Lyric Theatre: January 2015

Saturday, January 31, 2015

MORE ACCESS INTERVIEW FOR "ENCORE"

More Access Fox 5 Interview.

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Poco with Randy Meisner - Take It To The Limit

Poco, comes to The Lyric, April 11th, 2015 - Stuart, FL

Farm Aid 1990

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Savion Glover’s SoLe Sanctuary

“It wasn’t until I was seven years old, that I started dancing. I just went to regular tap classes. It wasn’t until I met these great men, Jimmy Slyde, Lon Chaney, Buster Brown, and Gregory Hines, that my life was changed forever. My love for dance and their participation and contribution to the dance continues to grow.” – Savion Glover

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The Best of Broadway presents “BROADWAY SHOWSTOPPERS!”

"This was an impressive quartet of performers and their professionalism showed brightly at every turn and nuance at the Kirby Center. The dynamic performers yielded a seemingly unending stream of masterpieces. Whether it was the passion from selections from PHANTOM OF THE OPERA or lighthearted numbers from CATS, THE BEST OF BROADWAY turned out to be just that both in program content and presentation." – Citizen’s Voice

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SWINGTIME featuring The Jive Aces with Special Guests The Tinseltown Jitterbugs

"These professional young musicians came on cold to an early evening audience and were simply sensational. The Jive Aces manage great freshness yet maintain an authentic accurate sound. Full Marks." - The Stage

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Friday, January 30, 2015

Ailey II coming to The Lyric, Feb 9 & 10, 2015!

Paris-born choreographer Benoit-Swan Pouffer and Ailey II dancer David Freeland discuss the creative process following a rehearsal of Rusty prior to the Ailey II New York season

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Don't Miss The McCartney Years, March 9th at The Lyric

BEATLES 40TH ANNIVERSARY TRIBUTE LONDON,ONTARIO YURI GEORGE JAN POOL 2009

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The Best of Broadway presents “BROADWAY SHOWSTOPPERS!”

- The Best of Broadway featuring the Songs of Andrew Lloyd Webber! "Musical theater lovers will find a veritable feast served up on the stage!” - Los Angeles Times

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Regis Philbin

The recognizable and beloved face of Who Wants to be a Millionaire and Live! with Regis and Kelly, Regis Philbin returns to The Lyric Theatre this season for another night of crooner classics. The multi-talented entertainer covers major hits by some of his favorite singers, including Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, ...

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Ailey II

- Ailey II is universally renowned for merging the spirit and energy of the most talented young dancers with the passion and creative vision of today’s outstanding emerging choreographers.

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The Big Lebowski

The Dude is never shown bowling in the movie. Even though he’s a legit member of the bowling team.

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Regis Philbin

“Spontaneity is everything to me, working without a net.” – Regis Philbin, NYTimes

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Ailey II

“I always aim to commission ballets that challenge the dancers and help them grow and develop as young artists. I am excited to offer this year's choreographers the opportunity to have their work seen by audiences near and far" – Troy Powell, Artistic Director

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Sarge

"I like making people happy. I do a lot of shows for older folks, and they wake up every morning with aches and pains. I'm the fresh air." – Sarge

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SWINGTIME featuring The Jive Aces with Special Guests The Tinseltown Jitterbugs

"Absolutely Brilliant! That really put me in a good mood." - Simon Cowell

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Thursday, January 29, 2015

John Hammond - "Walking Blues" - Zycopolis TV

See John Hammond Live at The Lyric - February 19th, 2015!
Stuart, FL lyrictheatre.com 772-286-7827

Produced by : Zycopolis Productions WJohn Hammond Directed by : Patrick Savey Follow us on : facebook.com/zycopolis twitter.com/zycopolis youtube.com/zycopolis zycopolis.tumblr.com pinterest.com/zycopolis vimeo.com/zycopolis zycopolis.tumblr.com zycopolis.com

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The Big Lebowski

Wear a Bathrobe & Save Some Dough!
Come dressed in your finest bathrobe or as your favorite character
and get OFF your ticket at the door.

Comedy
English/117 min./R

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Pure Prairie League

Original PPL member Craig Fuller went to jail for six months in 1973 for draft evasion. Fuller was eventually granted a full pardon by President Gerald Ford.

