter White Christmas, showcases the musician’s extensive talents in reworking some of the Christmas season’s most treasured classics.

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Any Day Now ~ Art Cinema

Drama
English / R /  1 hr. 37 min.

11 wins / 1 Nomination - Click Here to find out more!
 

Inspired by a true story and touching on legal and social issues that are more relevant now than ever, ANY DAY NOW tells a story of love, acceptance, and creating your own family. In the late 1970s, when Marco (Isaac Leyva), a teenager with down syndrome who's been abandoned by his mother, is taken in by committed couple Rudy (Alan Cumming) and Paul (Garret Dillahunt), he finds in them the family he's never had. However, when their unconventional living arrangement is discovered by the authorities, Rudy and Paul must fight a biased legal system to adopt the child they have come to love as their own.
 

"An outraged, unblinking depiction of institutionalized homophobia three decades ago, when the prevailing court opinion in adoption cases was that exposing a child to a homosexual environment was harmful." - Stephen Holden,  New York Times

"It would take a heart of stone - or zero tolerance for soap - to resist Any Day Now, a full-throttle weepie about a West Hollywood gay couple trying to adopt a neglected boy with Down syndrome." - Ella Taylor, NPR

 

 

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​Gift of entertainment always welcome

Shelley Koppel
Staff writer
skoppel@YourVoiceWeekly.com

STUART — One of the best holiday gifts is the gift of live entertainment. You don’t have to worry about size or color and tickets can ysually be purchased online in a matter of minutes. For events taking place after the New Year, it is a gift that the recipient can look forward to. One of the nice things about many of the events listed is that the prices are far below what you’d pay in big cities.

January at the Lyric Theatre has something for everyone on your list. Pianist Francesco Attesti opens the year Jan. 5, the lively Dance
Your Pants Off Jan. 8; Earl Turner Jan 13; The Machine Performs the music of Pink Floyd Jan. 15; The Best of Broadway, featuring the music of Andrew Lloyd Webber Jan. 16-17; Nina Kotova and Angel Romero Jan. 18; Gaelic Storm Jan. 22; the Glenn Miller orchestra Jan 23; “A New York State of Mind: The Music of Billy Joel,” Jan. 24; the John Pizzareli Quartet Jan 25; the Capitol Steps Jan 27; An Acoustic Evening with Keb’ Mo’ Jan 28, and Mel Tillis Jan. 31. It’s a great schedule and the problem will be trying to decide what to see.

The Treasure Coast LOVES The Lyric!

The votes have been tabulated.  The readers have spoken!  

The Treasure Coast LOVES The Lyric!

The 2013 Hometown News Readers Choice Awards have been presented and The Lyric Theatre was the big winner!

Voted:
Best Cultural Arts & Entertainment Venue 
Best Professional Theatre 
Best Live Venue / Theatre
Best Place to Take a Date

Thank you Hometown News Readers!

Dance Yours Pants Off

Straight from the streets of Miami comes this fast-paced show featuring the Salsa, Merengue, Rhumba, Mambo and even the Jive!  Dance Your Pants Off pays tribute the electricity of South Beach and it's rich history in music and musical artists. Beginning in the hey day of Big Band Swing, our story starts at The South Beach Supper Club, a classic jazz and swing joint in the heart of Miami. Featuring the music of Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Tony Bennett and many other standards, this swanky club comes to life with the gorgeous ballroom styles of The Foxtrot, The Quickstep and The Jive. 
 
As the show progresses through the decades, we feature songs by Elvis Presley (who performed with Frank Sinatra after the war at The Fountainbleau in South Beach) and The Beatles who took the US by storm after appearing on The Ed Sullivan Show. Moving right along to the age of disco, we hit the SoBe Discoteque for a dance contest not to be forgotten. Then it's to the streets of Miami for a tribute to Miami Vice, that hit show of the 80s and Madonna who made South Florida her home for many years. A beautiful tribute to Whitney Houston, who filmed The Bodyguard at The Fountainbleau, is featured with stunning waltzes and rhumbas.
 
The show comes to a rousing finale with a high energy Latin section featuring the music of Gloria Estefan, Ricky Martin, Celia Cruz and Carlos Santana. Club Caliente is on fire for this large scale production finale. With the popularity of Dancing with the Stars, your audience will love the gorgeous sequined costuming, the intricate ballroom dancing and an amazing score of music from several decades. Join us in the hottest party in South Beach!

 

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Any Day Now (2012) - Official Trailer [HD]

Coming to The Lyric Thetre,  Downtown Stuart, FL  lyrictheatre.com

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American Big Band "Home For The Holidays"

The best of American big band comes to The Lyric stage this December for a Christmas showcase of all of the holiday favorites. An explosive synthesis of big band and Broadway, American Big Band features a 12 piece orchestra and 8 singers and dancers in a music extravaganza perfect for the whole family. Performing winter classics from Bing to Bublé, American Big Band, Home for the Holidays is a show that’s bound to get even a Scrooge’s toe tapping.

