WEST SIDE STORY
September 5 - 14, 2008
Book by Arthur Laurents
Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim
Music by Leonard Bernstein
Carpenter Performance Hall

The world’s greatest love story takes to the streets in this landmark Broadway musical that is one of the theatre’s finest accomplishments. The classic Bernstein score includes “Somewhere,” “Tonight” and “Maria.” Directed by Grover Dale and featuring a full orchestra and the original Jerome Robbins choreography.

FIORELLO!
October 10 - 25, 2008
Book by George Abbott and Jerome Weidman
Lyrics by Sheldon Harnick
Music by Jerry Bock
Dupree Theater

Fiorello! tells the story of the rise to power of New York’s Mayor Fiorello LaGuardia. In a time when the crooked political machine known as “Tammany Hall” was up to its ears in corruption, it took this small, honest man to break their stranglehold on New York City politics. Fiorello! is a melodic masterpiece whose take on corruption in government is as timely today as when it was written.

AN EVENING WITH DONNA McKECHNIE
January 30 & 31, 2009
Carpenter Performance Hall

The Tony Award-winning star of A CHORUS LINE brings her one woman show to Lyric Stage for 2 powerhouse performances. After making her Broadway debut in How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying, Donna went on to star in Promises, Promises, Company, On The Town and won the Best Actress Tony Award for her portrayal of Cassie in A Chorus Line.

AS THOUSANDS CHEER
April 24 - May 9, 2009
Sketches by Moss Hart
Music by Irving Berlin

The Depression era version of SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE and POLITICALLY INCORRECT. Moss Hart's sketches are sharp, witty and hilarious and Irving Berlin's songs range from wry to satiric to poignant. The score includes the Irving Berlin hits “Heat Wave,” “Easter Parade” and “Supper Time.” TEXAS PREMIERE

THE KING AND I
June 19-28, 2009
Music by Richard Rodgers
Book and Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein, II
Based on 'Anna And The King Of Siam' by Margaret Landon
Carpenter Performance Hall

The Rodgers and Hammerstein classic as it was originally produced on Broadway. Lyric Stage’s production will feature the newly restored original Robert Russell Bennett orchestrations played by a full orchestra.