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The Best of Broadway presents “BROADWAY SHOWSTOPPERS!”

- The Best of Broadway featuring the Songs of Andrew Lloyd Webber! "Musical theater lovers will find a veritable feast served up on the stage!” - Los Angeles Times

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Ailey II

- Ailey II is universally renowned for merging the spirit and energy of the most talented young dancers with the passion and creative vision of today’s outstanding emerging choreographers.

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The Big Lebowski

What sport does the Dude make a reference to when the thugs come into his house?

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The Best of Broadway presents “BROADWAY SHOWSTOPPERS!”

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SWINGTIME featuring The Jive Aces with Special Guests The Tinseltown Jitterbugs

at The Lyric Theatre Mar 3, 2015 6:00 pm

Celebrated across the globe for their musical talent and audience engagement, the London-based Jive Aces present SWINGTIME!, a night of swing, jive, and R&B. The Jive Aces cover hits from some of the music industry’s greatest stars, including Louis Prima, Dean Martin, and Bobby Darin. Called “absolutely brilliant” by the notoriously critical Simon Cowell, the Jive Aces bring energy to every performance, creating an atmosphere of nostalgia and excitement.

Combining perfect technique with practiced improvisation, The Jive Aces are the U.K.’s “No. 1 Jive and Swing Band.” After becoming the first band to reach the semi-finals of Britain’s Got Talent in 2012, the Jive Aces had the honor of performing for the Queen during the Diamond Jubilee celebrations. The sextet have performed at thousands of festivals across the world, impressing audiences with a style they call “Jump Jive” music, described as a combination of swing and rock music. Over the years, the Jive Aces have worked with a number of major recording artists, including John Travolta, Chuck Berry, and Isaac Hayes. In their performance “In Full Swing” at the Royal Albert Hall, the Jive Aces headlined the sold-out show which marked the famous venue’s first swing dance event.

The swing group has released seven studio albums over their career so far, including an album devoted entirely to the genre of skiffle, a type of music typically performed using homemade or improvised instruments. Their latest album, entitled King of the Swingers: A Salute to Louis Prima, features guest artists Kenny Ball, Toni Elizabeth Prima, and many more. Despite their success as recording artists, The Jive Aces remain most effective as live performers, bringing new energy and excitement to each and every show. Their production Swingtime! celebrates the greatest swing, jive, and R&B musicians of the 20^th century.

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John Hammond

"…like bourbon, his voice only gets more seductively potent with age." – Billboard

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Poco

The title of Poco’s first album, “Pickin’ Up the Pieces,” is a reference to the breakup of Buffalo Springfield.

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Wednesday, January 28, 2015

Lyric Theatre renovation is music to the ears and eyes

PBG Lifestyle Magazine
by Patricia A. Smith
Posted on January 27, 2015

A not so funny thing happened on the way to Stuart’s historic Lyric Theatre renovation. When the esteemed landmark closed its doors last May for what was supposed to be a $1 million “facelift” that included updated seating, new carpeting, smoothed out walls, better entrances with more light and relocated, modernized box offices, it was discovered that many of the columns (which were originally built using river water and river sand) that have held up the nearly 100-year-old theatre were also in need of replacement. A total of $1.5 million later with often 50 people working at a time, the Lyric reopened in November as planned.

“It’s been an interesting year,” muses John Loesser, executive director of the Lyric. “With the fundraising campaign (which will continue through July to shoulder the additional costs) we managed to get the theatre completed and structurally sound, improve the sound system, pay off the mortgage, and open up in November on schedule. More than 90 percent of the work was done for the audience to make it more comfortable and beautiful (including a new Steinway piano).

“It has not lost any of its magic. We made the Lyric more elegant while maintaining the integrity and intimacy of the theatre. People love the new look. We are very pleased,” he added.

The Lyric is an incredible workhorse with a colorful history. Originally a silent movie house, the Lyric has been bought, sold and transformed many times. When Loesser arrived 16 years ago to take over the reigns, the Lyric had 60 events on the calendar annually and generated about $200,000 in ticket sales. There were probably 10 restaurants within walking distance. Fast forward to today and those numbers have changed significantly: The Lyric now hosts 400 events annually and generates $2 million in tickets sales with over 80,000 people coming through the doors yearly. The number of restaurants within walking distance has tripled.