 

Established in 2004, American Big Band has toured all across the country, bringing classic big band brass and Broadway hits to a variety of venues. More than just a simple ensemble, American Big Band is a fully staged, fully costumed production show with a talented group of professionally trained performers to bring you the highest form of musical entertainment. A favorite of infants and octogenarians alike, the Big Band brings its Christmas special to The Lyric Theatre this year for a performance featuring some of the best holiday classics and modern interpretations.

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50 Shades! The Musical!

“50 Shades! is a very good laugh and is impossible to resist!" - The Chicago Tribune 

 

  A sexy, hysterical musical romp, 50 SHADES! THE MUSICAL is a laugh out loud night of fun that you won’t want to miss!

 

BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND!  50 SHADES! THE MUSICAL!  The hilarious parody of the Fifty Shades of Grey phenomenon, makes it's triumphant return to The Lyric after 4 SOLD-OUT performances last spring.  A resounding hit, 50 SHADES! THE MUSICAL opens with a ladies book club deciding to read Fifty Shades of Grey. Through their interpretation of the novel, the audience is lead on an uproarious roller coaster ride of this unlikely bestseller. The show is full of dance numbers, and original songs delivered by an outrageous cast with a live, on-stage band. Join the global sensation and experience the show that had sold-out audiences in New York, Chicago and The Lyric screaming for more!  This production contains adult language and adult content

 

Join the global sensation and experience the show that had sold-out audiences in New York and Chicago screaming for more!

 

Official Website

www.50shadesmusical.com

 

This production contains adult language and adult content. 

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​Muscle Shoals ~ Art Cinema

Music Documentary 
English/PG/1 hr. 51 min.

The incredible true story of a small town with a big sound.

 

MUSCLE SHOALS is a documentary about a place filled with magic and music, legend and folklore, where the river is inhabited by a Native American spirit who has lured some of the greatest Rock and Roll and Soul legends of all time, and drawn from them some of the most uplifting, defiant, and important music ever created. In Muscle Shoals, Alabama, music runs through the hills, the river, and the spirit of the people. It is a place where, even before the Civil Rights Movement really took shape, the color of your skin didn't matter inside the studio.  Cast: Gregg Allman,  Bono, Bob Dylan, Aretha Franklin, Mick Jagger and MANY more!
 

"Only the genre's most studious followers will be able to watch Muscle Shoals without being regularly astonished, Greg "Freddy" Camalier's documentary tells an extraordinary story. " - Mark Jenkins, NPR

"Even casual music fans will enjoy behind-the-hits doc." - John DeFore, Hollywood Reporter

"The archival footage is strong, Camalier is generous with musical clips, and the talking heads generate some drama when describing epochal moments like Aretha's first session." - Alan Scherstuhl, Village Voice

"Do not leave the film until the last credit rolls by." - Dave Hoekstra, Chicago Sun-Times

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Any Day Now ~ Art Cinema

Drama
English / R /  1 hr. 37 min.

11 wins / 1 Nomination - Click Here to find out more!
 

Inspired by a true story and touching on legal and social issues that are more relevant now than ever, ANY DAY NOW tells a story of love, acceptance, and creating your own family. In the late 1970s, when Marco (Isaac Leyva), a teenager with down syndrome who's been abandoned by his mother, is taken in by committed couple Rudy (Alan Cumming) and Paul (Garret Dillahunt), he finds in them the family he's never had. However, when their unconventional living arrangement is discovered by the authorities, Rudy and Paul must fight a biased legal system to adopt the child they have come to love as their own.
 

"An outraged, unblinking depiction of institutionalized homophobia three decades ago, when the prevailing court opinion in adoption cases was that exposing a child to a homosexual environment was harmful." - Stephen Holden,  New York Times

"It would take a heart of stone - or zero tolerance for soap - to resist Any Day Now, a full-throttle weepie about a West Hollywood gay couple trying to adopt a neglected boy with Down syndrome." - Ella Taylor, NPR

 

 

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Steve Solomon "Standup"

America’s favorite dysfunctional comedian is back again. Creator and star of three-time award-winning Broadway comedy “My Mother’s Italian, My Father’s Jewish, and I’m in Therapy”, Steve Solomon returns with even more side-splitting, raucous jokes this December, introducing new material and incorporating stories from his other hit shows, such as “STILL in Therapy” and “Home for the Holidays.”

 

Originally from Brooklyn, New York, Steve Solomon grew up in the ethnically diverse neighborhood of Sheepshead Bay. Drawing from his personal experiences growing up in the Big Apple as well as his experience in the entertainment industry, Steve is the king of one-man shows. Over the last four years alone, Steve Solomon has had audience rolling in the aisles in over 75 cities and 3 countries, bringing his neurotic brand of humor to theaters all over the world. Renowned for imitating voices with an uncanny ability and incorporating wild and wacky sound effects, Steve recounts tales from his past with hilarious insights and a splash of self-deprecation.

