A Soldier's Play is a play by American playwright Charles Fuller. Set on a US Army installation in the segregation-era South, the play is a loose adaptation of Herman Melville's novella Billy Budd, and follows the murder investigation of the Sergeant in an all-black unit. The play uses a murder mystery to explore the complicated feelings of anger and resentment that some African Americans have […]
A Soldier's Play is a play by American playwright Charles Fuller. Set on a US Army installation in the segregation-era South, the play is a loose adaptation of Herman Melville's novella Billy Budd, and follows the murder investigation of the Sergeant in an all-black unit. The play uses a murder mystery to explore the complicated feelings of anger and resentment that some African Americans have […]
A Soldier's Play is a play by American playwright Charles Fuller. Set on a US Army installation in the segregation-era South, the play is a loose adaptation of Herman Melville's novella Billy Budd, and follows the murder investigation of the Sergeant in an all-black unit. The play uses a murder mystery to explore the complicated feelings of anger and resentment that some African Americans […]
Concerts for Charity, a donor fund with the Bluegrass Community Foundation, presents a concert with Darin & Brooke Aldridge! Darin & Brooke Aldridge, with two new band members, a new record label, and five original songs on their latest album, the bluegrass and Americana duo are back with This Life We’re Livin,’ their ninth recorded project together […]
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Fayette County Public Schools Collaborates with the Lyric Theatre and Cultural Arts Center to Showcase Student Talents and Artistry Fayette County Public Schools proudly announces a collaborative initiative with the esteemed Lyric Theatre and Cultural Arts Center to provide a dynamic platform for students to showcase their diverse talents and aspirations. Moreover, throughout the month […]
Step into the magical world of our Winter Jazz, Blues, and Soul Series! Brace yourself for an enthralling journey through the soulful melodies of jazz, the raw emotion of blues, and the timeless allure of soul, all woven together into a mesmerizing musical tapestry. Let the warmth of our performances envelop you, thawing even the […]
🐝🎉 Join us for the Big Blue Bee on March 2nd, 2034, from 1 PM to 4 PM at the Lyric Theatre and Cultural Arts Center in Lexington, KY! 🏆 Cheer on the brightest young minds as school spelling bee champions from Central KY compete for the regional title and a shot at Nationals! 📚✨ […]
For the tenth year in a row, we honor Lexington's entire music community with the Lexi Music Awards! Awards, performances, and more! Doors open at 5:00 PM.
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Announcing the 2024 Lexington African-American Sports Hall of Fame Class, it is free and open to the public!
After nearly 50 years of dormancy since its closing in 1963, The Lyric Theatre & Cultural Arts Center is dedicated to honoring its past while maintaining a strong vision for the further development of the greater Lexington & Bluegrass community. ‘The mission of the Lyric Theatre & Cultural Arts Center is to preserve, promote, present, and celebrate diverse cultures through artistic presentations of the highest quality, educational programming and outreach, film, and opportunities for community inclusion.
Lyric Theatre & Cultural Arts Center
300 East Third Street
Lexington, KY 40508
(859) 280-2201
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