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
Overview The Lyric Stage Company of Boston seeks to hire a Major Gifts Officer (MGO) to join the full-time staff of one of Boston’s premiere cultural assets and to collaborate with the Executive Director on strategies to build and sustain the Lyric Stage’s contributed revenue. We are seeking a candidate who understands how to attract, build, and retain philanthropic support
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
Matt Chapuran (Executive Director) was Managing Director of the Lyric Stage from 2014 to 2018. He was previously Managing Director of Stoneham Theatre, where he ran the 2010 Boston Marathon with Producing Artistic Director Weylin Symes in support of Stoneham Theatre’s educational mission. Matt has also served as Director of Development for Conservatory Lab Charter School and managed
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