 

Whether you know Steve Solomon’s stand-up or this is your first time, no performance is the same with Steve Solomon. Selling out audiences from San Francisco to Atlantic City, Steve has also taken Broadway by storm, starring in one of the longest running one-man shows in the institution’s history. Now, Steve returns to The Lyric Theatre, bringing a little bit of Broadway, and insanity, back with him. 

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​Muscle Shoals ~ Art Cinema

Music Documentary 
English/PG/1 hr. 51 min.

The incredible true story of a small town with a big sound.

 

MUSCLE SHOALS is a documentary about a place filled with magic and music, legend and folklore, where the river is inhabited by a Native American spirit who has lured some of the greatest Rock and Roll and Soul legends of all time, and drawn from them some of the most uplifting, defiant, and important music ever created. In Muscle Shoals, Alabama, music runs through the hills, the river, and the spirit of the people. It is a place where, even before the Civil Rights Movement really took shape, the color of your skin didn't matter inside the studio.  Cast: Gregg Allman,  Bono, Bob Dylan, Aretha Franklin, Mick Jagger and MANY more!
 

"Only the genre's most studious followers will be able to watch Muscle Shoals without being regularly astonished, Greg "Freddy" Camalier's documentary tells an extraordinary story. " - Mark Jenkins, NPR

"Even casual music fans will enjoy behind-the-hits doc." - John DeFore, Hollywood Reporter

"The archival footage is strong, Camalier is generous with musical clips, and the talking heads generate some drama when describing epochal moments like Aretha's first session." - Alan Scherstuhl, Village Voice

"Do not leave the film until the last credit rolls by." - Dave Hoekstra, Chicago Sun-Times

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50 SHADES! THE MUSICAL is at The Lyric Theatre in Stuart Florida April 24 and 25 2013! http://www.lyrictheatre.com/show/4750-50-shades-the-musical

This video shows some of the great musical highlights of the hilarious new show 50 Shades! The Musical! The parody is at The Lyric Theatre April 24-25 www.lyrictheatre.com

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A Peter White Christmas featuring Rick Braun and Mindi Abair- Grove of Anaheim 2008

A Peter White Christmas featuring Rick Braun and Mindi Abair (and their kids!) performing "Santa Claus is Coming to Town and Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy" at The Grove of Anaheim - December 2008. With Ron Reinhardt (keys), Nate Phillips (bass) and Rayford Griffin (drums).

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Kenny Vance and the Planotones Postponed to January 9th, 2014

Due to illness the Kenny Vance and the Planotones performance on Friday, November 22, 2013 
has been postponed to Thursday, January 9, 2014 at 7:00 pm.
All tickets will be honored for the rescheduled date.

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One Track Heart: The Story of Krishna Das ~ Art Cinema

Music Documentary
English / NR / 1 hr. 12 min.
 

In 1970, Jeffrey Kagel walked away from the American dream of rock 'n' roll stardom, turning down the chance to record as lead singer for the band soon-to-be the Blue Oyster Cult. Instead, he sold all his possessions and moved from the suburbs of Long Island to the foothills of the Himalayas in search of happiness and a little-known saint named Neem Karoli Baba. ONE TRACK HEART: THE STORY OF KRISHNA DAS follows his journey to India and back, witnessing his struggles with depression and drug abuse, to his eventual emergence as Krishna Das, world-renowned spiritual teacher and chant master. Featuring interviews with Ram Dass (LSD Icon Richard Alpert), Rick Rubin (Grammy Award winning Producer), Sharon Salzberg (NY Times bestselling author), Daniel Goleman (two-time Pulitzer Prize nominee), as well as a musical score by J Mascis (Dinosaur Jr) & Devadas, this is the inspiring story of how one man's heart-expanding journey continues to transform countless lives.
 

"A fine documentary, a nice introduction to a charismatic figure with a fascinating life, an unusual art and worldwide fans."  - David DeWitt, New York Times

"Modest and affecting, it's a portrait of the possibility of finding peace, contentment and self through both music and spirituality." - Nick Schager, Time Out New York

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A Peter White Christmas featuring Rick Braun and Mindi Abair

For more than four decades, acoustic guitarist Peter White has brought variety to the contemporary jazz scene with his impressive combination of jazz, pop, and classical guitar.  A long-time session musician, Peter White’s smooth musical styling is perfect for the melodies of the holiday season. His intelligent and inspired arrangements of Christmas classics offer a refreshing new take on time-old songs.

 

Born in a small town north of London in 1954, Peter White found himself drawn to instruments as a small child, experimenting with everything from the clarinet to the violin. Peter finally found his calling when he picked up the guitar, inspired by the success of emerging rock groups such as The Beatles and The Rolling Stones. Originally drawn to the electric, an accidental fire destroyed his guitar and Peter’s interests shifted towards the acoustic. Inspired by James Taylor, Joni Mitchell, and Crosby, Stills and Nash, Peter honed his acoustic guitar skills and quickly gained recognition as a highly talented musician, earning his first professional gig at the age of 19. In 1975, he was invited to join folk-rock star Al Stewart’s band as a keyboardist for their tour of England, Scotland, and the United States, a meeting that would lead to an extended professional and personal musical relationship between Stewart and White. Touring with Stewart, Peter White opened for a number of major artists, such as Linda Ronstadt, Billy Joel, and Queen. Peter personally contributed to Al Stewart’s success, working with Stewart in recording the major 1976 hit “Year of the Cat.”

