In a show about pervasive writer's block, it seems fitting that this Romantic composer's tale be inundated with his compositions. Sergei Rachmaninoff's influence can be found in themes and melodies that extend past Preludes' titular song. Notice the song Natalya, sung by the character of the same name, shares its melody with the first phrase of Rachmaninoff's Piano Concerto
In honor of our current production, The Play That Goes Wrong, the play’s cast and artistic team along with the Lyric Stage staff compiled a Spotify playlist of songs that remind us of the show. Here are some of our favorites! 1. “I’m Still Standing” by Elton John Don't you know I'm still standin' better than I ever did? Lookin' like
The Great Leap by Lauren Yee centers around a friendship game between Beijing University’s and the University of San Francisco’s men’s basketball teams. The play is also inspired by Yee’s father’s own experiences of traveling to China to participate in these games. It is important to recognize not only the cultural and historical significance of The Great Leap as
In honor of our first show of the season, Fabulation or, The Re-Education of Undine, we at the Lyric Stage compiled a Spotify playlist of songs that remind us of the show. Here are some of our favorites! 1. “Cardboard Box” by FLO So I'ma put your sh*t in a cardboard box Changing my number and I'm changing the locks When you
The Great Leap by Lauren Yee follows Manford Lum, who makes a place for himself as part of the University of San Francisco basketball team traveling to Beijing for a “friendship” game. The Great Leap is inspired by Lauren Yee’s father’s experiences traveling to China to take part in these friendship games. Set in 1989 against the rising demonstrations
Courtney O’Connor (Artistic Director) was named Artistic Director in 2020 after joining the Lyric Stage as Associate Artistic Director in 2018. She has directed several pieces for the Lyric Stage, including The Book of Will, Be Here Now, The Cake, Red Hot Patriot, and Stones in His Pockets. For the past twenty years, Courtney has been an affiliated
We recently sat down with The Light director Jacqui Parker to talk about her experience working on this production. Find out what The Light means to her, and what she hopes others will learn from watching the show! What drew you towards The Light and made you excited to direct it? What drew me towards The Light was the inclusion
In honor of our current production, The Light, the Lyric Stage staff and The Light director Jacqui Parker compiled a Spotify playlist of songs that remind us of the show. Here are some of our favorites! 1. “Landslide” by Fleetwood Mac Well, I've been afraid of changing 'Cause I've built my life around you But time makes you bolder, even children get
In honor of our current production, A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder, the Lyric Stage staff compiled a Spotify playlist that remind us of the show. Here are some of our favorites! 1. “Another One Bites the Dust” by Queen Another one bites the dust Another one bites the dust And another one gone, and another one gone Another one bites the
The Lyric Stage Company of Boston has created a season of plays that will inspire audiences to share in one-of-a-kind experiences that only live theater can create. It’s a season to gather together and connect with the friends we come with and the ones we make in the seat next to us. That spark of inspiration, delight, and