Shows

Oliver! - June 21 - 25
“Consider Yourself” lucky to witness the classic musical, Oliver! Based on the Dickens novel, Oliver Twist, this new production combines heartbreak and triumph, while delighting audiences with outstanding musical theatre gems like “Food, Glorious Food”, “I’d Do Anything”, “Where is Love?” and “As Long As He Needs Me”.  From the ultimate pick-pocket, Mr. Fagin, to the charming Artful Dodger, Dickens colorful cast of characters comes alive once again through music and dancing for a new generation of theatre-goers to experience for the first time.

Hairspray - July 5 - 9
The 1950’s are out and change is in the air with the Tony Award-winning fun-loving musical, Hairspray. Watch Baltimore's new teen celebrity, Tracy Turnblad, a girl with big hair and an even bigger voice, as she dances her way into everyone’s hearts. Enjoy hit tunes like “Mama, I’m a Big Girl Now” and “Welcome to the ‘60s” that take Tracy from the crazy local TV dance show to the hippest downtown rhythm and blues record shop. You can’t stop Tracy or the beat!

Ragtime - July 19 - 23
Called by Time Magazine “A triumph for the stage”, this Tony Award-winning musical is both a powerful portrait of life in turn-of-the-century America and a moving, relevant story for today.  Based on E.L Doctorow’s distinguished novel, the musical intertwines the stories of three extraordinary families, as they confront history’s timeless contractions of wealth and poverty, freedom and prejudice, hope and despair, and what it means to live in America. This modern American musical theatre masterpiece will fill you with pride and make your spirit soar.

A Chorus Line - August 2 - 6
The ultimate “Singular Sensation”, A Chorus Line, will dance its way this summer onto the Civic Center Music Hall stage. This timelessly stunning musical will astonish those who have ever had a dream for the Broadway stage.  For 25 dancers, it's the one opportunity to do what they've always wanted -- to have the chance to dance.  With its brilliantly complex fusion of dance, song and compellingly authentic drama, you will love this brand-new production as Lyric Theatre re-invents a classic.

Lyric show times at the Civic Center within the dates above are as follows:  Tuesday - Thursday, 7:30PM; Friday and Saturday, 8PM; Saturday afternoon, 2PM.  PLEASE NOTE, THE TIME FOR TUESDAY - THURSDAY, 7:30PM IS A CHANGE FROM PREVIOUS YEARS.

Everyone entering a performance needs a ticket, including all children. No babes in arms, please.