 

Peter White’s success as a session guitarist encouraged the musician to embark on his own solo career, beginning in 1990. His first album, entitled Reveillez-Vous, or Wake Up in French, featured several unused songs written for Al Stewart and became a favorite on a number of contemporary jazz stations. Based on this early success, White signed with Columbia Records to produce his 1996 album, Caravan of Dreams. Now, 13 solo albums later, Peter White has just completed his latest album, Here We Go, marking the musician’s first recording with the celebrated saxophonist David Sanborn. Peter shows no signs of slowing down, touring internationally and participating in a variety of music tours, from “Guitars and Saxes” to Peter’s own “Peter White Christmas Tour.” The latter tour, fueled by the success of White’s holiday albums Songs of the Season and A Peter White Christmas, showcases the musician’s extensive talents in reworking some of the Christmas season’s most treasured classics.

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One Track Heart Official Trailer #1 (2013) - Yoga Chant Documentary HD

Coming to The Lyric Theatre. Stuart, FL

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Village People

Coming to The Lyric, Stuart, FL  - April 16th, 2014  lyrictheatre.com



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American Big Band "Home For The Holidays"

Performing winter classics from Bing to Bublé, American Big Band, Home for the Holidays is a show that’s bound to get even a Scrooge’s toe tapping! Dec. 9th at The Lyric!

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Kenny Vance and The Planotones

Kenny Vance and The Planotones are back again with their signature style of doo wop, bringing the hits of the ‘50s and ‘60s back into fashion. The Brooklyn sextet, originally a fictional band for the 1978 film American Hot Wax, debuted in 1992 with their high-energy renditions of songs by classic doo wop groups from Danny and the Juniors to The Del-Vikings. Relive the days of Doo Wop this November at The Lyric Theatre.

 

Kenny Vance, founder and lead singer of The Planotones, grew up in the 1950s in New York at a time when American music was swiftly changing.  The young aspiring musician started his first vocal group when he was 15 and his talents were quickly recognized by Ivy Records recording company. From there, Kenny’s success only continued and soon enough he became one of the original members of the highly celebrated Doo Wop group Jay and the Americans.  The group would make waves, opening for The Beatles during their first performance in the United States in 1964. Aside from this initial success, Kenny Vance would eventually acquire the position of Musical Supervisor for major films such as Hairspray and Animal House. Kenny solidified his position in the entertainment industry, working as Musical Director for Saturday Night Live during the show’s memorable years in the 1980s. 

 

Now, Kenny Vance returns to his musical origins, performing shows across the country that feature some of the most beloved Doo Wop songs. While they’re not performing, Kenny Vance and The Planotones are in the studio, producing albums. So far, the group has produced seven albums, including a soundtrack for the film Looking for an Echo. With The Planotones, each performance feels like a private view back to a time when American music was undergoing an exciting and energetic transformation.

 

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Home Again for the Holidays Starring Lorrianna Colozzo

Usher in the holiday season with an inspiring performance by renowned soprano, Lorrianna Colozzo, as she takes you on a musical journey about the true meaning of being Home for the Holidays. Quickly becoming an annual tradition for many families, this magical evening of music will leave your heart singing through the Holiday season.

Lorrianna, a dynamic Jazz trio and special guests, the Avenue D Boys and Girls Choir will perform your favorite show tunes, classic songs from movies, and Holiday selections such as: Somewhere Over the Rainbow, Home, Pure Imagination, Bring Him Home, Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas, We are the World, and many more! 

 

Always a new experience, Lorrianna Colozzo’s performances continue to bring people back for more. Often playing one or two shows a season at The Lyric Theatre, she’s been welcomed into the family and highly touted as one of the most compelling local artists the Treasure Coast has to offer. Last year, Lorrianna’s re-working of Christmas classics and modern hits was a critical and popular smash, touted by long-time fans and first-viewers. This year, her Christmas special promises to be just as magical, featuring the holiday classics you know and love performed by South Florida's favorite soprano.

 

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Craig Ferguson ~ Hot and Grumpy

Glasgow comedian and CBS' The Late Late Show host, Craig Ferguson will make Treasure Coast debut this November! Television fan favorite, Ferguson has become a huge success on the North American comedy circuit, selling out paramount venues the likes of Carnegie Hall and Radio City Music Hall.  Now the disarming Scott brings his charmingly irreverent hilarious stand up performance to The Lyric!

