Letter from the Executive Director It seems summer has flown by with the highly anticipated Summer of Free Movies bringing over 3,600 people to historic downtown Stuart, Lyric’s AWESOME! Summer Camp serving 167 area children, the sell-out performances of The Bacon Brothers and Ricky Skaggs & Kentucky Thunder, presentations and recitals by area dance and theatrical companies, Skullduggery: and the continued progress of the A Magical Pirate Adventure decorative ornamentation of the lobby! Dec. 29th 2017 I 7:00pm As we begin the 2017-2018 Season, I am excited about what fall has in store for us. From Blues icon and founder of Blues Traveler John Features Popper, as well as one of the original blue-eyed soul groups Jay and the 3 Letter from the Executive Director Americans, The Battle of the Broadway Comedians starring Steve Solomon & Dick Capri to the most magical family fun pirate adventure, Skullduggery. 4 Board of Directors & Staff 8 Tomfoolery, Skullduggery & A Battle! And there is so much more in store for the upcoming season. Grammy 8 Historical Timeline Award-winning Branford Marsalis, Menopause The Musical, Darlene 11 Become A Member Love, the comedy of Robert Klein, Tito Puente Jr., celebrated violinist Joshua Bell, The Hot Sardines, Natalie MacMaster & Donnell Leahy, John 14 Rent The Lyric Hammond, and the “junk rock” family show Recycled Percussion just to 18 2017-18 Season Lineup name a few. 20 2017-18 Director’s Circle & Contributors I am very pleased to announce that The Lyric League is presenting its second annual Youth Arts Celebration on Saturday, October 21st. The 22 Arts & Education inaugural 2016 event was a tremendous success showcasing 27 acts 23 Youth Arts Celebration performed by 65 talented singers, dancers, actors, and musicians - all 25 Volunteer Bartenders & Ushers students from Martin, St. Lucie and Palm Beach County elementary, middle 26 Theatre Box Office & and high schools. General Information Through last year’s event, The League was able to build awareness and 26 Seating Chart raise $25,000 for The Lyric Theatre’s Arts & Education Programs such as 29 Bring Your Group to The Lyric professional artist master classes and residencies in area schools, The 30 What Role Will You Play Discovery Series for Young Audiences, Lyric’s AWESOME! Summer Camp and family programming. Please consider becoming a sponsor of the 2017 32 Discovery Series for Young Audiences Youth Arts Celebration and make a difference in young lives! 34 Stay-At-Home Gala Thank you to the many members, foundations, corporate partners, and patrons that support The Lyric year after year. Your generosity allows us to On the continue to provide quality and affordable performing arts and education to cover: our community. Branford Marsalis’ performance at The Lyric is a once-in-a-lifetime Warmest Regards, opportunity to see one of the most innovative The Lyric Theatre’s Mission jazz musicians of all time “To provide the community with a home for live, as he was meant to be seen. January 8th & the performing arts that entertains, educates, 9th at 7:00pm. Proudly and stimulates the growth of artistic integrity sponsored by Mrs. Joan and experience for everyone.” McGowan Kia Fontaine TheThe FriendsFriends ofof thethe Lyric,Lyric, Inc.Inc. isis aa 501(c)(3)501(c)(3) not-for-profitnot-for-profit organizationorganization TheThe LyricLyric TheatreTheatre BoxBox OfficeOffice (772)(772) 286-7827286-7827 www.LyricTheatre.comwww.LyricTheatre.com 3 Board Certified Orthopaedic Surgeons Providing Specialized Care of bones, joints, and muscles William E. Carlson, MD Board of Directors Scott M. Desman, MD George J. Haas, MD Season President Directors Patty Downing Frank M. Byers, Jr. James D. Hoffman, MD Stephen Fry Vice President Hope Jochem Nathaniel H. Hill, MD Sponsors Steve McGovern Diane M. Lawrence Priscilla Baldwin Joan McGowan Daniel S. Husted, MD The Friends of the Lyric, Inc. would like Paul Shirley Steven K. Jordan, MD Treasurer Olene Stuart to thank these sponsors who have Todd Laycock Michael Tenzyk Anuj Prasher, MD generously helped to underwrite the Frank Tidikis Secretary Harold Walsh Check C. Kam, MD costs of our 2017-2018 Season. Rachel Scott Linda Weiksnar Nancy Wong Anthony J. Cerminara, MD Alan Blackburn, II, MD* President Emerita Ethel Christin Marcus A. Rothermich, MD* William E. Anspach, III, MD emeritus Advisory Board *Board Eligible Daisy Carter Natalie MacDonald www.SouthFlaOrtho.com Elaine Cook Pat Pendergast Howard Cook Patricia Simmons 1050 SE Monterey Road, Stuart • 124 SW Chamber Court, St. Lucie West (772) 288-2400 Marianne Hartnett May Smyth Elisabeth Lahti Gloria Wolfe Executive Director Artistic Director Kia Fontaine John Loesser Lyric Theatre Staff Controller Art Director Monica Soricelli Michael Renfro Director of Development Manager of Bar Services Linda Prange Allison Griffith Membership Director Box Office Services & Volunteer Coordinator Sheila DeRigo, Heather Long Wendy Lucas, and Technical