2017 Season
A Lyceum Premiere! Step into the enchanted world of Broadway’s modern classic, Disney’s Beauty and the Beast. Based on the Academy Award-winning animated feature, the stage version includes all of the wonderful songs written for the film, along with new songs by Alan Menken and Tim Rice. The classic story tells of Belle, a young woman in a provincial town, and the Beast, who is really a young prince trapped under the spell of an enchantress. If the Beast can learn to love and be loved, the curse will end and he will be transformed into his former self. But time is running out. If the Beast does not learn his lesson soon, he and his household will be doomed for all eternity. This “tale as old as time” is spectacular fun for the entire family. MUSICAL RATED G
A Lyceum Favorite! Rodgers & Hammerstein’s first collaboration perfectly celebrates America’s pioneering spirit just after the turn of the century. Set in a Western Indian Territory on the verge of becoming a new state, the high-spirited rivalry between the local farmers and cowboys provides the colorful background against which Curly, a handsome cowboy, and Laurey, a winsome farm girl, play out their love story. Although the road to true love never runs smooth, with these two headstrong romantics holding the reins, love’s journey is as bumpy as a surrey ride down a country road. Full of classic, beloved tunes such as “Oh, What a Beautiful Mornin’,” and “People Will Say We’re in Love,” Oklahoma! is sure to thrill Lyceum audiences. MUSICAL RATED PG
A Lyceum Premiere! The ultimate feel-good show! A mother. A daughter. Three possible dads. And a trip down the aisle you’ll never forget! On the eve of her wedding, a daughter’s quest to discover the identity of her father brings three men from her mother’s past back to the Greek island paradise they last visited 20 years ago. The story-telling magic of ABBA’s timeless songs propels this enchanting tale of love, laughter and friendship, creating an unforgettable show. Over 54 million people all around the world have fallen in in love with the characters, the story and, of course, the music. With more than 20 ABBA songs you know and love, Mamma Mia is certain to have you dancing in the aisles. MUSICAL RATED PG
A Lyceum Premiere! London. Autumn. 1889. The famous consulting detective Sherlock Holmes and his friend and colleague Dr. John Watson are called in to investigate a most intriguing mystery: What could have frightened Sir Charles Baskerville to death? Is there an ancient curse on the Baskerville family? Is Sir Henry Baskerville, Sir Charles’ young heir, being stalked by a supernatural Hound from Hell or a diabolically clever murderer? In this new adaptation of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s greatest adventure Holmes and Watson pursue the answers to these questions from their rooms in Baker Street, through the teeming streets of London and on to the windswept moors of Devonshire. With a dash of humor, this thrilling feast culminates on the fog-bound reaches of Dartmoor, where finally the secret of The Hound of the Baskervilles is revealed. MYSTERY RATED PG
A Lyceum Favorite! Greater Tuna is the hilarious comedy about Texas’ third smallest town, where the Lion’s Club is too liberal and Patsy Cline never dies. What do Arles Struvie, Thurston Wheelis, Didi Snavely, Aunt Pearl, Petey Fisk, Rev. Spikes, and Vera Carp have in common? Thanks to some quick-changing wizardry, the eclectic band of citizens are portrayed by only two actors, making this satire on life in rural America even more delightful as they depict all of the inhabitants of Tuna — men, women, children and animals. This affectionate send-up of small-town life will have your rolling in the aisles! COMEDY RATED PG
A Lyceum Premiere! Joanna Drayton surprises her wealthy progressive parents when she brings home John Prentice, her African-American fiancé. Both sets of parents must confront their own unexpected reactions and concerns for their children as their beliefs are put to the test. Personal beliefs clash with the mores of the late 1960s in this funny and poignant new stage adaptation of the beloved Academy Award-winning film. Don’t miss this warm and witty exploration of family, culture, and acceptance. COMEDY RATED PG
A Lyceum Premiere. From the Supremes to Janis Joplin and everyone in between, Beehive the 60’s Musical is a rockin’ celebration of the female vocalists who unmistakably left their mark on the music of the 60’s and on many of our lives. Featuring such music as “It’s My Party,” “The Beat Goes On,” “Respect,” “Natural Woman,” “My Boyfriend’s Back,” “One Fine Day,” “Where the Boys Are,” and “Proud Mary,” Beehive takes you back to music’s golden era and an empowering time in our history. Six energetic women and one very hot band take you on a journey through the fashion and the sounds of the 1960s. MUSICAL, PG