 

In addition to Craig's widely acclaimed standup comedy, Ferguson has written the feature films The Big Tease and Saving Grace.  In 2003 he made his directorial debut with I’ll Be There, which he also wrote and starred in.  I’ll Be There went on to receive the Audience Award for Best Film at the Aspen, Dallas and Valencia Film Festivals.  Craig was also named “Best New Director” at the Napa Valley Film Festival.  Ferguson’s other film credits include Niagara Motel, Prendimi ‘lanima, Life Without Dick, Chain of Fools, Born Romantic and The Big Tease.  Craig was in DreamWorks’ animated feature, How To Train Your Dragon, as the Viking, “Gobber”, a role he will reprise in 2014 sequel. In 2011 Craig portrayed “Owl” in the Disney classic, Winnie The Pooh, and this year he played “Lord Macintosh” in Pixar’s Oscar winning animated feature, Brave.  

 

In April 2006, Ferguson debuted his first novel, Between the Bridge and the River, which was on the New York Times bestseller list.  In 2009, Harper Collins published Ferguson’s memoir, American On Purpose, which debuted at Number Four on the New York Times bestseller list and received a Grammy nomination for Best Spoken Word Album.  Presently he hosts The Late Late Show With Craig  Ferguson on CBS.  He won his first Emmy nomination in 2006, as well as receiving the 2009 Peabody Award for Excellence in Broadcasting for his interview with Archbishop Desmond Tutu.
 

CONTAINS ADULT CONTENT

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Chicken with Plums ~ Art Cinema

Comedy / Drama
French / PG-13 / 1 hr. 30 min.
 

From the Oscar nominated filmmakers of Persepolis, Chicken With Plums is a "captivating live-action fairytale full of whimsy, humor, magic and despair" (Collider.com). Since his beloved violin was broken, Nasser Ali Khan, one of the most renowned musicians of his day, has lost all taste for life. Finding no instrument worthy of replacing it, he decides to confine himself to bed to await death. As he hopes for its arrival, he plunges into deep reveries, with dreams as melancholic as they are joyous, taking him back to his youth and even to a conversation with Azraël, the Angel of Death, who reveals the future of his children. As pieces of the puzzle gradually fit together, the poignant secret of his life comes to light: a wonderful story of love which inspired his genius and his music. 
 

"Chicken With Plums" is a whimsical, sad, diverting and altogether delightful exploration of how cinema can benefit, not only from glancing back at its own past, but by staying open to parallel forms of presentation and play." - Ann Hornaday, Washington Post

"Its storytelling style is playful and self-conscious, with magically unrealist touches." - Mark Jenkins, NPR

"The same winning balance of seriousness and humor that made Persepolis such a hit works equally well in Chicken With Plums. - Jay Weissberg, Variety

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Village People

Now in their 36th Year!
 

The Lyric will be burning up with Disco fever when Village People, the undisputed “Kings of Disco”, make their triumphant return to Treasure Coast!  The one-of-a-kind Village People light up the stage with their energetic choreography, brimming with raucous fun and lots of bumping and grinding. Complete with their flamboyant personas, this iconic pop-phenom group will don their signature costumes as a police officer, American Indian chief, construction worker, soldier, biker and cowboy, and groove you back to the decadent days of Disco!

Selling more than 100 million recordings, Village People were an instant phenomenon in the ‘70s and ‘80s with hits San Francisco/In Hollywood, Macho Man, YMCA, In the Navy, Go West , Can't Stop the Music and more.  The band was assembled in 1977 and managed by two French musicians, Jacques Morali and Henri Belolo, specifically to showcase and perform their disco music creations.  In 1980, they starred in their own 1980 major feature movie Can't Stop the Music co-starring Steve Guttenberg, Bruce Jenner, Valerie Perrine, Paul Sand, June Havoc, Tammy Grimes and directed by Nancy Walker. It remains a popular cult film around the world.
 
In September 2008, Village People finally received a “Star” on the Hollywood Walk of Fame – between Betty Grable and Liberace!  The group has won many worldwide awards including the American Music Award-Favorite Musical Group 1979, AGVA's Georgie Award, West Germany's Gold Lion Award for music excellence, Brazil's 1981 Award for Best Act, etc. In the summer of 2013, Village People added a new single to their show:"Let's Go Back to the Dance Floor".  This crowd pleaser is available on i-Tunes and Amazon.com and was written and produced by KC of "Sunshine Band" fame.
 
Village People are Ray Simpson (Cop & lead singer), Alexander Briley (G.I./Military), Felipe Rose (Native American Indian), Bill Whitefield (Construction Worker), Jim Newman (Cowboy) and Eric Anzalone (Biker).

 

 

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American Big Band "Home For The Holidays"

The best of American big band comes to The Lyric stage this December for a Christmas showcase of all of the holiday favorites. An explosive synthesis of big band and Broadway, American Big Band features a 12 piece orchestra and 8 singers and dancers in a music extravaganza perfect for the whole family. Performing winter classics from Bing to Bublé, American Big Band, Home for the Holidays is a show that’s bound to get even a Scrooge’s toe tapping.