“The appeal of Stuart has expanded greatly and it has become a destination,” says Loesser. The Lyric Theatre is certainly one of the many reasons. “Every year I try to find different shows for a wide variety of interests and people.” Loesser’s successful formula includes entertainment that covers everything from country and pop to children friendly and nostalgia themed shows.

“Part of the trick is to try to find something for everyone,” Loesser says.

Call it a trick or just plain magic, but the Lyric Theatre looks like it is set to be around for at least another century to keep everyone entertained.

To learn more about the Lyric or purchase tickets for upcoming events, please visit www.lyrictheatre.com.

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Pure Praire League comes to The Lyric, March 6th, 2015!

Dick Clark interviews Pure Prairie on American Bandstand. Michael Reilly introduces the members of the band and Clark plays with the fact that Reilly and Vince Gill make him look short. Clark asks about the success of their new record, and Reilly says they are working really hard and hoping it will change their lives. They talk about life on the road, and Reilly says they intend to settle down soon and work on more stationary projects. Clark asks them about their future plans for the year and later, asks Reilly about the origin of the name Pure Prairie. License American Bandstand Clips Here: http://dickclarklicensing.com/Default.aspx?sk=DCMAq=American+Bandstand

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La Diva Tenors

La Diva Tenors, coming to The Lyric, Valentines Day 2015!

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Regis Philbin

Regis Philbin’s daughter, Jennifer Joy Philbin, is a successful television producer and writer and has written for a number of prominent series, including MADtv, Saturday Night Live, and The O.C.

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Ailey II

Admission into Ailey II is by invitation only. The 12 members of the company are chosen by the artistic director from among the Ailey School’s full-time students.

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The Big Lebowski

The character of Walter was inspired by writer-director John Milius. The self-proclaimed Zen anarchist is obsessed with guns and penned the first two Dirty Harry films, Apocalypse Now, and Red Dawn, among others.

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The Best of Broadway presents “BROADWAY SHOWSTOPPERS!”

Man of La Mancha has been revived on Broadway four times and has been translated into over 10 different languages around the world, including Swahili, Finnish, and Hebrew.

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Lewis Black

Since 2003, Lewis Black has hosted the World Stupidity Awards ceremony in Montreal.

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Poco

at The Lyric Theatre Apr 11, 2015 6:00 pm

The brainchild of Buffalo Springfield members Richie Furay and Jim Messina, Poco boldly paved the way for country rock music. Blending southern twang, delicate vocal harmonies, and toe-tapping rhythms, Poco continues to draw audiences of all ages and backgrounds. With hits like “Crazy Love” and “Heart of the Night,” Poco has established their reputation as one of the defining country rock bands of the 20th century.

After the widely popular American-Canadian rock band Buffalo Springfield broke up in 1968, members Richie Furay and Jim Messina made it their mission to continue pushing country and rock music boundaries. Joining together with Rusty Young, Randy Meisner, and George Grantham, Furay and Messina formed Poco. With their debut album Pickin’ Up the Pieces, Poco made it clear that they were here to stay. The release received a perfect rating from Rolling Stone Magazine and is still celebrated as one of the greatest country music albums of all time. Over the next 40 years, Poco would continue to produce innovative rock music, releasing over 24 original albums and dozens of chart-topping hits. Their 13th album, Legend, proved to be their most successful release of all time, achieving the ever-coveted Platinum status.

Since 1968, Poco has been on the road for over 45 years. With original member Rusty Young on guitar and vocals, Poco also features Jack Sundrud on bass, Michael Webb on keyboard, and George Lawrence on drums.

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Sarge

"For me it's a very live art form and the promise I make is that people coming to my shows will walk out having laughed harder than at just about anything else they've ever seen” – Sarge

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The Best of Broadway presents “BROADWAY SHOWSTOPPERS!”

Ragtime won the Tony Award for Best Book and Best Score in 1998.

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Tuesday, January 27, 2015

Regis Philbin, coming to The Lyric, February 15th!

Regis Philbin shares some stories and talks about his new book "How I Got This Way."

