Atlanta Lyric Theatre presented Smokey Joe's Café to fabulous fanfare at The Strand in January of 2009Atlanta Lyric Theatre 2012-2012 Season!
The Sound of Music
December 2 – 18, 2011
Music by Richard Rodgers; Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II; Book by Howard Lindsay & Russell Crouse – The final collaboration between Rodgers & Hammerstein was destined to become the world’s most beloved musical. When a postulant proves too high-spirited for the religious life, she is dispatched to serve as governess for the seven children of a widowed naval Captain. Her growing rapport with the youngsters, coupled with her generosity of spirit, gradually captures the heart of the stern Captain, and they marry. Upon returning from their honeymoon they discover that Austria has been invaded by the Nazis, who demand the Captain’s immediate service in their navy. The family’s narrow escape over the mountains to Switzerland on the eve of World War II provides one of the most thrilling and inspirational finales ever presented in the theatre.
Ain’t Misbehavin’
February 17 – March 4, 2012
Music by Thomas “Fats” Waller – Ain’t Misbehavin’, a Tony Award-winning celebration of the music of Thomas “Fats” Waller. An ensemble of energetic and irresistible performers and the hottest jazz band in town will bring down the house with a musical parade of thirty of Waller’s greatest hits. A joyously creative songwriter of the 1920s and 30s, Fats Waller penned over 400 songs in his career – many of which have entered the classic repertoire of jazz standards that are still being performed today. Ain’t Misbehavin’ pays tribute to his legacy and music, and includes the ever popular songs: “The Jitterbug Waltz,” “I’m Gonna Sit Right Down and Write Myself a Letter,” “‘T’Ain’t Nobody’s Biz-ness If I Do,” “Honeysuckle Rose,” “Find Out What They Like,” and “Your Feets Too Big.”
The Light in the Piazza
April 20 – May 6, 2012
Music and Lyrics by Adam Guettel; Book by Craig Lucas – Atlanta Lyric Theatre proudly presents the Atlanta premiere of the lush romantic musical The Light in the Piazza. Winner of 6 Tony Awards, this soaring musical, composed by the grandson of Richard Rodgers, whisks its audience away to Italy for a captivating tale, which celebrates the beauty and passions of the human heart. It’s the summer of 1953, and Margaret Johnson, the wife of a North Carolina businessman, is touring the Tuscan countryside with her daughter Clara. In their travels, Clara meets and falls for a young Florentine boy, who is ardent in his pursuit of her. As the young couple’s love blossoms, Margaret is faced with a difficult choice: should she reveal a truth that could destroy her daughter’s happiness; or say nothing and let fate run its course?
Gypsy
June 15 – July 1, 2012
Music by Jule Styne; Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim; Book by Arthur Laurents – From the first trumpet blast of its legendary Overture to the last white-hot spotlight, Gypsy is considered by many to be the greatest American musical ever. Gypsy is loosely based on the 1957 memoirs of Gypsy Rose Lee, the famous striptease artist. The story focuses on her mother, Momma Rose, whose name has become synonymous with “the ultimate show business mother.” Gypsy follows the dreams and efforts of Rose to raise two daughters to perform onstage and casts an affectionate eye on the hardships of show business life. The musical contains many songs that became popular standards, including “Small World,” Everything’s Coming up Roses, “Some People,” and “Let Me Entertain You.”
Legally Blonde the Musical
July 27 – August 12, 2012
*This show is not part of the season subscription package.
The hilarious MGM film and Broadway smash hit LEGALLY BLONDE THE MUSICAL is making it’s local premiere on The Lyric stage! LEGALLY BLONDE follows sorority star Elle Woods, an underestimated blonde who doesn’t take “no” for an answer. When her boyfriend dumps her for someone more “serious,” Elle puts down the credit card, hits the books, and sets out to go where no Delta Nu has gone before: Harvard Law. Along the way, Elle proves that being true to yourself never goes out of style. After turning Broadway and MTV hot pink, this “Feel-Good Song and Dance Juggernaut” (New York Magazine) is “The Best New Musical Around!” (WOR).
Season titles and dates subject to change.
Tickets range from $35 to $38 and season ticket packages are available through The Lyric box office at (404) 377-9948 or www.atlantalyrictheatre.com along with a detailed schedule.
*Season titles and dates subject to change.