 

Established in 2004, American Big Band has toured all across the country, bringing classic big band brass and Broadway hits to a variety of venues. More than just a simple ensemble, American Big Band is a fully staged, fully costumed production show with a talented group of professionally trained performers to bring you the highest form of musical entertainment. A favorite of infants and octogenarians alike, the Big Band brings its Christmas special to The Lyric Theatre this year for a performance featuring some of the best holiday classics and modern interpretations.

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50 Shades! The Musical!

“50 Shades! is a very good laugh and is impossible to resist!" - The Chicago Tribune 

 

  A sexy, hysterical musical romp, 50 SHADES! THE MUSICAL is a laugh out loud night of fun that you won’t want to miss!

 

BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND!  50 SHADES! THE MUSICAL!  The hilarious parody of the Fifty Shades of Grey phenomenon, makes it's triumphant return to The Lyric after 4 SOLD-OUT performances last spring.  A resounding hit, 50 SHADES! THE MUSICAL opens with a ladies book club deciding to read Fifty Shades of Grey. Through their interpretation of the novel, the audience is lead on an uproarious roller coaster ride of this unlikely bestseller. The show is full of dance numbers, and original songs delivered by an outrageous cast with a live, on-stage band. Join the global sensation and experience the show that had sold-out audiences in New York, Chicago and The Lyric screaming for more!  This production contains adult language and adult content

 

Join the global sensation and experience the show that had sold-out audiences in New York and Chicago screaming for more!

 

Official Website

www.50shadesmusical.com

 

This production contains adult language and adult content. 

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One Track Heart: The Story of Krishna Das ~ Art Cinema

Music Documentary
English / NR / 1 hr. 12 min.
 

In 1970, Jeffrey Kagel walked away from the American dream of rock 'n' roll stardom, turning down the chance to record as lead singer for the band soon-to-be the Blue Oyster Cult. Instead, he sold all his possessions and moved from the suburbs of Long Island to the foothills of the Himalayas in search of happiness and a little-known saint named Neem Karoli Baba. ONE TRACK HEART: THE STORY OF KRISHNA DAS follows his journey to India and back, witnessing his struggles with depression and drug abuse, to his eventual emergence as Krishna Das, world-renowned spiritual teacher and chant master. Featuring interviews with Ram Dass (LSD Icon Richard Alpert), Rick Rubin (Grammy Award winning Producer), Sharon Salzberg (NY Times bestselling author), Daniel Goleman (two-time Pulitzer Prize nominee), as well as a musical score by J Mascis (Dinosaur Jr) & Devadas, this is the inspiring story of how one man's heart-expanding journey continues to transform countless lives.
 

"A fine documentary, a nice introduction to a charismatic figure with a fascinating life, an unusual art and worldwide fans."  - David DeWitt, New York Times

"Modest and affecting, it's a portrait of the possibility of finding peace, contentment and self through both music and spirituality." - Nick Schager, Time Out New York

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Chicken With Plums Movie Trailer (2012)

Coming soon at The Lyric Theatre in Stuart: http://lyrictheatre.com

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STEVE SOLOMON Stand Up

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The Lyric's Birthday Bash Benefit Gala with The Cab Calloway Orchestra

 

The Lyric’s first annual Birthday Benefit Gala will be celebrated in Roarin’ 20’s style when the world-famous, energetic and highly talented Cab Calloway Orchestra takes the stage. The powerful interactive performance promises a swingin’ good time.  

But, the concert is just the beginning of the memorable bash!  Immediately following the concert, party goers in their best “glad rags” will make their way to The Cotton Club Speakeasy. Here they’ll be able to “shake a leg” to popular ‘20’s dances, enjoy delicious food, “bootleg” beverages, fun and many surprises. 

 

Tickets are limited for this premier event so early purchase is highly recommended. Because it is a benefit, a portion of the ticket price is tax-deductible and sponsorship opportunities are available. 

 

It’s going to be a “nifty” night … “The real Cat’s Meow” … Be there!

 

For more information:

Contact Linda Prange, Lyric Development Director 

at 772-220-1942, ext 209 or development@lyrictheatre.com.

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Steve Solomon "Standup"

America’s favorite dysfunctional comedian is back again. Creator and star of three-time award-winning Broadway comedy “My Mother’s Italian, My Father’s Jewish, and I’m in Therapy”, Steve Solomon returns with even more side-splitting, raucous jokes this December, introducing new material and incorporating stories from his other hit shows, such as “STILL in Therapy” and “Home for the Holidays.”

 

Originally from Brooklyn, New York, Steve Solomon grew up in the ethnically diverse neighborhood of Sheepshead Bay. Drawing from his personal experiences growing up in the Big Apple as well as his experience in the entertainment industry, Steve is the king of one-man shows. Over the last four years alone, Steve Solomon has had audience rolling in the aisles in over 75 cities and 3 countries, bringing his neurotic brand of humor to theaters all over the world. Renowned for imitating voices with an uncanny ability and incorporating wild and wacky sound effects, Steve recounts tales from his past with hilarious insights and a splash of self-deprecation.