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Visions from Cape Breton and Beyond: A Celtic Family Celebration starring Natalie MacMaster and Donnell Leahy

“Violins get better with time, the older the violin, the sweeter the music.” – Natalie MacMaster

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Earl Turner’s Box of 45s

"Being a baby boomer I grew up on everything from Elvis to James Brown, from the Beatles to the Temptations. I'll do everything from pop to country, to rock 'n' roll, and I'll do songs from Broadway -- you name it. So that's what my show's about -- it's about music, it's about fun, it's about laughing. There's a lot of interaction with the audience. I call it an experience." – Earl Turner

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Regis Philbin

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La Diva Tenors

- La Diva Tenors returns with another dazzling performance of the best of contemporary pop crossovers, Broadway show tunes, a dash of opera and their unique blend of humor and wit to the stage for an entrancing evening of vocal excellence.

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Ailey II

- Ailey II is universally renowned for merging the spirit and energy of the most talented young dancers with the passion and creative vision of today’s outstanding emerging choreographers.

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The Big Lebowski

Fun Fact - The Dude is secretly an heir to the Rubik’s Cube fortune.

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The Best of Broadway presents “BROADWAY SHOWSTOPPERS!”

Man of La Mancha has been revived on Broadway four times and has been translated into over 10 different languages around the world, including Swahili, Finnish, and Hebrew.

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Sauce Boss

“Wharton's show is as spicy as the personal hot sauce he uses” – The Morning Call

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Monday, January 26, 2015

Ailey II coming to The Lyric, Feb 9 & 10, 2015!

Alvin Ailey's Streams is an abstract exploration of bodies in space, danced to a percussion score by Miloslav Kabelac. The movement is a highly structured yet fluid compilation of solos, duets, and group passages. Each section is inspired by a body of water, from gentle brook to turbulent ocean, representing the changing emotional tides within us.

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The Jive Aces - When You're Smilin'

Don't miss SWINGTIME featuring The Jive Aces with Special Guests The Tinseltown Jitterbugs ~ Lyric Theatre March 3rd, 2015!

http://www.jiveaces.com Live at Saint Hill Manor, East Grinstead

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Anne Akiko Meyers

- Anne Akiko Meyers, one of the world’s premier concert violinists, makes her Lyric debut playing the world’s most sought after violin. After fierce bidding, Tarisio Auctions sold “The Molitor” Stradivarius dated 1697, to Ms. Meyers for a world-record price of ,600,000.

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Arlo Guthrie’s Alice’s Restaurant 50th Anniversary Tour

- Arlo Guthrie’s Alice’s Restaurant 50th Anniversary Tour - This legendary folk singer-songwriter returns to The Lyric to commemorate the 50th anniversary of his iconic song, “Alice’s Restaurant.”

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The Big Lebowski

Wear a Bathrobe & Save Some Dough!
Come dressed in your finest bathrobe or as your favorite character
and get OFF your ticket at the door.

Comedy
English/117 min./R

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Regis Philbin

“Philbin has a tonality that is not unlike Bing Crosby's and his oversized, warm personality and the elegant instrumentation of his backing combo…seems to make everything work.”- Amazon.com

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La Diva Tenors

About Antonio Buonauro – “Good as gold voice. Luckily for the audience, he is both a great actor and singer as Don Jose in Carmen.” – NYTimes

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Ailey II

“There is apparently not much, as far as dance technique goes, that the youthful members of Ailey II cannot do.” – NYTimes

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The Big Lebowski

When Bunny is kidnapped, where is the Big Lebowski in seclusio

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The Best of Broadway presents “BROADWAY SHOWSTOPPERS!”

Ragtime won the Tony Award for Best Book and Best Score in 1998.

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The Time Jumpers featuring Vince Gill, Dawn Sears, Kenny Sears and "Ranger Doug" Green

"That's one of the most joyful things about this band. Everybody is so conscientious. I mean, you'll notice when somebody's playing solos, everybody's doing whatever they can do to make that soloist sound as good as they can." – Joe Spivey

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Saturday, January 31, 2015

Friday, January 30, 2015

The Dude is never shown bowling in the movie. Even though he’s a legit member of the bowling team.

Thursday, January 29, 2015

Wednesday, January 28, 2015

Lyric Theatre renovation is music to the ears and eyes

Tuesday, January 27, 2015

Fun Fact - The Dude is secretly an heir to the Rubik’s Cube fortune.

Monday, January 26, 2015

Sunday, January 25, 2015