Director Michael Soricelli Chip Vaughan House Managers Education Director Linda Bishop Cohen, Karin Leone Ron Colangelo, Facilities Director Camille Bowers, Tom Wiegerink Linda Lambrecht and Box Office Manager Phyl Weaver Meagan Ebright Copywriter & Creative Assistant Box Office Services Manager Gracie Loesser Susan Nauss House Physician Accounting Assistant Richard D. Loew, D.O. Kellie Jocoy Legal Advisor Terence P. McCarthy 4 For tickets and information, call The Lyric Theatre Box Office at772-286-7827 or visit www.LyricTheatre.com. All shows and times are subject to change. The Friends of the Lyric, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization The Lyric Theatre Box Office (772) 286-7827 www.LyricTheatre.com 5 The Friends of the Lyric, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization The Lyric Theatre Box Office (772) 286-7827 www.LyricTheatre.com 7 whose work remains some of the most the 30th anniversary of Blues Traveler as a benefiting The Lyric Theatre’s Arts & popular pieces of music written for the band and the group continues to amass fans Education Programs. Student entertainers, Skullduggery: A Magical Pirate Adventure cello. Along with his high school friends around the world. In their latest album Blow grades 12 and under, will take to The Lyric Dec. 29th 2017 | 7:00pm Brendan Hill, Chan Kinchla, and Bobby Up the Moon released in 2015, every track on stage to perform in a fast-paced, talent Sheehan, John Popper formed the group the recording is a collaboration with another packed show with something for everyone. Blues Traveler in the late 1980s in New artist, with guests such as Hanson, Plain York City. With their improvisational style White T’s, and Jewel. Last season’s inaugural event was wildly and unquestionable talent, Blues Traveler successful, presenting 27 amazing was known throughout the country as an For this performance, John Popper will performances by 65 emerging young artists, exceptional jam band. It wasn’t until 1994, explore his long and successful career, from and raised more than $25,000.00 in funds with the release of the album Four that the formation of Blues Travelers to his earmarked for The Lyric Theatre’s Arts & Blues Traveler reached mainstream success. solo career and beyond. As Popper said in Education Programs. The Lyric League, an The group won the Grammy Award for Best an interview with Rolling Stone magazine, auxiliary group of The Lyric, enlisted the Rock Performance by a Duo or Group with “I’m just trying to count the steps behind help of area arts educators, music teachers, Vocal in 1996 for their song “Run-Around” me, and there are so many steps.” Count the choral directors, dance schools, public and which Popper himself composed. As well, steps with him as he takes you through his private schools and other community arts their song “But Anyway” was featured in the incredible career. organizations to spread the word of this cult classic comedy film Kingpin, starring exciting new endeavor. Nearly 80 different Woody Harrelson and Randy Quaid. acts from Martin, St. Lucie and Palm Beach County auditioned before a panel of judges With the success of Blues Traveler, John Youth Arts for a coveted spot in the Celebration. Popper explored a solo career, releasing the album Zygote in 1999. The debut album was Celebration (October 21, 2017 The Youth Arts Celebration is not a contest, tomfoolery, produced by Terry Manning and featured 7:00pm) If you like America’s Got Talent or but rather an opportunity to recognize these a variety of special guests including the Little Big Shots, you will LOVE the second students for their commitment to their craft, Dave Matthews Band drummer Carter annual Youth Arts Celebration presented the courage to express themselves and their Beauford. Released days after the death of by The Lyric League! love of the arts. The Youth Arts Celebration Skullduggery Poppers’ former bandmate and friend Bobby Prepare to be astonished participants may be diverse in their talents, Sheehan, Zygote was a critical point in the by this dynamic but all are united by their love of performing, talented musician’s career. Shortly after, talent showcase and while not all of the participants have John Popper would form the John Popper featuring the best aspirations of performing professionally, they & a Battle! Band and land his first role in a movie of Treasure Coast are clearly benefiting from their arts education, with Just for the Time Being with supermodel student performers demonstrating kind, positive, respectful, Eva Herzigova. of all kinds, focused behavior and support for one another; s the school year starts up again and summer winds down, The Lyric Theatre yet another example of how arts education Popper rejoined Blues Traveler in instills discipline and values so vital to has been winding up for a fantastic fall season filled with musical talent, comedic the turn of the century with the becoming a quality human being.