 

Whether you know Steve Solomon’s stand-up or this is your first time, no performance is the same with Steve Solomon. Selling out audiences from San Francisco to Atlantic City, Steve has also taken Broadway by storm, starring in one of the longest running one-man shows in the institution’s history. Now, Steve returns to The Lyric Theatre, bringing a little bit of Broadway, and insanity, back with him. 

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Chicken with Plums ~ Art Cinema

Comedy / Drama
French / PG-13 / 1 hr. 30 min.
 

From the Oscar nominated filmmakers of Persepolis, Chicken With Plums is a "captivating live-action fairytale full of whimsy, humor, magic and despair" (Collider.com). Since his beloved violin was broken, Nasser Ali Khan, one of the most renowned musicians of his day, has lost all taste for life. Finding no instrument worthy of replacing it, he decides to confine himself to bed to await death. As he hopes for its arrival, he plunges into deep reveries, with dreams as melancholic as they are joyous, taking him back to his youth and even to a conversation with Azraël, the Angel of Death, who reveals the future of his children. As pieces of the puzzle gradually fit together, the poignant secret of his life comes to light: a wonderful story of love which inspired his genius and his music. 
 

"Chicken With Plums" is a whimsical, sad, diverting and altogether delightful exploration of how cinema can benefit, not only from glancing back at its own past, but by staying open to parallel forms of presentation and play." - Ann Hornaday, Washington Post

"Its storytelling style is playful and self-conscious, with magically unrealist touches." - Mark Jenkins, NPR

"The same winning balance of seriousness and humor that made Persepolis such a hit works equally well in Chicken With Plums. - Jay Weissberg, Variety

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Dragonfly Orchestra Liuzhou Water Festival 2012

Spectacular Chinese music & circus show - even more dynamic than Cirque du Soleil, published with consent of the artists for promotional purposes.

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Fellini's La Strada ~ Art Cinema

Drama, Foreign Classic
Italian / PG / 1 hr. 55 min.
 

Acclaimed Italian filmmaker Federico Fellini drew on his own circus background for the 1954 classic La Strada. Set in a seedy travelling carnival, this symbolism-laden drama revolves around brutish strongman Zampano (Anthony Quinn), his simple and servile girlfriend Gelsomina (Giulietta Masina, Fellini's wife), and clown/aerialist Matto (Richard Basehart). Appalled at Zampano's insensitive treatment of Gelsomina, the gentle-natured Matto invites her to run off with him; but Gelsomina, like a faithful pet, refuses to leave the strong man's side. Eventually Zampano's volcanic temper erupts once too often, leading to tragic consequences. Written by Fellini and Tullio Pinelli and scored by Nino Rota, La Strada was the winner of the first official Academy Award for Best Foreign-Language Film, awarded in 1956.

"Signor Fellini has used his small cast, and, equally important, his camera, with the unmistakable touch of an artist. His vignettes fill his movie with beauty, sadness, humor and understanding." - A.H. Weiler, New York Times

"As French critic Andre Bazin pointed out, 'The Fellini character does not evolve; he ripens.' And so do his movies. - Rita Kempley , Washington Post

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Dragonfly

Dragonfly Orchestra is a unique joint venture and collaboration between the Liuzhou Song and Dance Group (China) and Insect 8 Productions (Canada) who previously enjoyed world-wide acclaim as the creators of the contemporary string project Barrage. 

The core of Dragonfly Orchestra is a self-contained musical ensemble that bridges the gap between Eastern and Western performance sensibilities and styles. The ensemble consists of 7 musicians performing Western and Oriental Classical-Crossover music styles on standard Western Classical instruments (4 Violin, 2 Viola, 1 Pianist). They deliver a high energy, choreographed, stylistic performance that highlights the diversity and intensity of the solo and ensemble playing. The sound palette is classically based with multi-part writing supporting varied musical themes. Powerful, contemporary backing tracks and rhythm loops support the soaring string lines and ethereal, angelic vocals. Original compositions, Folk, Pop, Classical, Jazz, Movie / Television and Broadway themes are all part of the musical basis for the show. Creative set design and next generation video and lighting elements support the superb performers in a way that captivates all the audiences senses.

Dragonfly Orchestra had its premiere performance in September, 2012 at the famous Water Carnival in Liuzhou, China. The melding of Western and Eastern Theatrical elements is the driving artistic force behind the show – and was an instant hit with the audiences in China.  Dramatic and exciting choreographic elements are created with the musicians, dancers and additional support artists combining their talents with the musicians in a unique presentation style.
 

This ground breaking Musical and Theatrical Fusion is not to be missed !

 

50 SHADES! THE MUSICAL is at The Lyric Theatre in Stuart Florida April 24 and 25 2013! http://www.lyrictheatre.com/show/4750-50-shades-the-musical

This video shows some of the great musical highlights of the hilarious new show 50 Shades! The Musical! The parody is at The Lyric Theatre April 24-25 www.lyrictheatre.com

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La Strada (HD Trailer)

A carefree girl is sold to a traveling entertainer, consequently enduring physical and emotional pain along the way.

