Stephen is returning to Lyric Theatre for his 16th consecutive season. AT LYRIC: Freaky Friday, Hairspray, West Side Story, Sweet Charity, Big River, Little Mermaid, A Christmas Carol, James and the Giant Peach. REGIONAL THEATRE: Sweeney Todd, Producers and The Little Mermaid at Pollard Theatre; Producers, Pollard Theatre; “8” co-pro with CityRep; South Pacific at Jewel Box Theatre. OFF BROADWAY: An American Story at the Mid-Town Theatre Festival.