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Looking For An Echo - Kenny Vance

Doo Wop legend Kenny Vance performs this classic hit. Not the Lauryn Hill or Sesame Street Doo Wop hits but still rockin crowds in his hometown of Brooklyn, New York and worldwide, a gentleman with soul in his doowop.

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Craig Ferguson : Does this need to be said

Coming to The Lyric in Stuart, Florida on Tuesday, November 19, 2013 @ 7:00 PM.  For tickets visit LyricTheatre.com

Few comedians can make you laugh like Craig Ferguson, and this is Craig at his best. This is a Craig set free and allowed to be himself, without the artificial constraints of his TV show (censor, budget, lighting, insert your own Late Late Show recurring joke here), and the results are hilarious. He's a master storyteller, and able to weave jokes in and out of what sometimes appear to be some of the most random topics ever. The special covers a broad spectrum, but it all pulls together into some epic comedy. And probably the most infectious, *bleep*-eating grin ever. Not sure why that's a phrase (why on earth would anyone first think to describe a grin as *bleep*-eating?), but it's apt. He has a great rapport with his audience, and it shows. It's clear he's having a great time, and cares that his audience is too. Judging from the laughs, they were. (I was lucky enough to be in the audience when it was filmed, but I think the special does a good job catching the energy there that night). Profane, profound, and side-splittingly funny. There aren't many comedians like Craig Ferguson, and this special is a great showcase for his talent.

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​Before Midnight ~ Art Cinema

Drama, Romance, Comedy
English, Greek, French  / R /1 hr. 48 min.
 

Before Midnight is an upcoming American romance drama film and the sequel to Before Sunrise (1995) and Before Sunset (2004). Like its predecessors, the film was directed by Richard Linklater. As with the previous film, Linklater shares screenplay credit with both actors from the movies, Ethan Hawke and Julie Delpy.  Directed By: Richard Linklater.   Written By: Ethan Hawke, Julie Delpy.

"Bittersweet, intelligently written, deftly acted and painfully honest." - Claudia Puig, USA Today

"Mr. Linklater's shooting style is so graceful and unobtrusive, and Mr. Hawke and Ms. Delpy inhabit their characters with such conviction, that the challenge and originality of the movies are easy to overlook." - A.O. Scott, New York Times

"From first scene to last, Hawke and Delpy shine brilliantly, wearing their roles like second skins." - Peter Travers, Rolling Stone

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50 Shades! The Musical!

“50 Shades! is a very good laugh and is impossible to resist!" - The Chicago Tribune 

 

  A sexy, hysterical musical romp, 50 SHADES! THE MUSICAL is a laugh out loud night of fun that you won’t want to miss!

 

BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND!  50 SHADES! THE MUSICAL!  The hilarious parody of the Fifty Shades of Grey phenomenon, makes it's triumphant return to The Lyric after 4 SOLD-OUT performances last spring.  A resounding hit, 50 SHADES! THE MUSICAL opens with a ladies book club deciding to read Fifty Shades of Grey. Through their interpretation of the novel, the audience is lead on an uproarious roller coaster ride of this unlikely bestseller. The show is full of dance numbers, and original songs delivered by an outrageous cast with a live, on-stage band. Join the global sensation and experience the show that had sold-out audiences in New York, Chicago and The Lyric screaming for more!  This production contains adult language and adult content

 

Join the global sensation and experience the show that had sold-out audiences in New York and Chicago screaming for more!

 

Official Website

www.50shadesmusical.com

 

This production contains adult language and adult content. 

Guys & Dolls ~ In Concert!

Coming to The Lyric Theatre, Stuart, FL  http://lyrictheatre.com

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The Cab Calloway Orchestra - Live in Concert

The Cab Calloway Orchestra - coming to Lyric Theatre, Stuart, FL.  Nov. 16th, 2013.

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Nestor Torres' Miami Spice

Things are heating up at The Lyric with the return of Nestor Torres, Grammy winning Latin jazz sensation, as you have never seen him!

 

Savor the authentic Latin flavor of Torres' own musical journey, as he retraces his roots.  The audience will be transported to the barrios of Puerto Rico, New York City and Miami. Thick with heritage, these dynamic urban cultures, come together, through the eyes and ears of Nestor Torres, in a mélange of sexy rhythmic melodies and spoken word.   

Something of a musical prodigy, Nestor Torres came to the United States from his native Puerto Rico and studied at two renowned institutions: the New England Conservatory of Music and the Berklee College of Music. After making guest appearances with mambo master Tito Puente and releasing a series of albums on an independent label in the 1970s, Torres's career as a leading Latin jazz flutist was full of promise. After moving to Miami in the 1980s, he became part of a flourishing music scene that included Gloria and Emilio Estefan and the legendary bassist Israel "Cachao" Lopez.
 

 

It has been said that "if a flute could talk and sing, it would certainly be in the voice of Nestor Torres, for he speaks through his instrument."

 

Experience Nestor Torres' Miami Spice.  It's sure to be Caliente! 

 

 

 

 

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